Digital skills for Japan’s future
In 2001, Google opened its first overseas office in Shibuya, Tokyo. We’re proud of our contribution to Japan over the two decades since: making Google products more helpful for communities,…
40 European startups selected for the Black Founders Fund
It has been clear for many years that Black founders do not have the same opportunities and support as many others, particularly when it comes to funding. This is despite…
5 of our favorite Android widget features
Widgets are a simple way to personalize any Home screen, putting the information that’s most important to you — your inbox, the weather, your to-do list or even a photo…
What we learned in studying the most effective founders
Startups face many existential risks, from their finances to their technologies. But there is one risk which some research indicates is the biggest of all: 55% of startups fail because…
Humans behind Search: Meet Mor
Googler Mor Schlesinger, who heads up the Climate and Crisis Response team, shares her insights.What led you to your current role?I was a serial entrepreneur, working in tech since I…
Supporting fatherhood on fathers.day
As a father of three young girls, I often think about how I can make the most of the time spent with my children. Balancing the professional demands that come…
Renewing our commitment to Brazil
New technology advancements during the pandemic have reshaped the way we connect, work and run businesses around the world. Today, we gathered Googlers, journalists, business leaders, civil society representatives and…
Gilberto Gil: Our largest retrospective of a living artist
Gilberto Gil, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and cultural icon, once said that “Brazil was, is, and will be in fashion.” The same could be said of him. With a career…
Search ranking is based on many things, British politics isn’t one
In my time at Google, UK publishers of every political leaning have asked me why they don't rank higher in Search. My answer is always the same: search ranking is…
Google at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit
The following is adapted from remarks delivered by Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs, at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on June 10, 2022.On February 24, the world watched in horror…