From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:17 PM

There are some community features within Google Maps that allow people to learn a little bit more about you when they’re viewing maps you've created and shared or reading reviews you've posted of restaurants, shops, parks or what have you. You can create your own profile on Google Maps...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:16 PM

Google Earth lets you configure the look and feel of the program in a number of ways. Through the use of "layers" you can determine what you see and what remains hidden. This is handy if you’re looking for something specific or if Google Maps runs slowly on your computer.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:15 PM

Let’s see your e-mail inbox do this: Google Wave lets you share gadgets, videos, documents, directions, RSVP gadgets and more right into the body of a discussion. Gadgets function very much like an attachment in email but are much more powerful and collaborative.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:14 PM

Rather than forcing you into computer forensics, trying to figure who said what and when in an out of control e-mail chain, Google Wave has a handy playback function that lets you watch your Wave unfold in the order it unfolded. Hit the Playback button to see who said what and when and who respo...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:13 PM

Unlike e-mail, with Google Wave people can see what you type as you type it. That flaming missive to your boss that feels good to write out but that you know should never be sent? Google Wave is not the venue. You can mark a Wave as private or set a Wave such that only certain people can see cer...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:13 PM

Google Talk integration with Gmail was our first hint that Google thinks IM and email go together like the cheese and rice... no, peanut butter and jelly, no... well. They go together well. In Google Wave, the next iteration of IM and email convergence is upon us. Introducing Ping in Google Wave.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:13 PM

Not content to just track your health info, Google Health also lets you track how badly your insurance company is hosing you which of your valid medical expenses your insurance company has refused so far medical insurance info.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:12 PM

The latest challenger to Google’s search dominance is Wolfram Alpha. It's a contextual search engine and differs from other search engines in many key ways. WolframAlpha is being hailed as a victory for the "semantic web," where computers become more adept at understanding the context in lan...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:50 PM

Vodafone may buy T-Mobile in the United Kingdom, TV.com now works with Facebook Connect, and Google may be more interested in you, if you have good credit.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:50 PM

We have more iPhone rumors, Netflix is coming to Windows Media Center, and Google knows when you will quit your job.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:50 PM

CNET’s Natali Del Conte has all the latest tech news including: how google will sell billboard space on google maps, why the company is coming to blows with China and how to communicate with the future via text message.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:48 PM

Brian Tong has all the apple news including the Apple’s tablet, Apple removes the Computers off its name, and are updated MacBook Pros coming? Plus Google's bringing free turn-by-turn maps.