Here is some useful information/articles I came across this week.

1. At the moment Google is really worried about the fact that Facebook have over 500 million users and Google doesn’t get access to all that conversation so they are working on their own social network.  Allfacebook.com questions if Android will become the social operating system of the future.

2. Bill Liao shared out an interesting new social network called Empire Avenue.  You register on the site and you are assessed for your value based on your influence online, you can build up your network with people you value and you can make virtual investments in them.

3.  Iarfhlaith from webstrong shared out a great video from a recent presentation from TED about the importance of gaming in the online world.

4.  A tip – If you really want to contact someone in a company and you don’t have a link in with them ask a question on LinkedIn to see if someone has a contact in the company.  I seen this week somebody was looking for a contact into the American company Groupon and there were many responses.  Everybody is so helpful on LinkedIn.  Save this up for that big important contact you need!

5. Readwriteweb article on the latest changes to Digg the social news site.  They are just after making it a whole lot more social.  Note:  They now also support automatic import of RSS feeds so if you have a blog make sure to add it in.

6. Great video on how Google Ad Auction works.

If you come across good articles/videos you want to share send them on.