4 articles about the new age world today:

Mark Andreessen on Why software is eating the world

"We believe that many of the prominent new Internet companies are building real, high-growth, high-margin, highly defensible businesses."

Power 30: The world's most influential players

"Who are the individuals (or groups of people) who will figure prominently in the financial pages in the coming year -- the folks who will, in a sense, shape the economy around the world and here at home? This year, as always, the list surprised."

iPhone 4S finds its voice

"And it has some cute answers built in. When I asked it "What's the best phone?" it said, "Wait… there are other phones?"

Australian court to rule on Apple-Samsung

"Apple is seeking a temporary injunction against sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia ahead of a final hearing that could last for months. Even a temporary ban would mark a significant blow for Samsung"