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Your twirling, dancing, arts-appreciating Google Assistant

Ok Google, when is International Dance Day?

It’s tomorrow! So grab your dancing shoes—the Google Assistant is your new partner. Here’s how it can help you get in the spirit of International Dance Day:
dance

  • Practice makes perfect! Ask your Assistant on Android phones to “show me a video of a fouetté.”
  • Those who can’t dance can become dance history buffs. Ask your Assistant on Google Home “who was the founder of ballet?”
  • If you’re looking to learn new dance moves—ask your Assistant on Android phones “how do you do the Nae Nae?”
  • Get in the spirit with the right music—ask your Assistant on Google Home to “play some samba.”
  • Dust off your history books and ask your Assistant in Google Allo “when was the Lindy Hop popular?”
  • Or answer that burning question you’ve always been wondering about—ask your Assistant “can you dance?” (who wouldn’t want to be a part of the world’s longest conga line?)

Whether you want to hone your dancing skills with some practice or leave it to the experts by watching a video, your Google Assistant can help. We'll see you on the dance floor.

Your twirling, dancing, arts-appreciating Google Assistant

Ok Google, when is International Dance Day?

It’s tomorrow! So grab your dancing shoes—the Google Assistant is your new partner. Here’s how it can help you get in the spirit of International Dance Day:
dance

  • Practice makes perfect! Ask your Assistant on Android phones to “show me a video of a fouetté.”
  • Those who can’t dance can become dance history buffs. Ask your Assistant on Google Home “who was the founder of ballet?”
  • If you’re looking to learn new dance moves—ask your Assistant on Android phones “how do you do the Nae Nae?”
  • Get in the spirit with the right music—ask your Assistant on Google Home to “play some samba.”
  • Dust off your history books and ask your Assistant in Google Allo “when was the Lindy Hop popular?”
  • Or answer that burning question you’ve always been wondering about—ask your Assistant “can you dance?” (who wouldn’t want to be a part of the world’s longest conga line?)

Whether you want to hone your dancing skills with some practice or leave it to the experts by watching a video, your Google Assistant can help. We'll see you on the dance floor.

Your tree-loving, earth-celebrating Google Assistant

Today is Earth Day and your Google Assistant is here to help you make the most of it. Whether your day is full of clean-ups on the beach, enjoying nature in the forest or sitting at a park—basically the Earth Day of our dreams—your Assistant can help you give a little love back to our earth.

Earth Day GIF

  • Ask your Assistant on Android phones, “where is the nearest community garden?” Put your green thumb to work, meet some new people or just stop to smell the flowers.
  • Have your Assistant in Allo “Tell me some earth day tips.” Paperless bills, turning off the water, biking and more!
  • “Play some nature sounds” on your Google Home to bring the outside in.
  • “Ok Google, tell me a fact about nature.” From the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines to the North Pole, learn about the world.
  • Do some good and ask your Assistant on Pixel “Where is the closest recycling center?” 

Close your eyes, listen to the sounds of nature (from your Assistant, a seashell or otherwise) and have a great weekend!

Your tree-loving, earth-celebrating Google Assistant

Today is Earth Day and your Google Assistant is here to help you make the most of it. Whether your day is full of clean-ups on the beach, enjoying nature in the forest or sitting at a park—basically the Earth Day of our dreams—your Assistant can help you give a little love back to our earth.

Earth Day GIF

  • Ask your Assistant on Android phones, “where is the nearest community garden?” Put your green thumb to work, meet some new people or just stop to smell the flowers.
  • Have your Assistant in Allo “Tell me some earth day tips.” Paperless bills, turning off the water, biking and more!
  • “Play some nature sounds” on your Google Home to bring the outside in.
  • “Ok Google, tell me a fact about nature.” From the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines to the North Pole, learn about the world.
  • Do some good and ask your Assistant on Pixel “Where is the closest recycling center?” 

Close your eyes, listen to the sounds of nature (from your Assistant, a seashell or otherwise) and have a great weekend!

