Google+

Google recently launched its new competitor to Facebook, dubbed Google+. It's very similar to FB, but less cluttered and more easily organized. It also adds a new toolbar to the Google search page and other Google product pages; this toolbar adds buttons to access Google+ and to view G+ updates. Check it out!

Google+ Launches

Google+, Google's social networking answer to Facebook, has now launched. With more than 10 million users in the first week of operation, this could be something to watch!

New Google Books

Look for these new Google-related books in a bookstore near you:

• Using Google Maps and Google Earth
• Using Google Apps
• Using Google AdWords and AdSense
• Using Google Search

New YouTube Features

New in YouTube: HD videos (both 720p and 1080p), new customizations for the embedded video player, new video channels, and (coming soon) live streaming and commercial videos from some big players. Check it out!

New Search Features

Google has added lots of new search features recently. There are new options in the sidebar filters, new OneBox results, and a change in the results in the search box drop down. Look for them!