| Editor's note
The Galaxy Nexus finally arrives tomorrow on Verizon in the U.S., IT job market looks solid in the months ahead, Google donates $11.5 million to fight slavery, and Microsoft's Ballmer rated 3rd worst tech CEO. Tech news isn't slowing down yet as the clock ticks down on 2011. -Jason Verizon to launch Galaxy Nexus December 15th for $299 Verizon will finally get around to releasing the much-anticipated Galaxy Nexus on December 15th. Read more | News from ZDNet | | | Galaxy Nexus available Dec. 15 on Verizon with LTE The Galaxy Nexus with 4G LTE will be available from Verizon on Dec. 15. Yes, that is tomorrow. Read more | | IT job picture looks solid for Q1 Overall, a net 10 percent of CIOs expect to increase hiring in the first quarter of 2012, that's up 4 percent from the previous quarter. Read more | | Google donates $11.5 million to the fight against modern slavery Google's getting into the holiday spirit with $40 million in grants to charity - including the largest single grant ever given to the fight against modern slavery. Read more | | Facebook named best tech company to work for Facebook has been named the best technology company to work for in the US. This is actually a drop from last year: out of all companies, Facebook was first last year, while this year it was third. Read more | | Microsoft's Steve Ballmer rated #3 worst tech company CEO ... can you guess who is at #1 and #2? Employee approval rating of only 35%, down from 49% only a year ago. Read more | | The REAL secret behind Microsoft iPad Apps Sometimes my fellow ZDNetters hit the mark and other times, like this one, reality seems to be something only shown on television. Read more | | Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone launching on T-Mobile on 11 January The first Nokia Windows Phone will be available on January 11th for $50. The Lumia 710 is not as attractive as the Lumia 800, but it is still a solid smartphone for the new buyer. Read more | | 10 top security worries for 2012 Predictions from risk consulting company Kroll are the latest to point to the heightened potential for cyberattacks aimed at small businesses in 2012. Read more | | The two reasons I avoided Android and finally upgraded to the relatively boring iPhone 4S Would you take the easy path and go with a workable, if uninspiring iPhone 4GS? Or, would you take a chance on the wild world of malware and go with Android? Read more | | iOS and Android dominate smartphone market, but how long until Apple feels the pinch? Apple and Google has forced every major handset provider through a major transition. Read more | | RIM shares drop to lowest level in nearly a decade Research in Motion, the BlackBerry maker, is well below book value, and has not seen shares this low since 2004. Read more | | Sears strikes deal to install wireless electric vehicle chargers Evatran, the developer of the Plugless Power wireless charging technology for electric vehicles, is turning to a familiar household name for help with installation.The company has signed a deal... Read more |
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