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Verizon's Motorola Droid arrives Nov. 6

Verizon Wireless and Motorola today announced that the Droid device, a $200 smartphone that uses the Android 2.0 operating system, will be available on Friday, Nov. 6. Features include high-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, access to Android applications and connectivity to Verizon's 3G wireless network. Read full story

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12 mad science projects that could shake the world
From robots that eat and shrink to invincible soldiers and smart drones, advanced science projects will alter our universe.

Alcatel-Lucent scales down services routers
Alcatel-Lucent unveiled scaled-down versions of its 7750 Services Router to address the requirements of smaller carriers and big carriers' remote points of presence.

Google Apps scores in LA, with assist from Microsoft
Los Angeles City Council approved a $7.25 million five-year deal Tuesday in which the city will adopt Gmail and other Google Apps.

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The Department of Defense this week clarified its stance on open source software, saying it is equal to commercial software in almost all cases and by law should be considered by the agency when making technology purchases. Also, a new survey by ChangeWave Research suggests that Apple's iPhone is on track to become the most popular smartphone in the U.S. market. (4:54)

Report: Former AMD CEO Ruiz was source in scandal
Former Advanced Micro Devices CEO Hector Ruiz allegedly shared confidential information with a Wall Street trader connected to an insider-trading scandal, according to a news report on Tuesday.

Microsoft extends Windows 7 and Azure to open source developers
Company working with Tasktop and Soyatec on multiple initiatives to boost interoperability between its products and open source technologies like Eclipse and Java.

Apple says not to expect any new products before the end of the year, sort of
This past September, Apple upgraded its entire iPod lineup, but one conspicuous omission was a camera-enabled iPod Touch. In the weeks leading up to Apple's special media event in September, an iPod Touch with a built-in camera was all but guaranteed, but last minute technical glitches reportedly forced Apple to scrap that portion of the upgrade and simply offer a new iPod Touch with improved internals.

"Frickin fantastic" launch of NASA Ares X rocket NASA says
With a hiss and roar NASA's Ares X rocket blasted into the atmosphere at about 11:33 am EST  taking with it a variety of test equipment and sensors but also high hopes for the future of the US space agency.

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October 28, 2009

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  5. Will the Cisco ASR kill the Juniper MX960?
  6. Windows 7 endless reboot answer evades Microsoft
  7. Verizon Droid FAQ: What we know so far
  8. Cisco buying Web security firm ScanSafe for $183 million
  9. A pre-Halloween treat: Roto-Rooter's 'The Raving' turns 30
  10. Win 7 upgrade paralyzes some PCs

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