A new shark alert system would empower authorities to quickly deploy warnings through mobile phone alert messages after a shark attack. LuLu’s Law is now in the hands of the House of Representatives ...

Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the U.S. to warn residents ...

After the devastating Texas flooding earlier this month and with hurricane season now underway, it's more urgent than ever to make sure your phone can alert you -- loudly and clearly -- when danger is ...

A man surveys tree debris at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville on July 6, 2025, after heavy rain caused flooding along the Guadalupe River. In a state where hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods are a ...

Central Texas is still reeling from those devastating floods that claimed more than 100 lives and left dozens missing. Torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 30 feet in under an ...

Android earthquake detection has reshaped how people stay safe in seismic events by turning billions of smartphones into a global detection network. These everyday devices act as miniature sensors, ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...