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Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the US$500 version.

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Google Earth

Google has launched an impressive 3D geographic imaging application called Earth useful for education, travel and business. Best of all, it's free.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.

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LG Viewty (KU990)

The touchscreen interface and sexier design will be enough to make knees tremble, however, the Viewty's 5-megapixel camera falls short of our expectations.

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Google diving into 3D mapping of oceans

We've got Google Earth and Google Sky. Next up will be a map of the world below sea level — Google Ocean.

Rich 3D imagery added to Google Earth

Google encourages users to help it create a "life-like 3D model of the whole planet."

Google Street View cars collect 3D data

Google confirmed today it's gathering 3D data along with the photographs it takes for its online Street View service, but says data currently remains "experimental".

Google Maps + Android + Golf = Golfzilla

While we don't know when the first Android phone will be coming, there are already a whole bunch of developers writing software for the upcoming open source platform.

Google Earth now on Macs

Google Earth is now officially available for Mac users.

Google Earth: Making 3D models

Ever wonder how designers make models in 3D? Check out this free program from Google that lets you create, view and edit 3D plans quickly and easily.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Geotagging your digital photos

Struggling to keep control of your growing collection of digital photos? Breathe easy — you're not alone.

Top 10 Google apps

CNET.com.au reviews Google's most compelling desktop and Web-based applications for communications, mapping, 3D drawing and more.

Q&A: Canon's camera tech guru Chuck Westfall

Nikon and Sony are bringing competition to the full-frame SLR camera market that Canon once had to itself. Canon's Westfall sees imitation as the sincerest form of flattery.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

Moto madness continues at 3GSM

Motorola unveiled several new alliances for the new year and a revamped lineup of its handsets.

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3D Route Builder 1.2

Edit GPS routes for Google earth.

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Google SketchUp 6.0.277

Create 3D models easily and upload them to Google Earth.

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Google SketchUp 6.0.277

Create 3D models easily and upload them to Google Earth.

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Google SketchUp 6.4.245

Design 3D buildings and landscapes with this intuitive software.

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Google SketchUp 6.4.245

Design 3D buildings and landscapes with this intuitive software.

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