Productshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/Productsen-usThu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/static/blogv2/images/google.pngProductshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/400 publications are now partnering with us on our News AI pilot program.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/news/news-ai-pilot-update-publishers/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Partnering_with_over_400_public.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">People’s information habits are evolving quickly, and platforms and publishers of all sizes are navigating these changes. To help meet this moment, we’re evolving our pa…Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/news/news-ai-pilot-update-publishers/SearchGoogle Newsarticle400 publications are now partnering with us on our News AI pilot program.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/news/news-ai-pilot-update-publishers/More ways to connect with the web from Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/updates-ai-mode-overviews-explore-web/TBD<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Search_Hero_11msfEh.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re updating AI Mode and AI Overviews to include clearer links, context about sources, and more.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/updates-ai-mode-overviews-explore-web/SearcharticleMore ways to connect with the web from SearchWe’re updating AI Mode and AI Overviews to include clearer links, context about sources, and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/updates-ai-mode-overviews-explore-web/Hema BudarajuVPProduct ManagementAn intelligent new shopping carthttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/universal-cart-launch/Images of the global cart UI, over a collage of products<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GlobalCart_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Universal Cart helps make holiday shopping easier. It’s now available in the U.S. across Search and the Gemini app.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/universal-cart-launch/SearchGemini AppShoppingarticleAn intelligent new shopping cartUniversal Cart helps make holiday shopping easier. It’s now available in the U.S. across Search and the Gemini app.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/universal-cart-launch/Suresh GanapathySenior DirectorProduct Management, Consumer ShoppingData-backed secrets to smarter holiday shoppinghttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/holiday-shopping-when-to-buy-guide/A graphic containing the text "When to Buy" interspersed with isolated consumer products against a plain white background. The word "When" is written in a large black sans-serif font on the upper left, and "to Buy" is on the bottom right.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/When_to_buy_guide_resize.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn the best times to buy. Our new When to Buy Guide uses Google Search and discount data to show when holiday deals peak.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/holiday-shopping-when-to-buy-guide/ShoppingarticleData-backed secrets to smarter holiday shoppingLearn the best times to buy. Our new When to Buy Guide uses Google Search and discount data to show when holiday deals peak.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/holiday-shopping-when-to-buy-guide/Blog Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Check out this year’s buzziest Halloween trends.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/frightgeist-halloween-trends-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HalloweenTrends2026_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Ready or not, spooky season is here. To help you prepare, we’re launching Google Frightgeist, our annual interactive website highlighting the top trending searches for H…Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/frightgeist-halloween-trends-2026/SearcharticleCheck out this year’s buzziest Halloween trends.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/frightgeist-halloween-trends-2026/Jenny LeeGoogle Trends Analyst6 ways to trick-or-treat yourself to the ultimate Halloween with Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/halloween-tips-2026/An abandoned video rental store lit by a red neon sign at night.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Frightgeist_BlogHero_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Whether you need a last-minute costume or a scary movie watchlist, let Google handle heavy lifting for your Halloween prep.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/halloween-tips-2026/Searcharticle6 ways to trick-or-treat yourself to the ultimate Halloween with SearchWhether you need a last-minute costume or a scary movie watchlist, let Google handle heavy lifting for your Halloween prep.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/halloween-tips-2026/Megan StonerExternal Communications ManagerSearchGemini 4 Argon comes to the Gemini app.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-4-argon-availability/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ArgonDemos_social2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini 4 Argon brings frontier reasoning and agentic coding to the Google Gemini app. Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers can now access Gemini 4 Argon.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-4-argon-availability/Gemini AppGoogle OnearticleGemini 4 Argon comes to the Gemini app.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-4-argon-availability/Build your data strength with October’s Demand Gen drop.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/demand-gen-drop-october-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Demand_Gen_Drop_-_October_2026.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Boost your measurement and ROI with YouTube’s October Demand Gen Drop.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/demand-gen-drop-october-2026/Google AdsYouTubearticleBuild your data strength with October’s Demand Gen drop.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/demand-gen-drop-october-2026/Google Health: Evolving so you can focus on living betterhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-updates/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_health_fitbit_edge_blog.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">What’s new from Google Health: Explore the new Fitbit Edge, expanded workout tracking, and dedicated women's health insights.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-updates/Google HealthFitbitarticleGoogle Health: Evolving so you can focus on living better<p data-block-key="vivjy">What’s new from Google Health: Explore the new Fitbit Edge, expanded workout tracking, and dedicated women's health insights.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-updates/Rishi ChandraGMHealth & HomeFrom game days to daily life: The familiar faces teaming up with Google Healthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-partnership-athletes-creators/TBD<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Olive_Active_Lifestyle_Strength.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See the athletes, creators, and wellness experts who are using Google Health to help make our technology better for everyone.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-partnership-athletes-creators/Google HealthFitbitarticleFrom game days to daily life: The familiar faces teaming up with Google HealthSee the athletes, creators, and wellness experts who are using Google Health to help make our technology better for everyone.