The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/I use technology to give students a voice and become critical digital citizens.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-sweden/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Rebecca_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Empower students using Google Sites, Gemini, and Vids to build critical thinking skills. See how these tools help kids find their voice today.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-sweden/Learning & EducationarticleI use technology to give students a voice and become critical digital citizens.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-sweden/Rebecca BraunYear 7-9 Teacher, Digital Innovator, Democracy Developer and Central Education Developer – Innovitaskolan, Helsingborg, SwedenTechnology helps my students balance big creative ideas with tight deadlines.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/media-teacher-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/7472.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Students use Google Drive for video assets and Sheets for production timelines to meet tight deadlines. See how these tools boost classroom output.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/media-teacher-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleTechnology helps my students balance big creative ideas with tight deadlines.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/media-teacher-gemini/Michelle Bruno10-12th grade Video Media Production, Media Print, and Business Writing – William Allen High School, PA, U.S.Here’s how I use technology to bring science to life in my classroom.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/science-teacher-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Chanel_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See how this teacher uses Gemini and Gemini Notebook to build digital literacy and refine lesson plans. Read the full story to improve your teaching.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/science-teacher-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleHere’s how I use technology to bring science to life in my classroom.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/science-teacher-gemini/Chanel JohnsonGifted 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher – Cedar Grove Middle School, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.World Teachers’ Day 2026https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/world-teachers-day-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/World_Teachers_Day_collection_h.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2026, educators share their stories about how they use tech in the classroom.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/world-teachers-day-2026/Learning & EducationarticleWorld Teachers’ Day 2026<p data-block-key="l6wds">To celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2026, educators share their stories about how they use tech in the classroom.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/world-teachers-day-2026/I teach my students that in the AI era, critical thinking comes first.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Kavita_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A California teacher uses Gemini to streamline lesson planning in Google Drive. See how she prioritizes critical thinking in the AI era.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school/Learning & EducationarticleI teach my students that in the AI era, critical thinking comes first.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school/Kavita KhannaGrade 6/7 Technology Elective Teacher and Team Lead – Impact Academy of Arts and Technology, Hayward, CA, U.S.My eighth-grade students built our school newscast from scratch with Gemini.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-student-newscast/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Tori_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Eighth graders built The Cougar Rumble newscast using Gemini and Google Docs. See how these students streamlined their production workflow today.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-student-newscast/Learning & EducationarticleMy eighth-grade students built our school newscast from scratch with Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-student-newscast/Tori EngelMiddle School Computer Science and Technology – Carriel Junior High, O’Fallon, IL, U.S.My students use Gemini to brainstorm creative ideas.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-gemini-creativity/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Rayna_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Fifth graders use Google Gemini to write songs about history and create art. See how this teacher integrates AI into the classroom.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-gemini-creativity/Learning & EducationarticleMy students use Gemini to brainstorm creative ideas.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-gemini-creativity/Dr. Rayna Freedman5th Grade teacher –Jordan/Jackson Elementary, Mansfield, MA. U.S.Technology is helping my fellow math teachers trade weekend prep for personalized learning.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/education-officer-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/KateThomas.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Teachers use Gemini to build custom K-6 math worksheets and save hours of prep time. See how Google AI transforms classroom instruction.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/education-officer-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleTechnology is helping my fellow math teachers trade weekend prep for personalized learning.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/education-officer-gemini/Kate ThomasEducation Officer – Catholic Education Wollongong, AustraliaGemini helps me bring hands-on learning into the classroom.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/english-teacher-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Cheryl.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A teacher uses Google Gemini to design interactive role-playing simulations and nutrition lessons. See how AI boosts classroom engagement.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/english-teacher-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleGemini helps me bring hands-on learning into the classroom.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/english-teacher-gemini/Cheryl GraffSpecial Education Teacher - Lake View High School, Chicago, U.S.I replaced traditional coding tests with real conversations about how my students solve problems using AI.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-google-colab/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ProfMY2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Replace coding tests with AI-driven interviews using Google Gemini in Colab. See how this professor evaluates student judgment. Read the full report.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-google-colab/Learning & EducationarticleI replaced traditional coding tests with real conversations about how my students solve problems using AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-google-colab/Prof. Ts. Dr. Nurfadhlina Mohd SharefChief Digital Officer & Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology – Universiti Putra, MalaysiaGemini helps me give a voice to students who cannot write.