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They almost named it WHAT?!
Did you know the name of the iconic search engine was not always Google?
Brittany Perry
Sep 171 min read
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Tech History: Google Replaced Lawnmowers with Goats
A perfect example of how innovation doesn’t always come from new technology — sometimes it comes from borrowing an old idea from nature.
Brittany Perry
Sep 91 min read
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Tech History: The Android Green Robot Almost Looked Very Different
Early concepts of the Android mascot looked a lot more like futuristic aliens or sci-fi space creatures, which didn’t quite match Google’s vision of an accessible, everyday tech brand.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 181 min read
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Tech History: Yahoo Passed on Buying Google for $1M
In 1998, Google’s founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offered to sell their fledgling search engine to Yahoo for just $1 million.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 281 min read
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June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts
Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 32 min read
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Tech History: Android's Surprising Origin Story
Before Android powered billions of smartphones, it was actually designed for digital cameras!
Brittany Perry
Jun 181 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
My IT Retrieval Team
May 231 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
Apr 231 min read
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