Google Enters Agentic AI Era with Gemini 3.5 and New Hardware
Google highlights a busy May 2026 by launching Gemini 3.5, Gemini Omni, and new health and hardware tools designed to make AI more proactive and integrated into daily life.
Google kicks off a new "agentic" era this May with the launch of Gemini 3.5 and Gemini Omni at Google I/O 2026. Gemini 3.5 provides frontier intelligence specifically designed for agents and coding tasks, while Gemini Omni combines advanced reasoning capabilities with creative tools. These updates represent a significant shift toward AI systems that take proactive actions rather than simply responding to direct prompts.
New hardware accompanies these software breakthroughs, most notably the Googlebook introduced during the Android Show. This device is built specifically to take advantage of Google's latest agentic tools. Additionally, the company expands its focus on personal wellness by introducing the Google Health app and the Fitbit Air, giving users smarter ways to manage their daily routines and physical health.
Beyond consumer products, Google launches an ambitious initiative that applies advanced quantum science and artificial intelligence to the life sciences. Overall, May 2026 centers on making AI significantly more helpful by weaving it seamlessly into everyday workflows, shopping experiences like Universal Cart, and personal wellness tracking.