Tuesday 31 October 2023

A path toward profitable growth for Southeast Asia’s digital economy

e-Conomy SEA 2023 shows the Southeast Asia region’s digital economy is set to hit US$100 billion in revenue, and GMV at US$218 billion
by Sapna ChadhaGoogle Southeast Asia via The Keyword

An inside look at 4 design details in our new Pixel devices

Learn how Google designers developed the new Pixel 8 Pro, Google Pixel Watch and more.
by Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keyword via The Keyword

New way to customize your Chrome address bar in iOS

You can now place the Chrome address bar at the top or bottom of your iPhone screen.
by Nick Kim Sexton via The Keyword

Introduc…ing the .ing top-level domain

Google Registry launches the .ing top-level domain.
by Christina Yeh via The Keyword

Quiz: Test your Halloween search trend knowledge

How well do you know Halloween 2023? Take our Google Search Trends quiz and find out.
by Jack O. Lantern via The Keyword

Monday 30 October 2023

More help with math and science problems in Search

We are announcing new ways across Search and Lens for learners to explore new topics and get unstuck on complex problems.
by Rob Wong via The Keyword

Sunday 29 October 2023

3 ways we’ve used Google Maps to support people across Asia Pacific

Google Maps has its roots deep in the Asia Pacific region. Back in 2004, two Aussies and two Danes in Sydney created the technology that underpinned Google Maps, a servi…
by Masanori Goto via The Keyword

The Local Guide using Maps to promote inclusive places

Editor’s note: Penny Christie is an artist based out of Sydney, Australia. She’s part of the Local Guides program on Google Maps, made up of millions around the world wh…
by Penny Christie via The Keyword

Saturday 28 October 2023

Celebrating Türkiye’s centenary on Google Arts & Culture

To mark the 100 year anniversary of the Republic of Türkiyes’ founding, explore some hidden gems in this new online hub on Google Arts & Culture.
by Yonca DervisogluEMEA via The Keyword

Friday 27 October 2023

Explore the White House with Google Arts & Culture

It’s National Civics Day, and we’re taking a unique tour inside one of the most famous American structures of all: the White House.“Welcome to the White House” is the fi…
by Surya Tubach via The Keyword

Curl up with a spooky Halloween story with Google Books

A list of spooky books that you can read free of charge on Google Books.
by Nikki Savickas via The Keyword

Thursday 26 October 2023

3 ways Fitbit can improve your health — backed by research

Fitbit has been used in over 1,700 research studies. Take a look at some of the most interesting findings related to Fitbit, physical activity and your health
by Amy McDonough via The Keyword

New Maps updates: Immersive View for routes and other AI features

New AI-powered Google Maps features include Immersive View for Routes, Lens in Maps, visual ways to search, navigation updates and more.
by Chris Phillips via The Keyword

Acting on our commitment to safe and secure AI

News on our bug bounty program specific to generative AI and how we’re supporting open source security for AI supply chains
by Royal Hansen via The Keyword

Our ongoing work to fight misinformation online

The following excerpt is from Amanda Storey's remarks on October 26, 2023 at the Fighting Misinformation Online Summit in Brussels .It has been edited for brevity.
by Amanda Storey via The Keyword

Wednesday 25 October 2023

15 years of Android memories

For Android’s 15-year anniversary, let’s look back at memories from a decade and a half, from meaningful connections to bugdroid superheroes.
by Sameer Samat via The Keyword

Celebrating accessibility and disability inclusion at Google

Three Google employees share how their experiences shape their work championing for accessibility.
by Laura Allen via The Keyword

3 new ways to check images and sources online

Today, we’re announcing three new ways that you can get more context about the images and sources you’re finding online.
by Nidhi Hebbar via The Keyword

New AR beauty tools for shoppers and brands

Beauty shoppers and brands can use AR to easily try on and creatively advertise products.
by Lilian Rincon via The Keyword

Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI announce Executive Director of the Frontier Model Forum and over $10 million for a new AI Safety Fund

Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic jointly share an update on the Frontier Model Forum.
by Keyword Team via The Keyword

Tuesday 24 October 2023

Take a journey on Romania’s Via Transilvanica trail with Street View

Over 850 kilometers of Via Transilvanica, a tourist and pilgrimage route that crosses Romania, can now be explored digitally.
by Ana Padurariu via The Keyword

Explore UNESCO World Heritage in Italy’s Puglia Region

Explore new stories from UNESCO World Heritage sites on Google Arts & Culture
by Luca Scandale via The Keyword

Monday 23 October 2023

How YouTube is helping Filipino schoolchildren discover a love for music

Editor’s note: Kasper Hansen is the founder of Let’s Play, a program that uses YouTube to teach schoolchildren in the Philippines how to play the guitar.The Philippines …
by Kasper HansenLet's Play via The Keyword

How we’re using AI to help transform healthcare

AI and industry partnerships are advancing our health research and helping us create products focused on improving health for billions of people.
by Yossi Matias via The Keyword

New games and features on Google Play Games Beta on PC

We’re sharing the latest updates to Google Play Games Beta on PC, including an expanded catalog and an easier way to search for your game.
by Arjun Dayal via The Keyword

