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Android phones can now send medical data during 911 calls
The feature is available through Android's Personal Safety app
Uber now offers assistance from a live safety agent via call or text in the US
The company is also rolling out its text-to-911 feature more broadly.
Major Rogers outage causes internet and mobile network issues across Canada
911 services and payment network Interac have also been affected.
AT&T will use phone location data to route 911 calls to the right responders
AT&T is launching location-based routing of wireless 911 calls to the appropriate call centers across the US.
Porsche says 80 percent of its cars will be electric by 2030
The Taycan has once again outsold the 911, but there's still no word on when the iconic sports car will get an electric makeover.
Skype can now make 911 calls in the United States
It can also share your location with emergency services.
AT&T and Verizon settle FCC 911 outage investigations
Along with CenturyLink and Intrado, they'll pay a combined settlement of over $6 million.
Microsoft fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls on Android
Microsoft has fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls from going through for some Android users.
T-Mobile will pay $19.5 million settlement for 12-hour 911 outage (updated)
T-Mobile is settling with the FCC for $19.5 million over a 12-hour outage that led to 911 call failures in 2020.
Apple is reportedly working on a way for iPhones to detect car crashes and auto-dial 911
Your iPhone might have a new capability as soon as next year: detecting a car accident and automatically dialing 911.
OnStar emergency services will be available through Alexa starting in October
The company will roll out the OnStar Guardian skill to all members in 2022.
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile will start providing z-axis data for 911 calls
Major US wireless carriers have a seven day deadline to start including vertical location data when callers dial 911.
Porsche will offer Android Auto in new cars beginning with 2022 models
Porsche is finally offering Android Auto with new cars, starting with 2022 models like the refreshed 911.
Mercedes recalls nearly 1.3 million cars over emergency call tech
Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 1.3 million cars to fix an emergency calling system flaw that could send rescuers to the wrong location.
SiriusXM uses RapidSOS to send 911 detailed crash data
Uber, Waze and other companies have also partnered with RapidSOS to share customers’ locations and crash data with 911 dispatchers.
Porsche's track app uses CarPlay to show lap data while you drive
Porsche's Track Precision app now displays lap data on a big screen through CarPlay, and it'll even track your fast-beating heart through your Apple Watch.
Uber rolls out text-to-911 feature across the US
As part of its ongoing efforts to keep drivers and passengers safe, Uber is introducing a new, in-app text-to-911 feature in the US. It could be especially useful if a driver or passenger needs to contact emergency services discreetly, without escalating a situation further.
Banjo AI surveillance is already monitoring traffic cams across Utah
A small company called Banjo is bringing pervasive AI surveillance to law enforcement throughout Utah, Motherboard reports. In July, Banjo signed a five-year, $20.7 million contract with Utah. The agreement gives the company real-time access to state traffic cameras, CCTV and public safety cameras, 911 emergency systems, location data for state-owned vehicles and more. In exchange, Banjo promises to alert law enforcement to "anomalies," aka crimes, but the arrangement raises all kinds of red flags.
Amazon’s Ring wants to collect information from 911 calls
Amazon's smart doorbell division Ring is angling for access to 911 caller data, a report by Gizmodo reveals. As part of its Neighbors app, which provides information about crimes in users' local areas, Ring is seeking to access data from the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) feeds used by emergency call responders.
Google Pixel phones can use text-to-speech to talk to 911 for you
In the event of an emergency, your first instinct might be to call 911. But in certain situations, you may not be able to speak with an operator. Whether that's because you're injured, in a dangerous situation or have a speech impairment, Google wants to make sure its users can request the help they need. Today, it introduced a new feature that lets you send automated voice messages with a single tap.
