The complainant claimed that 'When They See Us' falsely represented the Reid Technique, a controversial interrogation method. The lawsuit is demanding that the show be removed from Netflix until the offending line is removed.
Internet October 20, 2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized the popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok for censoring content critical of China. TikTok has previously landed in hot waters for allegedly suppressing unrest in Hong Kong.
Internet October 20, 2019
In a tweet, Marc Benioff said that Facebook should be held accountable for the information that gets posted on the social media site. The Salesforce CEO also backed the calls to break up the company.
Internet October 19, 2019
While the app will not be able to predict when the next earthquake hits, it will push a warning before the tremors begin. On the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, California debuted a statewide earthquake early warning system.
Apps/Software October 18, 2019
As a response to the increasing popularity of streaming services, AMC Theaters launched a service that allows movie-goers to rent or purchase digital content to watch at home. AMC Theaters On Demand will offer over 2,000 movies upon launch.
Apps/Software October 18, 2019
A spokesperson for Google confirmed that it will stop selling the virtual reality headset because of low consumer and developer adoption. The tech company will instead shift its focus to developing augmented reality experiences.
Google October 18, 2019
Twitter introduced a rule that bars users from liking, replying, or sharing tweets from world leaders that do not adhere to the site's policies. The site has been scrutinized for refusing to take action against abusive tweets from elected officials.
Apps/Software October 17, 2019
Mozilla published over two dozen stories of people searching for innocent videos and ending up into a rabbit hole of toxic content on YouTube. The nonprofit foundation wants Google to give independent researchers access to data and the site's algorithms.
Google October 16, 2019
Retro games from the '90s such as '3D Bomber,' 'Alien Rampage,' 'Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant,' and 'Microsoft Adventure' can now be accessed on Internet Archive. This is the largest addition of games in the archive since 2015.
Internet October 16, 2019
Spanish-language support for Echo and Alexa Built-In Devices went live in the United States on Friday. Amazon also began the rollout of multilingual mode to allow customers to ask Alexa questions in both English and Spanish.
Smart Home October 16, 2019
The app will be able to warn users when there is a busy crosswalk ahead and assure them that they are following the right path. The new feature of Google Maps was introduced on World Sight Day.
Google October 15, 2019
A new report revealed that Amazon workers in India and Romania review the footage from the home surveillance service. In a few instances, the Cloud Cam footage showed people having sex.
Smart Home October 14, 2019
The suspect used a combination of Google Street View and photos taken by the victim herself to pinpoint her location. The Japanese man was accused of stalking and sexually assaulting a female pop idol.
Security October 13, 2019
A site in Gilroy, California will serve as a nursery to grow trees that will be transferred to existing and future offices. In 2017, Google announced plans to open a new campus that will have 15 acres of green spaces.
Google October 12, 2019
According to the latest survey by Piper Jaffray, Netflix is no longer the leading streaming platform among teens. Analysts explained that the wide variety of content offered by YouTube makes the site more appealing to Gen Z viewers.
Internet October 10, 2019
The woman who saw the incident pressed the robot's emergency alert button, but she was told to 'step out of the way.' The Huntington Park Police admitted that the HP RoboCop is not yet connected to the department's dispatch center.
Security October 10, 2019
During an interview at TechCrunch's Disrupt, Evan Spiegel was asked about Miranda Kerr's beliefs about the toxicity of smartphone and WiFi radiation. Kerr, in a previous interview, revealed that she has EMF radiation blockers inside her home.
Internet October 9, 2019
During their most recent tally, Deeptrace found more than 14,000 deepfake videos on the internet. The majority of them were pornographic and feature celebrities from the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.
Internet October 9, 2019
The first episode of 'Swipe Night,' an apocalyptic series, was released on Sunday, Oct. 6, on the Tinder app. Users who participated were asked to make decisions that are later on reflected on their dating profiles.
Apps/Software October 8, 2019
In a post, TikTok's Blake Chandlee reiterated that the app does not allow paid political ads. He said that paid political ads do not fit in with the kind of content that the platform wanted to deliver to its millions of users worldwide.
Apps/Software October 7, 2019
