Assange’s Internet Got Cut because of the US Presidential Election

Posted on 19/10/2016 by ians

Ecuador says it has temporarily cut off internet access to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over fears he was using it to interfere in the US presidential election.The move comes in the wake...

How a $15 Device can Hack the US Presidential Election

Posted on 18/10/2016 by ians

During its "Hack the Vote" election simulation, cyber security firm Symantec has revealed three easy ways an attacker with the right level of intelligence and motivation could impact the US...

Facebook Teams Up with ABC News to Live Stream Presidential Debates

Posted on 21/09/2016 by ians

Social networking giant Facebook has teamed up with ABC News to live stream all US presidential debates online.Viewers will be able to ask questions and make comments on Facebook Live coverage."The...

Presidential flamewars, er, debates start tonight at 9PM ET on YouTube

Posted on 03/10/2012 by Brian Heater

Web video sites and civilized discourse have never been particularly compatible concepts, but that's not stopping YouTube from giving it a shot. Roughly a month ahead of the next US presidential election, YouTube be the host to the first of three presidential debates. You can tune into the first tonight at 9PM ET via the site's Elections Hub, courtesy of the folks at ABC news. Further debates can be streamed on the site on the 11th and 22nd at the same time, with then Vice Presidents getting their moment in the web video spotlight on the 11th. Click on the source link to tune in, but stay away from the comments if you're interested in retaining any faith in the political process, and or humankind.

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US presidential campaign trail winds its way to Xbox Live on August 27th with Election 2012 Hub

Posted on 24/08/2012 by Alexis Santos

Can't get enough coverage of the US presidential race even with YouTube in the mix? Microsoft's Election 2012 Hub for Xbox Live may be able to satisfy your inner political junkie. Redmond's initiative will provide video of town hall events at both the Democratic and Republican national conventions, daily content from NBC and full coverage of results as ballots are cast and counted on November 6th. Throughout live streams of the debates, users will be able to rate the performances of public office hopefuls and see what marks other viewers give them in real-time. Information on voter registration, politicians and their take on issues will also be included. According to Microsoft, roughly 40 percent of Xbox-owning voters surveyed aren't concretely committed to a candidate running for the Oval Office, placing them in the highly-prized swing voter category. The service won't launch until the Grand Old Party's pow-wow kicks off on August 27th, but we hear there's plenty of relevant reading to keep you busy until then.

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