Today, the House of Representatives passed the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 387) by voice vote. This is the second year in a row that the House of Representatives has resoundingly passed this bill, which is a testament to its widespreadRead more…
Tilt Brush Artist in Residence: Meet Steve Teeple
Tilt Brush lets you paint in 3D space with with virtual reality. In January, we launched the Artist in Residence (AiR) program to showcase what’s possible when creative artists experiment with this new medium. The resulting works of art haveRead more…
EU data protection authorities confirm compliance of Google Cloud commitments for international data flows
Today we’re pleased to announce that the European Union’s Data Protection Authorities have confirmed that Google Cloud services’ contractual commitments fully meet the requirements to legally frame transfers of data from the EU to the rest of the world, inRead more…
Get real-time commute info and more in one tap
Starting today we’re rolling out an update to Google Maps on Android that provides helpful everyday info – in real time – at the bottom of your home screen. Just swipe up and you’ll see three tabs that will helpRead more…
CrossCheck: Partnering with First Draft and newsrooms in the leadup to French elections
At today’s News Impact Summit in Paris, in partnership with First Draft, the Google News Lab is proud to support the launch of CrossCheck, a coalition news verification project. With a goal of helping the French electorate make sense ofRead more…
Powering a Cleaner Energy Future in Europe
On February 2nd, we hosted an event at our Brussels office to discuss how businesses like Google are turning to renewable energy and consider how EU energy policies can meet the changing needs of consumers and the marketplace. With leadersRead more…
How to teach Gen Z to be collaborative, innovative and responsive
Editor’s note: As part of our ongoing celebration of students and teachers, we’re highlighting leaders across the world to share how they’re creating more collaborative, engaging classrooms. Today’s guest author is Mark McCrindle, one of the keynote speakers from EducationRead more…
Q&A: Fontana Gruppo – Special Fasteners tightens up global operations with G Suite
Editor’s note: We spoke to Alberto Fontana, Owner and Global Operations Director of Fontana Gruppo – Special Fasteners, about the company’s growth strategy and how it’s supported by G Suite collaboration tools. Founded in 1952, Fontana Gruppo – Special FastenersRead more…
Keep track — from vending machines to pets with Google Maps APIs plus IoT
Editor’s note: Over the next weeks, we’ll share stories from Google Maps customers who are building new businesses or reinventing existing ones using geolocation services and Google Maps APIs. Read on to learn how Pod Trackers, Enevo and Vagabond areRead more…
Recipe search in the Google app is your new MVP
If you’re huddling your team together for the big game this Sunday, chances are you’re looking for a lineup of recipes that’s sure to win. Enter Google’s latest version of recipe search. Now when you’re searching on the Google appRead more…