The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/summer-travel-tips-google-search-ai/Illustration showing a person with a Pixel phone in a beach town farmers' market by the water<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Summer_Travel_Tips_2026_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The latest tools from Google can help you plan trips, find a great deal and explore your next destination.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/summer-travel-tips-google-search-ai/SearchMapsTranslateAIarticle7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from GoogleThe latest tools from Google can help you plan trips, find a great deal and explore your next destination.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/summer-travel-tips-google-search-ai/<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Discover this year’s trending summer travel destinations and activitieshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/travel/2026-travel-trends/Illustrations of two women at a beach, buildings next to water, and the view of a sunset from a hotel window<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/summer_trends_2026_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Flights and Search trends told us what’s on everyone’s mind this year as it relates to summer travel.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/travel/2026-travel-trends/TravelarticleDiscover this year’s trending summer travel destinations and activitiesGoogle Flights and Search trends told us what’s on everyone’s mind this year as it relates to summer travel.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/travel/2026-travel-trends/Jenny LeeLead Data AnalystA new way to explore the web with AI Mode in Chromehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-chrome/AI Mode in Chrome<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/AI_Mode_in_Chrome_-_Blog_header.png">Today’s upgrades for AI Mode in Chrome transform how you interact with the webThu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-chrome/SearchAIChromearticleA new way to explore the web with AI Mode in ChromeToday’s upgrades for AI Mode in Chrome transform how you interact with the webGooglehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-chrome/Robby SteinVP of Product, Google SearchMike TorresVP of ProductChromeVoting is live: Help choose the next Doodle for Google winnerhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/doodles/2026-voting/Illustrated shapes with eyes on graph paper.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/D4G_Top5_Keyword_0415.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">It’s time to choose the next Doodle for Google winner — and every vote counts. Meet the five student finalists and make your pick.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/doodles/2026-voting/DoodlesarticleVoting is live: Help choose the next Doodle for Google winnerIt’s time to choose the next Doodle for Google winner — and every vote counts. Meet the five student finalists and make your pick.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/doodles/2026-voting/Selly SallahProduct Marketing ManagerBrand StudioNest thermostats have saved users an estimated $14 billion and 200 billion kWh of energy since 2011.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-nest-thermostat-energy-savings-milestone/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/warm_gold_1920x1080px.png">Google Nest thermostats saved 200 billion kWh of energy since 2011. With energy-saving features, Nest helps get the most out of your home.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-nest-thermostat-energy-savings-milestone/Google NestarticleNest thermostats have saved users an estimated $14 billion and 200 billion kWh of energy since 2011.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-nest-thermostat-energy-savings-milestone/Karina ChiquiContributor, The KeywordNew ways to create personalized images in the Gemini apphttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/personal-intelligence-nano-banana/Example images made with Personal Intelligence<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_post_header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Nano Banana 2 now uses your personal context and Google Photos to create images that reflect your unique life.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/personal-intelligence-nano-banana/Gemini AppGoogle OnePhotosAIarticleNew ways to create personalized images in the Gemini appNano Banana 2 now uses your personal context and Google Photos to create images that reflect your unique life.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/personal-intelligence-nano-banana/Animish SivaramakrishnanGroup Product ManagerGemini AppDavid SharonGroup Product Manager, Multimodal Generation LeadGemini AppsGrow with Google's event discussed AI in the workplace with Fortune 500 company leaders.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/ai-transformation-summit/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/691A0964_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our Leading the AI Transformation summit equipped execs to drive AI adoption, emphasizing how people use AI to unlock potential.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/ai-transformation-summit/Grow with GooglearticleGrow with Google's event discussed AI in the workplace with Fortune 500 company leaders.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/ai-transformation-summit/Gemini is stopping harmful ads before people ever see themhttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/2025-ads-safety-report/Google's 2025 Ads Safety Report<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GeminiAdsreport2026_asset.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini-powered tools vastly improved our ability to stop deceptive ads, and we’re continuing to evolve to stay ahead of bad actors.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/2025-ads-safety-report/Google AdsarticleGemini is stopping harmful ads before people ever see themGemini-powered tools vastly improved our ability to stop deceptive ads, and we’re continuing to evolve to stay ahead of bad actors.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/2025-ads-safety-report/Keerat SharmaVP & General ManagerAds Privacy and SafetyNew ways we’re protecting businesses on Mapshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/new-ways-were-protecting-businesses-on-maps/An illustration of a business and a notification bell<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Protecting_businesses_on_Maps_h.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The latest protections help detect fake reviews faster and block suspicious edits before they appear.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/new-ways-were-protecting-businesses-on-maps/MapsarticleNew ways we’re protecting businesses on MapsThe latest protections help detect fake reviews faster and block suspicious edits before they appear.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/new-ways-were-protecting-businesses-on-maps/Bibek SamantarayGroup Product ManagerUser Generated ContentPartnering with Latin American governments on 3 new AI initiativeshttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-latin-america/new-ai-initiatives-latin-america/A dark blue and electric blue rendering of a globe showing Latin America and wrapped in curving lines against a dark background dotted with stars<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Partnering_with_Latin_American_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, Google is releasing a new AI report, announcing $5 million Google.org funding and launching a new AI training ac…Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-latin-america/new-ai-initiatives-latin-america/Google in Latin AmericaarticlePartnering with Latin American governments on 3 new AI initiativesIn partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, Google is releasing a new AI report, announcing $5 million Google.org funding and launching a new AI training academy for public servants.