Google
Google is a multinational technology company primarily known for its search engine, which allows users to find information on the internet by entering keywords. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has expanded its services to include a variety of products and platforms, such as online advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The company’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google operates various other services, including Gmail (email), Google Drive (cloud storage), Google Maps (navigation), and the Android operating system for mobile devices. The name "Google" itself is derived from the mathematical term "googol," which represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, symbolizing the company's aim to provide vast amounts of information.