The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usFri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/Create your best tracks yet with Lyria 3.5 in Gemini.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/better-tracks-lyria-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Lyria_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Lyria 3.5, our best-sounding music generation model, is now available in the Gemini app and the Gemini API. Lyria 3.5 brings more expressive vocals and richer musical ar…Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/better-tracks-lyria-gemini/Gemini ApparticleCreate your best tracks yet with Lyria 3.5 in Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/better-tracks-lyria-gemini/Google Translate rolls out new upgrades for iOS and Android.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/translate/google-translate-ios-android-upgrades/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Translate_Blog_Asset_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re bringing listening mode to iOS, and on Android, keep live translations running while you’re using other apps or when your screen is locked.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/translate/google-translate-ios-android-upgrades/TranslatearticleGoogle Translate rolls out new upgrades for iOS and Android.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/translate/google-translate-ios-android-upgrades/Sasha KapurProduct ManagerGoogle TranslateStart the year AI-ready with the Google AI Educator Serieshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/new-ai-educator-trainings-september-2026/A badge on a laptop screen. A graduation cap is in the photo as well.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GES_Badgeathon_ArticleHero_2784.max-600x600.format-webp_fiay1SU.webp">An overview of upcoming training sessions from the Google AI Educator Series (GES), and how teachers are putting these tools to work.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/new-ai-educator-trainings-september-2026/Learning & EducationarticleStart the year AI-ready with the Google AI Educator SeriesAn overview of upcoming training sessions from the Google AI Educator Series (GES), and how teachers are putting these tools to work.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/new-ai-educator-trainings-september-2026/Jennie MagieraGlobal Head of Education ImpactUse your voice to get more done in Gmail, Docs, and Keephttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/voice-features-gmail-docs-keep/Text reading: "Do more with your voice in Workspace"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/voice_in_Gmail_Docs_and_Keep_he.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Three new voice-activated features will change the way you use Google Workspace products.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/voice-features-gmail-docs-keep/Google WorkspaceGoogle OnearticleUse your voice to get more done in Gmail, Docs, and KeepThree new voice-activated features will change the way you use Google Workspace products.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/voice-features-gmail-docs-keep/Yulie Kwon KimVPProductGoogle Workspace5 amazing visuals show how the male fruit fly’s brain map is advancing neurosciencehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/male-fruit-fly-brain-map/Brain map of the male fruit fly<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Male_Fruit_Fly_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">HHMI Janelia, Google and partners mapped the brain and central nervous system of a male fruit fly, a key model organism in science.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/male-fruit-fly-brain-map/Google Researcharticle5 amazing visuals show how the male fruit fly’s brain map is advancing neuroscienceHHMI Janelia, Google and partners mapped the brain and central nervous system of a male fruit fly, a key model organism in science.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/male-fruit-fly-brain-map/Michał JanuszewskiResearch Scientist, Google ResearchViren JainResearch ScientistGoogle ResearchIntroducing WeatherNext 3, our most advanced and accurate global weather AI modelhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/introducing-weathernext-3/Text "WeatherNext3" over a blue and yellow saturated image of clouds<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WeatherNext3_Title.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">WeatherNext 3, our most advanced global weather AI model, is now in Search, Gemini, Maps, Google Maps Platform, and Cloud.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/introducing-weathernext-3/Google DeepMindarticleIntroducing WeatherNext 3, our most advanced and accurate global weather AI modelWeatherNext 3, our most advanced global weather AI model, is now in Search, Gemini, Maps, Google Maps Platform, and Cloud.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/introducing-weathernext-3/The WeatherNext team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Build a measurement stack you can rely on to steer your campaigns.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ads-decoded-podcast-measurement-stack/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/S2E2_thumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In this Ads Decoded episode, we discuss how to assess marketing campaigns with attribution, incrementality, and media mix models.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ads-decoded-podcast-measurement-stack/Google AdsarticleBuild a measurement stack you can rely on to steer your campaigns.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ads-decoded-podcast-measurement-stack/Book insights in Google Play Books is now available in more than a million ebooks and in the iOS app.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/book-insights-ios-million-ebooks/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Book_insights_social_share_imag.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Book insights in Google Play Books is now in over a million ebooks, including top bestsellers, and available on the iOS app.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/book-insights-ios-million-ebooks/Google PlayarticleBook insights in Google Play Books is now available in more than a million ebooks and in the iOS app.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/book-insights-ios-million-ebooks/Vitaliy DikkerProduct ManagerGoogle Play BooksOur latest Linux Foundation Europe donation will build a more private digital world.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/zero-knowledge-proof-library-linux-foundation/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ZKP_Donation_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We're donating our open-source Longfellow Zero-Knowledge Proof library to the Linux Foundation.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/zero-knowledge-proof-library-linux-foundation/Google PaySafety & SecurityGoogle in EuropearticleOur latest Linux Foundation Europe donation will build a more private digital world.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/zero-knowledge-proof-library-linux-foundation/Abhi ShelatResearcherGoogle CloudProactive cyber defense for governments and enterpriseshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/fairwind-program/Introducing Fairwind Program<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3-8__fairwind-program__b.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The Fairwind Program is a limited access program for governments and trusted partners to use our cyber defense tools.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:40:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/fairwind-program/Gemini modelsSafety & SecurityAIarticleProactive cyber defense for governments and enterprisesThe Fairwind Program is a limited access program for governments and trusted partners to use our cyber defense tools.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/fairwind-program/Four FlynnVice President - Security and PrivacyIntroducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyberhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/3-8-flash-and-3-8-flash-cyber/a hero image reading "Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3-8_flash__blog__header_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber deliver next-generation intelligence for agentic workflows and cybersecurity.