09.21.17 Cameras UK lifeboat crew tests drones as search and rescue helpers It's thought to be a world first. By N. Summers, 09.21.17 save Save share
07.19.17 07.19.17 in Mobile Apple could let you discreetly call 911 with your fingerprint An Apple patent describes tech that lets you 'invisibly' call the police. By R. England, 07.19.17 save Save share View
04.05.17 04.05.17 in Transportation Waze's traffic data could help emergency services save lives It's teamed up with Europe's Emergency Number Association to help it detect and respond to incidents in real-time. By M. Brian, 04.05.17 save Save share View
08.27.14 08.27.14 in Services Hail nearby medics with the GoodSAM smartphone app In a serious medical emergency, action in the first few minutes can be key to a positive outcome.... By J. Rigg, 08.27.14 save Save share View
03.12.13 03.12.13 France investigates Skype after it doesn't register as a telecom provider (update: Skype response) You can't completely pigeonhole Skype when it serves both as a partial substitute for traditional... By J. Fingas, 03.12.13 save Save share View
08.30.12 08.30.12 Japan considers using social networks in disaster situations Emergency services are embracing technology as new ways to investigate, send alerts and receive rep... By J. Rigg, 08.30.12 save Save share View
08.11.12 08.11.12 SPOT Connect helps your iPhone rescue you via satellite Cellphones are pretty good for calling 911, or letting your family know where you are, but if you... By Mel Martin, 08.11.12 save Save share View
05.23.12 05.23.12 Delorme's inReach two-way satellite communicator gets iOS support, sends iPhone texts from Timbuktu (video) If you're an iPhone or iPad owner, you might have been disappointed that the Delorme inReach two-w... By J. Fingas, 05.23.12 save Save share View
01.09.12 01.09.12 LG's Mobile DTV tech used in Tweet-TV and emergency alert systems Among other things, LG is broadening the capabilities of Mobile DTV here at CES, with a social media... By D. Murph, 01.09.12 save Save share View
