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Top Editors Picks With Motorola Droid, Verizon puts doubts about Google Android platform to rest [review] Motorola's Droid made a big splash when it slammed America's favorite smartphone, Apple's iPhone, in a high-profile ad. Now that it's finally been fully revealed, it's clear that the Droid has become the yardstick by which all Android smartphones are to be measured. READ FULL STORY Motorola's Jha clarifies MotoBlur, Android 2.0 conundrum (Cliq vs. Droid) Motorola delivers profit; Android-powered future awaits Smartphone wars; one platform will never rule them all What's new in Android 2.0? Part 1: User features What's new in Android 2.0? Part 2: Developer features Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan Users of the popular social network are being tricked into revealing their passwords and downloading a Trojan that steals financial data. READ FULL STORY Opera browser dinged by code execution flaw US-CERT warns about BlackBerry spyware app Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws New LoroBot ransomware encrypts files, demands $100 for decryption Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack Yahoo, Microsoft extend negotiations for search pact Yahoo and Microsoft have agreed to extend the negotiating period for their search ad pact. by Larry Dignan READ FULL STORY Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center Microsoft has flipped the switch on some partner deals that turned its ho-hum Internet TV feature into something worth watching. READ FULL STORY Sprint loses money, more subscribers in third quarter Sprint lost 135,000 retail subscribers, but added that its year-over-year post paid gross additions were a sign the company was headed in the right direction. by Larry Dignan READ FULL STORY How to revert your Facebook home page back to show live status updates Facebook recently screwed up their home page in a big way. Here's how to fix it. READ FULL STORY Gallery: Best business iPhone apps Here's a tour of some of the best business apps that can help turn your iPhone into a portable office. by Larry Dignan READ FULL STORY U.S. Air Force using airborne lasers as wireless data links SmartPlanet: Air Force jets and drones could soon send high-quality video and audio of the battlefield wirelessly using high-bandwidth lasers. READ FULL STORY Xerox debuts ink tech to 'print' electronic circuits on textiles, film, plastics World's fastest supercomputer tasked with dark matter, DNA sequencing North Carolina sea levels rising 3X faster than in last 500 years Video: Ares I-X Rocket launches Are powerful psychoactive drugs worth the side effects? Fewer than 700 days until Internet addresses run out Featured TalkBack Blog How to capture vibrant fall foliage with your digital camera Fall is my favorite season of the year, particularly because of the crisp weather and beautiful falling leaves. Capturing the vibrancy of the foliage can easily be done with either a pocket camera or digital SLR. Here are five tips for taking fall photos. READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Active TalkBack Posts Threadsy: personal and social media convergence [invites] EAI: square peg trying to fit into round hole of data integration Elsewhere on ZDNet Photo Gallery Motorola Droid hands-on photos Motorola's Droid is a Google Android 2.0-based smartphone that is a technical tour de force. Here's a look at the slider QWERTY device, due Nov. 6 for $199 on Verizon. VIEW THE GALLERY Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center Motorola Droid photos ZDNet Reviews Trick or Treat: Five fun orange gadgets Rachel King : With Halloween just a few days away, it doesn't hurt to get in the mood a little with some pumpkin-colored gadgets for the fall holiday. READ THE REVIEW Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless) Tekken 6 (Xbox 360) More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	News & Blogs Qualcomm joins open source movement at head of parade ARIN CEO reminds: be prepared for Internet numbering expansion Nintendo to supersize DSi handheld Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches to mixed reviews Juniper Networks makes its move; Rolls out processor, router, network operating system revamp RightNow Right Now is Right On Jive hits SBS 4: SharePoint in Rear View Mirror Software that automatically fixes itself, without shutting down 40 years ago the Internet was born - now it devalues everything it touches Long-term Mozy for Mac review Latest SmartPlanet The future of cell phone charging Fewer than 700 days until Internet addresses run out: should business be concerned? Xerox debuts ink tech to 'print' electronic circuits on textiles, film, plastics World's fastest supercomputer tasked with dark matter, DNA sequencing U.S. Air Force using airborne lasers as high-speed, wireless data links Today's Product Highlight Video Game Projector For Xbox eBay offers you smart deals and the widest selection, ranging from the everyday basics to things ... Buy Now » $269.99 merchant rating ????? Most Rated Posts LA votes to 'Go Google' Ubuntu: The default Windows alternative? Can open source software stop IT failure? Microsoft drops 'Family Guy' special Threadsy: personal and social media convergence Videos and Podcasts The month ahead: Will Droid do damage to the iPhone's mojo? ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das and senior editor Sam Diaz discuss the new Droid phone set to release in early November. Diaz also previews the upcoming Salesforce.com conference and weighs in on whether consumers will buy Windows 7 during the holiday season. 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