Google expands AI-powered flood detection and wildfire systems
A tool called Flood Hub is now available worldwide.
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Facebook takes down false claims of extremists starting Oregon wildfires
It's a relatively late response, however.
Google Maps is tracking the spread of America's wildfires hour by hour
There's no word on when the feature could launch in other countries.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Lyft offers free rides to relief centers during PG&E blackouts
The centers will offer drinking water, a place to sit and air conditioning.
800,000 Californians could be without power by the end of the day
The planned power outage is an attempt to prevent wildfires.
Tesla warns California customers to charge their EVs ahead of outages
The company is using its on-board alert system to take a proactive approach.
Air pollution app now doubles as a wildfire warning system
The Breezometer tool offers street-level air quality data.
Verizon lifts data speed caps for wildfire responders amid backlash
It drew criticism earlier this week for throttling a fire department’s data.
Verizon data throttling hampered response to Mendocino wildfire
The incident is now part of a net neutrality lawsuit.
HP lost key historical archives in California's wildfires
It compounds an ongoing human tragedy.
DJI drones will now get real-time wildfire alerts
The company will get its alerts straight from the US Department of the Interior.
