Here are some recent articles of interest:
Sensing:
Sensors and Sensibilities Economist - 14 Nov, 2010
A Sea of Sensors Economist - 14, Nov, 2010
Tracking:
Facebook Map of the World P. Butler/FastCo - 14 Dec, 2010
Your Own Private Matrix Economist - 14 Nov, 2010
Simulating:
Project Aims to Simulate 'Everything' BBC - 27, Dec, 2010