The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usTue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/Gemini API File Search is now multimodal: build efficient, verifiable RAGhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanded-gemini-api-file-search-multimodal-rag/Gemini API File Search<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_File-Search_Blog-Hero_ne.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Updates to the Gemini API File Search tool makes building efficient, multimodal file retrieval systems easier for developers.Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanded-gemini-api-file-search-multimodal-rag/Developer toolsarticleGemini API File Search is now multimodal: build efficient, verifiable RAGUpdates to the Gemini API File Search tool makes building efficient, multimodal file retrieval systems easier for developers.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanded-gemini-api-file-search-multimodal-rag/Ivan SolovyevProduct ManagerGoogle DeepMindKriti DwivediSoftware EngineerApproximate location sharing gives you more control over your location data in Chrome.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/approximate-location-chrome-on-android/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Approx_Location_-_Social_media.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Chrome on Android users can now choose to share their approximate location with websites, instead of sharing their precise location.Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/approximate-location-chrome-on-android/ChromearticleApproximate location sharing gives you more control over your location data in Chrome.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/approximate-location-chrome-on-android/Archit AgarwalProduct Manager, ChromeGoogle is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on the $3.5 million Future Vision film competition.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/future-vision-film-competition-xprize/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/futurevisionxprize_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on the $3.5 million Future Vision film competition.Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/future-vision-film-competition-xprize/AIarticleGoogle is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on the $3.5 million Future Vision film competition.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/future-vision-film-competition-xprize/Accelerating Gemma 4: faster inference with multi-token prediction draftershttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/multi-token-prediction-gemma-4/Gemma 4 MTP Drafter<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Visual.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">An overview of how Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters are making Gemma 4 models up to 3x faster at inference.Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/multi-token-prediction-gemma-4/Developer toolsarticleAccelerating Gemma 4: faster inference with multi-token prediction draftersAn overview of how Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters are making Gemma 4 models up to 3x faster at inference.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/multi-token-prediction-gemma-4/Olivier LacombeDirectorProduct ManagementMaarten GrootendorstDeveloper Relations EngineerHere’s what’s new with Google Home.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/home-updates/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HH_Hero_image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">From a complete camera overhaul to updated automations, there are several new updates coming to Google Home.Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/home-updates/Google NestarticleHere’s what’s new with Google Home.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/home-updates/Bryant Herron-PatmonDirector, Product ManagementGoogle HomeCelebrating educators’ creativity this Teacher Appreciation Weekhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-appreciation-week-2026/A teacher smiles next to a student in a classroom full of instruments.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Teacher_Appreciation_Week_hero_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 with an essay from the Arkansas Teacher of the Year.Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-appreciation-week-2026/Learning & EducationarticleCelebrating educators’ creativity this Teacher Appreciation WeekGoogle celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 with an essay from the Arkansas Teacher of the Year.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-appreciation-week-2026/Stephanie WilliamsArkansas State Teacher of the YearTurn your data into decisions: 3 things your business needs for growth in the AI erahttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-2026-turn-your-data-into-decisions/The Road To Google Marketing Live<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MSMT_Hero_-_Measurement_22x.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To move at the speed of AI, simplify your data and understand what’s driving growth. Learn more in the lead-up to Google Marketing Live.Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-2026-turn-your-data-into-decisions/Google AdsarticleTurn your data into decisions: 3 things your business needs for growth in the AI eraTo move at the speed of AI, simplify your data and understand what’s driving growth. Learn more in the lead-up to Google Marketing Live.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-2026-turn-your-data-into-decisions/Gaurav BhayaVP & GM BuyingAnalytics and MeasurementHere’s how we’re helping Belgium's farmers save water with AI.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/heres-how-were-helping-belgiums-farmers-save-water-with-ai/Agrow’s technology platform integrates climate, water and soil data from satellite and thermal imagery to provide precise irrigation and fertilization recommendations.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-05-05_11.20.04_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To address the challenges of water quality and availability in the Scheldt Basin, a vital river network flowing through Belgium, Google is supporting Agua Segura and Agr…Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/heres-how-were-helping-belgiums-farmers-save-water-with-ai/Google CloudSustainabilityarticleHere’s how we’re helping Belgium's farmers save water with AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/heres-how-were-helping-belgiums-farmers-save-water-with-ai/Ben TownsendHead of Infrastructure Strategy & SustainabilityPutting educators at the center of AI learninghttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/putting-educators-at-the-center-of-ai-learning/A collage of photos showcasing community engagement and professional events, including a workshop presentation, a woman outdoors near a bridge, a large group meeting, and a professional group photo in front of a Google sign.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HelpingStudentsAPAC_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We are adding $10 million to the AI Opportunity Fund to help students, educators and workers learn essential AI skills.Tue, 05 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/putting-educators-at-the-center-of-ai-learning/Learning & EducationGoogle in AsiaarticlePutting educators at the center of AI learningWe are adding $10 million to the AI Opportunity Fund to help students, educators and workers learn essential AI skills.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/putting-educators-at-the-center-of-ai-learning/Sanjay GuptaPresidentAsia PacificGoogleThe latest AI news we announced in April 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-april-2026/mp4 featuring an underwater video and a mobile AI video mockup.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/April_2026_AI_Recap_still.