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Today's Top Picks   IE9 Release Candidate review: will Microsoft's big browser bet pay off? With Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft has succeeded in building a fast, standards-compliant browser with a clean, modern design that integrates well with Windows 7. READ FULL STORY Recommended The Advantages of Intelligent Point-of-Sale Automation Learn how Snap-On Credit deployed Adobe LiveCycle Reader Extensions and integrated it with its point-of-sale system and electronic signature capability. Tune in to this webcast to learn more about intelligent, automated forms workflow. Microsoft 'NoDo' Windows Phone 7 update to be a no-show until early March Even though Microsoft delivered updated Windows Phone 7 development tools to testers in early February, the first software update to Windows Phone 7 isn't here yet. READ FULL STORY Hacking attacks from China hit energy companies worldwide Security researchers at McAfee have sounded an alarm for what is described as "coordinated covert and targeted cyberattacks" against global oil, energy, and petrochemical companies. READ FULL STORY Verizon iPhone: Who should buy, and who should wait The Apple iPhone has officially arrived on Verizon. See who are the best candidates to jump on this long-awaited device, and who should hold off for now. READ FULL STORY HP's TouchPad: No price, no deal and no interest Hewlett-Packard's unveiling of the TouchPad was notable and many folks thought that the company got back into the tablet game. The problem: There's no pricing information. READ FULL STORY How jailbreaking can be used to steal your iPhone password keychain When we think about jailbreaking an iPhone, we normally think about removing punitive (and unnecessary) restrictions that Apple force onto handset owners. READ FULL STORY Twitter: the war between etiquette and value If one Twitter user's content is of no real value to you or your business, why follow them? If your content is of no value to someone that you follow, why should they follow you? READ FULL STORY Microsoft disables AutoRun on Windows XP/Vista to prevent malware infections Microsoft has decided to disable the AutoRun feature on Windows XP. The "non-security update" doesn't affect shiny media" such as CDs or DVDs that contain Autorun files. READ FULL STORY Apple patent could cut the carriers out of the iPhone equation The folks at AppleInsider have uncovered an interesting patent that could allow Apple to put the carrier in the background for iPhone users. READ FULL STORY AT&T launches unlimited calling to any mobile number AT&T has dropped a major gift in to the laps of its customers today: free unlimited calling to any mobile number. READ FULL STORY Microsoft readies locked-down Windows 7 Thin PCs Microsoft is planning to make available to its Software Assurance volume licensing customers a smaller footprint, locked-down version of Windows 7 that functions as a thin client. READ FULL STORY Hot Topic Spotlight   Cuban government unblocks 'controversial' Generation Y blog A 'controversial' Generation Y blogger in Cuba, who has had her blog censored in the country for three years, has had its access restored. Could this be a liberalisation of Internet policy in the Communist state? READ FULL STORY Featured Photo Gallery   Verizon iPhone arrives in Manhattan (photos) Everyone expected more of a crowd at the launch of the Verizon iPhone--especially those who lined up at dawn. Despite the 20-degree weather, a handful of eager Apple fans waited patiently to get their hands on this phone. VIEW THE GALLERY More photo galleries: HP brings WebOS to phones, TouchPad (photos) Technology giants: How the mighty have fallen Motorola Atrix 4G (photos) Featured Product Coverage   Nokia with Windows Phone 7 continues fragmented service offerings There are indications that Nokia may adopt Windows Phone 7 and as a US fan that is great. However, service support across the world is very broken for Windows Phone 7 and that won't help Nokia. READ FULL STORY More product coverage: Apple TV to get gaming support with iOS 4.3? Windows Phone 7 devices get Amazon mobile app Skype for iPhone update permits video calling to Skype for TV Mophie reworks Juice Pack Air for Verizon iPhone 4 Like gadgets? Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter	News & Blogs   Get ready for Windows 7 SP1 - Hits Windows Update on February 22nd   The golden thread of interoperability runs deep at Open Group conference   Cisco feels heat from HP, Juniper as margins crimped   Tip: Improving battery performance on iOS devices   Mophie reworks Juice Pack Air for Verizon iPhone 4   WebOS could be a Contender   Duke Nukem Forever - Official launch trailer + DNF event reviews   Dell hammers final nail into the Adamo coffin   Mobile phone sales surge, component shortages to extend to second half of 2011   Netuitive and predictive analytics Connect with ZDNet   Become a fan on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter   Watch us on YouTube Videos and Podcasts   Dell previews Windows 7 tablet and more At the company's event in San Francisco this morning, Dell showed several new models of laptops, desktops, and workstations, as well as a prototype of a 10-inch Windows 7-based tablet due later this year. PLAY VIDEO   News Corp's Daily launches on Apple's iPad News Corp's first iPad exclusive newspaper, The Daily, is unveiled in New York City Wednesday morning. It features a fully-fledged newspaper paired with interactive media including videos, 360 degree images, and even a crossword puzzle. PLAY VIDEO   Protecting privacy in the age of location-based services At a Churchill Club event in Mountain View, Calif., executives from Silicon Valley discuss the delicate line companies walk between protecting privacy and offering better location-based services. PLAY VIDEO Play more video and audio Recommended Downloads Drivers and Detractors for Enterprise Mobility New technologies and devices are providing ever more mobility options. Companies must decide where to invest to maximize mobility's productivity boost. Listen and quickly learn what trends are driving these mobility initiatives. Address All Your Information Archiving and Retention Needs with IBM's Solution View this webcast to learn about IBM Information Archive, the next-generation information retention solution that addresses all your archiving and information retention needs while reducing costs, managing risk, and dealing with all types of content. Save Money and Increase Collaboration with Google Apps Wentworth Property Management needed an easier and less costly way for employees to stay connected and as the company continues to grow. Listen and learn exactly why Wentworth chose Google Apps and what it has meant for the organization Transform Your Service Delivery with Adobe View this on-demand webcast to find out how Adobe is transforming customer service and sales. Learn how you can use the Adobe Flash Platform and Adobe LiveCycle ES2 to create more responsive, better integrated service delivery. Businesses Thrive with Google Apps Learn why IT and business decision makers at SmartPractice chose Google to better support a growing mobile workforce on several different types of communication platforms and devices. More white papers: Most popular papers Recently added papers Most popular papers by industry
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