Hello, and welcome to the latest episode of Google Play Music. Today we’re going to talk about something near and dear to my heart: podcasts. People love podcasts. In fact, these days, there are so many podcasts to choose from, it can be hard to pick which one to listen …
Read moreCelebrate National Parks Week with Street View and the Cultural Institute 9 años ago
The National Parks have famously been called “America’s Best Idea.” The 400+ parks, preserves, historic sites and other areas in the National Park System are a source of national pride, home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, a place for researchers to study and discover—and above all, destinations …
Read moreHow technology can help us become more sustainable 9 años ago
We want to create technology that helps millions of others Anyone can now view tiger conservation areas (in orange and yellow above) using Global Forest Watch.Going solarLooking to generate clean energy savings with solar power on your home? Check out Project Sunroof, a solar calculator that estimates the impact and …
Read moreFind time for your goals with Google Calendar 9 años ago
Whether it’s reading more books, learning a new language or working out regularly, achieving your goals can be really hard. One day it’s «I got called into a last-minute meeting.» The next day it’s «I have a friend in town.» And before you know it, your goals are delayed or …
Read moreCreating a world that works for everyone with Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities 9 años ago
More than a billion people have a disability. And regardless of the country or community they live in, the gaps in opportunity for people with disabilities are striking: One in three people with a disability lives in poverty. In places like the United States, 50 to 70 percent of people …
Read moreBuilding more accessible technology 9 años ago
Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population will have a disability during their lifetime, which can make it hard for them to access and interact with technology, and limits the opportunity that technology can bring. That’s why it’s so important to build tools to make technology accessible to everyone—from people …
Read moreGoogle for Work vs. Microsoft Office 365: A comparison of cloud tools 9 años ago
While Google for Work and Microsoft Office 365 offer many similar services, choosing between the two can be a significant challenge for CIOs. This comparison eases that burden. (UPDATE: This story has been modified to correct an error regarding the amount of storage that comes with the entry-level Google for …
Read moreZoho CRM + Google Analytics: More targeted marketing campaigns. 9 años ago
This is a guest post by Sergey Zuev, an entrepreneur & marketing technologist based in Odessa, Ukraine. He creates software tools that help businesses drive more revenue through digital marketing. Do you know which marketing approaches bring you great customers and which are bleeding cash by attracting low-quality leads that …
Read moreTilt Brush: painting from a new perspective 9 años ago
From the earliest cave drawings, to classical paintings, to crayon scribbles, humans just have a thing for visual expression. These days 3D artwork drawn in Tilt Brush One of the best parts about any new medium is just seeing what’s possible. So, we brought Tilt Brush to The Lab at …
Read morePutting the “real” in “virtual reality” 9 años ago
Virtual reality has brought us to places ranging from the bottom of the ocean to the surface of Mars. But as good as VR is, it’s never been quite as real as, well… real life. Google Cardboard Plastic, launching today, changes all that. It’s our latest step toward truly immersive …
Read moreTake a virtual step into Abbey Road Studios 9 años ago
Last year, we opened the doors to the music landmark To get this virtual reality experience, download the app on Android (iOS coming soon), then start your journey with a nine-part guided tour narrated by Giles Martin, the son of the late Beatles producer, George Martin, who shares the history …
Read moreOrder Management pitfalls and how to avoid them 9 años ago
Selling online is a great opportunity because it exposes businesses to markets around the globe, but it also exposes them to fraud around the globe that can affect their quality of service, shipping and handling, and processing charge-backs. Dealing with fraud is expensive and complex, so many growing businesses haven’t …
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