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-partnership-athletes-creators/Lauren GellmanHead of MarketingGoogle HealthWe’re partnering with Flo Health to elevate women’s healthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/commitment-womens-health-flo-health-partnership/Two women laughing together<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Redefining_Reproductive_Wellnes.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Health announces new partnership and deeper commitment to women’s health with Flo Health.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/commitment-womens-health-flo-health-partnership/Google HealtharticleWe’re partnering with Flo Health to elevate women’s healthGoogle Health announces new partnership and deeper commitment to women’s health with Flo Health.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/commitment-womens-health-flo-health-partnership/Dr. Nichole Young-LinClinician LeadWomen’s HealthHow we’re making Google Health and Fitbit Air smarter than everhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/fitbit-google-health-updates/The photo shows Fitbit Air with a Metal Mesh band.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_health_fitbit_air_metal_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our most advanced wellness tools, premium metal bands, and deeper app partnerships bring everything you need directly to your wrist.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/fitbit-google-health-updates/Google HealthFitbitarticleHow we’re making Google Health and Fitbit Air smarter than everOur most advanced wellness tools, premium metal bands, and deeper app partnerships bring everything you need directly to your wrist.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/fitbit-google-health-updates/Andy AbramsonHead of ProductGoogle Health3 ways Google Maps can help you navigate your next culinary adventure.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-restaurant-tips-tricks/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/3_Google_Maps_Tools_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use these built-in Google Maps features to navigate your food journey all year long.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-restaurant-tips-tricks/Mapsarticle3 ways Google Maps can help you navigate your next culinary adventure.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-restaurant-tips-tricks/Google Maps reveals the top food trends and popular restaurants across 10 citieshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-fan-favorite-dining-list/"Fan-Favorite Dining List 2026" graphics over an illustrated map of dining spots.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Dining_Fan_Favorite_hero_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We analyzed a year of Google Maps data to uncover the top food trends and popular restaurants across 10 culinary hot spots.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-fan-favorite-dining-list/MapsarticleGoogle Maps reveals the top food trends and popular restaurants across 10 citiesWe analyzed a year of Google Maps data to uncover the top food trends and popular restaurants across 10 culinary hot spots.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-fan-favorite-dining-list/Andrew DuchiDirector of ProductGoogle MapsThis winter, use Google Maps and Waze to find the best fuel prices in the UK.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-maps-waze-fuel-prices-uk/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GEO_navigation_in_car.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in the UK using Google Maps and Waze. Search for fuel stations near you to save money. See the latest rates.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-maps-waze-fuel-prices-uk/WazeUKMapsarticleThis winter, use Google Maps and Waze to find the best fuel prices in the UK.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-maps-waze-fuel-prices-uk/Sarah-Jayne WilliamsGlobal Product Partnerships Director at Google Maps & WazeGemini helps me give a voice to students who cannot write.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/special-education-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG-20261001-WA0009.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Special education teachers use Google Gemini to generate visual guides and voice prompts, empowering non-writing students. Read the full story.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/special-education-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleGemini helps me give a voice to students who cannot write.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/special-education-gemini/Eni WulandariSpecial Needs Teacher at SLB Negeri 2 Gunungkidul – Yogyakarta, IndonesiaI use technology to give students a voice and become critical digital citizens.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-sweden/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Rebecca_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Empower students using Google Sites, Gemini, and Vids to build critical thinking skills. See how these tools help kids find their voice today.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-sweden/Learning & EducationarticleI use technology to give students a voice and become critical digital citizens.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-sweden/Rebecca BraunYear 7-9 Teacher, Digital Innovator, Democracy Developer and Central Education Developer – Innovitaskolan, Helsingborg, SwedenI replaced traditional coding tests with real conversations about how my students solve problems using AI.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-google-colab/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ProfMY2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Replace coding tests with AI-driven interviews using Google Gemini in Colab. See how this professor evaluates student judgment. Read the full report.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-google-colab/Learning & EducationarticleI replaced traditional coding tests with real conversations about how my students solve problems using AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-google-colab/Prof. Ts. Dr. Nurfadhlina Mohd SharefChief Digital Officer & Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology – Universiti Putra, MalaysiaTechnology helps my students balance big creative ideas with tight deadlines.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/media-teacher-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/7472.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Students use Google Drive for video assets and Sheets for production timelines to meet tight deadlines. See how these tools boost classroom output.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/media-teacher-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleTechnology helps my students balance big creative ideas with tight deadlines.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/media-teacher-gemini/Michelle Bruno10-12th grade Video Media Production, Media Print, and Business Writing – William Allen High School, PA, U.S.Here’s how I use technology to bring science to life in my classroom.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/science-teacher-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Chanel.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See how this teacher uses Gemini and Gemini Notebook to build digital literacy and refine lesson plans. Read the full story to improve your teaching.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/science-teacher-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleHere’s how I use technology to bring science to life in my classroom.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/science-teacher-gemini/Chanel JohnsonGifted 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher – Cedar Grove Middle School, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.