The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usThu, 30 May 2024 23:17:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/AI Overviews: About last weekhttps://blog.google/products/search/ai-overviews-update-may-2024/Here’s what happened with AI Overviews, the feedback we've received, and the steps we’ve taken.Thu, 30 May 2024 23:17:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/ai-overviews-update-may-2024/SearcharticleAI Overviews: About last weekHere’s what happened with AI Overviews, the feedback we've received, and the steps we’ve taken.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/ai-overviews-update-may-2024/Liz ReidVP, Head of Google SearchHow Grow with Google is helping Oklahomans upskill with AIhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/generative-ai-oklahoma/An illustration of a laptop surrounded by books, some of which are in various Google colors. On the laptop screen is a map with Oklahoma colored in yellow.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Oklahoma-AI-Scholarship.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Grow with Google and the State of Oklahoma partner on skilling residents statewide via Google AI EssentialsThu, 30 May 2024 20:35:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/generative-ai-oklahoma/Grow with GooglearticleHow Grow with Google is helping Oklahomans upskill with AIGrow with Google and the State of Oklahoma partner on skilling residents statewide via Google AI EssentialsGooglehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/generative-ai-oklahoma/Lisa GevelberFounder, Grow with Google7 new Android features to elevate your everydayhttps://blog.google/products/android/new-android-features-may-2024/A young woman editing a sent message in Google Messages and then receiving an Emoji Kitchen sticker on an Android phone.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/21767_Q2_GMS_Campaign_Blog_head.max-600x600.format-webp_7WLvGqH.webp">Android is announcing new features rolling out now and in the coming weeks.Thu, 30 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/android/new-android-features-may-2024/Androidarticle7 new Android features to elevate your everydayAndroid is announcing new features rolling out now and in the coming weeks.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/android/new-android-features-may-2024/Jan JedrzejowiczDirector of ProductAndroid and Business CommunicationsNews Showcase is launching in Cyprushttps://blog.google/products/news/google-news-showcase-cyprus/illustration of people looking at different charts and information<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_News_Showcase_Hero_Image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google News Showcase is rolling out in Cyprus. Here’s how we are partnering with publishers.Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/news/google-news-showcase-cyprus/NewsarticleNews Showcase is launching in CyprusGoogle News Showcase is rolling out in Cyprus. Here’s how we are partnering with publishers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/news/google-news-showcase-cyprus/Riccardo TerziHead of News Partnerships, Southern EuropeSupporting the UK General Election in 2024https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-2024-uk-election-support/Illustration of crosses, ticks, a magnifying glass and a play button.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UKElections_4.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We are supporting the UK General Election by surfacing high-quality information, safeguarding our platforms and equipping campaigns with best-in-class security tools and…Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-2024-uk-election-support/UKSafety & SecurityGoogle in EuropearticleSupporting the UK General Election in 2024We are supporting the UK General Election by surfacing high-quality information, safeguarding our platforms and equipping campaigns with best-in-class security tools and training.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-2024-uk-election-support/Katie O'DonovanDirector of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google UKIntroducing Fitbit Ace LTE: the smartwatch kids and parents will both lovehttps://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-ace-lte-smartwatch-kids/A video showing the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch with games on-screen<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/FitbitAceLTE_hero_video_thumbna.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Introducing Fitbit Ace LTE, our first-of-its-kind smartwatch designed for kids.Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-ace-lte-smartwatch-kids/FitbitarticleIntroducing Fitbit Ace LTE: the smartwatch kids and parents will both loveIntroducing Fitbit Ace LTE, our first-of-its-kind smartwatch designed for kids.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-ace-lte-smartwatch-kids/Anil SabharwalVP of ProductMeet 24 startups advancing healthcare with AIhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-health/Startup founders from the Growth Academy: AI for Health program<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GFS_AIGradWAW_190.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">24 startups from across EMEA have been selected for the second Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program.Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-health/Google in EuropeGoogle in the Middle EastEntrepreneursGoogle in AfricaHealtharticleMeet 24 startups advancing healthcare with AI24 startups from across EMEA have been selected for the second Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-health/Yuval PassovHead of Google for Startups,Emerging MarketsGoogleVisit Poland's Lower Silesia on Google Arts & Culturehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/visit-polands-lower-silesia-on-google-arts-culture/Painted image of a golden gleaming figure walking through a dark forest<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_image_in_English.