When ads are good, they connect you to products or services you’re interested in and make it easier to get stuff you want. They also keep a lot of what you love about the web—like news sites or mobile apps—free.Read more…
Reach new heights with Street View of Mont Blanc in Google Maps
Declared the “monarch of mountains” by Lord Byron, the Mont Blanc massif is shrouded in mystery, rolling clouds and imposing snowfields. One of Europe’s highest peaks, the wild terrain of the famed mountain range is reserved for ardent mountaineers andRead more…
From self-portraits to street art: 1,000 museums at your fingertips
The history of art is global. Look at Van Gogh—a Dutchman who spent much of his life in France, and was inspired not only by his contemporaries but also by Japanese artists like Hiroshige. But until recently, the act ofRead more…
AMP error report preview in Search Console
More and more sites are implementing Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) for news content, so we’ve decided to provide a preview of error reports in Search Console to help you get ready for the upcoming official AMP launch and get earlyRead more…
New year, new look: Introducing our new Webmasters website
It’s a new year and a perfect time to share with you our brand new Webmasters website. We spent a lot of time making this site right for you. We took our own advice by analyzing visitor behavior and conductingRead more…
YouTube creators interview President Obama following his final State of the Union
“We’re going to have 21st century fireside chats where I’ll speak directly to the American people in a way that I think will enhance democracy and strengthen our government.” – Senator Barack Obama, November 15, 2007 Tomorrow evening, President Obama willRead more…
More fun in the living room with Android TV and with Google Cast speakers
Android TV and Google Cast for audio devices were introduced to give you more freedom and control over your entertainment. Today we’re bringing even more TV and speaker makers onboard for both Android TV and Google Cast. When it comesRead more…
‘Tis the season for Santa Tracker
‘Tis the night before Christmas, at our northernmost poleAnd all through Santa’s Village it’s almost time to roll.The elves have been working hard for this nightSanta’s village is abuzz—tonight’s the big flight! Google’s Santa Tracker launches today—And it’s time toRead more…
We read the news today, oh boy: It’s The Beatles, on Google Play Music
No need for fussing or fighting, my friend. Now you can live on a Yellow Submarine, march in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Band or go to Strawberry Fields Forever. Starting on December 24, all 13 of The Beatles’ iconic originalRead more…
Endless fun for this holiday season
Whether you’re cozied up at home or on the road, Chromecast has a bunch of new goodies for you and the family. Just in time for the holidays, we’re adding more Chromecast-enabled games for both Android and iOS to theRead more…