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Quiz: He said what? (an oddly informative news quiz)

Posted January 23, 2009 - 11:30 am

How are data breaches like pregnancy? What is treated like a luxury and taxed like a sin? What isn't likely to bounce? Who is ready to address the masses on YouTube? Answers to these questions and more in this week's news quiz.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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:
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Inauguration, iPhone-style

Posted January 19, 2009 - 6:42 pm

You can catch Tuesday's presidential inauguration festivities on your Intel-based Mac through the courtesy of Silverlight on the Presidential Inaugural Committee's Web site. But what if you're nowhere near your Mac, Intel-based or otherwise?
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Fake sites spreading malware claim Obama won't take oath

Posted January 19, 2009 - 10:09 am

Sites claiming President-Elect Barack Obama will refuse to take the oath of office Tuesday are serving up attack code believed to be programmed by the same hackers responsible for the notorious Storm
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Silverlight to stream Obama's inauguration

Posted January 17, 2009 - 6:17 pm

Microsoft's Silverlight has been chosen for the live streaming of Obama's inauguration on Tuesday.
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