The time we spend at home with our family and friends is special. What if technology could help us make the most of those moments? Google Home is a hands-free smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant that does justRead more…
The She Word: Rosie Rios, former U.S. Treasurer, “Be brave, be empowered, be yourself.”
Editor’s Note: In a special guest edition of the She Word, we talked to former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios about the work she’s done (in and outside of government) to inspire and empower young women. Let’s start off with anRead more…
Data Journalism Awards 2017: Call for submissions
With trust in journalism under attack, data journalism has never been more vital. And this year, for the sixth consecutive year, we’re proud to support the 2017 Data Journalism Awards. But you need to get your skates on: The deadlineRead more…
Take your shot. Let Google give you the Assist(ant).
Your Google Assistant can help you follow all of the ups and downs of college hoops, from South Carolina’s surprise win to Villanova’s bracket-busting loss to this weekend’s nail-biting matchups. Here are some questions to ask your Assistant: Tell meRead more…
The High Five: game time and morphin’ time
This week, we saw lots of high fives on the basketball court and among Power Rangers fans … but not on a particular episode of “Wheel of Fortune.” Here are a few of the top five trending Google searches fromRead more…
Work hacks from G Suite: a new corporate training regimen (no weights required)
In our first G Suite Hacks article, we shared tips from the Transformation Gallery to help employees automate everyday workflows and save time. Today, we’re focusing on corporate training tips that will help your employees stay engaged so they canRead more…
The She Word: Kawana T. King, lawyer and “force for good”
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…
Using technology to empower students and turn them into critical thinkers
Editor’s note: Google for Education Premier Partners are working with schools to host the ExploreEDU event series, where schools can share their first-hand experiences with other educators. Today’s guest author is Kyle Black, a high school English teacher from FirstRead more…
Howard University opens a new campus at the Googleplex
When I joined Google a decade ago, there was hardly any discussion of diversity in tech. This was long before we published our diversity numbers or understood how important it was for our workforce to reflect the diversity of ourRead more…
Diverse protections for a diverse ecosystem: Android Security 2016 Year in Review
Today, we’re sharing the third annual Android Security Year In Review, a comprehensive look at our work to protect more than 1.4 billion Android users and their data. Our goal is simple: keep our users safe. In 2016, we improvedRead more…