Google May News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Hey there, news aficionados! With all the buzz around product launches and Google I/O, it's been a whirlwind. Time to put your knowledge to the test with our fresh quiz. How up-to-date are you? (Psst, if you need a quick refresher, you might just find some of the answers right here on our site!)
1/7
Remember when we announced the 55 U.S. state and territory winners of the Doodle for Google student contest back in May? Well, we've just revealed the five finalists! So, what was the theme for this year's contest?
“My wish for the next 25 years…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
“If I could change one thing…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
“The person who taught me the most…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
“I want the world to know…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
2/7
At YouTube’s Brandcast event, CEO Neal Mohan dropped a bombshell: views of YouTube on living room screens have skyrocketed by more than ___ in the last three years, with folks tuning in for over a billion hours of YouTube on their TVs daily.
50%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
130%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
110%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
120%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
3/7
At I/O, we gave a sneak peek into the future with Project Astra. What's the full form of "Astra"?
AI Seeing, Talking and Reasoning AssistantYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive AgentYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
"Astra"-nomical new multimodal model, y'allYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
Advanced Speech, Translation and Response AgentYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
4/7
Google Wallet made its way to a new country this May. Which one?
ColombiaCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
JapanCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
FranceCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
IndiaCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
5/7
Since we rolled out passkey technology in 2022, how many times have people used passkeys to verify their Google Accounts?
More than 10 millionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
More than 100 millionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
More than 500 millionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
More than 1 billionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
6/7
When the Pixel 8a hit the market this May, it came in a special limited-edition color. What was it?
GrainNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
OysterNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
AloeNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
PomegranateNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
7/7
During the Google I/O Keynote, Gemini analyzed how many times the word "AI" had been mentioned up to that point. What was the count?
27Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
121Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
73Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
159Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
You've answered 0 out of 7 questions correctly.
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StephenScott
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
This quiz is a fun way to stay updated on Google news! I love how it challenges me to keep up with the latest tech buzz. Sometimes the questions are a bit tricky, but hey, that's what makes it exciting. Could use more diverse topics though. Keep it up!
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BruceClark
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
このクイズはGoogleのニュースを追うのに楽しい方法です！最新のテクノロジートレンドに追いつくチャレンジが好きです。質問が時々難しいけど、それが面白いところです。もっと多様なトピックがあればいいのに。続けてください！
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GregoryAdams
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
이 퀴즈는 구글 뉴스를 따라가는 재미있는 방법이에요! 최신 기술 트렌드를 따라잡는 도전이 좋습니다. 질문이 때때로 어렵지만, 그게 재미있는 부분이죠. 좀 더 다양한 주제가 있으면 좋겠어요. 계속해 주세요!
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SamuelRoberts
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Este quiz é uma maneira divertida de se manter atualizado sobre as notícias do Google! Adoro como ele me desafia a acompanhar as últimas novidades tecnológicas. Às vezes as perguntas são um pouco complicadas, mas é isso que o torna emocionante. Poderia ter mais tópicos variados, no entanto. Continue assim!
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JonathanKing
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Este quiz es una forma divertida de mantenerse al día con las noticias de Google. Me encanta cómo me reta a estar al tanto de las últimas novedades tecnológicas. A veces las preguntas son un poco difíciles, pero eso es lo que lo hace emocionante. Podría tener más temas variados, sin embargo. ¡Sigue así!
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KeithYoung
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The Google May News Quiz is a fun way to see if I've been paying attention! Got a few wrong, but hey, it's a good reminder to keep up with the news. The hints on the site were super helpful, though. Next time, I'll ace it for sure!
0
Hey there, news aficionados! With all the buzz around product launches and Google I/O, it's been a whirlwind. Time to put your knowledge to the test with our fresh quiz. How up-to-date are you? (Psst, if you need a quick refresher, you might just find some of the answers right here on our site!)
1/7
Remember when we announced the 55 U.S. state and territory winners of the Doodle for Google student contest back in May? Well, we've just revealed the five finalists! So, what was the theme for this year's contest?
“My wish for the next 25 years…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
“If I could change one thing…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
“The person who taught me the most…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
“I want the world to know…”Spot on! Take a peek at what these talented young artists envision for the future.
