Over the years we’ve heard from Google News users that our efforts to label stories ranging from local to satire to user-generated have helped expand their view of what is happening in the world. Last October we added a newRead more…
Did you know…Google Search now has easy-to-find fun facts?
Did you know a cat can’t chew big pieces of food because their jaw can’t move sideways? Or that hamsters got their name from the German word “hamstern” which means to hoard? And how do we know this? Starting todayRead more…
By Washington’s teeth! U.S. presidential history, now on Google Arts & Culture
Did you know that the Bush Family has a favorite taco recipe, which First Lady Barbara Bush described as “loved by all who love Mexican food”? Or that George Washington’s dentures were not made of wood as is popularly thought,Read more…
Making it easier for developers to create spatialized sound with FMOD and Wwise
Recreating spatialized sound the way humans actually hear it can greatly improve the sense the immersion in any game or app experience. But for developers, battling with various unconnected spatial audio tools can be both confusing and time-consuming. We’ve workedRead more…
Looking forward to Next ‘17: 8 G Suite sessions you don’t want to miss
We’re three weeks away from Google Cloud Next, one of the largest events Google has ever hosted. As we get ready to welcome you on March 8th, I’m reminded of how exciting it is to be in the cloud computingRead more…
Google Cloud Next ‘17 daily programs announced – day passes now available
In early March, thousands of developers, IT decision makers and cloud industry leaders will descend on Moscone Center West in San Francisco for Next ‘17, Google Cloud’s premier annual conference. Today, we’re excited to share more information on the majorRead more…
Keep track of your favorite places and share them with friends
Is your bucket list etched in your memory, or scribbled on a dozen post-it notes scattered around your home? Have you ever promised out-of-town guests an email full of your favorite spots, only to never get around to clicking send?Read more…
Woo your pango-love with Google’s latest Doodle game
Editor’s note: Pangolins are the most poached and trafficked mammal in the world. We hope that by playing this Doodle game, you can learn a bit more about these wonderful creatures. To get more information and see how you canRead more…
Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort engages guests with Chrome signage
Editor’s note: Today we hear from Chet Patel, director of Information Technology at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Read how the resort uses Chrome digital signage to inform guests about events and staff about important news. AtRead more…
Time to discover new places in Africa. Ghana, Senegal and Uganda now on Street View
From the lovely scenic mountains of the south, to the beautiful beaches of the west, and the exotic parks of east, the regions of Africa contain some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Starting today, you can takeRead more…