17 Cool Google Products You Never Know Exists

By Digitrio

Post Date: 16 February 2020

We all think of Google as a search engine or just SEO for marketing, but did you know there are other relatively cool & unknown Google products and services as well?

These are very different from common Google products and services such as Gmail and Google Maps.  You’re likely to find some of these futuristic products exciting, to say the least that might pipe your interest and change your perspective about the company.

After all, their motto is to organize the world information which itself is no mere feat.

Here is a list of 17 Cool & lesser-known Google products and services we’ve specially-compiled for you to explore:

Project Sunroof 1

1. Project Sunroof

This was launched to encourage people to equip their homes with solar panels. It uses high-res aerial mapping and local weather patterns to help people check how much money they stand to save by choosing solar energy.

URL: https://www.google.com/get/sunroof/

2. Google Express

Yes, you read it right. This provides same-day delivery services for everyday essentials such as fruits and vegetables – in cities such as San Francisco, Boston, DC and Chicago. All you need to do is enter your ZIP code to find local stores!

URL: https://www.google.com/express/

Google Express
Google Oceans View

3. Google Maps Streetview (Oceans)

We all use Google Maps for navigating our way through different cities, but did you also know that underwater panoramic images are also a part of it? You can start your exploration right now – no scuba diving or swimming skills required!

URL: https://www.google.com/streetview/#oceans

4. Google Sky Map/ Mars/ Moon

This enables you to view celestial objects such as stars, constellations, galaxies, planets, and the Earth’s moon. Images from NASA satellite, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, and the Hubble Telescope enable you to explore the far-flung areas of the universe.

URL:
https://www.google.com/sky/
https://www.google.com/mars/
https://www.google.com/moon/

Google Mars
Google Trip

5. Google Trips

Are you looking for a built-in trip planner and travel guide? Google Trips helps you instantly plan and organize your trips, discover new insights, and track your travel info – without any effort whatsoever.

URL: https://get.google.com/trips/

6. Google Transit

Want to plan a trip using only public transportation? It’s possible with Google Transit. If you provide a public transportation service that operates with fixed schedules and routes, you can also join the Transit Partner Program.

URL: https://www.google.com/transit/

Google Map Transit
Google Art Culture

7. Google Arts & Culture

Feast your eyes on super high-resolution photos of artwork from the world’s greatest museums. You can also take virtual tours to explore important sites around the world, and learn about artists, mediums, art movements, historical events/figures and places.

URL: https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/

8. Google One Today

Passionate about causes that are dear to your heart? With One Today, you can easily donate to causes that inspire you, and help nonprofits raise the funds they require to improve the lives of people around the world.

URL: https://onetoday.google.com/

Google One Today
Primer

9. Primer

This is a quick and easy way to learn new marketing skills. The highlight of this service is 5-minute lessons that you can do anytime and anywhere. Created primarily for startups, this is ideal for those getting into marketing.

URL: https://www.yourprimer.com/

10. Google Scholar

Need accurate information? Google Scholar makes it extremely easy to seek information in professional journals and papers. The variety of options enable one to filter information based on specific needs.

URL: https://scholar.google.com.sg/

Google Scholar
Google X

11. Google X

This is a semi-secret research-and-development facility started by Google as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. Its mission is to invent and launch ‘moonshot’ technologies that make the world a better place to live in.

URL: https://x.company/

12. GYBO (Get Your Business Online with Google)

Fancy an easy-to-build professional website, a customized domain name, and web hosting that’s completely free for a year? What’s more, GYBO also provides you with bonus lessons for your business.

URL: https://www.gybo.com/

Gybo
Google Vr

13. Google VR

At Google VR, virtual reality can be enjoyed by everyone. You can now experience some of the most amazing adventures, expeditions and artistic pursuits, all at one place. There are also tools for VR filmmakers and developers.

URL: https://vr.google.com/

14. Google Keep

You can save all your thoughts in one place with Google Keep. It enables you to add notes, lists, photos and audio, and comes with an attractive design to keep you feeling good. Plus, you can even set ‘reminders’ to integrate with your GCal.

URL: https://www.google.com/keep/

Google Keep
Google Allo

15. Google Allo

In the era of smart messaging apps, Google Allo stands out with stickers, doodles, HUGE emojis, text, a built-in virtual assistant, and even a smart reply function that enables users to reply without typing. You can now do more with less, thanks to Allo.

URL: https://allo.google.com/

16. Build with Chrome

Are you a Lego® fan? If so, you’ll definitely enjoy getting back to the basics on buildwithchrome.com. You’re free to explore all builds, build something cool and master your skills at the Build Academy.

URL: https://www.buildwithchrome.com/

Google Build
Google Web Designer

17. Google Web Designer

You can now bring ideas to life on screens. This helps you create engaging yet interactive HTML5-based designs and motion graphics, that can be run on any device. It’s a complete design suite that comes with hand-editable code.

URL: https://www.google.com/webdesigner/

Google has listed the above-mentioned products and services on the Internet to make information available to users, simplify their lives and promote a sense of security. This plethora of resources will help you in your personal as well as professional life, and can be used by kids as well as adults for an enriching learning experiences.

How many Google products and services are you currently using? Tell us now – we’d love to hear from you!

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