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Embark on a virtual journey through the Polish region of legends and mysteries on Google Arts & CultureWed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/visit-polands-lower-silesia-on-google-arts-culture/Arts & CultureGoogle in EuropearticleVisit Poland's Lower Silesia on Google Arts & CultureEmbark on a virtual journey through the Polish region of legends and mysteries on Google Arts & CultureGooglehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/visit-polands-lower-silesia-on-google-arts-culture/Witold WójtowiczHead of gPS CEE & Google Wroclaw Site LeadLevel up your gaming with Game Dashboard and the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GEhttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebooks-gaming-update/An open laptop showing a screen with the user playing a game, with word bubbles showing the new features like record game and game dashboard<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HERO_Gaming.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New Chromebooks and features for gamingTue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebooks-gaming-update/ChromebooksarticleLevel up your gaming with Game Dashboard and the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GENew Chromebooks and features for gamingGooglehttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebooks-gaming-update/Sanj NathwaniGroup Product ManagerChromeOSChromebook Plus: Now with Gemini, Help me write and morehttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-plus-google/An open Chromebook laptop on a mustard yellow background with windows showing the newest AI features<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/00_Chromebook_main_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our newest Chromebooks and latest Chromebook featuresTue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-plus-google/ChromebooksarticleChromebook Plus: Now with Gemini, Help me write and moreOur newest Chromebooks and latest Chromebook featuresGooglehttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-plus-google/John MaletisVice President, ChromeOS Product, Engineering and UX6 new Chromebooks to check out this springhttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/new-chromebooks-plus-2024/Six different laptops opened up on a white background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HERO_chromebooks_plus_updated.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn about new Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices available this springTue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/new-chromebooks-plus-2024/Chromebooksarticle6 new Chromebooks to check out this springLearn about new Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices available this springGooglehttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/new-chromebooks-plus-2024/Stella ShannonSenior Product Manager, Consumer ChromebooksNew Chromebook Plus for educators, powered by AIhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/chromebook-plus-gen-ai-teachers/Abstract drawing of Chromebooks with images depicting Chromebook features for teachers<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/2303-EDU____Keyword_Blog_-_Chro.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Get more done in the classroom with the help of generative AI and our newest features for teachers.Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/chromebook-plus-gen-ai-teachers/ChromebooksLearning & EducationarticleNew Chromebook Plus for educators, powered by AIGet more done in the classroom with the help of generative AI and our newest features for teachers.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/chromebook-plus-gen-ai-teachers/Bryan LeeVice President, ChromeOS & EducationThe AI Opportunity Fund to build an AI-ready workforce in Asia-Pacifichttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/the-ai-opportunity-fund-to-build-an-ai-ready-workforce-in-asia-pacific/Three people looking at a computer screen<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Malaysia_MG_8453_Photo_credit_-.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today, we’re launching the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific to help provide AI skills training to workers in the region.Mon, 27 May 2024 18:04:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/the-ai-opportunity-fund-to-build-an-ai-ready-workforce-in-asia-pacific/Google in AsiaarticleThe AI Opportunity Fund to build an AI-ready workforce in Asia-PacificGooglehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/the-ai-opportunity-fund-to-build-an-ai-ready-workforce-in-asia-pacific/Scott BeaumontPresident Asia-Pacific, Google3 new ways to use Google AI on Android at workhttps://blog.google/products/android-enterprise/google-ai-on-android-at-work/The Android Bot head and four bubble shapes, one blue and three with people looking at mobile devices in them.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Android_Talks_AI_Blog_Hero_imag.max-600x600.format-webp_jcGIrWn.webp">Learn how new Google AI on Android features can boost employee productivity, help developers to build smarter tools and improve business workflows.Thu, 23 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/android-enterprise/google-ai-on-android-at-work/AndroidAndroid enterpriseAIarticle3 new ways to use Google AI on Android at workLearn how new Google AI on Android features can boost employee productivity, help developers to build smarter tools and improve business workflows.