The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usFri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-sweepstakes/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/sweepstakes-header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Redeem Google Play Points in the sweepstakes to win a trip to New York Comic Con, rare collectibles, gaming gear, and more.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-sweepstakes/Google PlayarticleEnter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-sweepstakes/Tom GrinstedDirectorProduct ManagementWhat does “full-stack” AI actually mean?https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/what-full-stack-development-means/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/thumbnail_BfIj9lP.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A Google DeepMind engineer breaks full-stack development into five simple layers and explains how it affects everyday users.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/what-full-stack-development-means/Gemini modelsGoogle DeepMindarticleWhat does “full-stack” AI actually mean?Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/what-full-stack-development-means/Lindsey LanquistContributorHere's how to use sign-to-text translation on Pixel 11.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/american-sign-language-sign-to-text-pixel-11/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/American_Sign_Language_Pixel_11.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Developed in partnership with the Deaf community, sign-to-text translates ASL into text in real time.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/american-sign-language-sign-to-text-pixel-11/AccessibilityAndroidPixelarticleHere's how to use sign-to-text translation on Pixel 11.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/american-sign-language-sign-to-text-pixel-11/Sharlene YuanProduct Manager, Android AccessibilityTap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/tap-to-pay-google-pay-walmart/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_Walmart_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Add your preferred card to Google Wallet to tap to pay at Walmart stores.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/tap-to-pay-google-pay-walmart/Google PayarticleTap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/tap-to-pay-google-pay-walmart/Stavan ParikhVP/GMPaymentsTake an interactive journey through America’s national parkshttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/united-parks-of-america/YouTube video: United Parks of America<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Parks_of_America_-_Thumbnail_He.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Journey through the history and natural landscapes of U.S. national parks with a digital hub from Google Arts & Culture.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/united-parks-of-america/Arts & CulturearticleTake an interactive journey through America’s national parksJourney through the history and natural landscapes of U.S. national parks with a digital hub from Google Arts & Culture.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/united-parks-of-america/Jason GibsonActing Associate Director for Interpretation, Education, and VolunteersNational Park ServiceAmit SoodVPGoogle Arts & CulturePersonalize the content you see on Search, Discover, and Newshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/personalize-search-discover-news/A woman looks at a phone outdoors<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled-13V_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New personalization features across Search, Discover, and Google News give you even more control.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/personalize-search-discover-news/Google NewsSearcharticlePersonalize the content you see on Search, Discover, and NewsNew personalization features across Search, Discover, and Google News give you even more control.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/personalize-search-discover-news/Mrinalini LoewGeneral ManagerGoogle Search EcosystemInside the Gemmaverse: Celebrating one billion Gemma downloadshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/gemma-one-billion-downloads/an illustrated blue image that reads "Celebrating the Gemmaverse"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/OneBillionGemma_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A look at the Gemmaverse as Gemma surpasses one billion downloads.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/gemma-one-billion-downloads/Developer toolsarticleInside the Gemmaverse: Celebrating one billion Gemma downloadsA look at the Gemmaverse as Gemma surpasses one billion downloads.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/gemma-one-billion-downloads/Clement FarabetVice PresidentGoogle DeepMindOlivier LacombeProduct DirectorGoogle DeepMindMake AI Max work for your business with new testing and planning tools.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-testing-planning-tools/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Max_Announcement.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use new AI Max tools — like A/B tests and performance planners for budget and bidding changes — to maximize your Search campaigns.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-testing-planning-tools/Google AdsarticleMake AI Max work for your business with new testing and planning tools.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ai-max-testing-planning-tools/Brandon ErvinDirector of Product Management, Search Ads5 new ways to level up your learning with Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/back-to-school-study-tools/an illustrated image with icons and phrasing like "Add Notebook" and "Ask Google"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_header_2_JwwDb02.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s how you can use Google Search tools to study for classes and standardized tests.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/back-to-school-study-tools/Learning & EducationSearchAIarticle5 new ways to level up your learning with SearchHere’s how you can use Google Search tools to study for classes and standardized tests.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/back-to-school-study-tools/Awaneesh VermaDistinguished Product ManagerSearchBack to School 2026https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/back-to-school-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BTSBundleCollection_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How Google tools can help students and educators this back-to-school season.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/back-to-school-2026/Learning & EducationarticleBack to School 2026<p data-block-key="nbq5q">How Google tools can help students and educators this back-to-school season.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/back-to-school-2026/Start the semester with one year of Gemini, on ushttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/student-offer-google-ai/Text reading: "Google Gemini" and "Claim your student plan for 1 year at no cost"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BTS_gemini_hero_withcopy.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">College students around the world can claim 12 months of a Google AI plan, free of charge.