https://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pnghttps://blog.google/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/build-real-time-voice-applications-gemini-audio/Try the models today in ai.studio/live<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-live-api-header_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A look at how developers can build with our latest audio models, Gemini 3.8 Live, 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, and 3.5 Transcribe.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/build-real-time-voice-applications-gemini-audio/Developer toolsarticleA look at how developers can build with our latest audio models, Gemini 3.8 Live, 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, and 3.5 Transcribe.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/build-real-time-voice-applications-gemini-audio/Alisa FortinGoogle DeepMindThor SchaeffGoogle DeepMindhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-8-live-gemini-3-8-live-extended-thinking/Text "Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking" with the Gemini Spark, all on a light blue background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini_3-8_live___keyword__blog.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking are our most advanced live dialogue models yet, built for natural conversation.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-8-live-gemini-3-8-live-extended-thinking/Gemini modelsarticleGemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking are our most advanced live dialogue models yet, built for natural conversation.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-8-live-gemini-3-8-live-extended-thinking/Tom OuyangMalini Jaganathanhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/ai-government-innovation-recipients/Text reading: "Meet the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation recipients". over a light blue rendering of a city skyline<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GIC_Blog_Header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Introducing the organizations selected for the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/ai-government-innovation-recipients/Google.orgarticleIntroducing the organizations selected for the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/ai-government-innovation-recipients/Maggie JohnsonGoogle.orgKaran BhatiaGovernment Affairs & Public Policyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-for-societal-impact/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Health_Header.gif">Explore this collection to see how experts and local leaders are using AI breakthroughs to ensure everyone can share the opportunity of AI.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-for-societal-impact/AIarticle<p data-block-key="g3tx6">Explore this collection to see how experts and local leaders are using AI breakthroughs to ensure everyone can share the opportunity of AI.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-for-societal-impact/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-applications-science-people/B-roll showing diverse environments and people, including a teacher and students in a classroom and a patient with a doctor<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SocialShare_hD2gcAw.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The true measure of AI is who it helps. Here’s how it’s impacting lives today. We're focused on key areas where advanced technology can help make extraordinary progress …Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-applications-science-people/Google ResearchAIarticleThe true measure of AI is who it helps. Here’s how it’s impacting lives today. We're focused on key areas where advanced technology can help make extraordinary progress for humanity possible.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-applications-science-people/James ManyikaResearch, Labs, Technology & Societyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-for-every-language/Animation of several words in different languages slowly zooming past<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_languages_blog_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re moving beyond traditional text translation to build models that understand the world’s rich, living languages exactly as they are expressed.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-for-every-language/AccessibilityGoogle ResearchNonprofitsAIarticleWe’re moving beyond traditional text translation to build models that understand the world’s rich, living languages exactly as they are expressed.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-for-every-language/James ManyikaResearch, Labs, Technology & Societyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/wildfire-tracking-ai/Ask a scientist about wildfire detection<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AskAScientist_Wildfires_Thumb_f.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Research is exploring how to use AI and satellites to scan the world every 20 minutes and catch wildfires the size of a car.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/wildfire-tracking-ai/Google ResearcharticleGoogle Research is exploring how to use AI and satellites to scan the world every 20 minutes and catch wildfires the size of a car.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/wildfire-tracking-ai/Lindsey Lanquisthttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/nevada-clean-energy-fund/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/NV_Energy_Impact_fund_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We're providing funding to the Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) to help families within our data center communities.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/nevada-clean-energy-fund/Global NetworkarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/nevada-clean-energy-fund/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/new-study-tools-september-2026/Text "Supercharge your study sessions" above the Gemini Notebook logo, all next to various windows of Gemini Notebook being used for studying<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Notebook_BTS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">An overview of the latest study and learning tools in Gemini Notebook.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/new-study-tools-september-2026/Gemini NotebookarticleAn overview of the latest study and learning tools in Gemini Notebook.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/new-study-tools-september-2026/Trond WuellnerGemini Notebookhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/household-chores-tips/A photo of a broken doorknob with the prompt: How can I fix this?<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Tackle_household_chores_w_Gemin.