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Highlighting MOOCs—a new way to learn 24 Aug 2013 | 03:50 am
From the abacus to the chalkboard, the biro to the desktop PC, new technology has always helped people in their quest for knowledge. So it’s no wonder that widespread use of smartphones, social networ...
Google Map Maker now available in Bulgaria, Italy, San Marino and the Vatican 20 Aug 2013 | 12:56 pm
Google Map Maker is an editing tool that enables you, and people around the world, to contribute knowledge and expertise directly to Google Maps. By sharing information about the places you know best,...
Savoring summer holidays with a dose of tech 14 Aug 2013 | 08:14 pm
As Europe heads into high holiday season, we have been thinking about how to take the stress out of the break. Vacations are the one time of year when we’re supposed to kick back and relax, yet juggli...
Searching in Summer 9 Aug 2013 | 11:45 am
For much of Europe, August is synonymous with holidays and we’ve been trolling through Google Trends’s new Hot Searches tool to see what is amusing, fascinating or titillating Europeans during the sum...
Get an All Access music pass on Google Play 8 Aug 2013 | 12:48 pm
With millions upon millions of songs out there, it can be a daunting task to figure out what to choose. Sometimes you just want to sit back, press play and hear something new. Starting today, you can ...
Inspiring the next generation: Apply for a 2014 RISE Award 5 Aug 2013 | 03:07 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...
Dude, where’s my phone? Protecting your Android device 4 Aug 2013 | 02:30 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...
Following in Galileo’s footsteps 1 Aug 2013 | 01:12 pm
Many of us spend the summer lounging on Europe’s beaches and use the Internet to plan our vacation and satellite navigation to get there. This summer, hundreds of ambitious students are spending their...
Inspiring talented children in Northern Russia 29 Jul 2013 | 01:54 pm
The Northern Arctic Federal University in Archangelsk in Russia's far north ranks among Google’s furthest flung outposts for RISE, our Roots in Science and Engineering programs. Its summer camp recen...
WeAreOpen brightens Budapest 26 Jul 2013 | 02:45 pm
Throughout much of Euorpe, intolerance towards minorities is on the rise. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights published data last year showing ethnic minorities face a high level of hate ...
