Here's what you've missed this week in the world of tech, social media, and other super cool stuff:

• Iron Man 3 Trailer Hits the Internet - The first trailer for Iron Man 3 is here, and it looks much darker than past outings from Tony Stark.
• The iPad Mini is Here - Apple unveiled it's new iPad Mini this week.
• Brands Can Now Advertise with Video Ads on LinkedIn - Looking to amp up its ad revenue, LinkedIn rolls out global video advertising.
• Zynga CEO’s letter to employees: We’ve laid off 5 percent of our workforce - Is Zynga and social gaming on the decline?
• Facebook Rolls Out New Messaging Features - Facebook has a new messages update with new layout, photo sharing, emoticons, keyboard shortcuts and more.
• Google Employees Speak Out for Marriage Equality - Google released a short video this week featuring several of the company’s employees speaking out in favor of marriage equality.
• Are Women are the target of Apple’s iPad Mini advertising strategy? - Apple’s iPad has until now been more popular with men, but the company’s initial marketing campaign for the new iPad Mini will focus on attracting more women. Three people who sell advertising for media companies tell me that Apple is primarily buying space for iPad Mini ads in publications and on TV shows that cater to women.