Live: HTC and Verizon announcing the HTC DROID DNA

Quickly, everyone! The day has come! Take your seats and start enjoying the announcement of HTC's new behemoth of a phone, the DROID DNA for Verizon Wireless.

With the DROID DNA, HTC is entering the 5" phablet fray, taking on opponents like the Galaxy Note II and LG Intuition. Although the Intuition didn't make much of a splash, we cannot deny the success that Samsung's Note line has had. Obviously, HTC hopes to be its first real challenger with the DROID DNA and its display of 5" and the absolutely mind-blowing 1080p resolution.

What exactly will the DROID DNA present us with? What other surprises might be found in HTC's pocket today? Stay with us for our liveblog, as the event is scheduled to begin at: 11AM EST | 10AM CST | 8AM PST | 4PM GMT | 5PM CET