A new Google Doodle might cause you to appreciate what’s under your feet.
In a neat illustration on Monday, the search giant honoured Japanese inventor Seiichi Miyake, who invented tactile paving, used worldwide to make public space more accessible t…
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Celebrate the birth of the World Wide Web with this Google Doodle
March 12, 1989 was a big day in the annals of digital history.
It was on that day that Tim Berners-Lee proposed the idea of what we’ve come to call the World Wide Web. And so Google has decided to celebrate in classic Google style: with a Doodle.
The Doodle, which at the time of this writing is available to our friends living on the other side of the International Date Line (what up, Mashable Australia), depicts an old-school computer slowly downloading an image of a rotating Earth — dial-up modem and all.
Notably, in a blog post announcing the internet’s 30th anniversary, Google makes an effort to head off any possible pedantic ramblings regarding the web versus the internet. Read more…
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View More Celebrate the birth of the World Wide Web with this Google DoodleSteve Irwin gets his own Google Doodle to commemorate his birthday
On Friday, the late Steve Irwin would’ve turned 49.
To commemorate the late animal conservationist and TV personality, who passed away in 2006, Google will unveil a Doodle in his honour.
The main Doodle features Steve holding on to a crocodile, as he was remembered for. It’s animated, so when users click through, there’s more images with the family and other animals.
“Today’s Google Doodle acknowledges the life and achievements of my husband Steve Irwin, whose efforts to protect wildlife and wild places have been recognised as the most extensive of any conservationist,” Terri Irwin, the wife of Steve, wrote in a blog post. Read more…
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View More Steve Irwin gets his own Google Doodle to commemorate his birthdayGoogle’s midterm election Doodle wants you to ‘Go Vote’
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Google wants its users to get out and vote — so much so that the website’s latest Google Doodle is dedicated to the midterm elections.
On Tuesday the search engine changed its iconic logo from “Google” to “Go Vote.” If you click the Doodle, you’re taken to the search results page for, “Where do I vote #ElectionDay.”
Image: screengrab/google
There, you can easily determine your polling place by entering you address into Google’s 2018 election tool. Underneath the tool are additional resources that can help users check if they’re registered to vote, and get familiar with candidates and issues on the ballot. Read more…
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Google’s new Doodle is a terrifyingly addictive Halloween game you can play with friends
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Google’s Doodles — near-daily re-imaginings of the company logo — have become so elaborate in recent years that it was only a matter of time until the company turned the Doodle into a full-fledged, multiplayer game.
So, this Halloween, we’ve got the Great Ghoul Duel. The game is a simple but playable arcade in which you, a ghost, team up with other ghosts to collect “Spirit Flames.”
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To play, move around with arrow keys, collect little flame thingies, which add up behind you, creating a tail of sorts. Bring them to your base to collect bonuses such as a speed boost. Whichever team has the most of these when the game timer’s up, wins. Read more…
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View More Google’s new Doodle is a terrifyingly addictive Halloween game you can play with friendsNew Google Doodle celebrates slavery abolitionist Mary Prince
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Mary Prince was a pretty inspiring woman who is recognised as a galvanising force in abolishing slavery in the British colonies.
And today, she is also the subject of a beautiful Google Doodle. The 18th century anti-slavery campaigner and autobiographer is pictured standing on a beach reading a book surrounded by white seagulls.
The doodle is a celebration of her 230th birthday this year.
Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates Mary Prince, a British abolitionist and autobiographer, recalling her experience of being born into an enslaved family, which had a galvanizing effect on the anti-slavery movement 📖 → https://t.co/Qk2y3uuaQl pic.twitter.com/D2yhUpIRp2
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View More New Google Doodle celebrates slavery abolitionist Mary PrinceThe Mister Rogers Google Doodle is here to fill your Friday with joy
Google knows when we need a smile and a hug from an old friend that feels warm and comfortable like an old cardigan, so they rolled out a wonderful Doodle on Friday honoring the famous Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
The cute st…
Google Doodle celebrates the life and legacy of first Native American female engineer
This post is part of Mashable’s ongoing series The Women Fixing STEM, which highlights trailblazing women in science, tech, engineering, and math, as well as initiatives and organizations working to close the industries’ gender gaps.
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Google Doodle celebrates first female war photojournalist to report from the frontline
You might not be altogether familiar with the face on today’s Google Doodle. But, you should be.
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Gerda Taro, who’s depicted in the doodle, is considered to be the first female jou…
Google celebrates Meghan and Harry’s wedding with stunning Doodle
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All eyes are on the royal bride and groom today, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get ready to walk down the aisle.
And, it wouldn’t be a day of celebration without a Google Doodle to mark the occasion.
If you venture to Google’s homepage on this special day, you’ll spot this truly beautiful illustration by San Fransisco-based artist and animator Vrinda V Zaveri.
“Today’s Doodle depicts the newlyweds waving to well-wishers, who have gathered to join in the celebrations along the Long Walk,” reads a Google Doodle blog, describing the illustration. Read more…
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Google’s first ever VR Doodle is a tribute to a French film legend
Google has released its first ever VR Doodle, honouring legendary French film director and illusionist Georges Méliès.
The interactive, 360° Doodle, or more accurately, short film, can be viewed on mobile, desktop, or through VR headse…
Oprah and Laverne Cox read Maya Angelou poem in stunning Google Doodle
It’s not every day that the internet bestows a gift upon the poetry lovers of the world.
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But, Google has a treat in store for poetry fanatics who venture o…