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Google partners with MotherCoders to bring tech training to moms in New York City November 15, 2018
Diversity and inclusion is a topic that all too often starts and ends with white women. MotherCoders, while targeting women, aims to support moms of all backgrounds — whether they be LGBTQ, single and/or people of color. “If you look at our cohorts, they tend to be really represented,” MotherCoders founder Tina Lee told TechCrunch. […]
Megan Rose Dickey
Google’s annual Thanksgiving report tells you the best times to avoid traffic jams November 15, 2018
Google has released its annual Thanksgiving traffic and search trends report, created by analyzing data from last year’s holiday season. It breaks down the best and worst times to travel by state and also throws in information about when popular places, like grocery and liquor stores, are the most crowded. Even if you can’t avoid […]
Catherine Shu
Google is closing its Schaft robotics unit after failing to find a buyer November 15, 2018
Sad news for anyone into giant robots: Google parent Alphabet is closing down Schaft, its secretive unit that develops bipedal robots aimed at helping out in disaster efforts and generally looking badass. The news was first reported by Nikkei, but Alphabet confirmed to TechCrunch that the business will be shuttered. It said it is helping staff find […]
Jon Russell

New brand, new home: Where to find Google Marketing Platform online July 25, 2018
When we brought together DoubleClick and the Google Analytics 360 Suite under Google Marketing Platform, we knew we had to make some changes to our websites, blogs and social media channels too. Now, the resources you’ve been reading and visiting over the years have been updated to reflect our new brand, so you can find […]
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Google Measurement Partners: Trusted measurement solutions for the entire customer journey July 12, 2018
We believe that measurement you can trust is critical for brands trying to understand the impact of their marketing. But as the customer journey has become more complex, measurement has become increasingly challenging. And while Google strives to build great solutions, some marketers prefer to rely on third-party measurement solutions.That’s why we’re announcing Google Measurement […]
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Better understand and reach your customers with new Cross Device capabilities in Google Analytics July 11, 2018
Today, we’re introducing new Cross Device features to Google Analytics. Analytics will now help you understand the journey your customers are taking across their devices as they interact with your website, giving you a complete view of the impact of your marketing so you can run smarter campaigns that deliver more tailored experiences to your […]
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Jimmy Kimmel gets Michelle Obama to say stuff she couldn't in the White House November 16, 2018
Once upon a time, being in the White House required you to maintain a level of decorum. Now that Michelle Obama is out of there, the former First Lady can tell us about where she stole her phrase "they go low, we go high" from, and who her "freebie" is. It's exactly what she did […]
Johnny Lieu
Netflix has a cool easter egg to salute Marvel great Stan Lee November 16, 2018
The death of Stan Lee has been a tough one for fans, but Netflix has a neat way to honour the comic book genius. If you search for "Excelsior!" on the streaming platform, you'll be presented with a list of Marvel titles that are available on Netflix. SEE ALSO: Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. […]
Johnny Lieu
Oh nothing, just Ted Danson learning how to floss dance November 16, 2018
Contrary to popular belief, and countless online videos of Fortnite lovers making it look easy, flossing ain't that easy. But that didn't stop Ted Danson, who was caught by his The Good Place co-star Jameela Jamil learning one of the most popular dance moves of 2018. SEE ALSO: BTS challenges Jimmy Fallon to the ultimate […]
Shannon Connellan
Stunning astronaut photos show Australia's outback 'like an open geology book' November 16, 2018
German astronaut Alexander Gerst posts many extraordinary views from his lofty perch in the International Space Station. The European Space Agency astronaut and geophysicist has posted videos and photos from orbit showing the extreme power of Hurricane Florence, an amazing timelapse of the Southern Lights, and dramatic views of extreme fires burning in California. Now, […]
Shannon Connellan
Get a free $10 Xbox Live gift card with 'Red Dead Redemption 2' at Walmart for less than $50 November 16, 2018
Love cowboys? What about video games? Have someone on your gift list who loves both of those things? Then you'll want to take advantage of this deal at Walmart, which gets you a copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 for Xbox One, plus a $10 Xbox One gift card for less than $50. We're going […]
Kevin Billings