Algorithms · November 2021Gaffe level: Blunder
Top Google Result for NFT Marketplace OpenSea Was a Phishing Site
For a while, the top Google result for the NFT marketplace OpenSea was a phishing site built to drain crypto wallets. Google's all-seeing ranking algorithm somehow ranked the scam above the real thing.
Source: Vice
Android's Earthquake Alerts Now Cover More Than 200 Regions
Google's earthquake warning system, which turns phones into a seismic sensor network, has expanded from 98 to more than 200 regions after sending over a billion alerts. Those few seconds of warning have already saved lives, and new alerts now show the epicenter and estimated magnitude to help people take action.
Source: 9to5Google