News from Googlehttps://blog.google/News from Googleen-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/This 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 & WazeWe're making it easier to identify AI-generated content globally.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synth-id-ai-content/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Raccoon_Video_SynthIDDetector.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re launching a standalone platform to help you easily identify whether online content was created using Google AI or tools from our industry partners.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synth-id-ai-content/Safety & SecurityGoogle DeepMindarticleWe're making it easier to identify AI-generated content globally.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synth-id-ai-content/Pushmeet KohliVP, Science and Strategic InitiativesGoogle DeepMindIntroducing Playground: Create and play custom gameshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/playground-experimental-gaming-platform/Overview of Playground<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/THUMBNAIL_BLOG.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Playground is a new experimental gaming platform that lets you create, play, and share custom games.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/playground-experimental-gaming-platform/AIarticleIntroducing Playground: Create and play custom gamesPlayground is a new experimental gaming platform that lets you create, play, and share custom games.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/playground-experimental-gaming-platform/Maryam KarimzadehganSoftware EngineerAI Innovation + ResearchAsk a Scientist: How are researchers using AI to help pregnant women access ultrasounds?https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blind-sweep-ultrasounds-ai/Still from a virtual interview featuring three Googlers. Next to them is text saying: Ask a scientist about maternal health research<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AskAScientist_MatHealth_Thumb_D.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">By pairing AI with “blind sweep” ultrasounds, Google researchers found a way to get more people the prenatal ultrasounds they need.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blind-sweep-ultrasounds-ai/Google ResearcharticleAsk a Scientist: How are researchers using AI to help pregnant women access ultrasounds?By pairing AI with “blind sweep” ultrasounds, Google researchers found a way to get more people the prenatal ultrasounds they need.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blind-sweep-ultrasounds-ai/Lindsey LanquistContributorProducers can now vibe code their own music production tools using Google Flow Music.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/create-music-production-plugins-google-flow/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/119A6335_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Every artist, producer, and songwriter works differently. To match those individual creative workflows, Spaces in Google Flow Music lets creators build custom instrument…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/create-music-production-plugins-google-flow/Google LabsarticleProducers can now vibe code their own music production tools using Google Flow Music.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/create-music-production-plugins-google-flow/EmbeddingGemma 2: an open, lightweight multimodal embedding modelhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/embeddinggemma-2/EmbeddingGemma 2<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/embeddinggemma2-banner_169.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Introducing EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model optimized for privacy-first use casesTue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/embeddinggemma-2/Google DeepMindDeveloper toolsarticleEmbeddingGemma 2: an open, lightweight multimodal embedding modelIntroducing EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model optimized for privacy-first use casesGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/embeddinggemma-2/Sahil DuaResearch EngineerGoogle DeepMindHenrique Schechter VeraResearch EngineerGoogle DeepMindMaking global public health more proactive with Google Earth AIhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/health/google-earth-ai/Collage of images of people receiving healthcare, aerial images of land, and scientific research<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Earth_AI__Global_Health_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is helping health leaders overcome reporting lags, forecast disease outbreaks, and deliver care to vulnerable communities.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/health/google-earth-ai/HealtharticleMaking global public health more proactive with Google Earth AIGoogle is helping health leaders overcome reporting lags, forecast disease outbreaks, and deliver care to vulnerable communities.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/health/google-earth-ai/Shravya ShettyDistinguished Software EngineerGoogle ResearchMonica BharelClinical SpecialistGoogle HealthMore than 100 startups joining our Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forumhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gemini-startup-forum-2026/Four people are seated on chairs during a panel discussion on stage in front of a screen.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/StartUps_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover the pioneering global startups joining us in Mountain View this November to shape the future of AI.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gemini-startup-forum-2026/EntrepreneursarticleMore than 100 startups joining our Google for Startups Gemini Startup ForumDiscover the pioneering global startups joining us in Mountain View this November to shape the future of AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gemini-startup-forum-2026/Darren MowryVP, Global StartupsGoogle CloudMeet the artist who built a giant spider for a virtual worldhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/frieze-london-2026/Backlit with an orange light, is a 6 legged spider sculpture with human like shoes in a white gallery space<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Theo_Triantafyllidis_Feral_Meta.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Theo Triantafyllidis won the 2026 Frieze Artist Award, which is supported by Google Arts & Culture.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/frieze-london-2026/Arts & CulturearticleMeet the artist who built a giant spider for a virtual worldTheo Triantafyllidis won the 2026 Frieze Artist Award, which is supported by Google Arts & Culture.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/arts-culture/frieze-london-2026/Eva LangretDirector of EMEAFriezeAmit SoodVice President & FounderGoogle Arts & CultureWhy we're backing America's existing nuclear plantshttps://blog.google/company-news/why-were-backing-americas-existing-nuclear-plants/Video on Google’s nuclear uprate project with Constellation Energy at Braidwood Clean Energy Center in Illinois<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GOOGLE_BRAIDWOOD_THUMBNAIL_001.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our new agreement with Constellation Energy brings the total new nuclear capacity we’ve enabled for the U.S. energy system from uprates and restarts to over 1.5 GW.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/why-were-backing-americas-existing-nuclear-plants/SustainabilityarticleWhy we're backing America's existing nuclear plantsGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/why-were-backing-americas-existing-nuclear-plants/Amanda Peterson CorioGlobal Head of Data Center EnergyI 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, SwedenMy eighth-grade students built our school newscast from scratch with Gemini.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-student-newscast/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Tori_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Eighth graders built The Cougar Rumble newscast using Gemini and Google Docs. See how these students streamlined their production workflow today.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-student-newscast/Learning & EducationarticleMy eighth-grade students built our school newscast from scratch with Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/gemini-student-newscast/Tori EngelMiddle School Computer Science and Technology – Carriel Junior High, O’Fallon, IL, U.S.Gemini helps me bring hands-on learning into the classroom.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/english-teacher-gemini/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Cheryl.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A teacher uses Google Gemini to design interactive role-playing simulations and nutrition lessons. See how AI boosts classroom engagement.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/english-teacher-gemini/Learning & EducationarticleGemini helps me bring hands-on learning into the classroom.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/english-teacher-gemini/Cheryl GraffSpecial Education Teacher - Lake View High School, Chicago, 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.World Teachers’ Day 2026https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/world-teachers-day-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/World_Teachers_Day_collection_h.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2026, educators share their stories about how they use tech in the classroom.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/world-teachers-day-2026/Learning & EducationarticleWorld Teachers’ Day 2026<p data-block-key="l6wds">To celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2026, educators share their stories about how they use tech in the classroom.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/world-teachers-day-2026/Technology 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.Gemini 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 teach my students that in the AI era, critical thinking comes first.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Kavita_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A California teacher uses Gemini to streamline lesson planning in Google Drive. See how she prioritizes critical thinking in the AI era.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school/Learning & EducationarticleI teach my students that in the AI era, critical thinking comes first.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school/Kavita KhannaGrade 6/7 Technology Elective Teacher and Team Lead – Impact Academy of Arts and Technology, Hayward, CA, U.S.I 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, MalaysiaMy students use Gemini to brainstorm creative ideas.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-gemini-creativity/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Rayna_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Fifth graders use Google Gemini to write songs about history and create art. See how this teacher integrates AI into the classroom.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-gemini-creativity/Learning & EducationarticleMy students use Gemini to brainstorm creative ideas.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-voices-gemini-creativity/Dr. Rayna Freedman5th Grade teacher –Jordan/Jackson Elementary, Mansfield, MA. U.S.