Yesterday, founders from across Europe took to the stage at our King’s Cross office to showcase problem-solving startups at our first-ever London Demo Day. From feedback tools for managers to fertility trackers for women, the diversity of companies and talentRead more…
Gboard for Android gets new languages and tools
Attention to our friends in India and fast typers everywhere: Gboard’s latest update might be the thing you never knew you were missing. We’ve added 22 Indic languages—with transliteration support—including Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu and Gujarati. We’ve alsoRead more…
Say It in Six: Why marketers and creatives are embracing the newest video ad length
Have you heard the good news about YouTube’s six-second bumper ads? These little wonders have swept the globe for three simple reasons: they provide wide reach, they drive brand results and they’re a great canvas for creativity. And we’re readyRead more…
Fraikin’s road warriors work anywhere with Chrome devices
Editor’s note: Today’s blog post comes from Franck Lerivrain, Development Manager at Fraikin, one of Europe’s largest commercial vehicle rental and fleet management companies. Fraikin uses Chromebooks, Chromebits and G Suite to enable mobile employee productivity and to reduce ITRead more…
Google Classroom outside the classroom
Technology makes learning possible anytime, anywhere. Learners aren’t always sitting in a classroom, and educators aren’t always lecturing at a chalkboard. That’s why last month we made Google Classroom available to users without G Suite for Education accounts. Now, usingRead more…
Five ways Google Trips can help you enjoy your next vacation
Everyone loves vacation, but the work that goes into planning one—well, can be a lot of work. That’s why last year we launched Google Trips on Android and iOS to help you experience more and plan less on vacation. AllRead more…
How British charity Comic Relief processed millions of UK pounds in seven hours on Red Nose Day
When you concentrate two years worth of fundraising into seven hours, every second counts. That’s the reality for Comic Relief, one of the U.K.’s most notable charities. Held every two years, Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day encourages the public toRead more…
Now we're cooking—the Assistant on Google Home is your secret ingredient
Cooking without burning the food can be hard enough. But before you even get there you have to prep your ingredients, all while trying not to get flour and eggs on, well, everything. Unless you’re a graceful TV chef, yourRead more…
Bringing Alexander Hamilton’s history to life
In November 2009, the White House uploaded a video to YouTube of playwright and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda performing a piece called “The Hamilton Mixtape.” In the video, Miranda proclaims to then President Obama that he would use hip-hop and spokenRead more…
Remember where you parked with Google Maps
Some say it’s about the journey, not the destination—but we think it’s about a little of both. Now, Google Maps for Android and iOS will not only help you get where you’re going, but it’ll help you remember where youRead more…