Data journalism has been a big focus for us at the Google News Lab over the past three years—in building tools, creating content and sharing data with the data journalism community. We wanted to see if we’re taking the rightRead more…
The Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) confirms compliance of Google Cloud commitments for international data flows
Millions of organizations use Google Cloud services every day, relying on Google to provide world-class privacy and security protections. Data protection is central to our mission, and we’re always looking at ways to facilitate our customers’ compliance journey. Today we’reRead more…
Introducing Tez—a mobile payments and commerce app from Google, made for India first
With more than 300 million smartphone users and rapidly improving connectivity in India, the internet is becoming a daily part of life for many Indians. That includes messaging friends and family, searching the web for information, reading news, watching musicRead more…
Five ways to co-host a dinner party with your Assistant
Now that the temperatures have dropped and fall is moving in, it’s time to bring the party inside. Let your Assistant be the perfect co-host for your next dinner party—here are a few ways your Assistant can help prepare: TakeRead more…
#teampixel shows its soft side
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—#teampixel, you continue to impress us! Each week we’re honored to share some of #teampixel’s best work, and today we’re spotlighting community member @fefefeng. Her tranquil image of a moonrise amid aRead more…
Tilt Brush Artist in Residence: Meet Liz Edwards
Editor’s note: Tilt Brush lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality. Earlier this year, we launched the Artist in Residence (AiR) program to showcase what’s possible when creative artists experiment with this new medium. The resulting works ofRead more…
The High Five: the red carpet, a football field and other places visited in Search this week
Our trends this week center around a night of awards, a month of celebrations, and a lifetime of friendship. Read on for more top-searched trends, with data from the Google News Lab. The day all your binge watching pays offRead more…
Googler Susanna Kohly on “building digital bridges” in Cuba, her family’s homeland
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the fascinating stories and important contributions of our Hispanic Googlers. Over the course of the month, we’ll share a bit about their histories, their families, and what keeps them busy inside andRead more…
Get a closer look with Street View in Google Earth VR
With Google Earth VR, you can go anywhere in virtual reality. Whether you want to stroll along the canals of Venice, stand at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro or soar through the sky faster than a speeding bullet, there’s noRead more…
Ending FOMO with Community Updates
FOMO: that feeling you get when you fear you’re missing out on something super awesome, interesting or important to you: like a fun gig in the local park, an important school board meeting, or a community clean up down theRead more…