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/3-8-flash-and-3-8-flash-cyber/Gemini modelsarticleIntroducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash CyberGemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber deliver next-generation intelligence for agentic workflows and cybersecurity.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/3-8-flash-and-3-8-flash-cyber/Tulsee DoshiSenior DirectorProduct ManagementRaluca Ada PopaGemini Security Lead, Google DeepMindMrBeast partners with Gemini to turn impossibly big ideas into realityhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/mrbeast-gemini-google-health/Mr. Beast<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MR.BEAST_Resize_16x9.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is kicking off a multi-year partnership with Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, across Gemini and Google Health.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/mrbeast-gemini-google-health/FitbitGeminiHealtharticleMrBeast partners with Gemini to turn impossibly big ideas into realityGoogle is kicking off a multi-year partnership with Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, across Gemini and Google Health.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/mrbeast-gemini-google-health/Marvin ChowVP, Consumer and AI MarketingOur new partnership brings long-duration energy storage to West Virginia.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/west-virginia-long-duration-energy-storage/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Bringing_Long-Duration_Energy_s.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is collaborating with MN8 Energy and Eos Energy Enterprises on a new clean energy project on the PJM grid.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/west-virginia-long-duration-energy-storage/Global NetworkSustainabilityarticleOur new partnership brings long-duration energy storage to West Virginia.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/west-virginia-long-duration-energy-storage/The latest AI news we announced in August 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/google-ai-updates-august-2026/Transitioning cards: 1. Text "Gemini 3.7 Flash" next to the Gemini logo icon; 2. a photo of a pixel phone; 3. Google Gemini logo above the text "Claim your student plan for 1 year at no cost"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/August_AI_Recap_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are Google’s latest AI updates from August 2026Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/google-ai-updates-august-2026/Google DeepMindDeveloper toolsAIGemini AppGemini modelsarticleThe latest AI news we announced in August 2026Here are Google’s latest AI updates from August 2026Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/google-ai-updates-august-2026/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and morehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-drop-september-2026/Android Drop logo appears on screen and fades to reveal the phrase New features have landed.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Android_Drop_Header_Still.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Keep track of important items, reduce motion sickness during your ride, create and edit notes right from your chat, and more.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-drop-september-2026/AndroidarticleSeptember Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and moreKeep track of important items, reduce motion sickness during your ride, create and edit notes right from your chat, and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-drop-september-2026/Erik KayVPEngineering for Android Core PlatformIntroducing agentic video understanding with Geminihttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/introducing-agentic-video-in-gemini/Text "Agentic video understanding" next to the Gemini logo, all on a dark blue background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/agentic-video___keyword__blog-h.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re launching agentic video understanding across our latest Gemini models for improved accuracy and lower costs and token usage.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/introducing-agentic-video-in-gemini/Gemini modelsarticleIntroducing agentic video understanding with GeminiWe’re launching agentic video understanding across our latest Gemini models for improved accuracy and lower costs and token usage.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/introducing-agentic-video-in-gemini/Rohan DoshiSenior Product ManagerGoogle DeepMindMario LučićResearch DirectorGoogle DeepMindTry Google Pics: Easy image creation and editing in Google Workspacehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/google-pics/Collage of images created by Google Pics, with the text "Say hello to Google Pics" on top<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GooglePics_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Built on our latest Nano Banana model, Google Pics — our image creation and editing tool — is now available.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/google-pics/Google WorkspaceGoogle OneAIarticleTry Google Pics: Easy image creation and editing in Google WorkspaceBuilt on our latest Nano Banana model, Google Pics — our image creation and editing tool — is now available.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/google-pics/Meg WhittenbergerGoogle Pics Product ManagerAsk a Scientist: How do researchers use AI to predict a cyclone?https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/weathernext-extreme-weather-cyclone-predictions/On the left: A blue background with black text saying 'Google' and 'Ask a scientist about predicting cyclones.' On the right: Two Googlers in a virtual interview about cyclone prediction<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AskAScientist_Cyclone.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A Google DeepMind scientist explains how AI weather prediction works and how it can help warn communities earlier than ever.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/weathernext-extreme-weather-cyclone-predictions/Google ResearchGoogle DeepMindarticleAsk a Scientist: How do researchers use AI to predict a cyclone?A Google DeepMind scientist explains how AI weather prediction works and how it can help warn communities earlier than ever.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/weathernext-extreme-weather-cyclone-predictions/Hannah HuntContributorPairing Google Antigravity with Gemini 3.7 Flash solves notable multi-agent math and engineering problems.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/antigravity-teamwork-multi-agent/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Teamwork_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini 3.7 Flash powers autonomous agent teams in Antigravity to solve open math problems, build CPU emulators, and optimize OSS.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/antigravity-teamwork-multi-agent/Developer toolsarticlePairing Google Antigravity with Gemini 3.7 Flash solves notable multi-agent math and engineering problems.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/antigravity-teamwork-multi-agent/How the GNIS Lake Ontario/Lake America name change in the U.S. will appear in Mapshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/gnis-lake-ontario-lake-america-name-change/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Maps_SocialShare.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) has formally changed the name for "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" in the United States. Since we update Google Maps …Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/gnis-lake-ontario-lake-america-name-change/MapsarticleHow the GNIS Lake Ontario/Lake America name change in the U.S. will appear in MapsGooglehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/gnis-lake-ontario-lake-america-name-change/