Company News / General Interest, Startups
Google Blog – 2.14.19 (2.12.19)
As a public school teacher and a leader of education nonprofits, Shani Dowell saw an opportunity to better communicate parents’ feedback to their kids’ schools. The parents shared ideas, praise and frustrations with one another, yet there was no system in place to give more routine feedback to school administration. So Shani created Possip, a platform for parents to give weekly feedback in less than a minute. It gives the schools actionable reports and helps them see trends, while allowing parents to track their school’s progress and responses to feedback.
Read more: With Founder Gym, a new approach to supporting tech entrepreneurs
Company News / General Interest
Google Blog – 2.9.19 (2.7.19)
Hearts beating with worry over a potential conversation hearts shortage, people have been on the hunt for a candy-free way to express their affection this Valentine’s Day. Looks like we’re in the clear, but many people still turned to Google for ideas, advice, emojis and more.
Read more: Romance Report: A look at love in 2019
Product Announcements, Smart Home
Google Blog – 2.8.19 (2.4.19)
Let’s face it: getting out the door can be hectic sometimes. Between rushing to beat the traffic, making sure you’re dressed for the weather and running through your to-do list, there’s a lot to juggle—and we could all use a little assistance streamlining our routines.
Read more: The Google Assistant is coming to Nest Secure
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Google Blog – 2.6.19 (2.5.19)
When you’re online, you shouldn’t need to worry about the security of your information. That’s why we work to build security into our products, so the information in your Google account is automatically protected. We also share our best practices and security tools with other organizations, to help make the internet safer for everyone.
Read more: Five things you can do right now to stay safer online
Laptops / Tablets / PCs / eReaders
Google Blog – 2.5.19 (2.4.19)
As 2019 gets into full swing, many of us are looking for ways to be more efficient at work. If you use a Chromebook as part of your job, you’re in luck. We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to make things faster, easier, and more organized for cloud workers, and they’re all built into Chrome devices. Here are five tips to help you make the most of working on your Chromebook in the new year.
Read more: New year, faster you: 5 Chromebook tips that can make any work day better
