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If you’re interested in the tech industry then you’ve probably heard of Silicon Valley. But what exactly is Silicon Valley, and what tech companies are based there? Read on to find out.
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History
The term “Silicon Valley” was first used in 1971 by electronic news pioneer Don Hoefler. He used it as the title of a series of articles he wrote for Microelectronics News, a trade publication. The articles described the growth of the semiconductor industry in the Santa Clara Valley.
The Santa Clara Valley was home to a number of tech companies in the early days of the industry, including Hewlett-Packard, Fairchild Semiconductor, and Intel. The region became known for its innovative culture and cutting-edge technology.
Today, Silicon Valley is home to some of the world’s largest tech companies, including Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon. The region continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with new companies constantly popping up.
Mission Statement
At Google, we’re committed to improving the lives of as many people as possible. We work hard to build helpful, intuitive products like Search, Maps, YouTube and Gmail that make a difference in people’s lives every day. And we’re constantly looking for new ways to do more. From advertising and education to energy and health, we use technology to make a difference in the world.
We also believe that technology can and should be a force for good. We’re proud of the tools we build and the positive impact they have on people’s lives. We’re also committed to using our resources and platforms to help address some of the world’s toughest problems. From climate change and gender equality to refugees and literacy rates, we want to use our products, policies and programs to make a difference in as many people’s lives as possible.
Products and Services
Google offers a wide variety of products and services, including but not limited to:
-Search: Google’s primary revenue source is advertising via their search engine. When users search for something on Google, they are shown ads related to their query.
-Android: Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is used on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
-Chrome: Chrome is a web browser developed by Google. It is available for desktop and mobile devices.
-Gmail: Gmail is a free email service provided by Google. It has over 1 billion users as of February 2016.
-Google Maps: Google Maps is a mapping service provided by Google. It offers turn-by-turn navigation, traffic information, and more.
Apple
Apple is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.
History
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company began as a computer manufacturer and eventually became one of the largest technology companies in the world. Apple is best known for its line of consumer electronics, such as the iPhone, iPad and MacBook.
Mission Statement
Apple designs the best personal computers in the world. We also make state-of-the-art mobile communication devices and provide Internet service to consumers, small businesses and educational institutions.
Products and Services
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company’s hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple’s software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
In 2018, Apple became the first public U.S. company to be valued at over US$1 trillion according to share prices (by market capitalization)
History
Facebook is an online social networking service that allows its users to connect with friends and family as well as make new ones. It was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, who were all students at Harvard University at the time. The website’s original purpose was to make it easier for students to connect with one another and has since expanded to allow anyone 13 years or older to create an account. As of September 2012, Facebook has over 1 billion active users.
Zuckerberg had the idea for Facebook while he was studying psychology at Harvard. He originally built the site as a way for Harvard students to connect with each other but soon realized that it could be used by people all over the world. He dropped out of Harvard in 2004 to focus on Facebook full-time, and the site quickly grew in popularity. In 2005, Facebook expanded beyond Harvard and opened up to students at Stanford, Columbia, and Yale. The following year, it became available to anyone over the age of 13 with a valid email address.
Facebook went public in 2012 and is now one of the most popular websites in the world. The company has come under fire in recent years for various privacy issues, but it remains a powerful force in social media
Mission Statement
“At Facebook, our mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. We do this by designinging technologies that enable peopel to connect with friends and family through social networking.”
Products and Services
Facebook is a social networking service that launched in February 2004. Created by Mark Zuckerberg and a group of his Harvard University classmates, the site was originally only open to students of Ivy League schools, but soon expanded to allow anyone 13 years or older with a valid email address to join. Facebook allows users to create a profile, add other users as friends, and share information such as photos and status updates. The company also owns Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR.
Amazon
Amazon is an online retailer that sells a wide variety of products, including books, music, movies, electronics, and more. The company also has a cloud computing business, Amazon Web Services, and a subscription service, Amazon Prime. Amazon is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market cap of over $1 trillion.
History
The first known use of the term “silicon valley” was in a 1971 article in the trade magazine Electronic News. The article is about the success of Fairchild Semiconductor. In it, journalist Don Hoefler uses the phrase to describe the close relationship between Fairchild and the military-industrial complex in Santa Clara County, California.
The term became widely used in the tech community after a 1982 Wired magazine article by writer Tom Wolfe titled “The New Frontier.” In it, Wolfe described Silicon Valley as “a style of thought and action that regard a technically sophisticated and integrated approach to problems as normal and unexceptional.”
The term has been widely used since then, and many tech companies have been founded in Silicon Valley. Some of the most famous include Apple, Google, Facebook, and Twitter.
Mission Statement
To be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavor to delight them with the lowest possible prices, fast and free delivery, and a exceptional customer experience.
Products and Services
Amazon is a multinational technology company that specializes in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon is now one of the world’s largest companies, with a market capitalization of over $1 trillion. Amazon’s headquarters are located in Seattle, Washington, but the company also has offices and data centers all over the world.
In addition to its core e-commerce business, Amazon also offers a range of other products and services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud computing platform; Kindle, a line of e-readers; and Fire TV, a streaming media player. Amazon also produces consumer electronics like the Echo smart speaker and the Fire tablet.
Uber
History
Uber was founded in 2009 by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick. The original idea came from Camp, who had the idea of using his private driver to chauffeur him around town. He realized that there were many other people like him who would also need such a service.
Kalnack was brought on board to help with the technical aspects of the business, and the two raised $1.25 million from various investors to get the company off the ground.
In 2010, Uber launched its first app in San Francisco and has since expanded to over 700 cities in 83 countries around the world.
Mission Statement
Uber’s mission is to bring safe, reliable transportation to everyone, everywhere. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get a ride at the push of a button? Since then, we’ve built technology that allows people to summon a rideshare car with their smartphones, and we’re now partnering with public transit agencies to help them provide on-demand service.
Products and Services
Uber is a transportation network company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It develops, markets, and operates the Uber mobile app, which allows consumers with smartphones to request a taxi or private car service from Uber drivers. As of December 2019, Uber had over 110 million active monthly users in 633 cities worldwide.
