The web has been all a buzz (ouch, sorry Google) with talk of Steve Yegge‘s accidentally public memo about Google’s failure to understand platforms. It has certainly been passed around here at JESS3.

Woot makes a cute rap video with a stuffed monkey to announce its acquisition by Amazon.

Amazon’s A9 service allows users to virtually browse neighborhood businesses.

Ford, Dr. Martens, and Amazon join BMW in using net films to promote their brands.