Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio May 18, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: Google/YouTube Key Takeaways Google I/O 2026, the company's annual developer conference, is nearly here. Google will host developers and journalists on May 19 and May 20, though its main keynote will kick off on the 19th. We don't know exactly what Google has planned, but expect updates on Android 17 and plenty of AI features. Table of Contents Google I/O 2026 is nearly upon us. Like other big tech keynotes, anyone can tune in live and catch Google's latest announcements as they happen—so long as you tune into the right place at the right time.…