The company behind GOOG stock (NASDAQ GOOG) is Google Inc. whose automated search technology helps people obtain nearly instant access to relevant information online. Google (NASDAQ GOOG) makes this information freely available through its search engine to anyone with an Internet connection. Google (NASDAQ GOOG) maintains an index of Websites and other online content for users, advertisers, Google network members, and other content providers as well as offering a multitude of products and services. Google (NASDAQ GOOG) generates revenue primarily by delivering online advertising. Businesses use its AdWords program to promote their products and services with targeted advertising. In addition, the thousands of third-party Websites that comprise the Google Network use its AdSense program to deliver relevant ads that generate revenue and enhance the user experience. Google (NASDAQ GOOG) acquired ReCAPTCHA Inc., a spin-off of Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Department in September 2009. Google (NASDAQ GOOG) acquired Aardvark and On2 Technologies, Inc. in February 2010. Google Inc. (NASDAQ GOOG) was formerly known as Google Technology Inc. Google Inc. (NASDAQ GOOG) was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.