News from Googlehttps://blog.google/News from Googleen-usFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/See what 5 builders are making with Gemini Omnihttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni-builders/Gemini Omni images<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Omni_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini Omni makes creating videos as easy as having a conversation. Here’s how five people use it to edit videos and visualize ideas.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni-builders/Gemini modelsGoogle DeepMindarticleSee what 5 builders are making with Gemini OmniGemini Omni makes creating videos as easy as having a conversation. Here’s how five people use it to edit videos and visualize ideas.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni-builders/Lindsey LanquistContributorHow Gemini plans such detailed vacation itineraries for youhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/how-gemini-plans-trips/A plane taking off<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_vacation_itineraries.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn how Gemini provides personalized recommendations and creates custom travel itineraries when you ask it to plan a trip.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/how-gemini-plans-trips/GeminiarticleHow Gemini plans such detailed vacation itineraries for youLearn how Gemini provides personalized recommendations and creates custom travel itineraries when you ask it to plan a trip.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/how-gemini-plans-trips/Sarah ArmstrongContributorParents can now send money to their kids on Google Wallet.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/send-kids-money-google-wallet/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Wallet_for_kids_-_superv.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">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.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/send-kids-money-google-wallet/Google PayarticleParents can now send money to their kids on Google Wallet.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/send-kids-money-google-wallet/Lisa YokoyamaDirector, Product ManagementGoogle PayOur WeatherNext 2 AI model demonstrated a massive leap forward in predicting cyclones.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/weathernext-2-cyclones/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WN-cyclones_header_blog_16x9_bl.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext 2 shows state-of-the-art accuracy in cyclone prediction.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/weathernext-2-cyclones/Google ResearchGoogle DeepMindarticleOur WeatherNext 2 AI model demonstrated a massive leap forward in predicting cyclones.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/weathernext-2-cyclones/Step into the world of tango on Google Arts & Culturehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/argentina-tango-collection/Two people dancing tango<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Tango_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover the rich history, passionate dancers and enduring legacy of Argentinian tango through a new Google Arts & Culture collection.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/argentina-tango-collection/Arts & CulturearticleStep into the world of tango on Google Arts & CultureDiscover the rich history, passionate dancers and enduring legacy of Argentinian tango through a new Google Arts & Culture collection.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/argentina-tango-collection/Juan VallejoCountry DirectorGoogle ArgentinaAsk Maps gets more helpful with food ordering and morehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/order-food-in-ask-maps/Ask Maps<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ask_Maps_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">From agentic capabilities and real-time information to personalized recommendations, Ask Maps makes it easier than ever to get more done.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/order-food-in-ask-maps/MapsarticleAsk Maps gets more helpful with food ordering and moreFrom agentic capabilities and real-time information to personalized recommendations, Ask Maps makes it easier than ever to get more done.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/order-food-in-ask-maps/Miriam DanielVP & GM, Google MapsThe next chapter of our AI momentumhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/next-chapter-ai-momentum/Today, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai shared some changes with Google DeepMind teams.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/next-chapter-ai-momentum/A message from our CEOarticleThe next chapter of our AI momentumToday, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai shared some changes with Google DeepMind teams.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/next-chapter-ai-momentum/Sundar PichaiCEO of Google and AlphabetDemis HassabisChair, Google DeepMind and Chief Scientist, AlphabetThe latest AI news we announced in July 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-july-2026/July AI recap header<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/July_AI_Recap_still.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are Google’s latest AI updates from July 2026Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-july-2026/SearchAndroidGoogle DeepMindGoogle WorkspaceGoogle CloudAIGemini modelsarticleThe latest AI news we announced in July 2026Here are Google’s latest AI updates from July 2026Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-july-2026/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Welcome to Sail Tower, our newest Austin officehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/austin-office-sail-tower/Austin mural<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Austin_mural_thumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our new Austin office, Sail Tower, features flexible workspace for Googlers and a Google.org nonprofit venue for community members.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/austin-office-sail-tower/Company announcements (DEPRECATED)articleWelcome to Sail Tower, our newest Austin officeOur new Austin office, Sail Tower, features flexible workspace for Googlers and a Google.org nonprofit venue for community members.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/austin-office-sail-tower/Scott FosterVice PresidentReal Estate & Workplace ServicesInside our 353,000-person vibe coding coursehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/ai-agents-intensive-recap-2026/Illustrations of a laptop, an AI spark, messages, code, and a 3-D cube<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Vibe_coding_course_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Kaggle’s AI Agents Intensive with Google brought learners together in a no-cost course to build and deploy the next frontier of AI.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/ai-agents-intensive-recap-2026/Gemini modelsGoogle CloudDeveloper toolsAIarticleInside our 353,000-person vibe coding courseKaggle’s AI Agents Intensive with Google brought learners together in a no-cost course to build and deploy the next frontier of AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/ai-agents-intensive-recap-2026/Anant NawalgariaGroup AI Product Manager, Founder of GenAI intensiveBrenda FlynnPartnerships LeadKaggleSimplify your morning with this vibe-coded schedule app.