Google is making waves in the social networking pond this morning with an as-yet-unofficial announcement about a new site-independent API, OpenSocial, that aims to make it easier to connect your profile and friends across social networks.
http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/10/google-cracks-o.html
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/21/google-to-out-open-facebook-on-november-5/
http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKN3043165520071031