- Terror attacks put France into a state of national emergency on Friday, November 13th, leaving at least 129 people dead. Technology companies sprung into action to help survivors get to safety.
- Twitter: Twitter helped those caught in Paris on Friday to find a safe place to stay, using the hashtag #PorteOuverte. This also served as a source of for people following the crisis.
- Facebook: Facebook activated its Safety Check feature in Paris over the weekend, which it rolls out during disasters to allow users in the affected area to reach their loved ones.
- Google: Google has been offering free international calls to France using its messaging tool Hangouts.
- To see what other companies did to support France, click here.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tech Article 11/20
Paris Attacks: Internet goes red, white, and blue in solidarity with France
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