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MARCH 18, 2026 / AI
This blog post introduces a suite of six protocols, such as MCP and A2A, designed to eliminate custom integration code by standardizing how AI agents access data and communicate. Using a "kitchen manager" agent as a practical example, it demonstrates how these tools handle complex tasks like real-time inventory checks, wholesale commerce via UCP, and secure payment authorization through AP2. By leveraging the Agent Development Kit (ADK), developers can also implement A2UI and AG-UI to deliver interactive dashboards and seamless streaming interfaces to users.
MARCH 17, 2026 / Cloud
When you’re prototyping locally with AI agents like Gemini CLI, Claude Code, or your own agent, thei...
MARCH 11, 2026 / AI
Gemini CLI now features Plan Mode, a read-only environment that allows the AI to analyze complex codebases and map out architectural changes without the risk of accidental execution. By leveraging the new ask_user tool and expanded Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, developers can collaboratively refine strategies and pull in external data before committing to implementation.
MARCH 10, 2026 / AI
Google has introduced Finish Changes and Outlines for Gemini Code Assist in IntelliJ and VS Code to reduce developer friction and eliminate the need for long, manual prompting. Finish Changes acts as an AI pair programmer that completes code, implements pseudocode, and applies refactoring patterns by observing your current edits and context. Meanwhile, Outlines improves code comprehension by generating interactive, high-level English summaries interleaved directly within the source code to help engineers navigate and understand complex files.
MARCH 10, 2026 / AI
The Gemini Code Assist team has introduced a suite of updates focused on streamlining the core coding workflow through high-velocity tools like Agent Mode with Auto Approve and Inline Diff Views. These enhancements, along with new features for precise context management and custom commands, aim to transform the AI from a general assistant into a highly tailored, seamless collaborator that adapts to your specific development style.
MARCH 9, 2026 / Cloud
Wednesday Build Hour is a weekly, interactive "technical gym session" led by Google Cloud experts to help developers and architects sharpen their cloud skills. Moving beyond passive slide decks, the program focuses on hands-on building, covering advanced topics like AI agents, Vertex AI, and developer productivity tools. Each hour-long session is designed to provide tangible results that participants can immediately deploy into their own workflows. It serves as a consistent, dedicated space for builders to stay ahead of the curve and connect with a community of cloud engineers.
MARCH 6, 2026 / Cloud
Google has officially launched LiteRT, the successor to TFLite, which offers significantly faster GPU and NPU acceleration alongside seamless support for PyTorch and JAX. The update also introduces lower-precision data type support for increased efficiency and a commitment to more frequent security and dependency updates across the TensorFlow ecosystem. This transition solidifies LiteRT as Google's primary high-performance framework for deploying GenAI and advanced on-device inference.
MARCH 5, 2026 / Cloud
While keynotes are available online, Google Cloud Next '26 in Las Vegas offers an irreplaceable in-person experience centered on networking, hands-on problem solving, and the transition to agentic AI. The event features specialized technical tracks covering everything from Gemini multimodal breakthroughs to zero-trust security on Cloud Run, providing developers with the tools to balance individual speed with organizational stability. Beyond formal sessions, the "in-person advantage" lies in over 20 developer meetups and collaborative whiteboard sessions designed to foster serendipitous breakthroughs. Ultimately, the conference serves as a high-energy hub for engineers to move beyond the hype and master the modern building blocks of software architecture together.
MARCH 3, 2026 / Gemini
Google I/O 2026 is returning May 19-20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. But before the keynotes begin, you can get into the spirit of the event with our annual tradition: the save the date puzzle. This year's experience highlights how AI can empower and accelerate
FEB. 27, 2026 / AI
Agent Development Kit (ADK) now supports a robust ecosystem of third-party tools and integrations. Connect your agents to GitHub, Notion, Hugging Face, and more to build capable, real-world applications.
