Google updated Google+ (Google Plus) today and part of that update included moving from “field test” to “beta,” opening the door for anyone to join the emerging social network.

google plus you 300x237 Google+ now available to everyone (that means you) I received a pretty early invite to G+, and have been playing with it since pretty early in the test. Google Plus is an interesting blend of the existing social media sites, more robust and, in my opinion, far more useful than Twitter, while allowing for a blend of personal and public sharing that up until recently Facebook hasn’t allowed.

You may have noticed the G+ share button that started showing up on our pages a few weeks ago, and we’ll definitely be using the new service as much as possible heading into winter 2011/12. We’re evaluating their emerging tools like Hangouts and Huddles/Messenger, and hope to have some cool content and possibly contests using the service this winter.

Keep reading after the break for a quick look G+ video and links to join and follow us there.

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