Delivering on our $1B commitment in Africa
Last year our CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced that Google would invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to support a range of initiatives, from improved connectivity to…
New ways we’re making speech recognition work for everyone
Voice-activated technologies, like Google Home or the Google Assistant, can help people do things like make a phone call to someone, adjust the lighting in their house, or play a…
Support a clean energy future with Nest Renew
Last year we launched an early preview of Nest Renew, a service for compatible Nest thermostats that makes it easy to support a clean energy future from home. We’re excited…
Keep an eye outside with the new wired Nest Doorbell
Many of us can rest better when we know what’s happening both inside and outside our homes. So today, we’re introducing the all-new Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) — with…
Get a faster connection with Wi-Fi 6E on Nest Wifi Pro
There are days when our home’s Wi-Fi feels a bit crowded. One family member might be using it to take virtual meetings, while another streams their favorite show, and another…
Reimagining the future of Google Home
When we built the Google Home app nearly 10 years ago, our average user had fewer than three devices. Now the average US household has 25 connected devices and it’s…
A new accelerator for circular economy startups and nonprofits
Every year, humanity consumes far more than what the planet can naturally replenish.To create a circular economy that can be safer, sustainable, and more equitable for everyone, we need to…
This retreat led to an award-winning research proposal
Editor’s note:Google’s Computer Science Education Research (CS-ER) awardsprovide one year of funding for scientific research and pilot-stage ideas focused on improving CS learning and teaching. Today’s post is authored by…
Meet the hackers keeping you safe online
The work of Google’s security teams mostly happens behind closed doors — whether that be intercepting government backed cyber attacks, or taking on the job of hacking Google to strengthen…
Test drive new McLaren Formula 1 themes in your Chrome browser
We’re more than halfway through a thrilling Formula 1 season, and McLaren is locked in a tight battle in the 2022 World Constructors Championship. Earlier this year, we partnered with…