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Joining a moment in history through the modern web 26 Aug 2013 | 09:08 pm
Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a stirring speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with the words “I have a dream.” Today, we’re sharing a new way to take part in this hi...
Tenth annual Code Jam competition wraps in London 23 Aug 2013 | 11:30 pm
Scientists at Google Labs have discovered it's not easy to be a great rock drummer. Your task is to devise an algorithm to audition drummers based on the imperfections of their rhythms. This is the t...
HandsOn Tech: Helping nonprofits fight poverty and strengthen communities with technology 21 Aug 2013 | 10:17 pm
With the right technology in place, nonprofits can do a lot to strengthen their communities and solve the world’s problems. They can help improve family literacy, support veterans as they transition o...
Congratulations to America’s eCities 21 Aug 2013 | 09:00 pm
I love to discover local gems that help make a community unique. Sometimes those gems can be around the corner—like Cafe Borrone, my favorite for Sunday brunch with my family; the food is great and ev...
Learn about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the Google Cultural Institute 19 Aug 2013 | 08:08 pm
This August marks the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II. Working together with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bo...
Join the Hangout Comedy Club where your laugh can help change a life 15 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
The Edinburgh Fringe festival is one of the largest arts festivals in the world, where thousands of people descend upon Edinburgh to see hundreds of up-and-coming comedians and artists perform in bars...
Just ask Google for your flights, reservations, package delivery info and more 14 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
Ever had trouble checking your flight’s status on the go because it meant digging through your email for the flight number? Or wanted to just quickly see whether your package would arrive on time, wit...
Calling all Indian social entrepreneurs: apply for the Google Impact Challenge 12 Aug 2013 | 01:30 pm
On the eve of India’s independence day, we’re celebrating the spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship of the world’s largest democracy by spotlighting the best local nonprofits that are using techno...
Dude, where’s my phone? Simple steps to protect your Android device this summer. 2 Aug 2013 | 10:19 pm
This summer we’re posting regularly with privacy and security tips. Knowing how to stay safe and secure online is important, which is why we created our Good to Know site with advice and tips for safe...
Help inspire the next generation of technology creators: Apply for a 2014 RISE Award 1 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers is crucially important—breakthroughs don't happen without people to make them. We want students to not just be consumers of technology, but al...
