08.18.2020
SiriusXM uses RapidSOS to send 911 detailed crash data
Passengers and first responders won’t have to only rely on voice calls for information.
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- 03.23.2020
ER docs don smart rings to better predict COVID-19 infections
UCSF and Oura hope to develop an algorithm that will detect early symptoms.
- 01.28.2020
Tesla offers free charging to China's EV owners due to coronavirus outbreak
The move is designed to help get people around with fewer transmission risks.
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- 12.19.2019
US wireless emergency alerts are now more locally targeted
They're also longer and more sophisticated.
- 10.31.2019
Garmin's new nav system can emergency land small planes
Autoland factors in weather, fuel, runway surface, terrain and obstacles. - 08.01.2019
Google Pixel phones can use text-to-speech to talk to 911 for you
The feature will roll out in the US 'over the coming months.' - 07.24.2019
FEMA's next Emergency Alert System test leaves internet devices out
It wants to see how well the system works when people are offline. - 07.17.2019
In case of emergency: The tech that might save you
There's no replacement for being physically and mentally prepared, but this gear can help.
- 01.07.2019
5Hyundai's 'Elevate' concept is a four-legged first responder
This emergency EV can hop five-foot walls with ease.
- 12.28.2018
911 mobile services are gradually returning after CenturyLink outage
The FCC is investigating the situation, which impacted emergency calls in several states.
- 09.19.2018
Google provides 911 call centers with more accurate location data
The centers will get more precise location estimates when Android users call.
- 09.17.2018
FEMA postpones mobile ‘Presidential Alert’ test to October 3rd
The delay is due to Hurricane Florence and East Coast response efforts. - 06.20.2018
Arizona man gets 20 months in prison for emergency system DDoS attacks
The 'Bitcoin Baron' brought Madison's 911 system to its knees. - 06.18.2018
iOS 12 will automatically share your location during 911 calls
Apple will use tech that offers faster, more accurate emergency responses. - 06.12.2018
AT&T opens its public safety network to volunteer first responders
You don't need an officially-issued phone to sign up. - 06.11.2018
A French hospital is using VR as a drug-free pain solution
Researchers suggest it could become routine treatment.
- 06.10.2018
Airbnb lets hosts offer their homes for future emergencies
Let people know you'll take take them in during a crisis. - 05.29.2018
