Photos: The tech behind the 2016 Republican National Convention
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Tech is on full display at the 2016 Republican National Convention
Tech is on full display at the 2016 Republican National Convention
In tech circles, the 2016 Republican National Convention may be best known for the tech companies that have pulled out. But, there’s still plenty tech to be found at the GOP’s big confab in Cleveland, Ohio.
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TechRepublic will be at both conventions, covering all the tech angles
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TechRepublic will be at both conventions, covering all the tech angles
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AT&T is the official connectivity provider
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AT&T is the official connectivity provider
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AT&T helped attendees charge and connect
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AT&T helped attendees charge and connect
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Media remains a tech-heavy enterprise
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Media remains a tech-heavy enterprise
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Meta: New media + traditional media
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Meta: New media + traditional media
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Security is high
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Security is high
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Leave the drone at home
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Leave the drone at home
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Also, no selfie sticks
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Also, no selfie sticks
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Microsoft has a big presence
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Microsoft has a big presence
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Microsoft Skype is here to broadcast
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Microsoft Skype is here to broadcast
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Microsoft Surface made its appearance
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Microsoft Surface made its appearance
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Google Trends showed real-time data on the convention
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Google Trends showed real-time data on the convention
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Google Trends tracked opinion on the convention
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Google Trends tracked opinion on the convention
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Google Trends was popular with attendees
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Google Trends was popular with attendees
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YouTube had its studio
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YouTube had its studio
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Facebook is inside and outside Quickens Loan Arena
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Facebook is inside and outside Quickens Loan Arena
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Facebook Live is ready to stream
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Facebook Live is ready to stream
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Facebook has plenty of space to promote its brand
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Facebook has plenty of space to promote its brand
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Oculus made a surprise showing
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Oculus made a surprise showing
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Oculus enticed attendees to give VR a try
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Oculus enticed attendees to give VR a try
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Instagram had a "mini Oval Office" for taking photos
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Instagram had a "mini Oval Office" for taking photos
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Twitter had a major presence
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Twitter had a major presence
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#TwitterNest
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#TwitterNest
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Twitter showed its new emphasis on video
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Twitter showed its new emphasis on video
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Twitter's lounge area
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Twitter's lounge area
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Snapchat was here
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Snapchat was here
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Snapchat made its play as a serious video platform
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Snapchat made its play as a serious video platform
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Protestors made use of mobile tech and social media
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Protestors made use of mobile tech and social media
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The official hashtag of the 2016 RNC
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The official hashtag of the 2016 RNC
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TechRepublic will add photos throughout the week
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TechRepublic will add photos throughout the week
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