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/student-offer-google-ai/Learning & EducationGoogle OneGemini ApparticleStart the semester with one year of Gemini, on usCollege students around the world can claim 12 months of a Google AI plan, free of charge.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/student-offer-google-ai/Jennifer ShenDirectorProduct ManagementGemini AppWaymo is bringing Gemini into its custom Ojai vehicles.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-waymo/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Ojai_vehicles_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Waymo is bringing Gemini to its custom-built Ojai vehicles to create a more helpful and personalized ride.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-waymo/Gemini AppAlphabetarticleWaymo is bringing Gemini into its custom Ojai vehicles.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-waymo/What 3 creatives built with unlimited access to Google Flowhttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/the-small-brief/Text "Google Presents The Small Brief", above photos of Susan Credle, Jayanta Jenkins, and Tiffany Rolfe<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_Hero_Image_NJd7pGd.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We asked three creatives to design campaigns for local businesses in Google Flow, an AI creative studio. Here’s what they made.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/the-small-brief/Google AdsarticleWhat 3 creatives built with unlimited access to Google FlowWe asked three creatives to design campaigns for local businesses in Google Flow, an AI creative studio. Here’s what they made.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/the-small-brief/Stephanie HortonSenior DirectorGlobal Commerce, Retail and US Ads MarketingTap into the power of Gemini in Chrome on Android.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/gemini-in-chrome-android-auto-browse/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Chrome_Chewy_Bowl_Static_1.2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini in Chrome is now available to all Android users in the U.S.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/gemini-in-chrome-android-auto-browse/AndroidChromearticleTap into the power of Gemini in Chrome on Android.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/gemini-in-chrome-android-auto-browse/Charmaine DsilvaDirectorProduct Management, ChromeTry 4 new interactive BTS experiences inside the Gemini apphttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/four-new-interactive-bts-experiences/BTS members around the text "Look what you can do" and "Unlock BTS" in a Google search bar<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BTS_HeaderImage_mDyRlj4.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Gemini and BTS are collaborating on a series of interactive features inside the Gemini app.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/four-new-interactive-bts-experiences/Gemini ApparticleTry 4 new interactive BTS experiences inside the Gemini appGoogle Gemini and BTS are collaborating on a series of interactive features inside the Gemini app.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/four-new-interactive-bts-experiences/<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Ask a Scientist: How can researchers use AI to predict a flood?https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/flood-prediction-ai/On the left: A blue background with black text saying 'Google' and 'Ask a scientist about flood forecasting.' On the right: Two Googlers in a virtual interview about flood forecasting<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Flood_Thumbnail_001.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A Google researcher explains how AI technology like Flood Hub and Groundsource can predict floods and help people around the world.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/flood-prediction-ai/Google ResearcharticleAsk a Scientist: How can researchers use AI to predict a flood?A Google researcher explains how AI technology like Flood Hub and Groundsource can predict floods and help people around the world.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/flood-prediction-ai/Hannah HuntContributorKeep your SAT prep on track with practice tests in Gemini.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/how-to-take-practice-sat/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SAT_tests_in_Gemini_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google’s Gemini app offers full-length practice SAT tests at no cost. Here’s how to take these SAT practice tests as you prep.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/how-to-take-practice-sat/Learning & EducationGemini ApparticleKeep your SAT prep on track with practice tests in Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/how-to-take-practice-sat/Operation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AIhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blue-skies/A high-altitude view of a commercial airplane flying above a layer of clouds, with a distinct white contrail trailing behind it.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_blog_image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is partnering with the UK on Operation Blue Skies, an airspace-scale, AI-powered contrail avoidance trial.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blue-skies/UKGoogle ResearchSustainabilityarticleOperation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AIGoogle is partnering with the UK on Operation Blue Skies, an airspace-scale, AI-powered contrail avoidance trial.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blue-skies/Paul HodgsonTechnical Program ManagerChaim LangermannSenior Program ManagerGet closer to the game with Gemini and Pixelhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/google-gemini-pixel-football-club-partnerships/Low-angle view of a soccer player kicking a ball mid-air against a bright blue sky, with grass flying from their cleats.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/football_multi-club_hero_nphU3P.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone Technology.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/google-gemini-pixel-football-club-partnerships/GeminiAIGoogle in EuropePixelarticleGet closer to the game with Gemini and PixelGoogle Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone Technology.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/google-gemini-pixel-football-club-partnerships/Eileen MannionVP, Marketing UKI and EMEA Devices and ServicesIntroducing Gemini 3.7 Flashhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/introducing-gemini-3-7-flash/Spark icon next to the text "Gemini 3.7 Flash", all on a light blue backgorund<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3-7-flash.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini 3.7 Flash is our most intelligent workhorse model yet for coding and agents.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/introducing-gemini-3-7-flash/Gemini modelsarticleIntroducing Gemini 3.7 FlashGemini 3.7 Flash is our most intelligent workhorse model yet for coding and agents.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/introducing-gemini-3-7-flash/Tulsee DoshiSenior DirectorProduct Management, on behalf of the Gemini team