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!

Blogger in Draft

Check out Blogger in Draft to view upcoming Blogger features before they're released to the general public.

New Google Features

There are a slew of new features available for Google search and related Google applications. More after the jump.

Using Google AdWords and AdSense

I just finished work on my latest Google-related book. Using Google AdWords and AdSense covers both the AdSense and AdWords programs, and will be available sometime in the spring. Look for it!

New Google Books on the Way!

I'm currently writing several new books about various Google services. These include Using Google AdWords and AdSense, as well as Teach Yourself Google Analytics in 10 Minutes. There are even more books to come -- stay tuned to learn more!

Google Squared

Here's something really cool, currently in testing in Google Labs. Google Squared takes your search query and parses the key results in tabular format. It's great for comparing product features and other types of information. For example, when you enter "blu-ray dvd player" you get a comparison chart of different models, features, prices, and so forth. It's still a work in progress, but worth checking out.

Google Calendar Tasks

Here's a welcome addition to Google Calendar. You can now add to-do list tasks and track them over the web, from any PC, just as you do your calendar appointments. This brings Google Calendar up to the functionality you have with Microsoft Outlook and similar programs -- it's a one-stop site for all your time management needs!