
Capture 4K content with this durable drone, now $100
TL;DR: As of September 17, get this Global Drone 4K Platinum Version for only $99.99
2023-09-17 17:16

Emergency alert to ping millions of phones and TVs today
Millions of phones, TVs and radios across the US will receive an alert on Wednesday as part of a nationwide test for an emergency alert system. At 2.20pm ET, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will test the Emergency Alert System for TV and radio sets, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts for phones. “These test alerts are necessary to verify that the system is working properly so that, in a real case, citizens will know what to do, depending on the information that is issued,” said Nino Correa Filomeno, the commissioner of the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau, who will coordinate with FEMA for the tests. “Amid this hurricane season, and any time an emergency occurs, it is necessary to have this system in place.” It is the seventh test for the system since FEMA set it up, however there are already conspiracy theories spreading online about its actual purpose. One false theory is that the signal is being sent to activate nanoparticles that have been introduced to people’s bodies, with one widely shared claim suggesting that it relates to the Covid-19 vaccine. Some users on X, formerly Twitter, advised people to shut off their phones in order to avoid receiving the alert. One user wrote: “Recommendations include not only disabling all alerts but also removing the sim card and shutting down your phone completely, possibly putting in a faraday bag if you have one.” Any smartphone that is switched on and within range of a cell tower will receive the emergency alert test message, which will be accompanied by a “unique tone” and vibration to make sure it is seen, heard or felt by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. The radio and television portion of the test is being conducted with the participation of broadcasters, satellite providers and cable systems. “We want to ensure that the systems continue to be effective, that the public understands and uses these alerts and warnings about emergencies, particularly those on the national level, as we work to strengthen emergency readiness among our communities,” said Orlando Olivera, a coordinator at FEMA’s Caribbean office in Puerto Rico. “This is one step to be ready for emergencies. We are encouraging everyone, especially older adults to Take Control in 1, 2, 3: Assess your needs, Make a plan, and Engage your support network.” Read More Apple blames Instagram for overheating iPhones Japan startup unveils 15-foot robot suit for space exploration New discovery is ‘holy grail’ breakthrough in search for aliens, scientist say Elon Musk’s X ordered to pay over $1m in legal fees for laid off Twitter execs
2023-10-04 17:55

Here's How to Get Apex Legends x Post Malone Event Twitch Drops
Players can claim Apex Legends x Post Malone Twitch drops, like Weapon Charms, Holosprays, and a Posty Sticker Pack, by watching the event from Nov. 7-Nov. 21.
2023-11-08 00:19

The RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker is on sale for 49% off
TL;DR: A three-year subscription to the RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker is on sale
2023-08-30 12:19

AI Mentions on the Rise in Tech Earnings Calls as Recession Talk Fades
Tech firms in the US are talking less about recession and more about artificial intelligence this earnings season,
2023-07-28 21:26

Saturn’s iconic rings are disappearing
Saturn’s rings might disappear pretty soon astronomically speaking, according to new research. A new analysis of data captured by NASA’s Cassini mission, which orbited the planet between 2004 and 2017, has revealed new insights into when the seven rings were formed and how long they might last. During Cassini’s Grand Finale, when the spacecraft completed 22 orbits in which it passed between Saturn and its rings, the researchers observed that the rings were losing many tons of mass per second, which means the rings will only be around another few hundred million years at most. “We have shown that massive rings like Saturn’s do not last long,” said Paul Estrada, research scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, and a coauthor of the studies, in a statement. “One can speculate that the relatively puny rings around the other ice and gas giants in our solar system are leftover remnants of rings that were once massive like Saturn’s. Maybe some time in the not-so-distant future, astronomically speaking, after Saturn’s rings are ground down, they will look more like the sparse rings of Uranus.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Saturn’s rings are made mostly of ice but have a small amount of rocky dust created by broken asteroid fragments and micrometeoroids colliding with the rings. The research also found that the rings appeared long after Saturn’s initial formation, and were still forming when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. “Our inescapable conclusion is that Saturn’s rings must be relatively young by astronomical standards, just a few hundred million years old,” said Richard Durisen, professor emeritus of astronomy at Indiana University Bloomington and lead author of the studies in a statement. “If you look at Saturn’s satellite system, there are other hints that something dramatic happened there in the last few hundred million years. If Saturn’s rings are not as old as the planet, that means something happened in order to form their incredible structure, and that is very exciting to study.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-26 15:58

Gamma Technologies and Proventia Join Forces to Accelerate Battery Development Through a Holistic Battery Simulation Platform
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2023-05-30 15:27

Is xQc earning more than $100M from Kick? Pro streamer reveals truth during heated argument with Pokimane and HasanAbi
xQc's fans were disappointed by his exit from Twitch for Kick, which sparked rumors of a contract worth at least $70 million
2023-06-22 15:26

LEAK: Pump Shotgun and Tactical Shotgun Returning in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5
New leaks reveal the return of the Pump Shotgun and Tactical Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5, along with the Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 5 map.
2023-10-11 23:58

Huawei’s New Chip Powering Sales Surge Shown to Have 5G Support
Huawei Technologies Co.’s Kirin 9000s processor supports 5G wireless speeds, TechInsights said, dispelling some of the mystery around
2023-09-22 14:21

Japan Dreams of AI, Overtaking Nvidia and Universal Basic Income
Japan is laying the groundwork to become home to some of the world’s top companies in artificial intelligence,
2023-07-04 15:58

Warzone Secret ISO Hemlock Attachment Kills in Milliseconds
The ISO Hemlock AR in Warzone Season 5 now kills in just 872 milliseconds thanks to buffed .300 Blackout ammunition and zero recoil.
2023-08-17 03:19
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