Over the last few days, there’s been some confusion about the future of Chrome OS and Chromebooks based on speculation that Chrome OS will be folded into Android. While we’ve been working on ways to bring together the best ofRead more…
Rewriting the code for girls in CS
When it comes to computer science, millions of girls are being left out of the conversation. Despite earning the majority of bachelor’s degrees in the U.S., women earn fewer than 20 percent of computer science degrees, with serious implications forRead more…
Trend or treat: Searching for the top Halloween costumes
“How many days until Halloween?”“What should I be for Halloween?” In the weeks leading up to All Hallows’ Eve you turn to Google Search to ask these two crucial questions. So with just days left to perfect a costume forRead more…
Detect and get rid of unwanted sneaky mobile redirects
In many cases, it is OK to show slightly different content on different devices. For example, optimizing the smaller space of a smartphone screen can mean that some content, like images, will have to be modified. Or you might wantRead more…
Faster, smoother and safer videos on Chrome
Chrome is one of the world’s most popular ways to watch video, with around 3,000 hours of video watched every second. Whether you’re singing along with Taylor Swift, binge-watching Breaking Bad or learning about NASA’s Pluto mission—no matter what youRead more…
Bringing the Internet within reach of 100 million Indonesians
Starting next year, the top three mobile network operators in Indonesia will begin testing Project Loon balloon-powered Internet. Over the next few years, we’re hoping that Loon will help put high-speed LTE Internet connections within reach of more than 100Read more…
Google Play Games: capture and share the moment
As with many gamers, I enjoy watching recorded gameplay to learn how to get past difficult levels or just listen to funny commentary. Who doesn’t love a good ‘Leeroy Jenkins’ battle cry or a come from behind win? It’s aRead more…
Happy 15th Birthday, AdWords!
AdWords arrived in October 2000 to connect businesses, large and small, with consumers who were rapidly turning their attention online: Google Launches Self-Service Advertising Program. In the last 15 years, we’ve witnessed tremendous shifts in consumer behavior and advances inRead more…
Podcasters, welcome to Google Play Music
Google Play Music helps connect people with the perfect soundtrack for whatever they’re doing—whether they’re stuck in rush hour traffic, staying up late with friends or lifting weights at the gym. But what if that same technology and curation couldRead more…
Make every conversion count: cross-device data now included in the Conversions column and integrated with automated bidding
People turn to multiple devices throughout the day to shop, communicate and stay entertained. From a laptop at work to a tablet in the living room, we move sequentially and seamlessly between many device types to get stuff done. InRead more…