The Google Story

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This stop-motion animation presents a scrapbook-style timeline of Google's history from its founding in 1995 to the year 2009. It chronicles the meeting of founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the creation of their initial search engine 'Backrub,' the origin of the name Google, and its incorporation. The video highlights major product launches such as the homepage, AdWords, Gmail, Maps, and Chrome, as well as key acquisitions like Blogger and YouTube, and milestones like the launch of Android and the opening of their first international office.

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The origin story of Google, from Larry and Sergey's meeting and the creation of "Backrub" to its renaming as Google, its first investment, and the launch of its revolutionary homepage.

Journey back to the humble beginnings of a tech giant! Witness the visionary spark that brought two mathematicians, Larry and Sergey, together at Stanford, leading to the creation of 'Backrub,' which would soon be known as Google. Explore the fascinating story behind its iconic name and the pivotal moments that led to its official incorporation and the launch of its revolutionary homepage.

Google's early expansion, marked by rapid growth, the shift to a new campus, the evolution of its iconic logo, the introduction of business services like Adwords, and the establishment of its first international office.

Experience the dynamic expansion of Google as it moves into its new Mountain View home and refines its distinctive logo! This period highlights strategic leaps, including the launch of Google Adwords, its playful side with 'Mentalplex,' the appointment of a new Chairman, and the significant milestone of opening its first international office in Tokyo, paving the way for global reach.

Google broadens its reach with global presence and new platforms, from establishing its international office and launching Google News to revolutionizing communication and information access through Gmail, Google Maps, and personalized homepages.

Discover how Google began connecting the world in new, profound ways! From pioneering global offices and Google News to revolutionizing communication with Gmail's generous storage, this era also saw the launch of Google Maps, iGoogle, and the widespread adoption of Google Talk, providing tools for personal and shared experiences.

Explore Google's foray into powerful new markets: the acquisition of YouTube, the development of cloud-based computing, the groundbreaking announcement of Android OS, the revolutionary Streetview feature, and the launch of the Google Chrome web browser.

Witness Google's transformation as it embraces new frontiers! This segment showcases the monumental acquisition of YouTube, the strategic move into cloud-based computing with Google Apps & Docs, the pivotal announcement of the Android mobile OS, the immersive Google Streetview, and the launch of the faster, safer Google Chrome browser.

A look at Google's continuous innovation, including the debut of the world's first Android phone, advancements in Google Earth's visual capabilities, and the introduction of new operating systems and services, concluding with a forward-looking question about its next breakthroughs.

Step into the future with Google's relentless drive for innovation! Experience the launch of the world's first Android phone, the stunning visual enhancements in Google Earth and Maps, and the introduction of groundbreaking services like Google Wave and Chrome OS, all culminating in the intriguing question: "What Next?" Prepare to be amazed by what's on the horizon!