Google turns 25: A retrospective

5 AI tools for school; Don't buy these Apple products; Best web hosting services -- [ZDNET]( ZDNET Tech Today - US September 8, 2023 [placeholder]( [Google turns 25: From garage startup to global giant]( Google is 25 years old, and even with the rise of generative AI bots, it still dominates search. But in 1998, it was just another Silicon Valley garage project with big ideas and little credibility. plus [Google wants to remind you that the Pixel 8 exists ahead of next week's iPhone 15 event]( [Google Chrome is getting a fresh look for its 15th birthday]( [How to stop Google from selling your browser history for ad targeting]( [Google to require political ads to reveal if they're AI-generated]( featured [placeholder]( [My 5 favorite AI tools for school: Class is in session, and generative AI can help]( [placeholder]( [3 reasons the GoPro Hero 12 Black is my new favorite action camera]( [placeholder]( [Apple launches bug fixes for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac to combat Pegasus spyware]( [placeholder]( [The best web hosting services: Build your own website]( [placeholder]( [The Apple products you shouldn't buy this month: September 2023 edition]( most popular 01 [Chrome is (obviously) the top browser, but you won't believe what's (a distant) second]( 02 [iPhone 15: Four things make this a fun upgrade year]( 03 [Obsessed with privacy? Keep Tails on a USB drive and secure most any computer]( [ZDNET]( This newsletter is a service of ZDNET.com. [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy policy]( Trouble viewing this? [Read Online]( © 2023 ZDNET, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. ZDNET 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707 U.S.A.