News from Googlehttps://blog.google/News from Googleen-usTue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/How Gemini Flash agents are helping a Michigan dairy farmerhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/using-gemini-to-manage-farm/Using Gemini to manage a farm<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Flash_Michigan_dairy_far.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See how Paul Windemuller, a Michigan dairy farmer, is changing the way he works by using AI agents built with Gemini 3.6 Flash.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/using-gemini-to-manage-farm/Gemini modelsarticleHow Gemini Flash agents are helping a Michigan dairy farmerSee how Paul Windemuller, a Michigan dairy farmer, is changing the way he works by using AI agents built with Gemini 3.6 Flash.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/using-gemini-to-manage-farm/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Gemini API Managed Agents: 3.6 Flash, hooks, and morehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanding-managed-agents-gemini-api-3-6-flash-hooks/Managed Agents Gemini 3.6 Flash, Hooks and Triggers<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/unnamed_2_vNnOv20.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re announcing even more new capabilities in Managed Agents in Gemini API so developers can build reliable, production-ready agents.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanding-managed-agents-gemini-api-3-6-flash-hooks/Developer toolsAIarticleGemini API Managed Agents: 3.6 Flash, hooks, and moreWe’re announcing even more new capabilities in Managed Agents in Gemini API so developers can build reliable, production-ready agents.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanding-managed-agents-gemini-api-3-6-flash-hooks/Philipp SchmidMember of the Technical StaffGoogle DeepMindMariano CocirioProduct ManagerGoogle DeepMind3 new ways nonprofits can put AI to workhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/nonprofits-ai-tools-training/A man points to a computer screen. Another man smiles looking at the screen.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Nonprofits_AI_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re introducing new tools and resources for nonprofits to learn more about Google AI tools.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/nonprofits-ai-tools-training/Google.orgarticle3 new ways nonprofits can put AI to workWe’re introducing new tools and resources for nonprofits to learn more about Google AI tools.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/nonprofits-ai-tools-training/Maggie JohnsonGlobal HeadGoogle.org5 ways AI Mode in Search helps you enjoy the real worldhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-real-world-tips/Illustration of a black magnifying glass in a white circle on green grass surrounded by items related to fun activities like tennis and games<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Mode_real_world.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">It might sound counterintuitive, but Search's AI tools can actually help you make the most of your time offline whether you want to book concert tickets or find the perf…Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-real-world-tips/SearchAIarticle5 ways AI Mode in Search helps you enjoy the real worldIt might sound counterintuitive, but Search's AI tools can actually help you make the most of your time offline whether you want to book concert tickets or find the perfect hiking boots.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-real-world-tips/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>These Google Trends show people really want to touch grasshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/touch-grass-trends/Illustration of a phone in do-not-disturb mode against green grass<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Touch_Grass_Trends_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Search data reveals a growing desire to unplug and connect in real life with local run clubs, mahjong lessons and more.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/touch-grass-trends/SearcharticleThese Google Trends show people really want to touch grassGoogle Search data reveals a growing desire to unplug and connect in real life with local run clubs, mahjong lessons and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/touch-grass-trends/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>5 ways to host the ultimate dinner party with Google Searchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/dinner-party-hosting-tips/An illustrated black magnifying glass with a sparkle in a white circle surrounded by a dinner party tablescape<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Dinner_parties.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">These AI features can help you craft a menu, design a tablescape, and handle other party-planning tasks.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/dinner-party-hosting-tips/SearchAIarticle5 ways to host the ultimate dinner party with Google SearchThese AI features can help you craft a menu, design a tablescape, and handle other party-planning tasks.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/dinner-party-hosting-tips/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Google and KDDI are ready to back Japanese startups.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/ai-startup-support-program-japan/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_AI_Futures_Fund__KDDI_ba.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re launching the AI Startup Support Program to accelerate innovative AI-native Japanese startups.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/ai-startup-support-program-japan/Google LabsarticleGoogle and KDDI are ready to back Japanese startups.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/ai-startup-support-program-japan/Jonathan SilberCo-Founder & DirectorGoogle AI Futures FundNOAA and Google Cloud collaborate to advance weather forecasting.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/noaa-google-cloud-weather-forecasting/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hurricane-Melissa_header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Cloud is now providing high-performance computing infrastructure for NOAA’s supercomputing system.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/noaa-google-cloud-weather-forecasting/Google CloudarticleNOAA and Google Cloud collaborate to advance weather forecasting.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/noaa-google-cloud-weather-forecasting/Google is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-ai-act-transparency-code-of-practice/G in Google colours<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleG_FullColor_White_RGB.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Signing the code reinforces our commitment to transparency and responsible AI development in Europe.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-ai-act-transparency-code-of-practice/Public PolicyGoogle in EuropearticleGoogle is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-ai-act-transparency-code-of-practice/Karen MassinHead Government Affairs and Public Policy - EU Institutions at GooglePlay Points members and comic book fans can score exclusive rewards with Google Playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/comic-con-san-diego/Overview of The Auction by Google Play<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SDCC_thumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Unlock digital perks via our roadcase and Use tab, or join Google Play's live auction house in San Diego.