Your Assistant for all seasons

We’re officially a few weeks into spring and your Google Assistant is ready to help you get the most out of the nicer weather, from finding the perfect hiking or biking spot to playing your spring cleaning motivation playlist.

Here are some questions to ask:

  • How long does it take to bike to Prospect Park?
  • Play my spring cleaning playlist from Google Play Music.
  • When’s the first day of summer?
  • When does the Cherry Blossom Festival end?
  • How do you say “flower” in Japanese?
  • Show my photos from the Cherry Blossom Festival in April.

So plan your spring adventure—or hunker down and finally clean out the kitchen drawers—with your Google Assistant by your side.

Your Assistant for all seasons

We’re officially a few weeks into spring and your Google Assistant is ready to help you get the most out of the nicer weather, from finding the perfect hiking or biking spot to playing your spring cleaning motivation playlist.

Here are some questions to ask:

  • How long does it take to bike to Prospect Park?
  • Play my spring cleaning playlist from Google Play Music.
  • When’s the first day of summer?
  • When does the Cherry Blossom Festival end?
  • How do you say “flower” in Japanese?
  • Show my photos from the Cherry Blossom Festival in April.

So plan your spring adventure—or hunker down and finally clean out the kitchen drawers—with your Google Assistant by your side.

Let your Assistant guide you to Jupiter

It’s an exciting night for the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. As it makes its closest approach to earth this year, your Google Assistant can help you get the most out of this space spectacle.

jupiter

Get ready by asking your Google Assistant on your Android phone “when does the sun set today” and “remind me to look for Jupiter after 8pm tonight.” Make it a family affair by asking your Assistant to “text mom to go outside and see Jupiter tonight.’” And while you shouldn’t need a telescope for this show, it can’t hurt to get a closer look—ask “show me videos on making a telescope” for some creative inspiration.  

When you’re at home, pass the time waiting by asking your Google Assistant on Google Home “how long does Jupiter take to orbit around the sun?” or “How big is Jupiter?” While we don’t recommend space travel on such short notice, it’s never a bad time to dream.

Let your Assistant guide you to Jupiter

It’s an exciting night for the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. As it makes its closest approach to earth this year, your Google Assistant can help you get the most out of this space spectacle.

jupiter

Get ready by asking your Google Assistant on your Android phone “when does the sun set today” and “remind me to look for Jupiter after 8pm tonight.” Make it a family affair by asking your Assistant to “text mom to go outside and see Jupiter tonight.’” And while you shouldn’t need a telescope for this show, it can’t hurt to get a closer look—ask “show me videos on making a telescope” for some creative inspiration.  

When you’re at home, pass the time waiting by asking your Google Assistant on Google Home “how long does Jupiter take to orbit around the sun?” or “How big is Jupiter?” While we don’t recommend space travel on such short notice, it’s never a bad time to dream.

Let your Assistant guide you to Jupiter

It’s an exciting night for the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. As it makes its closest approach to earth this year, your Google Assistant can help you get the most out of this space spectacle.

jupiter

Get ready by asking your Google Assistant on your Android phone “when does the sun set today” and “remind me to look for Jupiter after 8pm tonight.” Make it a family affair by asking your Assistant to “text mom to go outside and see Jupiter tonight.’” And while you shouldn’t need a telescope for this show, it can’t hurt to get a closer look—ask “show me videos on making a telescope” for some creative inspiration.  

When you’re at home, pass the time waiting by asking your Google Assistant on Google Home “how long does Jupiter take to orbit around the sun?” or “How big is Jupiter?” While we don’t recommend space travel on such short notice, it’s never a bad time to dream.

Take your shot. Let Google give you the Assist(ant).

Your Google Assistant can help you follow all of the ups and downs of college hoops, from South Carolina’s surprise win to Villanova’s bracket-busting loss to this weekend’s nail-biting matchups.

bball

Here are some questions to ask your Assistant:

  • Tell me the latest sports news
  • How do you make queso dip?
  • What time’s the Wisconsin game tonight?
  • And when you’re with your friends, try: “Tell me a sports joke.”

Whether you’re cheering along with friends or already looking ahead to when you’ll definitely win the pool next year... the Google Assistant is on your team.