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Netflix's most popular documentary is embroiled in controversy
The recent Netflix true crime documentary “What Jennifer Did” is mediocre in almost every way, but nefariously unethical in another. The 90-minute streaming doc concerns the tragic story of the Pan family. In 2010, Jennifer Pan, a 24-year-old Vietnamese Canadian woman living with her family near Toronto, arranged to have her parents killed. An orchestrated home invasion was carried out by three acquaintances after Jennifer signaled for them to enter the home with her bedroom light and unlocked...
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Blockbuster Turned Down Chance To Buy Netflix In 2000
The rivalry between Netflix and Blockbuster epitomizes the stark contrast between traditional business models and the forces of digital disruption. As this battle unfolded, it underscored the profound, yet gradual, impacts of technology on industries accustomed to conventional operation methods, including media and retail. Netflix’s emergence in 1997 as a video rental-by-mail service marked the []
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PSA: Watch out for this sneaky Netflix phishing scam
Phishing scams are abundant and one of the latest we’ve seen is trying to convince Netflix customers their accounts have “expired” with an option to extend their membership for free for 90 days. Here are the details and tips on how to help friends and family stay safe. more