Google is a multinational technology company known for its internet-related products and services. It was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. Google's primary offering is its search engine, which allows users to search for information on the Internet.
Google has expanded its offerings beyond search and has made significant advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and hardware products like smartphones and smart speakers.
20 Google Tricks
1. "Do a barrel roll": Type this phrase into the search bar, and the search results page will spin 360 degrees.
2. "Flip a coin": Ask Google to flip a virtual coin by typing "flip a coin" in the search bar.
3. "Roll a die": Type "roll a die" to have Google generate a random number between 1 and 6.
4. "Google Gravity": Search for "Google Gravity" and click on the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button to see the elements on the page fall due to gravity.
5. "Timer" or "Stopwatch": Use Google as a quick timer or stopwatch by typing "timer" or "stopwatch" in the search bar.
6. "Askew": Type "askew" in the search bar to see the search results page tilt slightly.
7. "Google Pacman": Search for "Google Pacman" and click on the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button to play the classic game right in your browser.
8. "Zerg Rush": Type "Zerg Rush" in the search bar to initiate a game where little "O"s attack the search results.
9. "Atari Breakout": Search for "Atari Breakout" in Google Images, and the image results will turn into a playable game of Breakout.
10. "Solitaire": Type "Solitaire" in the search bar to play the popular card game directly in your browser.
11. "Dinosaur Game": When your internet connection is down, open the Google Chrome browser and type any random URL. You'll see a pixelated dinosaur; press the spacebar to start a game.
12. "Google Sky": Explore outer space by searching for "Google Sky" and exploring the stars, planets, and constellations.
13. "Google Translate Beatbox": Go to Google Translate, set the input language to German, and translate "pv zk bschk pv zk pv bschk zk pv zk bschk pv zk pv bschk zk bschk pv bschk bschk" from German to German. Click the speaker icon and enjoy the beatbox sounds.
14. "Blink HTML": Type "blink HTML" in the search bar, and the word "blink" in the search results will actually blink.
15. "Pacman Google Maps": On certain occasions, Google Maps allows you to play Pacman on real-world streets. Watch for the Pacman icon in the lower-left corner of the Google Maps page.
16. "Google Guitar": Search for "Google Guitar" and click on the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button to play the guitar using your keyboard.
17. "Google in 1998": Type "Google in 1998" in the search bar to see what Google looked like when it first launched.
18. "Google Mirror": Go to "elgoog. im" to see a mirrored version of Google's homepage.
19. "Google Gravity Poop": Search for "Google Gravity Poop" and click on the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button for a humorous gravity effect.
20. "Google Easter Eggs": There are many more hidden Easter eggs and tricks with Google. You can find various online websites and articles listing even more fun Google tricks to explore.{fullWidth}