Episode Guide
Episode 1 – 4/5 Episode 2 – 4/5 Episode 3 – 4/5 Episode 4 – 4/5
Google Earth is a Google Maps-like application that allows users to zoom in on any location on Earth. It was first released in 2001 and quickly became a worldwide sensation. The ability to just zoom in to any city or place on Earth remains an incredible piece of tech to this day.
Since its inception, Google has been shrouded in controversy. The company has been accused of censorship, privacy violations, and antitrust violations. In recent years, the company has come under fire for its role in the Chinese government’s censorship efforts.
In the early 1990s, a company called ART+COM developed a piece of tech called Terravision. This allowed users to zoom all the way in from a satellite view to street level. The technology was forgotten for many years, but over the course of this four-episode biographical drama, we slowly uncover its true history.
The case itself is an interesting one, with tension and shocking revelations along the way. Although the series does take some dramatic liberties, throwing in a couple of contrived character developments late on that aren’t needed, this is a well-written, gripping watch from start to finish.
The Billion Dollar Code is a documentary film that tells the story of two entrepreneurs, who were duped by Google into signing a contract that gave the search engine company exclusive rights to their intellectual property. The film also looks at how this lawsuit came to be, and how Google used its power to crush the competitors of these two entrepreneurs. ..
In a case that has the potential to determine the future of search engine optimization, Carsten Muller and Juri Muller are pitted against Google. With their friendship at stake, can they outsmart the search giant or will they be forced to give in?
The Billion Dollar Code is a well-made and engaging film that takes us on an interesting journey between the early 90s and present day. It never lets up until the credits roll, keeping us engaged the entire way through. ..
This show is a warning to the public about the predatory nature of big tech companies and how they’re willing to take advantage of small businesses. As we soon find out, the court case actually cost Google more money than just paying out for the patented rights of Terravision!
The Billion Dollar Code is a show that is well worth checking out. The story is interesting and the dubbing is surprisingly adept. The chapters are short, but they are effective.
