Familieshttps://blog.google/technology/families/Familiesen-usThu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/static/blogv2/images/google.pngFamilieshttps://blog.google/technology/families/5 ways families can use Google Play this summerhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-kids-educational-features/An illustration of several families on a beach. One person is holding a surfboard in one arm and the Google Play logo in another as they walk toward the water.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_play_summer_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Families can use Google Play to stay entertained and continue learning throughout the summer.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-kids-educational-features/FamiliesGoogle Playarticle5 ways families can use Google Play this summerFamilies can use Google Play to stay entertained and continue learning throughout the summer.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-kids-educational-features/Mrinalini LoewGMPlay AppsBuild reading skills with a new Google Play Books featurehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/build-reading-skills-with-a-new-google-play-books-feature/An adult and child sit outside and look at a red Android phone together.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Reading_practice_Adult_and_Chil.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Reading practice helps new readers improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/build-reading-skills-with-a-new-google-play-books-feature/FamiliesGoogle PlayarticleBuild reading skills with a new Google Play Books featureReading practice helps new readers improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/build-reading-skills-with-a-new-google-play-books-feature/Vitaliy DikkerProduct ManagerGoogle Play BooksCreating a safer internet for everyonehttps://blog.google/technology/safety-security/creating-a-safer-internet-for-everyone/Illustrated collage of security features like locks, shields and secured envelopes<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SID_Keyword_Header-1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">For Safer Internet Day, we take a look at some of the ways we keep more people safe online than anyone else in the world.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/creating-a-safer-internet-for-everyone/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleCreating a safer internet for everyoneFor Safer Internet Day, we take a look at some of the ways we keep more people safe online than anyone else in the world.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/safety-security/creating-a-safer-internet-for-everyone/Jen FitzpatrickSVPCoreHow we’re helping kids and families safely learn, grow and play onlinehttps://blog.google/technology/families/how-were-helping-kids-and-families-safely-learn-grow-and-play-online/We're helping families manage their online experience with updates to products like Teacher Approved, Family Link and Assistant.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/how-were-helping-kids-and-families-safely-learn-grow-and-play-online/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleHow we’re helping kids and families safely learn, grow and play onlineWe're helping families manage their online experience with updates to products like Teacher Approved, Family Link and Assistant.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/how-were-helping-kids-and-families-safely-learn-grow-and-play-online/Mindy BrooksGM, Kids and FamilyA new look for Family Link, plus new features to stay saferhttps://blog.google/technology/families/familylink-newlook/A smiling man with son and daughter are using a digital tablet on a sofa<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GettyImages-1355015678_1_1_uLOq.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Updates to Family Link include a redesign and new features for a safer online experience for your family.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/familylink-newlook/AndroidFamiliesarticleA new look for Family Link, plus new features to stay saferUpdates to Family Link include a redesign and new features for a safer online experience for your family.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/familylink-newlook/Wendi RiebProduct ManagerFamily LinkNew features to help keep kids and families safer and entertained with techhttps://blog.google/technology/families/safe-and-entertained-with-tech/Family in living room setting, kid on ground watching a cat video on TV, teenager on couch listening to music on their phone, and parent on couch on their laptop.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/0._Families_Overview_Blog_Heade.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google introduces new updates to Family Link and Google TV’s kids profiles.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/safe-and-entertained-with-tech/Google TVAndroidFamiliesarticleNew features to help keep kids and families safer and entertained with techGoogle introduces new updates to Family Link and Google TV’s kids profiles.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/safe-and-entertained-with-tech/Mindy BrooksGM, Kids and FamilyTune in at any age with Google TV kids profileshttps://blog.google/products/google-tv/kidsprofile-features/Family in living room setting, sitting on couch watching a movie together<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/0._Blog_header_9BAmOvT.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google TV introduces new kids profiles features for kids of all agesTue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-tv/kidsprofile-features/Google TVFamiliesarticleTune in at any age with Google TV kids profilesGoogle TV introduces new kids profiles features for kids of all agesGooglehttps://blog.google/products/google-tv/kidsprofile-features/Saleh AltayyarProduct ManagerGoogle TVWhen should you talk to kids about online safety?https://blog.google/technology/families/when-should-you-talk-to-kids-about-online-safety/Illustration of 2 smartphone screens, an alarm clock, a checklist, and 2 speech bubbles<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Header_Blog_Post.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We surveyed families across Asia Pacific to learn about how they talked to their children about online safety.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/when-should-you-talk-to-kids-about-online-safety/FamiliesGoogle in AsiaarticleWhen should you talk to kids about online safety?We surveyed families across Asia Pacific to learn about how they talked to their children about online safety.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/when-should-you-talk-to-kids-about-online-safety/Natalia CanoAsia Pacific Head of Brand and ReputationHelp kids learn to read with Read Along, now available on the webhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/read-along-web/Animation from Read Along team introducing the web application and prompting users to sign up<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/08.06.2022_WebOnboarding_V16_Th.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Kids can now learn to read on bigger screens like laptops and PCs at home or in school with the website version of the Read Along app.Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/read-along-web/EducationFamiliesarticleHelp kids learn to read with Read Along, now available on the webKids can now learn to read on bigger screens like laptops and PCs at home or in school with the website version of the Read Along app.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/read-along-web/Tasnim KhanSoftware EngineerRead AlongGirlguiding and Google: technology is for everyonehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/girlguiding-and-google-technology-is-for-everyone/Article's hero media<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/13572_Landscape.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Girlguiding and Google have expanded their nationwide partnership to inspire more girls and young women to pursue interests in STEM subjects.