| Editor's note: A lot happened in tech this year. Who do you think was the leading innovator? Read my top five and then vote for your top pick. Also, check out the photo galleries on the top tech-infused cars of 2010, as well as the gallery of the worst cell phones of 2010. -Jason Poll: Which company made the biggest contribution to tech in 2010? The technology industry bounced back in 2010 with a slew of new products and innovations. Vote on which company deserves the crown as the top tech innovator of the year. Read more | News from ZDNet | | | Andy Rubin: More than 300,000 Android phones activated daily Sales of Android-based smartphones aren't slowing down in the slightest, according to Andy Rubin, Google's VP of Engineering. Read more | | IDC: Semiconductor revenue to grow 9 percent in 2011 The semiconductor industry is on track for a solid performance in 2011, with 9 percent revenue growth from 2010, according to International Data Corp. Read more | | Mobile Workforce Report: Rise of the Mobilocracy The iPass Mobile Workforce Report issued yesterday covered five trends from 2010 and five predictions for 2011. They all seem valid to me, based on my experiences and discussions. Read more | | Dell, others tinker with ChromeOS test builds While mainstream users await Google's pilot program to begin, open source developers are creating builds with the latest ChromeOS code. One engineer from Dell built ISO image files that users can burn to USB to "take ChromeOS for a test drive," reports Steve Pirk, a ChromeOS enthusiast and principal at... Read more | | RIM's PlayBook has some problematic timing Research in Motion's PlayBook is far from being ready for primetime, but the biggest problem for the tablet will be timing. The PlayBook will compete with iPad 2 and next-gen Android tablets. Read more | | Hands on with the Chrome Web Store Browser, meet desktop. Desktop, meet your future. Read more | | Wyse steps up support for tablets, bolsters PocketCloud software The company said that PocketCloud 1.1 adds better Microsoft security and optimization for the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Cisco Cius. Read more | | Continuing Wikileaks fallout: What the students think Students seem to be taking two main views: that the cable releases enable accountable governments, with the others calling Wikileaks a terrorist organisation. What do you think? Read more | | Open season on cloud startups Build, invest, partner or buy are the choices when a company needs technology to enter a new market. It appears that many companies are pushing the "buy" button in the cloud market. Read more | | EMC and Aspera teaming up to handle "big data" Big data requirements handled by EMC's storage virtualization combined with Aspera's network virtualization Read more | | LG corrects announcement regarding LG Optimus upgrade LG got a little ahead of itself and is now correcting a previously-made announcement regarding Android 2.3 and the future of the LG Optimus smartphone series. Read more | | Lenovo churns out IdeaPad Y460p, Y560p and IdeaCentre K330 Lenovo has introduced a trio of budget-friendly computers with impressive specs: the IdeaPad Y460p and Y560p notebooks plus the IdeaCentre K330 desktop. Read more | | Sony Style, Lenovo post new holiday deals on computers, HDTVs Sony Style and Lenovo are offering some new special promo prices for the holidays on computers and a number of other gadgets. Read more | | Watch brand-new movies in your home -- after a $20,000 setup fee If you're one of those people who gets enraged when you hear about how movie studios are considering letting you watch a recent movie in your home for $50 a pop, you may not want to read the rest of this. If you're a multimillionaire who can't bother going to... Read more |
Featured multimedia | | | Top everyday tech cars Not all cars are glamorous or super fast. Some do the job of getting you to work everyday, and provide a little fun on the weekends. But these cars can also have tech chops, treating you to useful features such as navigation. View on site |  | | Top tech cars of 2010 2010 saw significant recovery for the automotive industry, and renewed vigor with new model introductions. Many of the top tech cars come from expected quarters, but Hyundai took a leap forward, making high tech affordable. View on site |  | | Top tech family haulers of 2010 (photos) For high-capacity hauling, SUVs and minivans fill the need. Our selection of high-tech haulers lets you fill the seats and cargo areas, suiting them for longer road trips. High-tech features handle navigation and entertainment. View on site |  | | Worst cell phones of 2010 (photos) We've showed you the good, and now it's time to show you the ugly. Here are CNET's picks for worst smartphones of 2010. View on site |  |
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