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Big Tech Backlash February 4, 2019

YouTube recommended self-harm videos to children as young as 13

Google-owned YouTube, which recently tweaked its algorithms to stem the flow of conspiracy videos, has been recommending dozens of videos with graphic images of self-harm to young users as young as 13.

Smartphones February 2, 2019

Policing smartphones, big money from Google and more: Tech Q&A

Is it true that the cops can force you to unlock your iPhone? This act seems like a violation of my rights.

Super Bowl January 31, 2019

Super Bowl LIII: Most uniquely searched recipes by state

Though your menu is only limited by your imagination, here is a list of the most-searched-for Super Bowl recipe in every state.

Big Tech Backlash January 29, 2019

New York lawmaker to Google: Remove conversion therapy app from Play Store

A New York lawmaker is demanding that Google remove an app that promotes gay conversion therapy from its Google Play Store. 

Big Tech Backlash January 28, 2019

Marine Corps officer asks Google to resume working with Pentagon

A decorated Marine Corps infantry officer is pleading with Google to not turn its back on the Department of Defense months after the tech giant decided to end its involvement in Project Maven, a U.S. military AI program.  

Big Tech Backlash January 28, 2019

YouTube to stop recommending conspiracy videos (again)

YouTube is again claiming it'll tweak its recommendation system to promote fewer conspiracy videos.

Google January 28, 2019

Google, Amazon seek foothold in electricity as home automation grows

Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Amazon.com Inc. are taking early steps to expand into the electricity business, as home-energy automation emerges as a rich new source of customer data.

Big Tech Backlash January 27, 2019

YouTube tweaks algorithms to cut back on conspiracy video recommendations

Google-owned YouTube is reworking its recommendation algorithm that will suggest what videos users should view next in a new bid to stem the flow of conspiracy theories and false information on the massive video platform.

Google January 26, 2019

7 ways to search without using Google

Google isn’t everything. Yes, it’s the most powerful search engine ever created. Yes, it processes 40,000 searches per second. And yes, Google is the go-to search engine for the majority of us.

Big Tech Backlash January 24, 2019

Pop star Will.i.am slams Facebook and Google, says their business models are 'scary'

Hip-hop musician-turned-technologist Will.i.am blasted Facebook and Google during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. 

Big Tech Backlash January 21, 2019

French watchdog slaps Google with $57M fine under new EU law

France's data privacy watchdog has fined Google 50 million euros ($57 million), the first penalty for a U.S. tech giant under new European data privacy rules that took effect last year.