Here are some notable stories in social media and tech from this past week:

•  Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Running for Australian Senate - Julian Assange is still under house arrest in Britain while he appeals extradition to Sweden, but that’s not stopping the audacious secret-spiller from planning his next move: running for a seat in the Australian Senate.
• New iPad Sales Top 3 Million in 4 Days - Apple set a record this week by selling over 3 million of the new iPads in the first few days.
• New iPad's Retina Display Reduces Eye Strain, Experts Say - Can the new iPad save your eyes? Experts say it might.
• Apple Denies New iPad Overheating - Tests show that the new iPad operates quite a lot warmer than its predecessors, however Apple ensures overheating is not an issue.