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  • Obama still won't say whether he's using a BlackBerry

    Posted February 2, 2009 - 5:19 pm

    The mystery continues. President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Monday he has a very secure handheld device, but he would not divulge whether or not he's still using his coveted BlackBerry.

  • Worm floats Obama's head on your desktop

    Posted January 29, 2009 - 9:46 pm

    A new Obama Worm floats a photo of the new president on the bottom right of infected desktops on Mondays.

  • Strike one against White House transparency

    Posted January 29, 2009 - 5:56 pm

    President Barack Obama promised during his campaign to post all nonemergency legislation on WhiteHouse.gov before signing it as a way to allow the public to review and comment on it. But it appears he broke that promise with the very first piece of legislation he signed into law.

  • Report: Obama picks Google exec for new post

    Posted January 29, 2009 - 3:32 pm

    The Obama administration has reportedly tapped a Google Inc. business development executive as its director of Citizen Participation, according to a Wall Street Journal blog.

  • Hackers lurking in Obama's Web site

    Posted January 26, 2009 - 9:33 pm

    Hackers are posting links to Trojan download sites on the my.barackobama.com Web site.

  • Obama details recovery plan but short on broadband goals

    Posted January 26, 2009 - 10:45 am

    President Barack Obama has outlined more details of his recovery plan but came up short on specific goals for broadband expansion.

  • Top 10: Obama takes charge, Ballmer lays it on the line

    Posted January 24, 2009 - 9:51 pm

    Barack Obama became the 44th, and first African-American, president of the U.S. on an Inauguration Day that captured the world's attention and provided a flurry of technology-related headlines. The post-inaugural buzz ended quickly, though, with dismal economic news being rife (again) this week. On a happier note, Apple did well with its quarterly financials and celebrated the 25th birthday of the Mac.

  • Twitter says purported White House account was a fake

    Posted January 23, 2009 - 12:27 pm

    For more than a year, an @TheWhiteHouse account on Twitter was used to dutifully send out more than 1,500 alerts about speeches, press briefings and other Bush administration news. The Twitter account's claim that it was officially sanctioned by the White House appeared believable, if only because it was so earnest - and boring.

  • Obama plan says cyber infrastructure is 'strategic'

    Posted January 22, 2009 - 9:55 pm

    In a new position paper, the Obama administration says it will consider cyber infrastructure a strategic asset.

  • Obama plans to keep his BlackBerry

    Posted January 22, 2009 - 6:18 pm

    President Barack Obama will keep his beloved BlackBerry, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said on Thursday.

  • Twitter, search robots get welcomes from Obama White House

    Posted January 22, 2009 - 10:49 am

    President Barack Obama's stated plan to create a "Google for government" began Tuesday with a WhiteHouse.gov makeover that was announced via a blog entry on the redesigned Web site and a Twitter post.

  • Web users all a Twitter during inauguration

    Posted January 21, 2009 - 6:00 pm

    Live coverage of U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration on myriad of television stations and Web sites Tuesday wasn't enough for Twitter users. They had at least four channels of live commentary running throughout the day.

  • Will Obama’s Technology Push Extend to Financial Regulators?

    Posted January 21, 2009 - 3:01 pm

    Obama’s technology-savvy election team worked very effectively to leverage a new world order of YouTube, social networking, and blogging tools to promote his agenda, connect with a nation of voters, and raise campaign funds. But does he really know what it’s going to take to overhaul and connect all the disparate government information systems? He has certainly raised hopes and set expectations high for both the technology and financial sectors.

  • Inauguration video draws record crowds online

    Posted January 21, 2009 - 11:04 am

    The inauguration ceremony of President Barack Obama made for a busy day at the two leading companies that deliver Internet video.

  • Obama inauguration drives record Web usage

    Posted January 21, 2009 - 10:46 am

    The inauguration of President Obama Tuesday caused many Web sites to buckle under the pressure as they delivered millions of video streams.

  • Obama inauguration has Internet all aTwitter

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 6:16 pm

    The historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president had people flocking to social networking sites , like Twitter and Tumblr, to comment, share and take in the reaction of people around the world.

  • Instant change at White House Web site

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 3:49 pm

    At precisely 12:01 p.m. EST, the White House Web site, the online bastion of the Bush administration for the past eight years, was updated to reflect President Barack Obama's assumption of office.

  • Obama texts warn of parking, train problems

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 3:18 pm

    President Barack Obama's aides sent text messages to tens of thousands of people about crowd control, public transportation and even the weather Tuesday as he took the oath of office and immediately started building another massive technology-based list of supporters.

  • Can you hear me now? Maybe ... during inauguration

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 3:16 pm

    Can you hear me now? The most appropriate answer in the nation's capital on Tuesday appears to be "sometimes."

  • Obama's Top 5 Tech Tools

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    Barack Obama promises to be the most tech-savvy President ever. We've already seen the positive effects the Internet had on his campaign--so what can we expect from the Obama Administration? Here are five online tools that President Obama is likely to use frequently:

  • Obama Inauguration Highlights Executive Protection

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 11:57 am

    Between the pending presidential inauguration and roiling anti-corporate sentiment, executive protection is more critical than ever. Expert Robert Oatman explains the elements of a good program, the impact of technology, and more.

  • Where to Watch Obama's Inauguration Online

    Posted January 20, 2009 - 11:07 am

    Whether you're at work, traveling, or just not in front a television, there are plenty of ways to get a front seat at Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony today. All you need is a computer, laptop, or mobile phone and an Internet connection. So if you're going to be one of the millions watching, here are your options:

  • How Obama might get his way on BlackBerry

    Posted January 16, 2009 - 10:34 am

    Naysayers aside, President-elect Obama appears determined to take office Tuesday with his BlackBerry -- or at least some PDA -- firmly in hand. Here's how experts say he might pull it off -- and what pitfalls he may be underestimating.

  • Obama Inauguration: Be There Without Being There

    Posted January 15, 2009 - 10:55 am

    The media coverage of inauguration of Barack Obama will be massive and multifaceted, so experiencing the event from afar may not be so bad. Here are some media resources -- new and old -- to give you a taste of what it's like to be there (minus the desperate search for a port-a-potty).

  • Obama says Yes Wii Can

    Posted January 12, 2009 - 9:22 pm

    The New York Times revealed that President-Elect Barack Obama is an avid player of Wii Sports, where he engages in a leisurely game of bowling, having recently received a Nintendo Wii for his two daughters for Christmas.

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