In Latin, the word pax means “peace.” In the world of intellectual property, patent peace often coincides with innovation and healthy competition that benefit consumers. It is with a hope for such benefits that we are announcing our newest patentRead more…
The Arrival of our 32nd Word Lens Language, Heptapod B
We’re honored to have partnered with Dr. Louise Banks, esteemed linguistics professor, to develop instant camera translation for our 32nd language, Heptapod B. Following our experience with logograms in Chinese and Japanese, as well as the many characters containing circlesRead more…
Throwing your dog a bone: Google now works purr-fectly for your furry friends
At Google, we aim to make our products available for everyone, everywhere. Today, we’re extending that goal to our finest, most faithful (and four-legged) friends. On the Google app for iOS, you can now use 3D Touch on the appRead more…
All the best mobile accessories, now for your Chromebook
Chromebooks are blurring the line between desktop and mobile with the launch of Google Play store on Chromebooks. Our latest Chromebooks were built from the ground up with this technology. But until now, it wasn’t possible to appreciate the fullRead more…
Haptic Helpers: bringing you to your senses
With current VR technology, you can put on a headset, and the visuals and audio will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a new place. But incorporating other senses into the VR experience—to make you feel like you’reRead more…
The smart yard is finally here. Meet Google Gnome
It all started with smart thermostats, refrigerators, and light bulbs. Then Google Home came along and made your entire house smarter. But what about the backyard, the final frontier in smart homes? Two words: “Ok Gnome.” Google Gnome Google GnomeRead more…
The High Five: all eyes on April
When your week feels like it will never end, just imagine how it feels to be a pregnant giraffe. Here’s a look at five of the top trending Google searches from the week of March 27. The Raiders’ big betRead more…
No more time to noodle: meet the winner of the Doodle 4 Google competition!
Doodles were drawn. Votes were tallied. And now, the time has finally come to announce the winner of this year’s Doodle 4 Google contest. With a theme as limitless as “What I see for the future…”, we knew the artworkRead more…
The She Word: Sapna Kalmadi, traveler, photographer and "Google Consultant"
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the powerful, dynamic and creative women of Google. Like generations before them, these women break down barriers and defy expectations at work and in their communities. Over the course of the month,Read more…
Introducing Ms. PAC-Maps
Starting now until April 4, you can chomp fruit, avoid ghosts, and collect PAC-Dots along city streets in Google Maps worldwide—all as Ms. PAC-Maps. Just tap on the Ms. PAC-Maps icon on iOS and Android, or click the Ms. PAC-MapsRead more…