Google

Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin named the search engine they built "Google," a play on the word "googol," the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeros. The name reflects the immense volume of information that exists, and the scope of Google's mission: to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.

Google became a part of the cellular world after creating the Android operating system. They have also introduced a cellular phone, the Google Nexus One.

Google Pixel 4 XL review

The Pixel 4 XL is a solid upgrade over last year's Pixel 3 XL, bringing a superior Face Unlock method, beautiful notch-less display, and larger...

Beau Hamilton

4 years 5 months ago

Google Chrome will use 'speed badging' to identify sites that load slowly

Speed has always been a focus of Chrome, and today Google announced that it's taking another step toward helping speed up the web. Google Chrome will...

Alex Wagner

4 years 5 months ago

Google Stadia will have 12 games playable at launch, 14 more coming this year

Google Stadia is one week away, and today the list of games that'll be available on day one has been confirmed. Google says there will be 12 games...

Alex Wagner

4 years 5 months ago

Are we ready for another megapixel race?

What feels like many, many years ago now (but really isn't all that long ago), we were steeped in what was called the "megapixel race". We were...

Evan Selleck

4 years 5 months ago

Google Pixel phones getting new ramping ringer feature

There's nifty new feature now rolling out to select Google Pixel smartphones. Google is now sending a ramping ringer to Pixel phones. With this...

Alex Wagner

4 years 5 months ago

Are you using mobile payment options more often?

More often than not when something new launches I typically try to find a way to work it into my daily routine. I can't even tell you how hard I...

Evan Selleck

4 years 5 months ago

Google unveils Android Auto standalone app

Back at the I/O 2019 event held in May, Google promised it would release an Android Auto for phone screens. This feature comes built-in on Android 10...

Christine Torralba

4 years 5 months ago

Pixel 3 users accidentally receive Googler-only Android update

It looks like some Pixel 3 XL owners accidentally received the November security patch from Android earlier than expected. The security patch is...

Christine Torralba

4 years 5 months ago

Google acquires Fitbit for $2.1 billion

It’s a done deal-- Google is acquiring Fitbit. The report has hit newsstands today with Google’s press release announcing the big news. According to...

Christine Torralba

4 years 5 months ago

Do you still want a headphone jack in your phone?

We’re now a few years into this life experiment where our smartphones don’t have 3.5mm headphone jacks. While Apple wasn’t the first company to kick...

Evan Selleck

4 years 5 months ago

Google reportedly interested in buying Fitbit

Google may be looking to make a big move when it comes to wearables. Google has made an offer to buy Fitbit, claims a report from Reuters. Details on...

Alex Wagner

4 years 5 months ago

How often do you use digital wellbeing apps?

As smartphones and other devices have become more popular, and, for many, an integral piece of their daily routine, the conversation around just how...

Evan Selleck

4 years 5 months ago

Google says Project Treble has helped to speed up Android OS updates

When Google launched Project Treble with Android 8.0 Oreo, it had the goal of speeding up Android updates so that more users could enjoy the new...

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago

Google launches five new experimental digital wellbeing apps for Android

Google has been placing a focus on digital wellbeing lately, adding features like Wind Down and Focus Mode to recent versions of Android to help...

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago

Google talks Pixel 4 90Hz refresh rate, will push update to enable it in more conditions

Less than 24 hours after news came out that the Pixel 4's 90Hz refresh rate only works if the phone's display is at a high brightness, Google has...

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago

Pixel 4's 90Hz refresh rate only activates at high screen brightness

One of the major new features of the Pixel 4 is the 90Hz refresh rate for its display. However, this 90Hz "Smooth Display" feature isn't always...

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago

Some Google Stadia pre-order customers may not be able to play on launch day

Google Stadia is officially launching on November 19th, but not everyone who pre-ordered a kit will be able to play the moment that the gaming...

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago

Some Pixel 4 pre-order customers getting Google cereal box with their phone

It can be pretty exciting when a new phone that you ordered lands on your doorstep, but some lucky Pixel 4 buyers are getting an extra surprise with...

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago

Pixel 4 on Google Fi uses dual connect tech for faster network switching

Google Fi has always used multiple wireless networks to give you the best coverage, and it currently has access to the T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S....

Alex Wagner

4 years 6 months ago