Sunday 22 October 2023

How Google Cloud can help boost local farm communities

Jiva is a software using Google Cloud that helps farmers be more efficient along every part of their journey — from planting to harvesting to connecting their crops to t…
by Ram Mahadevan via The Keyword

Thursday 19 October 2023

7 productivity apps for Android tablets and foldable phones

See how different productivity apps are designed to make the most of the larger screen space on Android tablets and foldable phones.
by Maru Ahues Bouza via The Keyword

How Google Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 improved heart rate tracking

Google Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 feature our most accurate heart rate tracking yet on a smartwatch and tracker; here’s a look at how it works.
by Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keyword via The Keyword

What’s next for Analytics 360

Upgrade your Analytics 360 properties to Google Analytics 4 by March 2024 to preserve measurement and campaign performance.
by Steve Ganem via The Keyword

How a Google in Residence instructor shaped my computer science career

The Google in Residence program pairs Googlers with students at HBCUs and HSIs to share real-world advice about computer science careers.
by Andre Campbell via The Keyword

5 things we announced at Google for India 2023

See the latest updates from our ninth annual Google for India event in New Delhi.
by Sanjay Gupta via The Keyword

Wednesday 18 October 2023

How to build a secure foundation for American leadership in AI

Google shares the report: Building a Secure Foundation for American Leadership in AI.
by Karen Dahut via The Keyword

Tuesday 17 October 2023

How we test cases, cables and other accessories for your Google devices

Learn how Google tests accessories for its devices with the Made for Google program.
by Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keyword via The Keyword

Project Guideline: Helping blind people run independently

Teaming up with the Paralympic 100 meter champion, Google is testing out ‘Project Guideline’ to support blind people’s ability to move independently.
by Jesper Vangkilde via The Keyword

Monday 16 October 2023

Israel-Hamas war: $8 million in relief

How Google is supporting people in Israel, Gaza, and around the world, including through $8 million to support local nonprofits.
by Sundar Pichai via The Keyword

How a visually impaired engineer created a voice command tool with Android

Editor’s note: Pramit Bhargava is a computer engineer and founder of Louie, an app for the visually impaired to have full voice control over third party mobile applicati…
by Pramit Bhargava via The Keyword

How AI can help people with motor disabilities — like my cousin

Editor’s note: Today we’re building on our long-standing partnership with the University of Cambridge, with a multi-year research collaboration agreement and a Google gr…
by Aleesha Hamid via The Keyword

New ways to show up where the world watches, powered by AI

Drive awareness and brand association during the world’s largest events with Spotlight Moments, powered by Google AI.
by Austin Wignall via The Keyword

Calling all AI cybersecurity startups — in Europe and, now, the U.S.

Launch of the new Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity program for companies based in Europe and the U.S.
by Sofia Benjumea via The Keyword

Sunday 15 October 2023

How Google Classroom help teach kids where their food comes from

Editor’s note: Tomohito Yamazaki is one of the teachers on the Dietary Education program team for Toyama University Special Needs School of Education, a school based in …
by Tomohito Yamazaki via The Keyword

Meet 7 women developing AI startups in Asia Pacific

Seven women-led AI startups from India, Japan and Korea have received grants from Google’s inaugural Women Founders Fund.
by Michael Kim via The Keyword

Thursday 12 October 2023

How Android phones help us be ourselves

New updates to Android 14 make it even easier to customize your device and find new ways to express yourself.
by Sebastian Bauer via The Keyword

An award to celebrate the best in climate journalism

Climate journalists, researchers and journalism students convened at the News Impact Summit in Lisbon, Portugal this week.
by Vincent Ryan via The Keyword

5 things to do at the new Google Visitor Experience

We opened the Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View that offers new spaces for the community and visitors, including a Google Store.
by Google via The Keyword

Safety and security updates that take the burden off you

We're sharing some new privacy, safety and security features for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
by Royal Hansen via The Keyword

Wednesday 11 October 2023

Latino-led startups using AI to make music, fight fraud and predict weather

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re sharing the stories of three startup founders using Google AI to make an impact in climate, cybersecurity and the arts.
by Daniel NavarroGoogle for Startups via The Keyword

Simplifying the management of your first-party data

Google Ads Data Manager simplifies the management of first-party data to measure conversions and reach people with relevant ads.
by Kamal Janardhan via The Keyword

Google Cloud Public Sector UK: Helping Government Adapt to a Digital Future

Annnouncing Google Cloud Public Sector UK - a new division dedicated to helping government departments and agencies across the UK transform their operations with hypersc…
by Helen Kelisky via The Keyword

Tuesday 10 October 2023

Explore Chinese culture through its gastronomy

Our new online hub on Google Arts and Culture offers a peek into China’s vast culinary world. Imagine a food culture that has been evolving for thousands of years, with …
by Pierre CaessaGoogle Arts & Culture via The Keyword

Our commitments to enhancing cybersecurity efforts in Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is home to the world's largest group of internet users and to extraordinary digital capability and dynamism. At the same time, the region is the target…
by Michaela Browning via The Keyword

Demand more from social with AI-powered ads

Learn how Demand Gen campaigns can help you drive better results across YouTube and Google. See new case studies, videos, tips, and more.
by Vidhya Srinivasan via The Keyword