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/girlguiding-and-google-technology-is-for-everyone/EducationFamiliesNonprofitsUKarticleGirlguiding and Google: technology is for everyoneGirlguiding and Google have expanded their nationwide partnership to inspire more girls and young women to pursue interests in STEM subjects.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/girlguiding-and-google-technology-is-for-everyone/Girlguiding AdvocateSanta Claus is coming to town — and we interviewed himhttps://blog.google/technology/families/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-and-we-interviewed-him/Article's hero media<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/press_sleighmask2x_dIgAv86.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We talked to Kris Kringle himself about a few ways people around the world can get ready for the big night with help from Google.Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-and-we-interviewed-him/FamiliesarticleSanta Claus is coming to town — and we interviewed himWe talked to Kris Kringle himself about a few ways people around the world can get ready for the big night with help from Google.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-and-we-interviewed-him/Jack E. FrostKeyword ContributorGet festive this holiday season with new Android featureshttps://blog.google/products/android/new-features-december-2021/Illustration of four Android phones and a smart watch sitting on top of gift boxes<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AndroidWinter_BlogIllustration_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New apps and features coming to Android this winter.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/android/new-features-december-2021/FamiliesAndroidPhotosarticleGet festive this holiday season with new Android featuresNew apps and features coming to Android this winter.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/android/new-features-december-2021/Tiffany YangInteraction Designer, Google AssistantGiving kids and teens a safer experience onlinehttps://blog.google/technology/families/giving-kids-and-teens-safer-experience-online/Two boys, one child and one teen, sit on a couch looking at their mobile phones.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Common_Sense_Media_Tips_to_ease.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today we’re announcing a variety of new policies and updates to help keep kids and teens safe as they spend more time online.Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/giving-kids-and-teens-safer-experience-online/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleGiving kids and teens a safer experience onlineToday we’re announcing a variety of new policies and updates to help keep kids and teens safe as they spend more time online.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/giving-kids-and-teens-safer-experience-online/Mindy BrooksGM, Kids and FamilyExpress yourself and connect with others on Chromebookshttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/express-yourself-and-connect-with-others-on-chromebooks/Animation shows three Chromebooks, one with the Chromebook logo, another in a video chat, and another with a wallpaper for our new collection. The background has several emoji and Wi-Fi signal icons floating around.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BINK_Google_M92_Chromebook_Fina.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Announcing new Chromebook features, including a new emoji picker, improved video chatting capabilities, eSIM functionality and more.Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/express-yourself-and-connect-with-others-on-chromebooks/ChromebooksFamiliesWhat's new in ChromeOSarticleExpress yourself and connect with others on ChromebooksAnnouncing new Chromebook features, including a new emoji picker, improved video chatting capabilities, eSIM functionality and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/express-yourself-and-connect-with-others-on-chromebooks/Alexander KuscherDirector of ChromeOS SoftwareHelping kids be safe, confident online explorershttps://blog.google/technology/families/kids-online-safety/Animated characters in a field with the Be Internet Awesome curriculum on a laptop.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BIA_Curriculum_Relaunch.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re always working to better protect children through our products, policies and partnerships with safety experts.Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/kids-online-safety/FamiliesarticleHelping kids be safe, confident online explorersWe’re always working to better protect children through our products, policies and partnerships with safety experts.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/kids-online-safety/Mindy BrooksGM, Kids and FamilyNew ways we're making Meet calls easier (and more fun)https://blog.google/products/meet/design-updates-video-backgrounds/Google Meet video meeting with 12-person tile view.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Meet_12p_Call_2880x1200_white_B.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">From pinning multiple video feeds to removing your own feed from view, take a look at Meet's design updates.Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/meet/design-updates-video-backgrounds/EducationGoogle WorkspaceFamiliesMeetarticleNew ways we're making Meet calls easier (and more fun)From pinning multiple video feeds to removing your own feed from view, take a look at Meet's design updates.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/meet/design-updates-video-backgrounds/Dave CitronDirector of Product ManagementGoogle Duo & Google MeetMake tech work for the whole familyhttps://blog.google/technology/families/make-tech-work/Introducing new tech resources and tools for families.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/make-tech-work/FamiliesarticleMake tech work for the whole familyIntroducing new tech resources and tools for families.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/make-tech-work/Mindy BrooksGM, Kids and FamilyParents tell us how they're approaching family tech usehttps://blog.google/technology/families/tech-stats/Sharing key tech stats for families.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/families/tech-stats/FamiliesarticleParents tell us how they're approaching family tech useSharing key tech stats for families.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/families/tech-stats/Mindy BrooksGM, Kids and FamilyA guide to Google Meet for parents and guardianshttps://blog.google/products/meet/google-meet-tips-parents-guardians/An animation showing six people using Google Meet's new features, like emojis.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/048-GDU-MET-Blog-Meet-Animation-JH_1_wB6nFbK.gif">Learn how to maximize your children’s learning experience with Google Meet.Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/meet/google-meet-tips-parents-guardians/EducationGoogle WorkspaceFamiliesMeetarticleA guide to Google Meet for parents and guardiansLearn how to maximize your children’s learning experience with Google Meet.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/meet/google-meet-tips-parents-guardians/Chad TylerProduct ManagerGoogle MeetNew features for Chromebook's 10th birthdayhttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-turns-10-new-features/Article's hero media<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/chromebook_hero_features.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Check out all the new features launching for Chromebook's 10th birthday celebration.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-turns-10-new-features/ChromebooksFamiliesWhat's new in ChromeOSarticleNew features for Chromebook's 10th birthdayCheck out all the new features launching for Chromebook's 10th birthday celebration.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-turns-10-new-features/Alexander KuscherDirector of ChromeOS Software