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Helping Families Be Internet Awesome On Safer Internet Day

Editor’s note: This is adapted from remarks Parisa gave today at the Grow with Google NYC Learning Center.When I was a kid, my brothers and I had to “take turns” using our family computer with slow, dial-up internet access. It wasn’t until college that...

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11 Feb 2020

Searching For Love This Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air this week as searches for “love” peak (as they do every year around this time!). Ahead of the most romantic day of the year, we looked at fun Valentine’s Day trends, from romantic comedies and love songs to gift ideas, that will get ...

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11 Feb 2020

More Protection For Nest Accounts

Privacy and security are foundational to Nest’s mission to create a more helpful home. When you invite our products into your home, you trust us to help you solve everyday problems—whether that’s saving on your monthly energy bills, keeping an eye on t...

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11 Feb 2020

1,000 Of The Most Stunning Landscapes In Google Earth

Ten years ago, I was flying over San Francisco when this strange but kaleidoscopically beautiful vista opened up outside of my tiny airplane window. When I got home, I fired up Google Earth to investigate. The aerial wonder along the southern tip of th...

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11 Feb 2020

Teaming Up With Defending Digital Campaigns On Election Security

Last week, we shared an overview of how we’re equipping campaigns with security tools like Project Shield and supporting programs like the new Election Security and Information Project. We also just announced a major update of our Advanced Protection P...

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11 Feb 2020

A Safer Internet For Europe, The Middle East And Africa

Chances are you’re reading this in a country that formally recognizes Safer Internet Day—an initiative that originated in the European Union two decades ago and is now observed in as many as 150 countries around the world. Whether you’re spurred into d...

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11 Feb 2020

Hey Google, Turn Up The Love

Whether you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner or best friends (or maybe it’ll be a day of self-care), the Google Assistant can help transform your home from forgettable to festive. On your Assistant-enabled smart speaker or Sma...

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11 Feb 2020

Cloud Covered: What Was New With Google Cloud In January

At Google Cloud, we kept the chill away in January with a flurry of news and tips. Warm up to the latest in storage, security and more with our top news from the month. You’re cordially invited to our big cloud event.We announced Google Cloud Next ‘20,...

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7 Feb 2020

Reality TV Star Tanya Sam On Life As An Entrepreneur

In 2018, women received only 2.2 percent of all venture capital funding. Women Techmakers, Google’s program to build visibility, community and resources for women in technology, is committed to changing this narrative. That’s why we’re launching Founde...

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7 Feb 2020

Helping Europeans Succeed: Google’s Impact In Europe

Europe’s economy continues to grow, helped in part by the growing digital economy which creates jobs, increases productivity and business opportunities. Yet technology is also changing the way we access information and the way we work. That's why Googl...

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7 Feb 2020

Helpful Shortcuts For Google Apps On IOS

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you might use apps like Gmail, YouTube and the Google app. These apps are specially built to work on iOS phones and tablets, and we’ve recently added Siri Shortcuts so that you can easily access your favorite features on ...

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6 Feb 2020

Making An Impact In Canada

Aamir Baig was an entrepreneur with a big idea—to build a company that reimagines how customers furnish their homes and workplaces. With Fraser Hall and brothers Sam and Andy Prochazka, Baig co-founded the furniture retailerArticle. They then turned to...

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6 Feb 2020

A Sneak Peek At Our IWD Summit Series With Mira Leung

Every March, Google celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) by hosting a series of summits across the globe. In 2020, there are 15 different summits taking place in 10 countries. The events will feature inspiring speakers from the tech industry, int...

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6 Feb 2020

A Look Back At 15 Years Of Mapping The World

Fifteen years ago, we launched Google Maps as a useful way to help people get around. Working on Google’s geo efforts for more than 15 years, watching Maps grow into what it is today has been an unbelievable experience. As we’ve added features and capa...

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6 Feb 2020

Charting The Next 15 Years Of Google Maps

It’s easy to take for granted how much information about the world is now available at our fingertips. But it wasn’t long ago that traveling to a new place meant fumbling through sheets of turn-by-turn instructions while trying to keep one hand on the ...

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6 Feb 2020

Street View’s 15 Favorite Street Views

The past 15 years of Google Maps have been an incredible journey, and Street View has been along for much of the ride. To celebrate Google Maps turning 15, we’re sharing a list of our 15 favorite Street Views from over the years. Street View started as...

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6 Feb 2020

Google Maps Is Turning 15! Celebrate With A New Look And Features

In 2005, we set out to map the world. Since then we’ve pushed the limits of what a map can do: from helping you easily navigate from point A to B, to helping you explore and get things done in the world. With more than 1 billion people turning to Googl...

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6 Feb 2020

HBD Maps! Reflecting On 15 Years Of Mapping The World

For me, the best way to get to know a new place is to explore its neighborhoods, visit some small businesses, and try some of the local fare. Of course sometimes I just want some comfort food. I’m always happy when I can combine both of these interests...

