Grow with Google is coming to a library near you
November 29th, 2018
Since welaunchedGrow with Google a little over a year ago, we’ve traveled to cities and towns, partnering with local organizations fromKansas toMichigan toSouth Carolina to bring job skills to job seekers and online savvy to small businesses. No matter where we went, big cities or small towns, libraries were at the heart of these communities….
A new look for Google Translate on the web
November 29th, 2018
It’s been twelve years since the launch of Google Translate, and since then Translate has evolved to keep up with the ways people use it. Initially translating between English and Arabic only, we now translate 30 trillion sentences per year across 103 languages. Google Translate has become an essential tool for communicating across languages, and…
Upgrade your daily drive with new Android Auto features
November 29th, 2018
When you’re on the road, the journey can be just as important as the destination. Today we’ve added new Android Auto features that make your drives even more simple, personal and helpful—including easier access to your favorite content with improved media browse and search features, plus new ways to stay connected with visual message previews…
Bringing Google Fi to more people on Android and iOS
November 28th, 2018
When we launched Project Fi in 2015, we set out to make your wireless experience fast, easy and fair. Over the years, we’ve built upon that vision by bringing you features at no extra cost, like international data coverage in 170 countries and territories, spam protection, and data-only SIMs for your other devices. This all…
Shake up your routine with help from YouTube creators
November 27th, 2018
When I wake up, the first thing I do is say, “Hey Google, good morning,” and the Google Assistant gives me the weather report, tells me how long my commute will take, and turns on the news. This is something we call a Routine, which means one command will set a bunch of actions in…
Disney and Google expand strategic relationship
November 27th, 2018
People today exercise greater control over what they view and when—and on which screens—they view it. They watch sitcoms in taxis and on trains and stream news and documentaries at the gym. All of which contribute to a striking new reality: TV is no longer a stationary box anchored to a corner in your living…
10 things to know about Pixel Slate and Pixel Slate Keyboard
November 27th, 2018
Earlier this fall, Pixel Slate became one of the newest members of the Made by Google family. Powered by Chrome OS, it’s just as handy for getting work done as it is for playing games or watching TV. Plus it has a long-lasting battery, so it can keep up while you’re on the go. Now that…
Supporting future computer scientists across Europe
November 26th, 2018
Research shows that more than 65 percent of today’s students will work in jobs that don’t even exist yet—and those future roles will require a new set of digital skills. Over the past decade, the European Commission has made it a priority to increase access to learning programs that will help prepare people for these…
Google Trends Bitcoin Interest Hits 6-Month High
November 23rd, 2018
Google trends Bitcoin interest hit its highest since April this week as BTC price has taken a beating in the past week. Google Trends ‘Bitcoin’ Interest Hits April Bull-Run Levels You know what they say: any publicity is good publicity. The proportion of searches for ‘Bitcoin’ is higher now than during any weekly period since…
Supporting the European Union Parliamentary Elections
November 22nd, 2018
In May 2019, up to 350 million voters across the European Union will take to the polls to elect 705 Members of European Parliament (MEPs). To support this democratic process, we’re rolling out products and programs to help people get the information they need to cast their votes. Here are three ways we’ll be providing…