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October 24, 2019

Smart watch calls 911 after 2 hikers fall off cliff

A New Jersey man and his friend, who slipped on a hiking trail and were dangling from a cliff, were saved when their smartwatches automatically called 911 after detecting the impact of their falls. 

October 22, 2019

Internet's most dangerous celebrities probably aren't who you think they are

Former "Gilmore Girls" and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" actress Alexis Bledel may seem sweet in her film and TV roles, but she is officially the most dangerous celebrity, according to a cybersecurity firm.

October 18, 2019

Facebook's Zuckerberg says company makes 'too many important decisions' about free speech

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told "The Daily Briefing" host Dana Perino that his company makes "too many important decisions about speech."

October 15, 2019

Google Maps banned by Italian town after too many people got lost

A town in Sardinia ordered motorists and hikers to avoid Google Maps to navigate local roads after too many people got lost and stranded by using the popular app, according to a report.

September 28, 2019

NYPD uses tech to gauge citizens' sense of safety: It's a 'shared responsibility'

The New York City Police Department is using targeted ads to gauge not just how safe a New Yorker feels in their own neighborhood, but also how much they trust the police there.

September 14, 2019

Curtis Hill: Is Google an illegal monopoly? 48 state attorneys general – including me – are investigating

The bipartisan investigation into Google's business practices aims to protect consumers by making sure the tech giant plays by the rules.

August 27, 2019

DOJ: Former Google engineer sold stolen robotic car tech

Stolen robotic car tech

August 26, 2019

Amazon's safety concerns

Amazon safety issues

August 1, 2019

Amazon drivers part of major theft ring, FBI says

A theft ring in Washington state sold millions of dollars’ worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, and a pair of contract Amazon delivery drivers was involved, recently unsealed federal court documents show.

July 24, 2019

AG Barr says law enforcement should be able to access encrypted apps for public safety

Attorney General William Barr believes that law enforcement agencies should have access to encrypted messaging apps for the sake of public safety.