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6 Feb 2020

DEMAND: Where Live Music Meets Data

Back in 2006—before I started working at Google—I had a hypothesis that I could use Google Trends to predict the stock market. In most instances I was wrong, but it piqued my interest and led me to a new career path experimenting with supply-demand tre...

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5 Feb 2020

News Brief: January Updates From The Google News Initiative

It’s only been one month of the new decade so far, but it feels more like one year. 2020 has been jam-packed. We hope you’re off to a fresh start - keep reading for a few highlights from January.Supporting Latino journalists across North and South Amer...

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5 Feb 2020

Lights, Camera, Red Carpet-ready With Search And The Assistant

The silver screen’s big night is right around the corner. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, we’re sharing six ways Search and the Assistant can help you stay red carpet ready.1. Find helpful Oscars info with Search:To keep you updated on the award s...

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5 Feb 2020

Small Ventures, Big Impact: Celebrating Inspiring Entrepreneurs

One of the ways Google supports and partners with entrepreneurs is by convening Google Business Groups. These are communities of business owners and professionals—including Google experts—that share knowledge, host workshops, run meet-ups and provide m...

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5 Feb 2020

Google Helps Switchboard Support UK LGBT+ Communities

Every February people across the UK celebrate LGBT+ History Month, raising awareness about LGBT+ communities. Based in London, Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline has supported LGBT+ people since the 1970s, just a few years after the partial decriminalization ...

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4 Feb 2020

State Of The Union 2020: Live On YouTube

From breaking news to key moments, people around the world have been able to access important content and news through YouTube. As President Trump begins his fourth year in office, YouTube continues this tradition.Like we have in the past, YouTube will...

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4 Feb 2020

Announcing Google.org’s New Safety Grants In Europe

Whether you’re online searching for answers, creating something new, or just looking for a little help, you should be able to do so with confidence that you and your family will stay safe. That’s why last year we opened the Google Safety Engineering Ce...

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4 Feb 2020

Ask The Google Assistant To Find Your Keys With Tile

Here's a scenario that happens in my house about three times a week. I'm in a rush to get out the door, and then realize that I can’t find my car keys. I check underneath the sofa cushions, pick through the pockets of my pants from the day before, and ...

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3 Feb 2020

Join The Women Of Publishing Webinar Series

The 2020 Women of Publishing Leadership Series is now open for registration. This annual program is designed to facilitate industry connections, provide access to resources, and enable the future growth of women-led small publishing businesses. Apply b...

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3 Feb 2020

Supporting The 2020 U.S. Election

The 2020 election season officially kicks off with the Iowa caucuses today. Building on our work to support the operations and security of the 2020 U.S. Census, we’re sharing more about what we’re doing to tackle abuse on our platforms, equip campaigns...

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3 Feb 2020

Little Doodle, Big Impact: Honoring The Greensboro Sit-in

As a little girl, my biggest wish was for a dollhouse. But as the daughter of a single mom, we just couldn’t afford things like that. Forty-something years later, that wish came true. I bought my first dollhouse. What I didn’t know at the time was that...

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1 Feb 2020

From Pop Quiz To Final Exam: Chromebooks Pass The Test

Chromebooks help teachers stay organized, jazz up their lesson plans, and collaborate with students. But did you know they can improve the way schools administer assessments? With a secure platform, Chromebooks are ideal for formative assessments, like...

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30 Jan 2020

Gear Up For The Big Game With Search And The Assistant

Huddle up, football fans! It’s almost game time. This Sunday, people around the country will gather to watch Kansas City and San Francisco face off in the biggest football game of the year. We took a look at Google Trends data to see the top questions,...

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30 Jan 2020

Space Out With Google Earth On Mobile

Stars are magical. Van Gogh painted them. Shakespeare wrote about them. We make wishes on them. On the Google Earth team, we understand people’s desire to see stars just as much as they want to see Planet Earth. The Google Earth mobile app now offers w...

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30 Jan 2020

Can Your Smart Thermostat Be Smarter?

As a lifelong thermostat-turner-upper, I distinctly remember a day in high school when I made a beeline to crank the heat in my family home. Instead of the quiet rumble of the heater turning on, it was silent. I bundled myself in blankets and waited to...

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29 Jan 2020

Heritage On The Edge Urges Action On The Climate Crisis

Editor’s note: Guest author Dr. Toshiyuki Kono is President of the International Council on Monuments and Sites. Distinguished Professor Kono also teaches private international law and heritage law at Japan's Kyushu University.Preserving and protecting...

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29 Jan 2020

Get Creative With Tangi, Area 120’s Latest Experiment

Last time I went home to see my parents in Shanghai, I found them watching lots of how-to videos on painting and photography on their phone—even though I had considered them to be “smartphone challenged.” My mom has always had a creative side, and I wa...

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29 Jan 2020

The Indian Journalists Fighting Fake News

Indian journalist Bharat Nayak knows misinformation can have dangerous consequences. He’s witnessed it too often in his home state of Jharkhand, India. According to Bharat, “Indian society has been gravely affected by ‘fake news’, which has contribute...

