Google s Birthday: Google Doodle shines the spotlight on the tech giant s 25th birthday as it took a walk down memory lane, recalling how the company started out in a rented garage, becoming one of the world s valued companies today.
Google s Johannesburg, South Africa office features an art installation made by local craftswomen from nearby communities. The women used 46 km of beads to build the piece, which reads Howzit.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has reflected on the impact of Google in his life as the tech giant celebrates its 25th anniversary. Pichai described how Google helped him stay connected with his father in India and marveled at the ease with which his teenage son adapts to new technology.
Did you know that Google was once called BackRub? Or that it launched Gmail on April Fool’s Day? Check out these and more quirky stories from Google’s 25-year history.