Stacey was balancing multiple jobs and looking for a career shift better suited for her life when she was inspired to delve back into her interest in technology. That’s when she discovered a specialized learning program offering the Google Career Certificates through Chattanooga State Community College where she took the Google IT Support Certificate. After…
It’s been an exciting year for Google Home as we continue enhancing our smart home experiences for both users and developers. At Google I/O, we opened our platform, giving developers tools to create new and innovative experiences for the home. While we were making the smart home better, Google’s Gemini models were unlocking new ways…
After 11 years and over 100 million devices sold, we’re ending production of Chromecast, which will now only be available while supplies last. The time has now come to evolve the smart TV streaming device category — primed for the new area of AI, entertainment and smart homes. With this, there are no changes to…
For both Google TV Streamer and the new Nest Thermostat, designers focused on the idea of making technology that fit into a home’s aesthetic. For example, Isabelle says, the streamer has a slight slant, making it appear thinner and lighter — this gives it a low profile below a television and doesn’t pull your attention…
A giant leap in performanceFor a premium streaming experience, you need a premium streaming device. Google TV Streamer offers an improved processor, double the memory and 32GB of storage for faster app load times and smoother navigation than previous generation Chromecast. And with 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, every detail, sound and…
To complement any home interior, the thermostat is available in three metal finishes: Polished Silver, Polished Obsidian and Polished Gold. After all, these devices are attached to your home. Like a light fixture or a faucet on your sink, your thermostat needs to be functional, but it can also look great, too.Advanced AI to help…
Over a decade ago, we embarked on a mission to make homes smarter and more helpful. The launch of the first ever Nest Learning Thermostat was our initial step — and was a catalyst for an entire smart home industry. Now, we’re introducing our newest Nest Learning Thermostat. Plus, we’re using Gemini to give a…
Compare products across sites with Tab compareWhen you’re shopping online, you’ll likely find yourself jumping between multiple tabs to read reviews and research prices. It can be cumbersome doing all that back and forth tab switching, and online comparison is something we hear users want help with. In the next few weeks, starting in the…
One of the clearest benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) is the potential to enhance cybersecurity for organizations and internet users around the world. This is especially true as bad actors continue to target and exploit critical software and systems. Advances in AI will reshape these dynamics, and responsibly applying AI could help take the industry…
Parents think deeply about how their children should use technology, including how to strike the right balance for time spent on and offline. Every family has different needs and perspectives on this topic, which is why we’ve focused on developing tools to help each family set their own ground rules.Today, we’re announcing a new setting…