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Fake emergency call brings police to Wolf Blitzer's house in latest 'swatting' hoax
Police swarmed around CNN reporter Wolf Blitzer's home this weekend, responding to what turned out Continue reading…
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Is it legal to shut down cellular networks in an emergency?
In the wake of the tragic events in Boston today, the Associated Press had earlier reported that Continue reading…
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Major US carriers to launch nationwide 911 texting service by 2014
The four largest US carriers this week agreed to create a nationwide service that would allow users Continue reading…
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Twitter Lifeline to help Japanese users find better information during disasters
Social networks already become emergency communication systems during disasters, with users Continue reading…
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Prepare for Hurricane Isaac with Google Crisis Map
With Tropical Storm Isaac barreling its way toward the Gulf Coast, Google has launched a new website Continue reading…
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Proposed emergency communications system borrows neighborhood Wi-Fi connections
During a major disaster, cellular signals can become flooded by high call volumes, but German Continue reading…
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999, the world's first emergency telephone number, turns 75 today
In 1935, a house fire in London killed five women. Though a neighbor tried to phone the fire Continue reading…
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Emergency Windows Update released to thwart spoofed Microsoft certificate in Flame malware
Microsoft released an emergency Windows Update over the weekend to address a certificate spoof Continue reading…
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Aisin adds eye tracking, heart rate monitor, and breathing detector to in-car warning system
Vehicle component manufacturer Aisin Seiki’s newest Intelligent Transportation System can tell not Continue reading…
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Balloons will hoist SoftBank Mobile base stations above Japan this year
Last week we mentioned how NTT Docomo and KDDI are working on disaster-proofing their networks, and Continue reading…
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Google takes the 'last step' to shutdown its failed social network Buzz
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Zach Braff's 'Wish I Was Here' Kickstarter campaign beats its goal by over $1 million
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Medical marijuana users can drive drugged, rule Michigan courts
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Hacks targeting US oil, gas, and electric companies traced to Iran
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iPhone urine analysis app may require FDA approval, says agency
