Last week we covered how mobile has changed shopping behavior during Black Friday weekend. But its effects don’t stop there. Mobile is making it easier to find sales and great deals, encouraging shoppers to browse during traditionally lower traffic seasons;Read more…
Google and Slack deepen partnership to help teams work better together
Google and Slack share the same vision for the future of work: that smart software can bring teams together and make all of their work and conversations seamlessly available in one place. The result is that teams can move fasterRead more…
For graduates, for guardians: expanding the boundaries of our tools
Editor’s Note: On December 3rd at our global online conference, Education on Air, we announced exciting new features that expand the use of our tools. In case you missed it, check out the recording of the Education On Air ProductRead more…
Impact and adventure: revisiting France's Google Impact Challenge
Last year Google.org launched its first French Google Impact Challenge, a national competition for nonprofit organisations that use digital technologies to scale their work in the country. We received hundreds of ideas from non-profits across France and were blown awayRead more…
Take a virtual tour of New York City’s iconic holiday windows
Ice skating bunny rabbits, Santa’s high tech command center, couture cotton candy dresses, the characters of “South Park” — these are just some of the wonders awaiting visitors to New York City’s magical holiday window displays. Each year, more thanRead more…
Android Pay Comes to Ireland
Whether you’re doing your daily shopping or heading for a night out, your Android phone is all you need as you walk out the door — thanks to Android Pay. Starting today, Android Pay is available in Ireland, helping youRead more…
Happy Holidays from Project Fi
‘Twas four weeks before New Year’s, when all through the land, Project Fi subscribers were chatting, Pixel or Nexus in hand As they bustled about in their holiday scurry, Multiple networks had them covered, there was no need to worryRead more…
Even more ways to watch your favorite movies & TV shows on Google Play
When we first made movies available on Android (a little over five years ago), they were only available on Android devices in the U.S., and you could only rent movies from three major studios. Today, Google Play Movies & TVRead more…
Hassle-free Wi-Fi with Network Assist
Wi-Fi has become an essential part of daily home life, and yet, for something that’s so critical, Wi-Fi is often forgotten. That is, until it stops working. We’ve all experienced a spinning buffering wheel when trying to stream a movie,Read more…
Dutch datacenter is first for Google: powered by 100% renewable energy from day one
This afternoon we announced that in 2017 Google will reach 100% renewable energy for our global operations — including both our data centers and offices. This is a huge milestone for us globally and here in Europe, a region that’sRead more…