Why I dumped Droid; 10 best e-readers; Stuxnet; HP preview [TECH UPDATE]

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Social media is just one application of the "two-way Internet" a new phase of the Internet that threatens to disrupt entire industries and sectors. READ FULL STORY Will there be a market for "green" in 2016? Kermit was wrong. It's easy being green, or at least it should be in the future. READ FULL STORY   Top SmartPlanet Pick   Air Force satellite will keep tabs on space junk The first step toward fixing the problem of space debris is understanding just how bad it is. READ FULL STORY Want more? Sign up for SmartPlanet's daily newsletter   Hot Topic Spotlight   What will you be doing in 12 years? I bet the founders of Google didn't know how huge and important their creation would have become in just 12 years. READ FULL STORY More talked-about posts: Stuxnet: Future of warfare? Or just lax security? Ready for the Facebook, Skype wiretap? Featured Photo Gallery   Customize the Windows 7 Start Menu Microsoft Windows 7 allows you to customize the Start Menu in many different ways. 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