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/android-enterprise/google-ai-on-android-at-work/James NugentProduct Management LeadAndroid EnterpriseEpic's proposed remedies are bad for everyone but Epichttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/epics-proposed-remedies-are-bad-for-everyone-but-epic/Epic’s proposed changes to Android and Google Play would harm consumers, developers and device manufacturers.Wed, 22 May 2024 23:59:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/epics-proposed-remedies-are-bad-for-everyone-but-epic/Public PolicyAndroidGoogle PlayarticleEpic's proposed remedies are bad for everyone but EpicEpic’s proposed changes to Android and Google Play would harm consumers, developers and device manufacturers.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/epics-proposed-remedies-are-bad-for-everyone-but-epic/Wilson WhiteVP, Government Affairs & Public PolicyDoodle for Google’s top 55 artists share their wishes for the futurehttps://blog.google/products/search/doodle-for-google-2024-state-territory-winners/A white G floats in a gray space with several 3D animated characters in the Google colors.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/mascots-g-16x9-v02_aJfUAiF.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today we’re announcing the 2024 Doodle for Google state and territory winners.Wed, 22 May 2024 14:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/doodle-for-google-2024-state-territory-winners/SearchDoodlesarticleDoodle for Google’s top 55 artists share their wishes for the futureToday we’re announcing the 2024 Doodle for Google state and territory winners.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/doodle-for-google-2024-state-territory-winners/Selly Sallah<department>Brand Studio</department><company/></author></item><item><title>Google Play Points is leveling up the rewards gamehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-points-is-leveling-up-the-rewards-game/A video shows visuals alongside text that says Play Points is offering more rewards including more early access and more exclusive experiences<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GooglePlayPoints_BlogCover_SHxI.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">This year, we are leveling up Google Play Points with exciting new perks and rewards to connect you with experiences you’ll love.Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-points-is-leveling-up-the-rewards-game/Google PlayarticleGoogle Play Points is leveling up the rewards gameThis year, we are leveling up Google Play Points with exciting new perks and rewards to connect you with experiences you’ll love.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-points-is-leveling-up-the-rewards-game/Aurash MahbodGeneral ManagerGames on Google PlayWe’re launching a new coalition to scale nature-based carbon removalhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/new-coalition-scale-nature-based-carbon-removal/Illustration of a single white wind turbine standing tall on a green hill next to a solar panel array. Colorful flowers and plants dot the landscape.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/illo_carbon_removal_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is co-founding Symbiosis, a coalition of companies committed to boosting the certainty and scale of nature-based carbon removal.Wed, 22 May 2024 12:05:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/new-coalition-scale-nature-based-carbon-removal/SustainabilityarticleWe’re launching a new coalition to scale nature-based carbon removalGoogle is co-founding Symbiosis, a coalition of companies committed to boosting the certainty and scale of nature-based carbon removal.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/new-coalition-scale-nature-based-carbon-removal/Randy SpockCarbon Credits and Removals Lead3 new Google Pay features to help you easily check out onlinehttps://blog.google/products/google-pay/google-pay-online-checkout-features/Illustration of a person sitting at a desk and checking out online from their desktop.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_pay_checkout.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re making online checkout even easier with three features.Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-pay/google-pay-online-checkout-features/Google Payarticle3 new Google Pay features to help you easily check out onlineWe’re making online checkout even easier with three features.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-pay/google-pay-online-checkout-features/Shonan ShahGroup Product Manager, Google PayNew AI tools to help merchants market brands and productshttps://blog.google/products/shopping/google-generative-ai-marketing-features-may-2024/Image of two women in a retail store pointing at a computer and with packages.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GettyImages-1408041303.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At GML we’re announcing new generative AI tools that help merchants market their brand and products more efficiently.Tue, 21 May 2024 15:58:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/shopping/google-generative-ai-marketing-features-may-2024/ShoppingGoogle AdsarticleNew AI tools to help merchants market brands and productsAt GML we’re announcing new generative AI tools that help merchants market their brand and products more efficiently.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/shopping/google-generative-ai-marketing-features-may-2024/Matt MadrigalVice President, GM, Merchant Shopping