Aimee introduces Hangouts with a few thoughts on the spontaneous get-together. Check out some ways we’ve been rethinking real-life sharing for the web at plus.google.com.

Miranda introduces Messenger with a few thoughts on getting everyone together. Check out some ways we’ve been rethinking real-life sharing for the web and sign up for Google+ at plus.google.com.

We’ve been working on some new stuff to make sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Sign up for Google+ at plus.google.com.

Go to http://maps.google.com/gl Using WebGL technology, Google MapsGL is an experimental project which enables a richer maps experience with immersive 3D buildings, smoother transitions between imagery, fluid transitions into Streetview and more, directly in your browser and all without a plugin.

A Google doodle tribute to artist, performer, and pioneer Freddie Mercury for his 65th birthday.

New to Google+? Watch this short video to learn what circles are and how you can use them to share with the right people.

http://www.google.com/trustedstores

An overview of the Google Trusted Stores program, which makes it easy for online shoppers to identify stores that provide an excellent online shopping experience.