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/special-education-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG-20261001-WA0009.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Special education teachers use Google Gemini to generate visual guides and voice prompts, empowering non-writing students. Read the full story.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/special-education-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleGemini helps me give a voice to students who cannot write.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/special-education-gemini/Eni WulandariSpecial Needs Teacher at SLB Negeri 2 Gunungkidul – Yogyakarta, IndonesiaWheels up: Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travelhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/holiday-travel-trends-2026/Illustration of family traveling<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Holiday_Trends_gradient_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Explore this year’s trends and tips for holiday travel — from insights on booking the lowest fare to trending destinations for Thanksgiving and Christmas.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/holiday-travel-trends-2026/SearchTravelarticleWheels up: Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travelExplore this year’s trends and tips for holiday travel — from insights on booking the lowest fare to trending destinations for Thanksgiving and Christmas.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/holiday-travel-trends-2026/James ByersGroup Product Manager, SearchMaking AI training available to UK and Ireland educatorshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/making-ai-training-available-to-uk-and-ireland-educators/A collage of floating Google Workspace for Education interface elements on a soft, light background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ISTE_2026_Collections_BlogHeade.max-600x600.format-webp_CkzTCJX.webp">Google's AI tools aim to help educators achieve their teaching goals and provide students with personalized learning experiences.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/making-ai-training-available-to-uk-and-ireland-educators/Learning & EducationarticleMaking AI training available to UK and Ireland educatorsGoogle's AI tools aim to help educators achieve their teaching goals and provide students with personalized learning experiences.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/making-ai-training-available-to-uk-and-ireland-educators/Fiona LawHead of New PartnershipsEducationGrace KellyDigital Transformation LeadEducationThe latest AI news we announced in September 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-september-2026/A video showing the September AI updates<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/September_AI_Recap_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are Google’s latest AI updates from September 2026Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-september-2026/Google DeepMindGooglebookAIGemini AppGemini modelsGoogle ResearcharticleThe latest AI news we announced in September 2026Here are Google’s latest AI updates from September 2026Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-september-2026/Blog Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Our Project Suncatcher prototype satellite is in orbit.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/project-suncatcher-prototype/Video showing a rocket launch<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_videos/wagtailvideo-fgyv69rc_thumb.jpg">Google's prototype satellite for Project Suncatcher, built in partnership with Planet, launched into orbit aboard the Transporter-18 rideshare mission with SpaceX.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/project-suncatcher-prototype/Google ResearcharticleOur Project Suncatcher prototype satellite is in orbit.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/project-suncatcher-prototype/Travis BealsSenior DirectorParadigms of IntelligenceTurn your existing social assets into high-impact YouTube ads.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/creating-assets-youtube-ads/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/S2E5_thumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In this Ads Decoded episode, we discuss ad creative — and how it can make or break your YouTube campaigns.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/creating-assets-youtube-ads/Google AdsarticleTurn your existing social assets into high-impact YouTube ads.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/creating-assets-youtube-ads/Guided Vision in Gemini Live: built for accessibilityhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/guided-vision-gemini-live/stylized hero image reading "Guided Vision"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GuidedVision_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Guided Vision in Gemini Live is built alongside the blind and low-vision community and offers real-time visual assistance.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/guided-vision-gemini-live/Gemini ApparticleGuided Vision in Gemini Live: built for accessibilityGuided Vision in Gemini Live is built alongside the blind and low-vision community and offers real-time visual assistance.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/guided-vision-gemini-live/Isha ShethSenior Product ManagerGemini LiveScott AdamsSenior Product ManagerGoogle Accessibility Engineering1,400 educators joined our Badge-a-thon: Day of AI Learning.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/ai-educator-series-badge-a-thon/Many stars bursting out of a laptop<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_videos/wagtailvideo-mx6wrk7a_thumb.jpg">1,400 educators earned 4,000+ digital badges at the Google Badge-a-thon. Watch the on-demand sessions on YouTube and claim your first badge today.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/ai-educator-series-badge-a-thon/Learning & Educationarticle1,400 educators joined our Badge-a-thon: Day of AI Learning.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/ai-educator-series-badge-a-thon/5 ways Search can help you perfect your at-home coffee routinehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/coffee-tips-google-search/Google AI-created image showing a latte in a cup, with latte art of a magnifying glass and Gemini spark<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SearchCoffee_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn how Google Search can help you improve your morning cup of coffee.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/coffee-tips-google-search/Searcharticle5 ways Search can help you perfect your at-home coffee routineLearn how Google Search can help you improve your morning cup of coffee.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/coffee-tips-google-search/Megan StonerContributorGoogle's AI ranks #1 for predicting flu hospitalizations.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/google-science-ai-flu-forecasts/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Flusight_socialhero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google’s science AI model was the best at forecasting flu-related hospital admissions, the Centers for Disease Control announced.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/google-science-ai-flu-forecasts/Google ResearcharticleGoogle's AI ranks #1 for predicting flu hospitalizations.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/google-science-ai-flu-forecasts/Zahra ShamsiGoogle Research