Editor’s note: Teachers are always brainstorming creative ways to introduce technology and project-based learning into the classroom. Designed to challenge educators to pursue their creative ideas, the Google for Education Certified Innovator Program offers support for projects that improve educationRead more…
Google Wifi now makes scheduling internet time easier
From binge-watching your favorite TV shows with Chromecast, to searching online for a cookie dough recipe for a night in, having great Wi-Fi at home helps with special everyday moments. But as we all know, sometimes these moments can turnRead more…
Google Customer Reviews: receive and share customer feedback while earning seller ratings
Thousands of merchants have long been using our Google Trusted Stores program to gain their customers’ confidence. Today, we’re excited to introduce Google Customer Reviews, which will replace the Google Trusted Stores program. Google Customer Reviews offers more ways toRead more…
Introducing PAX: the Android Networked Cross-License Agreement
In Latin, the word pax means “peace.” In the world of intellectual property, patent peace often coincides with innovation and healthy competition that benefit consumers. It is with a hope for such benefits that we are announcing our newest patentRead more…
The Arrival of our 32nd Word Lens Language, Heptapod B
We’re honored to have partnered with Dr. Louise Banks, esteemed linguistics professor, to develop instant camera translation for our 32nd language, Heptapod B. Following our experience with logograms in Chinese and Japanese, as well as the many characters containing circlesRead more…
Throwing your dog a bone: Google now works purr-fectly for your furry friends
At Google, we aim to make our products available for everyone, everywhere. Today, we’re extending that goal to our finest, most faithful (and four-legged) friends. On the Google app for iOS, you can now use 3D Touch on the appRead more…
All the best mobile accessories, now for your Chromebook
Chromebooks are blurring the line between desktop and mobile with the launch of Google Play store on Chromebooks. Our latest Chromebooks were built from the ground up with this technology. But until now, it wasn’t possible to appreciate the fullRead more…
Haptic Helpers: bringing you to your senses
With current VR technology, you can put on a headset, and the visuals and audio will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a new place. But incorporating other senses into the VR experience—to make you feel like you’reRead more…
The smart yard is finally here. Meet Google Gnome
It all started with smart thermostats, refrigerators, and light bulbs. Then Google Home came along and made your entire house smarter. But what about the backyard, the final frontier in smart homes? Two words: “Ok Gnome.” Google Gnome Google GnomeRead more…
The High Five: all eyes on April
When your week feels like it will never end, just imagine how it feels to be a pregnant giraffe. Here’s a look at five of the top trending Google searches from the week of March 27. The Raiders’ big betRead more…