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s how Gemini can help you with household chores, like meal planning and fixing appliances.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/household-chores-tips/Gemini ApparticleHere’s how Gemini can help you with household chores, like meal planning and fixing appliances.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/household-chores-tips/Sarah Armstronghttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-economy-atlas-september-2026/Text "AI & Economy Atlas v1.0 2026" with the Google G and a spinning globe illustration<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ATLAS-hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’ve translated ATLAS’s millions of global data points into an interactive, open-access experience.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-economy-atlas-september-2026/AIarticleWe’ve translated ATLAS’s millions of global data points into an interactive, open-access experience.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-economy-atlas-september-2026/Zanna IscenkoChief Economist's OfficeScott StrandTechnology & Societyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/dialogues-christina-koch/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Dialogues_Christina-Koch_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Christina Koch sits down with James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President of Research, Labs, Technology & Society.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/dialogues-christina-koch/AIarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/dialogues-christina-koch/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/devfest2026/Animation of the text "{DevFest} 2026 Join us! Google Developer Groups" with a globe icon, asterisk icon, < icon, and > icon<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/DevFest.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">DevFest 2026 is back and here’s how you can connect with one of the more than 800 global events to build, secure, and scale in the agentic AI era.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/devfest2026/GeminiGoogle CloudDeveloper toolsAIarticleDevFest 2026 is back and here’s how you can connect with one of the more than 800 global events to build, secure, and scale in the agentic AI era.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/devfest2026/Justyna Politanska-PyszkoNatalie McHughhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/lea-county-new-mexico/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SocialShare_gradient.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is exploring a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. While discussions are ongoing, we recognize residents are asking questions about data center dev…Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/lea-county-new-mexico/Global NetworkarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/lea-county-new-mexico/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/xr-ar/three-google-supported-projects-premiere-during-the-83rd-venice-international-film-festival/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/venice_film_fest_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google shares details on three projects that use technology to push the boundaries of human creativity that premiered during the 83rd Venice Film Festival.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/xr-ar/three-google-supported-projects-premiere-during-the-83rd-venice-international-film-festival/XR and ARarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/xr-ar/three-google-supported-projects-premiere-during-the-83rd-venice-international-film-festival/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/dreambeans-expansion-september-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Dreambeans_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In June, Google Labs introduced Dreambeans, an experiment that creates personalized daily collections of stories. Now, Dreambeans is available to all accounts in the U.S…Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/dreambeans-expansion-september-2026/Google LabsarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/dreambeans-expansion-september-2026/https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/switch-password-managers/Android bot showing how to switch password managers<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_4.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A new Android feature lets you securely transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/switch-password-managers/AndroidChromearticleA new Android feature lets you securely transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/switch-password-managers/Jean-Pierre PralleChirag Desaihttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-windows/Gemini is now on windows<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_for_Desktop_Thumbnail_20.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re launching the Gemini app for Windows, the new desktop app built to work alongside your favorite tools and daily applications.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-windows/Gemini ApparticleWe’re launching the Gemini app for Windows, the new desktop app built to work alongside your favorite tools and daily applications.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-windows/Erin PettigrewGemini Apphttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/running-race-training-tips/Illustration on a blue background of technicolor runners with a magnifying glass and Gemini spark overlaid<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Search_Race_Running_Tips.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Search can help runners get race-day ready with registration alerts, tailored training plans, and more.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/running-race-training-tips/SearchShoppingAIarticleSearch can help runners get race-day ready with registration alerts, tailored training plans, and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/running-race-training-tips/Peter Schottenfelshttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/data-strength-updates/"Data + Causality + Better decisions = Profitable growth"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Header_EnnLoZX.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New capabilities across our measurement suite can help you make better, faster decisions that drive business growth.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/data-strength-updates/Google AdsGoogle Marketing PlatformAnalyticsarticleNew capabilities across our measurement suite can help you make better, faster decisions that drive business growth.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/data-strength-updates/Nipoon Malhotra