The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usThu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/Bringing the magic: Google breaks open a bottleneck in quantum computinghttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/quantum-computing/magic-state-cultivation-quantum-computing/Magic State video<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/magic_state_still_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In a paper published in Science, Google has shown that Magic State Cultivation works on Google Quantum AI hardware.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/quantum-computing/magic-state-cultivation-quantum-computing/Quantum computingGoogle ResearcharticleBringing the magic: Google breaks open a bottleneck in quantum computingIn a paper published in Science, Google has shown that Magic State Cultivation works on Google Quantum AI hardware.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/quantum-computing/magic-state-cultivation-quantum-computing/Emma RosenfeldResearch Scientist, Google Quantum AICraig GidneyQuantum Software EngineerGoogle Quantum AICheck if a text message is a scam using Circle to Search.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/circle-to-search-android-text-message-scams/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/CTS_check_scam_inline.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use Google Circle to Search to analyze suspicious texts for scams. Long-press your home button to get AI insights on messages. See how it works.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/circle-to-search-android-text-message-scams/Safety & SecurityarticleCheck if a text message is a scam using Circle to Search.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/circle-to-search-android-text-message-scams/How we're helping the world prepare for natural disastershttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/crisis-resilience-white-paper/Our north star is simple yet ambitious: No one should be surprised by a natural disaster.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/crisis-resilience-white-paper/Google ResearcharticleHow we're helping the world prepare for natural disastersGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/crisis-resilience-white-paper/Yossi MatiasVP, Google & GM, Google ResearchKate BrandtChief Sustainability OfficerAndroid earthquake alerts now available in more than 200 regionshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-earthquake-alerts-expansion-2026/1 billion Android earthquake alerts sent<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/EA-Hero-Image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Android earthquake alerts are now available in more than 200 countries and regions.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-earthquake-alerts-expansion-2026/AndroidarticleAndroid earthquake alerts now available in more than 200 regionsAndroid earthquake alerts are now available in more than 200 countries and regions.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-earthquake-alerts-expansion-2026/Boone SpoonerGroup Product ManagerEarthquake Alerts400 publications are now partnering with us on our News AI pilot program.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/news/news-ai-pilot-update-publishers/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Partnering_with_over_400_public.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">People’s information habits are evolving quickly, and platforms and publishers of all sizes are navigating these changes. To help meet this moment, we’re evolving our pa…Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/news/news-ai-pilot-update-publishers/SearchGoogle Newsarticle400 publications are now partnering with us on our News AI pilot program.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/news/news-ai-pilot-update-publishers/More ways to connect with the web from Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/updates-ai-mode-overviews-explore-web/TBD<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Search_Hero_11msfEh.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re updating AI Mode and AI Overviews to include clearer links, context about sources, and more.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/updates-ai-mode-overviews-explore-web/SearcharticleMore ways to connect with the web from SearchWe’re updating AI Mode and AI Overviews to include clearer links, context about sources, and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/updates-ai-mode-overviews-explore-web/Hema BudarajuVPProduct ManagementMaking your Pixel devices last longer through design, repair, and reusehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/international-repair-day-2026/Pixel repair<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IRD_2026.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">On International Repair Day, we’re highlighting how we design devices for longevity, make repair and reuse more accessible and more.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/international-repair-day-2026/SustainabilityPixelarticleMaking your Pixel devices last longer through design, repair, and reuseOn International Repair Day, we’re highlighting how we design devices for longevity, make repair and reuse more accessible and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/international-repair-day-2026/Steven NickelDirector of OperationsAn intelligent new shopping carthttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/universal-cart-launch/Images of the global cart UI, over a collage of products<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GlobalCart_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Universal Cart helps make holiday shopping easier. It’s now available in the U.S. across Search and the Gemini app.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/universal-cart-launch/SearchGemini AppShoppingarticleAn intelligent new shopping cartUniversal Cart helps make holiday shopping easier. It’s now available in the U.S. across Search and the Gemini app.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/universal-cart-launch/Suresh GanapathySenior DirectorProduct Management, Consumer ShoppingTIME has named Google SynthID one of the Best Inventions of 2026.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synthid-time-best-inventions/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Labs_SynthID_Social1920x1080.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">TIME named Google SynthID a Best Invention of 2026 for its groundbreaking approach to AI watermarking and verification.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synthid-time-best-inventions/Google DeepMindarticleTIME has named Google SynthID one of the Best Inventions of 2026.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synthid-time-best-inventions/Data-backed secrets to smarter holiday shoppinghttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/holiday-shopping-when-to-buy-guide/A graphic containing the text "When to Buy" interspersed with isolated consumer products against a plain white background. The word "When" is written in a large black sans-serif font on the upper left, and "to Buy" is on the bottom right.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/When_to_buy_guide_resize.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn the best times to buy. Our new When to Buy Guide uses Google Search and discount data to show when holiday deals peak.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/holiday-shopping-when-to-buy-guide/ShoppingarticleData-backed secrets to smarter holiday shoppingLearn the best times to buy. Our new When to Buy Guide uses Google Search and discount data to show when holiday deals peak.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/holiday-shopping-when-to-buy-guide/Blog Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Research@ 2026: Novel capabilities and intelligencehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/research-capabilities-intelligence-2026/An animated collage showing research-focusing images on a black background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Research-at.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re sharing our latest milestones and some of the advanced AI capabilities and intelligence that we’re putting in the hands of experts.