From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:51 PM

Google hopes to help users manage the increasingly large amount of social networking information they get

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:51 PM

There are rumors that Amazon wants to acquire Netflix, Microsoft Office is going online to take on Google Docs, and new software will make you smile more sincerely on the job.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:51 PM

Within Google Maps, you have access to tools that make it easier to plan your route. You can find cheap gas on your way, measure the distance between two points, and even check the weather conditions for your drive.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:51 PM

Google Maps has integrated Wikipedia entries, videos, phones and much more to its bag of tricks. Zoom down to a close view of your destination to get info from Wikipedia about where you’re headed, see user-submitted photos and videos and even live webcam feeds from Google Maps.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:51 PM

We were right about Amazon’s new Kindle, Microsoft wants to start its own App Store, and Google hopes to monitor your house to find out how much energy you're wasting.

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

Let us update an old cliche: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single click. Before you ever set foot to pavement or tire to tarmac, Google Maps can help you to create your own customized travel plan including routes, rest stops, gas stations and so much more. A little time spent in ...

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

Tekzilla shows you how to use Google Earth to learn about Mars.

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

Tekzilla shows you how to indulge your inner astronaut and view the Moon with Google Earth.

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

Google’s chief sits down for an extremely rare, wide ranging interview with CNET and discusses Google's two operating systems, government scrutiny, and, of course, evil.

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 2:50 PM

What search terms have captured the zeitgeist of the Web?

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:49 PM

Google may launch an app store for businesses, Microsoft wants to play Tag, and Twitter may be draining your brain.

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

Hook up your exercise bike to Google Maps and turn your boring stationary bike into a virtual reality excursion.

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

Google wants to launch a Twitter search engine, Amazon has to pay up to Toys "R" Us, and Microsoft wants to be your new fashion stylist.

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

Google Earth 5.0 lets you explore the ocean floor, Netflix considers HBO downloads, and Woolworths seeks a rebirth online.

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

The FCC is taking its own sweet time to figure out a solution to the digital divide, Facebook helps you with philanthropy, and Google may be watching when your eyes are closed.

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

Google CEO Eric Schmidt talks about whether the company ever regrets its "do no evil" policy, and how the definition of "evil" changes as Google grows.