Google Opens First Overseas Store, Unveils New AI Model

In mid-August 2026, Google opened its first physical store outside the United States in Tokyo's Omotesando district, marking a push into international retail. Around the same time, the company introduced Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new AI model focused on coding and agent workflows, just three weeks after its previous release. The model launch comes as Google's top-tier AI model remains delayed, and the new Pixel smartphone is being positioned as a showcase for AI features.