9 ways to make the most of your Chromecast
The year 2013: when we were all snacking on endless fro-yo, discussing season three of “Game of Thrones” with anyone who would listen and laughing out loud to the best…
Google’s efforts to identify and counter spyware
The following testimony was delivered to the U.S. House Intelligence Committeeby Shane Huntley, Senior Director of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on July 27, 2022.Chairman Schiff, Ranking Member Turner, and…
Advancing transparency for buyers and publishers
Our advertising partners often ask me, “how can I better understand where my dollars are being spent?” This question isn’t new. But as buying and selling digital ads has become…
Three new Maps updates to help plan your next adventure
Who’s got those summertime feelings? If the warmer months have you feeling extra inspired — and excited — to get outside and explore with friends, Google Maps can help you…
New Google Workspace features for Android’s larger screens
After a long day, I love to lounge on the couch, tablet in hand, checking my emails and adding to my to-do lists while watching TV. It’s a great way…
10 favorite moments from a decade of Google Play
Think back to 2012: “Call Me Maybe” was on top of the music charts and “Venmoing” wasn’t a mainstream verb yet. Android — with its mission to make mobile computing…
Three years in: Our $1 billion Bay Area housing effort
The Bay Area is our home, and we’re helping our hometown communities solve challenging problems. In 2019, we committed $1 billion to help increase the Bay Area’s housing supply and…
4 days with Google at the 2022 ESSENCE Festival
Earlier this month, a group of Googlers traveled to New Orleans for the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, an annual celebration that brings together Black women and allies for conversation…
I’m excellent at planning vacations — steal my tips
I once read that the happiest part of traveling is the planning, and I couldn’t agree more. Before I board a plane, I spend hours researching and documenting the what,…
How we’re helping you switch audio between devices
Not too long ago, I had to plug and unplug my headphones any time I switched from playing games on my computer to listening to music on my MP3 player.…