We launched the CS Capacity program in 2015 to help address a very specific problem: the dramatic increase in undergraduate Computer Science (CS) enrollments, which is creating serious resource and pedagogical challenges for many colleges and universities. Through this program,Read more…
Google Wifi: Secure at every point
Today is Safer Internet Day, and we hope you’ve taken a few minutes to find out what you can do to stay safe online. But there’s one thing you probably haven’t thought about: the safety of your home network. WhenRead more…
Introducing Google Cloud Search: Bringing the power of Google Search to G Suite customers
Every day, people around the globe rely on the power of Google Search to access the world’s information. In fact, we see more than one trillion searches each year. As we continue to invest in new cloud-based technologies like machineRead more…
The geeky detective-work that protects you online, automatically
Using a strong password without recycling it on different accounts, exchanging personal information only on encrypted sites, keeping your software up to date: these tried-and-true tips have never been more important for staying safe online. But this Safer Internet Day,Read more…
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau documents the changing landscape of Greenland
Editor’s note: Today’s post comes from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, “Game of Thrones” star and newly-appointed U.N. Goodwill Ambassador. Nikolaj partnered with our Street View team to collect imagery of Greenland’s beautiful and changing landscape, where the impact of global warming canRead more…
Resounding support for updating electronic privacy laws
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…