Sometimes when you’re chatting with friends, GIFs speak louder than words. A fast response is everything, so we wanted to create a smarter way to share content quickly with friends in Google Allo. Today we’re introducing new features that helpRead more…
New research explores unconscious bias in the classroom
Although we often believe we act without bias or stereotyping, we’re all subject to unconscious biases: automatic, mental shortcuts we use to process information and make decisions quickly. These shortcuts are useful, but can also subtly and negatively influence ourRead more…
Lowering barriers to technology adoption: three tips from City Schools of Decatur
Editor’s note: Schools are working with Google for Education Premier Partners to throw open their doors for the ExploreEDU event series, which invites neighboring educators to learn first-hand from their own experiences using Google tools. To see if there’s anRead more…
A technological Renaissance for cultural institutions
Editor’s Note: Last week in Florence, we joined the Uffizi Galleries for a two-day summit to discuss the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage in the digital age. In this post, Eike Schmidt, the Director of the Uffizi Galleries, sharesRead more…
Finally, live TV made for you
There’s no question that people love TV, from live sports to breaking news to sitcoms and dramas. But the truth is, there are a lot of limitations in how to watch TV today. Unlike online video, people can’t watch TVRead more…
Capture ideas in Google Keep, bring them to life in Google Docs
Great ideas can surface in unexpected places. We created Keep to capture your thoughts anytime, anywhere—with smart tools to help you easily organize your notes, ideas and to dos. Starting today, you can capture your ideas for work: Keep isRead more…
Dive into Okinawa’s stunning—but endangered—underwater world
Editor’s note: We’ve invited Christophe Bailhache of The Ocean Agency, a nonprofit working to preserve our oceans, to tell us about its collaboration with Google. Together, we’ve brought imagery of the waters around Okinawa, Japan online for the world to discover onRead more…
More ways to watch and play with AR and VR
AR and VR aren’t just for gaming; they’re also for amazing entertainment experiences that immerse you in the stuff you love like never before. Our team is at Mobile World Congress this week, and we shared a few updates. Let’sRead more…
Partnering toward the next generation of mobile networks
Over the years, we’ve built and managed networking infrastructure to help us provide Google services to people around the world. Our infrastructure spans many areas, from the fabric that binds together servers within our data centers, to the backbone networkRead more…
Game on with Daydream at GDC 17
With Daydream, you can get your game on with a mobile VR headset that’s comfortable to wear and a controller that’s simple to use. Whether you love to play first-person battles in space, solve complex puzzles, or make real friendsRead more…