The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usWed, 26 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/Google at the Global Forum on Intellectual Propertyhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/ai-intellectual-property-future-innovation/Google G logo<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/super-g_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Read remarks from Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs for Google and Alphabet, to the Global Forum on Intellectual Property.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/ai-intellectual-property-future-innovation/Public PolicyGoogle in AsiaarticleGoogle at the Global Forum on Intellectual PropertyRead remarks from Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs for Google and Alphabet, to the Global Forum on Intellectual Property.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/ai-intellectual-property-future-innovation/Kent WalkerPresident of Global AffairsGoogle & AlphabetYou can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/buy-pixel-11-phones-pixel-5-watch/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/buy_the_Pixel_11_phones_and_Pix.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our new Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5 are now on shelves at the Google Store and through our retail partners.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/buy-pixel-11-phones-pixel-5-watch/PixelarticleYou can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/buy-pixel-11-phones-pixel-5-watch/5 ways to upgrade your home decor with Google Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/home-decor-tips/Illustration of ombre rainbow furniture items like a sofa, lamp, and chair against a purple background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Home_Decor.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn how to use Google Search tools to find home decor inspiration, shop for furniture, and tackle DIY projects.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/home-decor-tips/SearchAIarticle5 ways to upgrade your home decor with Google SearchLearn how to use Google Search tools to find home decor inspiration, shop for furniture, and tackle DIY projects.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/home-decor-tips/Megan StonerContributorHere’s how to use intelligent dictation in Gemini for macOS.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/enable-intelligent-dictation-macos/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_app_macOS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Enable Google’s new intelligent dictation feature in the Gemini app for macOS and speak naturally into any window on your desktop.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/enable-intelligent-dictation-macos/Gemini ApparticleHere’s how to use intelligent dictation in Gemini for macOS.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/enable-intelligent-dictation-macos/Ready to play? Experience Google Play’s biggest Gamescom showcase yet.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-gamescom-takeover-rewards/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gamescom_DAY_0_Requests_Blogpos.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Play transforms digital loyalty into real-world prizes at Gamescom with interactive challenges and exclusive rewards.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-gamescom-takeover-rewards/Google PlayarticleReady to play? Experience Google Play’s biggest Gamescom showcase yet.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-gamescom-takeover-rewards/Özgür KirazcıSenior DirectorPlatforms and Devices Marketing, EMEA & UKIEWe’re partnering with the State of Delaware to provide free AI and career training.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/free-ai-training-delaware/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GwG_Institutions_LinkedIn_Delaw.max-600x600.format-webp_N2fitPQ.webp">Google partners with Delaware to provide free Career Certificates and AI training to residents statewide.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/free-ai-training-delaware/Grow with GoogleCreating opportunityarticleWe’re partnering with the State of Delaware to provide free AI and career training.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/free-ai-training-delaware/Celebrate 110 years of national parks with Maps, Search, and Geminihttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/national-parks-week-google-2026/A large sandstone arch<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/National_Parks_110_years_heroso.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">What people are searching in the leadup to National Parks Week — plus, how Google can help turn your wanderlust into a well-planned adventure.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/national-parks-week-google-2026/MapsarticleCelebrate 110 years of national parks with Maps, Search, and GeminiWhat people are searching in the leadup to National Parks Week — plus, how Google can help turn your wanderlust into a well-planned adventure.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/national-parks-week-google-2026/Claire HerrinContributorHow developers build AI for good with Gemma 4https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/winning-entries-gemma-4-good-challenge/Gemma 4 Good<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemma4good_blog_header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A look at the winning entries from the Gemma 4 Good Challenge.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/winning-entries-gemma-4-good-challenge/Developer toolsarticleHow developers build AI for good with Gemma 4A look at the winning entries from the Gemma 4 Good Challenge.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/winning-entries-gemma-4-good-challenge/Glenn CameronSr. Product Marketing ManagerKristen QuanProduct Marketing ManagerEnter 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 AdsStart 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 App5 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/Waymo 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/