While all these prompts are intriguing, the one we're looking for is indeed “my wish for the next 25 years…”.
2/7
At YouTube’s Brandcast event, CEO Neal Mohan dropped a bombshell: views of YouTube on living room screens have skyrocketed by more than ___ in the last three years, with folks tuning in for over a billion hours of YouTube on their TVs daily.
50%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
130%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
110%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
120%Wow, 130% growth? That's off the charts!
The correct answer is a staggering 130%!
3/7
At I/O, we gave a sneak peek into the future with Project Astra. What's the full form of "Astra"?
AI Seeing, Talking and Reasoning AssistantYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive AgentYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
"Astra"-nomical new multimodal model, y'allYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
Advanced Speech, Translation and Response AgentYou nailed it! That's what ASTRA stands for.
Close, but not quite. The correct expansion is “Advanced Seeing and Talking Responsive Agent.”
4/7
Google Wallet made its way to a new country this May. Which one?
ColombiaCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
JapanCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
FranceCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
IndiaCorrect! Google Wallet is now available in all these countries, but it's India that got it in May.
While Google Wallet is accessible in all these countries, it's India where it debuted in May.
5/7
Since we rolled out passkey technology in 2022, how many times have people used passkeys to verify their Google Accounts?
More than 10 millionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
More than 100 millionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
More than 500 millionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
More than 1 billionDing ding ding! The correct answer is more than 1 billion times for over 400 million Google Accounts.
That's right, it's more than 1 billion times. Incredible, isn't it?
6/7
When the Pixel 8a hit the market this May, it came in a special limited-edition color. What was it?
GrainNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
OysterNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
AloeNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
PomegranateNice try, but the special color for Pixel 8a is Aloe.
The Pixel 8a does look great in any color, but the limited-edition hue is Aloe.
7/7
During the Google I/O Keynote, Gemini analyzed how many times the word "AI" had been mentioned up to that point. What was the count?
27Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
121Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
73Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
159Bingo! The answer is indeed 121.
Nope, the correct number is 121.
You've answered 0 out of 7 questions correctly.
Share your results on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or via email. Or just copy the link to share with friends!
xAI posts Grok’s behind-the-scenes prompts
xAI Releases Grok's System Prompts After Controversial "White Genocide" ResponsesIn an unexpected move, xAI has decided to publicly share the system prompts for its AI chatbot Grok after an incident where the bot began generating unprompted responses about "white genocide" on X (formerly Twitter). T
Billionaires Discuss Automating Jobs Away in This Week's AI Update
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
This quiz is a fun way to stay updated on Google news! I love how it challenges me to keep up with the latest tech buzz. Sometimes the questions are a bit tricky, but hey, that's what makes it exciting. Could use more diverse topics though. Keep it up!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
このクイズはGoogleのニュースを追うのに楽しい方法です！最新のテクノロジートレンドに追いつくチャレンジが好きです。質問が時々難しいけど、それが面白いところです。もっと多様なトピックがあればいいのに。続けてください！
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
이 퀴즈는 구글 뉴스를 따라가는 재미있는 방법이에요! 최신 기술 트렌드를 따라잡는 도전이 좋습니다. 질문이 때때로 어렵지만, 그게 재미있는 부분이죠. 좀 더 다양한 주제가 있으면 좋겠어요. 계속해 주세요!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Este quiz é uma maneira divertida de se manter atualizado sobre as notícias do Google! Adoro como ele me desafia a acompanhar as últimas novidades tecnológicas. Às vezes as perguntas são um pouco complicadas, mas é isso que o torna emocionante. Poderia ter mais tópicos variados, no entanto. Continue assim!
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Este quiz es una forma divertida de mantenerse al día con las noticias de Google. Me encanta cómo me reta a estar al tanto de las últimas novedades tecnológicas. A veces las preguntas son un poco difíciles, pero eso es lo que lo hace emocionante. Podría tener más temas variados, sin embargo. ¡Sigue así!
0
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The Google May News Quiz is a fun way to see if I've been paying attention! Got a few wrong, but hey, it's a good reminder to keep up with the news. The hints on the site were super helpful, though. Next time, I'll ace it for sure!
0
