It seems like the last week or so has been filled with some great updates to some of my favorite online (or online-related) services. Admittedly, they’re not all directly related to education, but good news is good news.

Here are the highlights:

• Wordpress is updating to version 2.5, and it looks pretty sweet! (I don’t want to think about plugin compatibility yet … just let me enjoy the buzz.)
• The Vertov plugin adds video annotation to Zotero. Zotero is an awesome research tool, and adding video to its list of impressive features is a big step.
• Digsby adds Twitter to its list of social networks! Digsby is a great and easy way to keep track of the major IM platforms, webmail providers, and social networks, and now Twitter joins the Digsby collection.
• Diigo improves its look and its toolbar! Already a great way to archive and annotate online pages, Diigo’s update makes using the service even easier.
• Mytopia brings cross-network gaming, which means you can waste time with friends all over the place, even if they’re not on the same network!
• Facebook adds more nuanced privacy options, giving users more control over who can see what.
• And earlier in the month, Flock released version 1.1, adding webmail to its slew of social-goodness.
• [Update]: And I just learned that Ning has updated its features and offerings, making this an even better “best choice” for starting a social network without the hassle of installations, codes, and plugins.

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