Newer iPhones can communicate over satellite without Wi-Fi or cellular service. | Image: Apple
With Hurricane Milton set to become the second major hurricane to hit the US in under a month, the nation’s infrastructure is under strain. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, when power and cellphone service are out, connecting to 911 and friends and family from your smartphone via satellite can be a literal lifeline.
Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite (on the iPhone 14, 15, and...
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More than 5.5 million people were urged to leave Florida’s western coast, one of the largest evacuations in state history. Some who have stayed for previous storms decided to go this time.
Here are some tips for getting ready: Make a plan, make digital copies of important documents and prepare an emergency kit.
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The Florida-bound cyclone is projected to hit the central coast of west Florida as a major hurricane, and for those interested in following or better understanding the potentially historic impacts, you can watch the livestreams below (unless they are dismantled by winds or storm surge).
The hurricane is tracking towards the Tampa region, but its wind field is expansive, meaning high winds and storm surge...
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The White House is turning to Redditors to help disseminate important information and correct misinformation, as it officially launches its own Reddit account.
The page's first matter of business: Bolstering the Biden administration's Hurricane Milton response, fact-checking conspiracies about the back-to-back climate disasters of Helene and Milton, and connecting storm victims with the support they need. The Reddit page will include updates on federal actions, resources, and state-specific...
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NOAA posted footage of a...
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