Google 'researches' social networks

Google has been researching social networking patterns, in what is believed to be preparation for the launch of its new social network, ‘Google Me’, according to reports.

Last month Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, started a rumour that Google was to launch a new social network, tweeting: "Ok, umm, huge rumor: Google to launch Facebook competitor very soon "Google Me," very credible source" on June 28.

Ever since technology pundits have been speculating as to how a new Google social network might work.
According to technology sites, Mashable and TechCrunch, the search giant has been commissioning research into social networking habits, as preparation for the new launch.

TechCrunch’s tip-off leaked that the study is to take place at Google’s Dublin office and will take 60 minutes with pollsters receiving 60 Euros per survey. The questions are believed to centre around how social networking affects people’s lives both off and online.

A Google spokesman was unavailable for comment.

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