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/research-capabilities-intelligence-2026/Google ResearcharticleResearch@ 2026: Novel capabilities and intelligenceWe’re sharing our latest milestones and some of the advanced AI capabilities and intelligence that we’re putting in the hands of experts.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/research-capabilities-intelligence-2026/Google Research<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Guide your campaign spending with new priority and allocation featureshttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/channel-prioritization-budget-allocation/Google Ads UI mockup<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Waterfall_Search_Chart_01_No_Li.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New controls in Google Ads let marketers categorize channel groupings by priority and better control how budget is allocatedWed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/channel-prioritization-budget-allocation/Google AdsarticleGuide your campaign spending with new priority and allocation featuresNew controls in Google Ads let marketers categorize channel groupings by priority and better control how budget is allocatedGooglehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/channel-prioritization-budget-allocation/Tal AkabasDirector of Product Management, Google AdsCheck out this year’s buzziest Halloween trends.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/frightgeist-halloween-trends-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HalloweenTrends2026_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Ready or not, spooky season is here. To help you prepare, we’re launching Google Frightgeist, our annual interactive website highlighting the top trending searches for H…Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/frightgeist-halloween-trends-2026/SearcharticleCheck out this year’s buzziest Halloween trends.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/frightgeist-halloween-trends-2026/Jenny LeeGoogle Trends Analyst6 ways to trick-or-treat yourself to the ultimate Halloween with Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/halloween-tips-2026/An abandoned video rental store lit by a red neon sign at night.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Frightgeist_BlogHero_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Whether you need a last-minute costume or a scary movie watchlist, let Google handle heavy lifting for your Halloween prep.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/halloween-tips-2026/Searcharticle6 ways to trick-or-treat yourself to the ultimate Halloween with SearchWhether you need a last-minute costume or a scary movie watchlist, let Google handle heavy lifting for your Halloween prep.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/halloween-tips-2026/Megan StonerExternal Communications ManagerSearch17 organizations using AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughshttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/impact-challenge-ai-science-recipients/Two photos of women looking at tablets, one in a field and one in a lab, with curved lines running through the image<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_for_Science_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">These groups are receiving $36 million through the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/impact-challenge-ai-science-recipients/Google.orgarticle17 organizations using AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughsThese groups are receiving $36 million through the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/impact-challenge-ai-science-recipients/Maggie JohnsonGlobal Head and VPGoogle.orgWe’re powering European scientific discovery with advanced AI compute and frontier models.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/were-powering-european-scientific-discovery-with-advanced-ai-compute-and-frontier-models/Photo of Grand Canal Dock, Dublin City Centre, Ireland<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ireland-innovation-companies-st.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google DeepMind and Google Cloud are providing up to 200 top European scientific researchers with direct access to our frontier models, together with $3 million in compu…Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/were-powering-european-scientific-discovery-with-advanced-ai-compute-and-frontier-models/Google CloudGoogle DeepMindarticleWe’re powering European scientific discovery with advanced AI compute and frontier models.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/were-powering-european-scientific-discovery-with-advanced-ai-compute-and-frontier-models/Maureen CostelloVice President, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa, Google CloudEnabling an AI-first European economyhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/european-economic-impact-report/A collage of five photos showcasing professionals and researchers who utilize AI and are featured in the Economic Impact Report. The five images are in settings such as automotive manufacturing, laboratory science, app based learning, skincare production<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/2784x1566.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Announcing Google’s European Economic Impact ReportWed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/european-economic-impact-report/Google in EuropearticleEnabling an AI-first European economyAnnouncing Google’s European Economic Impact ReportGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/european-economic-impact-report/Debbie WeinsteinPresidentGoogle EMEADeveloping Gemini 4 Argon responsibly and safelyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/gemini-4-model-safety-security/Gemini 4 Argon logo next to a large white "4", all on a gradient blue background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-4-argon_key-art_4_lockup.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about our approach to safety and security for Gemini 4 Argon.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/gemini-4-model-safety-security/Gemini modelsSafety & SecurityarticleDeveloping Gemini 4 Argon responsibly and safelyLearn more about our approach to safety and security for Gemini 4 Argon.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/gemini-4-model-safety-security/Anca DraganVPAI Safety & BehaviorRaluca Ada PopaHead of Gemini SecurityGoogle DeepMindNew on Google Play: More ways to create, discover, and playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-updates-october-2026/Illustrated 3-D coin, dumbbell, trophy, arrow, and track next to the text "Discover more of what you love with Google Play"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Play_Discover.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Take a look at everything that’s new across Google Play.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-updates-october-2026/Google PlayarticleNew on Google Play: More ways to create, discover, and playTake a look at everything that’s new across Google Play.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-updates-october-2026/Sam BrightVice President and General ManagerGoogle Play + Developer EcosystemA new app experience is coming to cars with Google built-inhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-google-play-updates/A car dashboard screen showing the Google Play Store interface, featuring recommended streaming apps like HBO Max and YouTube, with climate controls and system navigation icons visible along the bottom bar.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleAuto_Blogpost_Play_Horizo.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover apps and download them faster with upgrades coming to Google Play — plus, a new parked-to-drive feature and more.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-google-play-updates/AndroidarticleA new app experience is coming to cars with Google built-inDiscover apps and download them faster with upgrades coming to Google Play — plus, a new parked-to-drive feature and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-google-play-updates/Haris RamicProduct DirectorAndroid for Cars