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are Google’s latest AI updates from April 2026Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-april-2026/TranslateGoogle LabsDeveloper toolsGoogle WorkspaceGoogle.orgGoogle CloudAIGemini modelsFitbitarticleThe latest AI news we announced in April 2026Here are Google’s latest AI updates from April 2026Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-april-2026/The Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Here's how Google AI is powering small business growthhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/small-business/ai-for-small-businesses/A grid of 4 business owners. Top left is a man pouring coffee beans into a grinder. Top right is a woman in a pink dress placing a lampshade on a shelf of lampshades. Bottom left is a main in a fly fishing store. Bottom right is a woman in an office.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/NSBW_keyword_banner_2026_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">During National Small Business Week, jumpstart your growth with tools like Gemini, Workspace and Ads — plus, resources and exclusive offers from Google.Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/small-business/ai-for-small-businesses/Small BusinessarticleHere's how Google AI is powering small business growthDuring National Small Business Week, jumpstart your growth with tools like Gemini, Workspace and Ads — plus, resources and exclusive offers from Google.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/small-business/ai-for-small-businesses/Selin SongPresident, Google Customer SolutionsReduce friction and latency for long-running jobs with Webhooks in Gemini APIhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/event-driven-webhooks/Gemini API<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WebhooksGeminiAPI-hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Event-Driven Webhooks are a push-based notification system that eliminates the need for inefficient polling.Mon, 04 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/event-driven-webhooks/Developer toolsAIarticleReduce friction and latency for long-running jobs with Webhooks in Gemini APIEvent-Driven Webhooks are a push-based notification system that eliminates the need for inefficient polling.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/event-driven-webhooks/Lucia LoherProduct ManagerGemini APIHussein Hassan HarrirouEngineeringGemini APICelebrating America’s 250th on Google Arts & Culturehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/celebrating-america/Video trailer for the Making of the Nation - America at 250 project. The video features inspiring music and and a guide through the historical American artifacts that can be explored on Google Arts & Culture.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Making_of_the_Nation_-_America_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Together with the National Archives and others, we’re launching an interactive journey through America’s history.Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/celebrating-america/Arts & CulturearticleCelebrating America’s 250th on Google Arts & CultureTogether with the National Archives and others, we’re launching an interactive journey through America’s history.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/celebrating-america/Karan BhatiaVice PresidentGovernment Affairs & Public PolicySupporting startups that are shaping the future of energyhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-accelerator/Photos from the Google for Startups Accelerator<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The Google for Startups Accelerator offers mentorship and technical support to companies using AI to disrupt the energy sector.Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-accelerator/EntrepreneursSustainabilityGoogle in EuropearticleSupporting startups that are shaping the future of energyThe Google for Startups Accelerator offers mentorship and technical support to companies using AI to disrupt the energy sector.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-accelerator/Allegra Reister<department>Advanced Energy Partnerships</department><company/></author><author xmlns:author="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><name>Bogdan Popescu</name><title/><department>Energy Market Development</department><company/></author></item><item><title>Your car with Google built-in is about to get smarter, thanks to Geminihttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-tips-2026/Gemini navigation on a car screen<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/I_O_26_Gemini_AAE_blog_post_-_H.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Thanks to deep integrations with both your vehicle and your apps, Gemini in cars with Google built-in will help drivers do more safely while still focusing on the road.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-tips-2026/AndroidarticleYour car with Google built-in is about to get smarter, thanks to GeminiThanks to deep integrations with both your vehicle and your apps, Gemini in cars with Google built-in will help drivers do more safely while still focusing on the road.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-tips-2026/Alankar AgnihotriSenior Product ManagerCars with Google built-inCheck out the new ways to explore Route 66 on Google Maps.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/route-66/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Route_66_Doodle.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In celebration of Route 66’s 100th anniversary, Google Maps is rolling out two new ways to help you explore it, virtually or IRL.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/route-66/MapsarticleCheck out the new ways to explore Route 66 on Google Maps.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/route-66/Preferred Sources is now available in all languages.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/preferred-sources-language-expansion/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HeroImage_Template-v1_gADFpm0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Preferred Sources is now rolling out globally in all supported languages, giving users more control over the news they see on Search.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/preferred-sources-language-expansion/SearcharticlePreferred Sources is now available in all languages.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/preferred-sources-language-expansion/Adapt your Shopping campaigns to modern Search with AI Max.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-for-shopping/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Shopping_x_AI_Max_Road_to_GML_M.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Built for the next generation of Search, AI Max for Shopping campaigns helps retailers reach shoppers the moment discovery begins.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-for-shopping/Google AdsarticleAdapt your Shopping campaigns to modern Search with AI Max.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-for-shopping/AI Max Turns 1 with new ways to steer performance and expansion to more advertisershttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-new-features/"The Road to Google Marketing Live" surrounded by various shopping items<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Max_Road_to_GML_Master-Heade.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As AI Max turns 1, we’re helping you capture even more opportunities in the expanding Search universe.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-new-features/Google AdsarticleAI Max Turns 1 with new ways to steer performance and expansion to more advertisersAs AI Max turns 1, we’re helping you capture even more opportunities in the expanding Search universe.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-new-features/Brandon ErvinDirector of Product Management, Google AdsMeet travelers in the moments that matter with Search Campaigns for Travel.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-for-travel/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Max_Travel_Hero_-_Bidding_2x.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Upgrade to AI Max to simplify your workflow and access our most advanced tools.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-for-travel/Google AdsarticleMeet travelers in the moments that matter with Search Campaigns for Travel.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-for-travel/