Google I/O 2016: Keynote, live stream, and schedule
19Google I/O is an annual developer conference at which the company announces new hardware and software, hosts educational sessions pertaining to its various products and services, and broadly tries to build hype and warm feelings in the hearts of creators and fans who watch online.
The event begins with a keynote. This year, the host will be Google CEO Sundar Pichai. We expect him and his colleagues to make a number of announcements, like giving an official name to its new mobile operating system, revealing more of Google's plans for augmented and virtual reality, and detailing how Android would work on the desktop.
How to watch
Starting time: San Francisco: 10AM / New York: 1PM / London: 6PM / Berlin 7PM / Moscow: 8PM / Beijing: 1AM (May 19th) / Tokyo: 2AM (May 19th) / Sydney 3AM (May 19th).
Live blog: Tune into The Verge live blog for up-to-the-second updates, commentary, and pictures directly from the venue.
Keynote live-streaming: Google's live stream is available via the company's own website.
Sessions live-streaming schedule: You can also watch sessions throughout the two-day event right here.
Live tweeting: Follow @Verge on Twitter for the latest headlines and specs as they emerge.
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