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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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The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is held every year in Las Vegas. It’s typically the largest event of its kind and the trends seen there are a harbinger of what’s to come in the months ahead in areas such as televisions, laptops, streaming content, health and fitness, smart homes, and transportation. Due to COVID-19, The Verge will be covering the event remotely. As some companies drop out and others forge ahead, it promises to be a memorable event.

Photos of the Android 2.3 Sony Walkman Z1000.

Sony Walkman Z1000 press shots

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Sony Walkman Z1000 press shots

Sony Walkman Z1000 press shots

Photos of the Android 2.3 Sony Walkman Z1000.

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The biggest announcements and trailers from the Game Awards 2022

ChatGPT proves AI is finally mainstream — and things are only going to get weirder

Sonos and Ikea made a floor lamp speaker that could be perfect for surround sound

The FTC is suing Microsoft to block its Activision Blizzard purchase

The Game Awards 2022: all the announcements and trailers

More from Google

The 12.9-inch M1 and M2 iPad Pros are down to their best prices yet

Google Stadia hardware refunds will be issued within two weeks

OnePlus says select 2023 phones will get four major Android updates