What's wrong with Google?

Gets to the heart of why Google seems to screwing up do many of its services right now, and pushing people towards Google+. It thinks it has to to survive and compete.

The Great Tech War Of 2012

Excellent article looks at the strengths and weaknesses of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google, where they’re competing and who’s likely to win. There’s a lot in here you’ll probably be familiar with, but it’s a well-written overview, with some interesting new details.