Many of us take for granted simple things like walking through a doorway, taking the stairs to the next floor, or always having a comfortable seat at a restaurant table. But for tens of millions of people worldwide, those veryRead more…
More than EUR 21 million in funding from Round 3 of the Digital News Initiative Fund
Two years ago, we established the Digital News Initiative (DNI), a partnership between Google and news publishers in Europe to support high-quality journalism through technology and innovation. As well as investing in product development, research and training, we also launchedRead more…
How Virtru for G Suite lets you share sensitive business information and stay compliant
If you work in a regulated industry like healthcare, legal or finance, you might be familiar with regulations relating to HIPAA, CJIS and CFPB, and understand how important it is to protect sensitive data. In order to help you meetRead more…
Google Earth Live: Explore.org invites you to hang out with Alaskan Brown Bears
Watch bears at Brooks Falls LIVE in Google Earth. Spring comes quickly to Alaska. The snowpack melts, rivers swell with crisp water, delicate blue forget-me-nots bloom near the water’s edge, and brown bears emerge from a six or seven monthRead more…
Measuring the impact of our digital skills training
Because everyone deserves the benefits of the best digital technology to help them grow their business, but not everyone has the skills they need, Google launched an ambitious training programme across Europe. We’ve now reached over 3m Europeans, the EURead more…
How Singapore’s QLIPP is taking tennis to the next level, globally
Editor’s note: This one’s just in time for Wimbledon fans. As part of our series of interviews with entrepreneurs across Asia Pacific who use the internet to grow, we spoke with Dr. Donny Soh, co-founder and CEO of QLIPP, whoseRead more…
Creating maps that reflect indigenous geography
Brazil has one of the world’s most diverse populations, with more than 500,000 indigenous people living on 472 territories certified by the government—representing 13 percent of Brazil’s total land. Most of these territories are in the rapidly-changing Amazon region, theRead more…
Your red, white and blue Google Assistant
Fourth of July is just a few days away. From fireworks to BBQs, here’s how your Assistant can help you get the most out of the holiday weekend: Let’s start with the facts. Ask your Assistant on Google Home “WhyRead more…
The High Five: wave your wand and your flag
Accio, trends! Translation for non-Harry Potter fans: we’ve summoned five of the top search trends this week, with data compiled by the Google News Lab team. 20 years of magic June 26th marked the 20th anniversary of the Harry PotterRead more…
Pride 2017: Show love, show progress, #ShowUp
Growing up in Chandigarh, India, a small, conservative city about five hours north of New Delhi, I knew early on that something about me was different. After undergrad, I moved to Champaign, IL to get a master’s degree in engineering,Read more…