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The name Google is synonymous with online searches, but over the years the company has grown beyond search and now builds multiple consumer products, including software like Gmail, Chrome, Maps, Android, and hardware like the Pixel smartphones, Google Home, and Chromebooks. Its name can also be found on internet services such as Google Fi, Flights, Checkout, and Google Fiber. Here is all of the latest news about one of the most influential tech companies in the world.

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A collection of hands-on photos of the Add Friend (Facebook) app for Android, which allows you to make friend requests with NFC.

I text myself all day every day — and you should, too

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I text myself all day every day — and you should, too

That ‘90s Show’s first trailer is a reminder of time’s relentless march forward

Why some tech CEOs are rooting for Elon Musk

World’s first test run of a hydrogen jet engine a success

Tesla is reportedly working on a redesigned Model 3

More from Google

Google’s building package tracking right into your Gmail inbox

Google Play Android games now available on PC in beta

Google’s new prototype AI tool does the writing for you

Google plans giant AI language model supporting world’s 1,000 most spoken languages