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-latin-america/new-ai-initiatives-latin-america/Karan BhatiaVice President, Government Affairs and Public PolicyThe Gemini app is now on Machttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-mac-os/A blue background with a Gemini symbol in the center<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_for_MacOS_01_Hero_16x9.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is bringing the Gemini app to macOS as a native desktop experience.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-mac-os/Gemini ApparticleThe Gemini app is now on MacGoogle is bringing the Gemini app to macOS as a native desktop experience.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-mac-os/Michael FriedmanGroup Product ManagerGemini AppGemini 3.1 Flash TTS: the next generation of expressive AI speechhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-1-flash-tts/Gemini logo next to the text "3.1 Flash TTS", all over colored dots<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3.1-flash-tts_blog_keywo.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS is now available across Google products.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-1-flash-tts/Gemini modelsAIarticleGemini 3.1 Flash TTS: the next generation of expressive AI speechGemini 3.1 Flash TTS is now available across Google products.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-1-flash-tts/Vilobh MeshramSenior Product ManagerMax GubinPrincipal Research Engineer on behalf of the Gemini teamPrepay for the Gemini API to get more control over your spendhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/prepay-gemini-api/Gemini API<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/API_Hero_409.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Prepay billing is now available in Google AI Studio for the Gemini API.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/prepay-gemini-api/Developer toolsarticlePrepay for the Gemini API to get more control over your spendPrepay billing is now available in Google AI Studio for the Gemini API.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/prepay-gemini-api/Nabila Babar<department/><company/></author><author xmlns:author="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><name>Jason Stephen</name><title/><department/><company/></author></item><item><title>We’re upgrading Dynamic Search Ads to AI Maxhttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/dsa-upgrade-to-ai-max-2026/A conceptual graphic illustrating the transition from Google Ads legacy features to AI Max.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Max_DSA___Hero_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">AI Max is moving out of beta, with improved performance quality across targeting and creative capabilities along with more enhanced controls.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/dsa-upgrade-to-ai-max-2026/Google AdsarticleWe’re upgrading Dynamic Search Ads to AI MaxAI Max is moving out of beta, with improved performance quality across targeting and creative capabilities along with more enhanced controls.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/dsa-upgrade-to-ai-max-2026/Brandon ErvinDirector of Product Management, Google AdsTurn your best AI prompts into one-click tools in Chromehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/skills-in-chrome/Video showing Skills in Chrome<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleChrome_RR_Skills_KeywordH.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Skills in Chrome let you discover, save and remix AI workflows — and repeat them instantly.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/skills-in-chrome/ChromeAIarticleTurn your best AI prompts into one-click tools in ChromeSkills in Chrome let you discover, save and remix AI workflows — and repeat them instantly.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/skills-in-chrome/Hafsah IsmailProduct Manager, ChromeThe Google app for desktop is now available for Windows users around the world.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/google-apps-windows-english/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/DGA-thumbnail-1920x1080.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google app for desktop is now available for Windows users around the world in EnglishTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/google-apps-windows-english/SearcharticleThe Google app for desktop is now available for Windows users around the world.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/google-apps-windows-english/Vinay MahagaokarGroup Product Manager, SearchGemini Robotics ER-1.6 enhances reasoning to help robots navigate real-world tasks.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/gemini-robotics-er-1-6/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-robotics-1.6__page-cover.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">An overview of Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6, an upgrade to our reasoning-first model that helps robots to understand their environment.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/gemini-robotics-er-1-6/Google DeepMindarticleGemini Robotics ER-1.6 enhances reasoning to help robots navigate real-world tasks.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/gemini-robotics-er-1-6/Answering your trending questions on World Quantum Dayhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/quantum-computing/world-quantum-day-2026/Google Doodle with the o's replaced by Bloc Spheres<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WorldQuantumDay2026_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google celebrated World Quantum Day 2026 with a Doodle and a video about quantum computing.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/quantum-computing/world-quantum-day-2026/Quantum computingarticleAnswering your trending questions on World Quantum DayGoogle celebrated World Quantum Day 2026 with a Doodle and a video about quantum computing.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/quantum-computing/world-quantum-day-2026/The Google Quantum AI Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>We’re advancing wetland restoration and carbon removal science in Google’s backyard.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/wetland-restoration-carbon-removal/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Restoration_SocialShare.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today we’re announcing a wetland restoration and research project to restore a degraded salt pond and advance the science of carbon removal — right in Google’s backyard.…Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/wetland-restoration-carbon-removal/SustainabilityarticleWe’re advancing wetland restoration and carbon removal science in Google’s backyard.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/wetland-restoration-carbon-removal/Randy SpockCarbon Removals Program LeadBringing people together at AI for the Economy Forumhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/ai-economy-forum/Woman working with a large tool. On the left are the Google and MIT FutureTech logos, "AI for the Economy Forum", and "Innovation and Adaption in the New Era"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_for_the_Economy_Forum_2026.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is bringing people together in Washington D.C. at our AI for the Economy Forum.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/ai-economy-forum/Google.orgCreating opportunityAIarticleBringing people together at AI for the Economy ForumGoogle is bringing people together in Washington D.C. at our AI for the Economy Forum.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/ai-economy-forum/James ManyikaSVPResearch, Labs, Technology & Society