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How developers build AI for good with Gemma 4

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A look at the winning entries from the Gemma 4 Good Challenge. by Glenn Cameron via News from Google

Celebrate 110 years of national parks with Maps, Search, and Gemini

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What people are searching in the leadup to National Parks Week — plus, how Google can help turn your wanderlust into a well-planned adventure. by Claire Herrin via News from Google

Celebrate 110 years of national parks with Maps, Search, and Gemini

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What people are searching in the leadup to National Parks Week — plus, how Google can help turn your wanderlust into a well-planned adventure. by Claire Herrin via News from Google

Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points.

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Redeem Google Play Points in the sweepstakes to win a trip to New York Comic Con, rare collectibles, gaming gear, and more. by Tom GrinstedProduct Management via News from Google

What does “full-stack” AI actually mean?

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A Google DeepMind engineer breaks full-stack development into five simple layers and explains how it affects everyday users. by Lindsey Lanquist via News from Google

Here's how to use sign-to-text translation on Pixel 11.

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Developed in partnership with the Deaf community, sign-to-text translates ASL into text in real time. by Sharlene Yuan via News from Google

Tap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.

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Add your preferred card to Google Wallet to tap to pay at Walmart stores. by Stavan ParikhPayments via News from Google

Make AI Max work for your business with new testing and planning tools.

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Use new AI Max tools — like A/B tests and performance planners for budget and bidding changes — to maximize your Search campaigns. by Brandon Ervin via News from Google

Back to School 2026

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How Google tools can help students and educators this back-to-school season. by via News from Google

Try 4 new interactive BTS experiences inside the Gemini app

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Google Gemini and BTS are collaborating on a series of interactive features inside the Gemini app. by via News from Google

Keep your SAT prep on track with practice tests in Gemini.

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Google’s Gemini app offers full-length practice SAT tests at no cost. Here’s how to take these SAT practice tests as you prep. by via News from Google

Tap into the power of Gemini in Chrome on Android.

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Gemini in Chrome is now available to all Android users in the U.S. by Charmaine DsilvaProduct Management, Chrome via News from Google

Ask a Scientist: How can researchers use AI to predict a flood?

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A Google researcher explains how AI technology like Flood Hub and Groundsource can predict floods and help people around the world. by Hannah Hunt via News from Google

Operation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AI

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Google is partnering with the UK on Operation Blue Skies, an airspace-scale, AI-powered contrail avoidance trial. by Paul Hodgson via News from Google

Get closer to the game with Gemini and Pixel

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Google Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone Technology. by Eileen Mannion via News from Google

Stay present while taking pictures with Magic Capture on Pixel 11.

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Pixel 11’s new Magic Capture feature finds the best shots from dynamic scenes so you don’t miss precious moments trying to capture them. by via News from Google

Omni experts share what excites them most about the model.

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We interviewed some of the experts behind Gemini Omni to hear what excites them most about the model. by Lindsey Lanquist via News from Google

Here are 3 ways your Pixel just got even more helpful.

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Our Pixel 11 phones are packed with helpful updates, like Magic Capture, Rambler, and HiLight. Here, a Googler shares his favorites. by via News from Google

Google’s most sophisticated foldable: Pixel 11 Pro Fold

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold is our latest foldable with a thinner and lighter design, a new main camera, and enhanced intelligence tools. by Justin Savich via News from Google

More than 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.

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The Gemini app has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the fastest-growing product in Google’s history. Here’s some data about how people are using G… by via News from Google

Expanding the Google AI Professional Certificate with vibe coding

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The Google AI Professional Certificate is now the most popular gen AI program on Coursera, and we are expanding it with vibe coding. by Lisa Gevelber via News from Google

Have more fun at the state fair with these Google tools

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Here are five easy ways Google tools can help you make plans, explore, and create memories at the state fair. by Claire Herrin via News from Google

Evolve your marketing with new AI tools

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Learn how new AI and agentic experiences across Google Ads and Google Analytics can simplify your marketing workflow. by Josh MoserProduct Management via News from Google

Venmo is giving you a new way to pay on Google Play.

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Venmo is now available as a payment option on Google Play, giving you more flexibility at checkout. by via News from Google

See what 5 builders are making with Gemini Omni

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Gemini Omni makes creating videos as easy as having a conversation. Here’s how five people use it to edit videos and visualize ideas. by Lindsey Lanquist via News from Google

How Gemini plans such detailed vacation itineraries for you

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Learn how Gemini provides personalized recommendations and creates custom travel itineraries when you ask it to plan a trip. by Sarah Armstrong via News from Google

Parents can now send money to their kids on Google Wallet.

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U.S. parents can set up a secure digital balance on Google Wallet for their kids to tap and pay using Android and Wear OS devices. by Lisa YokoyamaGoogle Pay via News from Google

Our WeatherNext 2 AI model demonstrated a massive leap forward in predicting cyclones.

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Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext 2 shows state-of-the-art accuracy in cyclone prediction. by via News from Google

Step into the world of tango on Google Arts & Culture

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Discover the rich history, passionate dancers and enduring legacy of Argentinian tango through a new Google Arts & Culture collection. by Juan VallejoGoogle Argentina via News from Google

Ask Maps gets more helpful with food ordering and more

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From agentic capabilities and real-time information to personalized recommendations, Ask Maps makes it easier than ever to get more done. by Miriam Daniel via News from Google

The next chapter of our AI momentum

Today, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai shared some changes with Google DeepMind teams. by Sundar Pichai via News from Google

The latest AI news we announced in July 2026

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Here are Google’s latest AI updates from July 2026 by News from Google Team via News from Google

Welcome to Sail Tower, our newest Austin office

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Our new Austin office, Sail Tower, features flexible workspace for Googlers and a Google.org nonprofit venue for community members. by Scott FosterReal Estate & Workplace Services via News from Google

Inside our 353,000-person vibe coding course

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Kaggle’s AI Agents Intensive with Google brought learners together in a no-cost course to build and deploy the next frontier of AI. by Anant Nawalgaria via News from Google