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/glanceboard-gemini-flash-nano-banana/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Glanceboard_socialshare.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Tired of starting your morning staring at bright screens and stressful notifications? Raph, a creative technologist at Google, built a custom app called Glanceboard with…Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/glanceboard-gemini-flash-nano-banana/Gemini modelsarticleSimplify your morning with this vibe-coded schedule app.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/glanceboard-gemini-flash-nano-banana/Find out what’s new in the Gemini app in July's Gemini Drop.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-drop-july-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Drops_Social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini Drops is our regular monthly update on how to get the most out of the Gemini app.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-drop-july-2026/Gemini ApparticleFind out what’s new in the Gemini app in July's Gemini Drop.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-drop-july-2026/Experience the magic of Kosovo from anywhere with Street Viewhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-street-view-kosovo/A stone bridge near several buildings<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Kosovo_Hero_image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Maps brings Street View to Kosovo, offering a virtual tour of its vibrant cities, UNESCO World Heritage site, and natural beauty.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-street-view-kosovo/MapsarticleExperience the magic of Kosovo from anywhere with Street ViewGoogle Maps brings Street View to Kosovo, offering a virtual tour of its vibrant cities, UNESCO World Heritage site, and natural beauty.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-street-view-kosovo/Songran JangSenior Program Manager, Google Street ViewGemini Spark now integrates with Chromehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-spark-updates-july-2026/Gemini Spark integrated with Chrome<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_Header_2784x1566_Option_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">An overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-spark-updates-july-2026/Gemini ApparticleGemini Spark now integrates with ChromeAn overview of the latest Gemini Spark updates, including new Chrome web browsing capabilities.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-spark-updates-july-2026/Adam CoimbraDirector, Product ManagementGemini appCharmaine DsilvaSenior Director, Product ManagementIntroducing Gemini Robotics ER 2https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/gemini-robotics-er-2/Two robots: Duo and Apollo<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-robotics-2__blog__cover.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Gemini Robotics ER 2 is a step change in video understanding, tool orchestration, and multi-robot collaboration for robotic applications.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/gemini-robotics-er-2/Gemini modelsGoogle DeepMindDeveloper toolsarticleIntroducing Gemini Robotics ER 2Gemini Robotics ER 2 is a step change in video understanding, tool orchestration, and multi-robot collaboration for robotic applications.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/gemini-robotics-er-2/Steven HansenSenior Staff Software EngineerPeng XuStaff Software EngineerTake a look at short films created by our latest group of artists in Google’s Flow Sessions program.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/google-flow-sessions-short-films/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Flow_social_A.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re sharing a look at the short films created by our latest group of artists in Google’s Flow Sessions program.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/google-flow-sessions-short-films/Google LabsarticleTake a look at short films created by our latest group of artists in Google’s Flow Sessions program.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/google-flow-sessions-short-films/Transform any place with Nano Banana in Google Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/nano-banana-google-earth-image-generation/A hero image with example queries is shown.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_Wide_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Custom images — generated from Google Earth satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery — help you redesign any location.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/nano-banana-google-earth-image-generation/Google EartharticleTransform any place with Nano Banana in Google EarthCustom images — generated from Google Earth satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery — help you redesign any location.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/nano-banana-google-earth-image-generation/Bryan HorowitzProduct ManagerGoogle EarthHow the Head of YouTube Health handles screen time with his kidshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/kids-summer-screen-time-tips/Colorful illustration of two smiling parents and a child holding a tablet.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screentime_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Hear from Dr. Garth Graham on how he sets rules in his own home and helpful approaches for communicating about screen time.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/kids-summer-screen-time-tips/FamiliesYouTubearticleHow the Head of YouTube Health handles screen time with his kidsHear from Dr. Garth Graham on how he sets rules in his own home and helpful approaches for communicating about screen time.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/kids-summer-screen-time-tips/Joel MearesContributorWe’re launching Lyria 3.5 in Google Flow Music, with advances across musicality, lyrics, vocals, and creative control.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/lyria-3-5/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Lyria3.5_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our newest music generation model, Lyria 3.5, delivers significant advancements across musicality, lyrics, and vocal quality, empowering you to craft richer tracks. We’r…Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/lyria-3-5/Google DeepMindGoogle LabsarticleWe’re launching Lyria 3.5 in Google Flow Music, with advances across musicality, lyrics, vocals, and creative control.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/lyria-3-5/Prepare for the holiday season with July’s Demand Gen Drop.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/demand-gen-drop-july-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Demand_Gen_Drops_July.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Prepare for the holiday season with upgraded tROAS bidding, Checkout Links, and more from YouTube’s July Demand Gen Drop.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/demand-gen-drop-july-2026/Google AdsYouTubearticlePrepare for the holiday season with July’s Demand Gen Drop.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/demand-gen-drop-july-2026/