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E-voting results: Trust, but verify

The new Microsoft

US relief agency sets up ‘rumor control’ to counter online misinformation

Relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy were affected by misinformation on social networks like Twitter

Restoring wired service after Sandy may take 2 weeks, Verizon says

In the worst-hit areas, lack of power is preventing the carrier from bringing back phone, Internet and video service

Windows 8 presses developers to update their skills

At Microsoft's Build conference, developers learned more about live tiles, the touch interface and the Windows 8 design philosophy

Investor wants Clearwire to sell spectrum, prevent a Sprint buyout

Clearwire's frequencies are worth $6 billion to $9 billion, more than the current value of the company, the investment company says

Twitter launches interactive map to track candidates’ tweets

States rebut RNC complaints about e-voting systems

RNC says votes cast for Romney are credited to Obama; state officials say that's impossible

Roku Adds Killer App for Internet TV: Cross-Service Search

You can now search for TV shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon Instant, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Crackle, and HBO Go using Roku’s simple interface.

Tech issues don’t make much of an appearance in US presidential campaign

The 2012 presidential debate has focused more on the US economy, health care and jobs than on tech-specific issues