This week, we discuss Google I/O, the OpenAI soap opera, and ChatGPT going full financial advisor. Plus, thoughts on improving the conference hallway track.

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Runner-up Titles

Stupid Macs
I like my idea
What was I thinking?
Opt-in AI
Kentucky Derby’s this Weekend
It’s a low plateau
There’s no vibe in X-Code
Matt’s trading with AI
Everyone’s watching

Rundown

Google I/O
- A new era for AI Search
- All the news from the Google I/O 2026 Developer keynote
- I/O 2026: Welcome to the agentic Gemini era
AI Stuff

Relevant to your Interests

Sponsors

Nonsense

"solutions architects" in 2026

Conferences

WeAreDevelopers Europe, July 8-10, 2026 Berlin, Coté speaking.
DevOpsDays Graz, Sept 4-5, 2026
DevOpsDays Rockies, Sept. 22 – 23, 2026, Discount Code: 26DODSWEDEFTALK
WeAreDevelopers NA, Sept 23-25, 2026, Discount Code: DEVPOD26
DevOpsDays Dallas, Sept 28-29, 2026
DevOpsDays Vilnius, Sep 30 - Oct 1. 2006
DevOpsDays Istanbul, October 24th, 2026 - Coté keynoting.
VMware User Groups (VMUGs):
- Dallas (June 9-11, 2026)
- Orlando (October 20-22, 2026)

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