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/comic-con-san-diego/Google PlayarticlePlay Points members and comic book fans can score exclusive rewards with Google PlayUnlock digital perks via our roadcase and Use tab, or join Google Play's live auction house in San Diego.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/comic-con-san-diego/Tom GrinstedProduct Director, Google PlayApply now for the Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gemini-startup-forum-winter-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Startup_Forum_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum and apply by August 28.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gemini-startup-forum-winter-2026/EntrepreneursarticleApply now for the Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gemini-startup-forum-winter-2026/Understanding the AI economyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/understanding-the-ai-economy/"AI & Economy Atlas" with Google logo, all over a green grid background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/hero_image_3_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re releasing the first Activity, Task, Landscape, and Adoption Study (ATLAS) report, showing how people use Google’s AI tools.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/understanding-the-ai-economy/Google ResearcharticleUnderstanding the AI economyWe’re releasing the first Activity, Task, Landscape, and Adoption Study (ATLAS) report, showing how people use Google’s AI tools.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/research/understanding-the-ai-economy/Zanna IscenkoAI & Economy LeadChief Economist's OfficeScott StrandHead of StratOps and Special ProjectsTechnology & SocietyIntroducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google Accounthttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/Sizzle video overviewing using selfie video to verify identity<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Selfie_sign-in_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Selfie video gives you more options if you’re ever locked out or don’t have access to your usual phone or computer.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/Safety & SecurityarticleIntroducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google AccountSelfie video gives you more options if you’re ever locked out or don’t have access to your usual phone or computer.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/John GronbergDirector, Product ManagementClaire ForsztProduct Manager, Google Identity and EngagementQ2 2026 earnings call: Remarks from our CEOhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/alphabet-earnings-q2-2026/Read an edited transcript of Sundar Pichai’s remarks from the Q2 2026 Alphabet earnings call.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/alphabet-earnings-q2-2026/A message from our CEOAlphabetarticleQ2 2026 earnings call: Remarks from our CEORead an edited transcript of Sundar Pichai’s remarks from the Q2 2026 Alphabet earnings call.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/alphabet-earnings-q2-2026/Sundar PichaiCEO of Google and AlphabetHere’s how to ask Gemini Live for help with anything you see.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-live-camera-how-to/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ask_Gemini_Live_for_help_with_a.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Have you ever struggled to describe something you’re looking at? Whether it’s a complex manual, a blinking error code, or a unique object, sometimes you just need an exp…Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-live-camera-how-to/GeminiarticleHere’s how to ask Gemini Live for help with anything you see.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-live-camera-how-to/Lindsey LanquistContributorSwitch to Android easily — and bring your data with you.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-switch-from-iphone-to-android/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Switching_Android.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A new migration experience built directly into Android 17 that lets you transfer more data wirelessly from an iPhone.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-switch-from-iphone-to-android/AndroidarticleSwitch to Android easily — and bring your data with you.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-switch-from-iphone-to-android/3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-2026/Gentle Monster glasses, Warby Parker glasses, a prompt asking for the history behind a pictured building, and a prompt asking to book a table at a pictured restaurant<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Unpacked_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We shared how Samsung users can boost productivity and get time back on new foldables, watches, and glasses coming soon.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-2026/Gemini AppAndroidGemini NotebookAIarticle3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026We shared how Samsung users can boost productivity and get time back on new foldables, watches, and glasses coming soon.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-2026/Menaka ShroffVP of Android Ecosystem MarketingDrive with Halo on Wazehttps://blog.google/waze/waze-halo/Image of The Master Chief and Cortana<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Halo-Keyvisual_Horizontal.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Building on a partnership that began in 2021, Waze is once again teaming up with Halo to celebrate the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, with a refreshed Halo experience…Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/waze/waze-halo/WazearticleDrive with Halo on WazeGooglehttps://blog.google/waze/waze-halo/Waze<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>13 Google tips for a fun, productive summer off from collegehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/summer-productivity-tips-google-ai-tools/Illustration of a woman in front of a computer, a phone searching an image of a plant, a suitcase, and a video feed<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/12_Google_Productivity_Tips_her.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover how college students can use Google AI tools, like Gemini and AI Mode, to prep for grad school, internships and fall courses.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/summer-productivity-tips-google-ai-tools/SearchLearning & EducationGeminiYouTubearticle13 Google tips for a fun, productive summer off from collegeDiscover how college students can use Google AI tools, like Gemini and AI Mode, to prep for grad school, internships and fall courses.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/summer-productivity-tips-google-ai-tools/Lindsey LanquistContributorIntroducing Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyberhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-6-flash-3-5-flash-lite-3-5-flash-cyber/a hero image saying 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3-5_3-6_3-5-Cyber__key-a.max-600x600.format-webp_dgy5uuM.webp">We’re introducing new Gemini models, including Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-6-flash-3-5-flash-lite-3-5-flash-cyber/Gemini modelsarticleIntroducing Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash CyberWe’re introducing new Gemini models, including Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-6-flash-3-5-flash-lite-3-5-flash-cyber/Tulsee DoshiSenior DirectorProduct Management, on behalf of the Gemini team