Autoplay: ON Autoplay: OFF
Your video, "Tech-savvy ways to follow the elections"
will start after this message from our sponsors.
Loading video...

CNET News Video

Tech-savvy ways to follow the elections

As the presidential campaigns heat up, it might be just as important for the candidates to cover their social media bases as it is to have a position on national health care. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on some of the best political...
1:09 /
Transcript
-Twitter has become especially popular with candidates on all levels. For this presidential campaign, you can follow President Obama @barackobama and republican candidate Mitt Romney @mittromney. And now a new service called Chirpify lets you donate money to the campaigns through Twitter. After you sign up for an account and linked Paypal, you can Tweet a donation to your candidate of choice. President Obama now has an account for the popular photography showing site Instagram. Bruce has fun candid picks for behind the scene glance at his campaign. For similar experience on the republican side, explore Romney's Tumblr page. Recent post includes photos and videos from the National Convention. And finally, both candidates had their own free smartphone apps available to download through Obama for America, you can follow campaign news and find election and voting information. Romney has a Romney Ryan App that offers all sorts of campaign info while aggregating his social media. No, no excuses for not being informed in San Francisco. I'm Kara Tsuboi, Cnet.com for CBS News.

Latest Tech Industry videos

Video: New Apple reviews, Nest debuts Secure line of products
New Apple reviews, Nest debuts Secure line of products
1:30 September 23, 2017
This week's major tech headlines include reviews of the new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and Apple TV 4K. Nest also introduced a new line of home...
Play video
Video: London regulator says Uber not fit to operate in city
London regulator says Uber not fit to operate in city
1:28 September 22, 2017
London's transport authority TfL refuses to reissue Uber's license after September.
Play video
Video: Apple TV 4K reviews, Facebook ads to track physical store visits
Apple TV 4K reviews, Facebook ads to track physical store visits
1:09 September 22, 2017
Today's major tech headlines include Apple TV 4K reviews hitting, HTC sending 2,000 employees to Google and Facebook's new ad tools...
Play video
Video: Favorite features in iOS 11 in 60 seconds
Favorite features in iOS 11 in 60 seconds
1:04 September 22, 2017
Whether you have an iPhone or iPad, these are the features you need to know in Apple's iOS 11.
Play video
Video: Facebook turns over election ads linked to Russia
Facebook turns over election ads linked to Russia
1:47 September 21, 2017
CEO Mark Zuckerberg also outlines the company's plan to stop future election interference online.
Play video
Video: Is the new Apple Watch really that bad?
Is the new Apple Watch really that bad?
6:37 September 21, 2017
Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone 8 and 8 Plus reviews are in. Apple's phone is fast but leaves out gigabit LTE, and IKEA's new ARKit...
Play video
Video: This security robot can detect weapons
This security robot can detect weapons
2:08 September 21, 2017
A new wave of Knightscope crime-fighting robots is rolling out to patrol malls and airports alongside human security guards.
Play video
Video: Nest shows off home security tech, Amazon may be working on smart glasses
Nest shows off home security tech, Amazon may be working on smart glasses
1:32 September 21, 2017
The most important stories in tech include Nest introducing a series of new products that aim to make home security simple. Meanwhile,...
Play video