Easily track your packages with new Gmail features
Does this scenario sound familiar? You spend hours shopping for the perfect gift, find a great deal and place the order. And as you wait for your package to arrive,…
How Education Plus keeps schools safe online
From virtual classes to in-person lessons, the best learning environments may look different. But they have a few things in common: inspiring teachers, engaged students and a safe space to…
Google’s new Viger office is an homage to Montréal
Google first laid down roots in Québec in 2004, when three engineers worked out of shared coworking spaces no larger than vestibules — including me, I’m employee number five in…
How we’re using AI to help address the climate crisis
Communities around the world are facing the effects of climate change — from devastating floods and wildfires to challenges around food security. As global leaders meet in Egypt for COP27,…
3 ways AI is scaling helpful technologies worldwide
I was first introduced to neural networks as an undergraduate in 1990. Back then, many people in the AI community were excited about the potential of neural networks, which were…
New features for parents and kids on Google Assistant
Earlier this week, I was in the kitchen watching my kids — at the (very fun) ages of seven and 11 — engaged in a conversation with our Google Assistant.…
The inside story of how Google bathrooms became classrooms
As a software engineer at Google, Daniele Midi spends most of his time working on developing smart home products. But every week he also sets aside time to help Googlers…
New ways to find holiday deals on Google
The holiday season is upon us, and many are already getting into the (shopping) spirit. Deals are particularly top of mind this year: Among Americans planning to shop for the…
Accelerating climate action at Google and beyond
Next week at COP27, global leaders will gather in Egypt to build momentum for climate action. Climate change is one of humanity’s most urgent challenges, and this decade is critical…
Helping to create a more resilient Europe
Helping to create a more resilient EuropeWhen Ukraine was invaded in February, a group of 15 Google employees dropped everything to do what they did best — write code. But…