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29 Jan 2020

Detecting Hidden Signs Of Anemia From The Eye

Beyond helping us navigate the world, the human eye can reveal signs of underlying disease, which care providers can now uncover during a simple, non-invasive screening (a photograph taken of the back of the eye). We’ve previously shown that deep learn...

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28 Jan 2020

AI’s Killer (whale) App

The Salish Sea, which extends from British Columbia to Washington State in the U.S., was once home to hundreds of killer whales, also known as orcas. Now, the population of Southern Resident Killer Whales, a subgroup of orcas, is struggling to survive—...

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28 Jan 2020

New Enterprise IT Controls For Data Studio

As people use Data Studio throughout their organizations, IT administrators have asked to manage how Data Studio can be used. Today, we’re launching three free enterprise features providing IT administrators new visibility and control over Data Studio ...

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28 Jan 2020

How ClassPass Uses Google To Support Partner Studios

Editor's note: Today's guest post comes from Amanda Raines, Head of B2B Marketing at ClassPass.As any small business owner in the fitness industry would tell you, there’s nothing like the energy of a room full of people clipping into their spin bikes, ...

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28 Jan 2020

Stadia Savepoint: January Updates

After a nice holiday break we’re back with the latest in our Stadia Savepoint series, keeping you up to date on what’s new on the Stadia platform. We recently shared on our Community Blog that we’re tracking more than 120 games coming to Stadia in 2020...

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28 Jan 2020

From Boggle To Google: Meg Mitchell’s Mission To Make AI For Everyone

Long before Meg Mitchell founded the Ethical AI team at Google in 2017, she loved Boggle, the classic game where players come up with words from random letters in three minutes or less. Looking back at her childhood Boggle-playing days, Meg sees the ga...

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28 Jan 2020

The Next-generation Telco Bundle: How Telcos Are Embracing A Digital Transformation

The global telecommunications industry, which is comprised of traditional cable operators, satellite, wireless, and internet service providers, is in the midst of a digital transformation. Consumers’ expectations for integrated and on-demand experience...

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28 Jan 2020

Data Privacy Day: Seven Ways We Protect Your Privacy

Keeping you safe online is a top priority at Google, especially for the thousands of Googlers who work on privacy and security around the world. Today on Data Privacy Day, we’re sharing some of the many ways we keep you safe online and across our produ...

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28 Jan 2020

Google And The Super Bowl: Here To Help

Ten years ago Google aired its first-ever commercial, during the 2010 Super Bowl. We’ve run several more Super Bowl ads in the years since. And on Sunday, viewers of this year’s game will see “Loretta,” which tells the story of a man who uses the Googl...

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28 Jan 2020

Google For Games Developer Summit Is Coming To GDC 2020

We’re excited to see you at the upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC) from March 16-20 in San Francisco. If you can’t make it in person, sign up to keep up to date with our announcements and view the livestream. You’ll learn about new products and ...

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27 Jan 2020

Supporting Future History Makers With NAACP

When I was in the 11th grade, I had the opportunity to write my first screenplay through NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program. The program provides a platform for Black high school students—more than 3...

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26 Jan 2020

The Most Searched: A Celebration Of Black History Makers

Search trends can help us understand what people are interested in and what has endured—the people and events that have captivated our attention over time. Last year, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approached, our team had a hunch that his monument...

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26 Jan 2020

Do More With Data Studio Community Visualizations

Data Studio Community Visualizations, currently in beta, allow you to create and integrate custom JavaScript components into your dashboards. You can use Community Visualizations to expand your chart selection, customize your report styling, or create ...

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24 Jan 2020

20 Years Of Fashion On Google

At the Grammy Awards twenty years ago, Jennifer Lopez wore a Versace dress on the red carpet which had a ripple effect on fashion -- not to mention, Google -- for years to come. Jennifer’s dress was so popular on Search that it helped inspire the creat...

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24 Jan 2020

Discovering Millions Of Datasets On The Web

Across the web, there are millions of datasets about nearly any subject that interests you. If you’re looking to buy a puppy, you could find datasets compiling complaints of puppy buyers or studies on puppy cognition. Or if you like skiing, you could f...

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23 Jan 2020

A Fresh Way To Revisit Your Online Finds In Google Search

Remember that chicken parmesan recipe you found online last week? Or that rain jacket you discovered when you were researching camping gear? Sometimes when you find something on Search, you’re not quite ready to take the next step, like cooking a meal ...

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22 Jan 2020

Iterate Your Way To Success With A/B Testing

Many app publishers attempt to maintain stability in their app by not making any changes, despite the constantly evolving mobile ads business. This approach can be detrimental in the long run by causing you to miss out on growth opportunities. Continu...

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21 Jan 2020

Top 3 Misconceptions About Mobile Ads

Although ads are often a cornerstone of successful app businesses, some developers have misconceptions that hold them back from trying ads in their app. We thought it would be helpful to address some of the more common misconceptions we’ve heard to hel...

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6 Dec 2019