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An emergency alert will ping your phone today - here’s when and why
An emergency alert will ping your phone today - here’s when and why
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 Facebook and Instagram users face monthly fee for ad-free version Japan startup unveils 15-foot robot suit for space exploration New discovery is ‘holy grail’ breakthrough in search for aliens, scientist say
2023-10-04 20:17
Explainer-What the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
Explainer-What the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
By Joseph Ax The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades
2023-06-29 23:57
Epic Games Confirms Big Bang Fortnite Live Event in Chapter 4
Epic Games Confirms Big Bang Fortnite Live Event in Chapter 4
Epic Games confirmed that The Big Bang Fortnite live event, featuring Eminem, LEGO, and Rocket League, starts on Dec. 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET to end Chapter 4.
2023-11-22 01:27
Credit Card Disputes Keep Rising at Visa as E-Commerce Booms
Credit Card Disputes Keep Rising at Visa as E-Commerce Booms
Credit card disputes at Visa Inc. continued rising past their pandemic boom despite the proliferation of prevention software,
2023-09-11 18:18
Garuda Tests First Commercial Flight On Biofuel to Cut Emissions
Garuda Tests First Commercial Flight On Biofuel to Cut Emissions
Indonesia’s flag carrier will test its first commercial flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil to reduce
2023-10-27 14:50
OpenAI staff ‘threaten to quit over ousting of Sam Altman’
OpenAI staff ‘threaten to quit over ousting of Sam Altman’
Around 500 employees at OpenAI have signed a letter demanding the company’s board resigns and reinstates dismissed chief executive Sam Altman, it has been reported. According to Wired, staff at the AI firm behind ChatGPT who have signed the letter have threatened to quit and join Mr Altman in his new venture at Microsoft unless he is allowed to return to the company. The report says the letter claims the board’s decision to remove Mr Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman has jeopardised the company’s work and accuses the board of not having the competence to oversee the company. It calls for the board to resign and be replaced by two new lead independent directors, and adds that if their demands are not met, those who have signed the letter may choose to resign from the company and join Mr Altman and Mr Brockman in their new AI research team at Microsoft – which announced Mr Altman would be joining the company on Monday. According to reports, the letter has been signed by several senior members of staff at OpenAI, including Ilya Sutskever, the company’s chief technology officer and one of the board members at the centre of the decision to initially remove Mr Altman. Mr Sutskever has since posted to X, formerly Twitter, that he “deeply regrets” his participation in the board’s action and that he would “do everything I can to reunite the company”. The demands from staff continue an extraordinary few days for the company, which announced the shock decision to dismiss Mr Altman on Friday, with the board saying in a statement it “no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI”, but not revealing any specific reasons for his dismissal. Reports emerged over the weekend suggesting Mr Altman was in discussions with OpenAI about quickly returning as chief executive, but these talks were said to have broken down on Sunday, before Microsoft – OpenAI’s largest investor – announced Mr Altman was joining a new advanced AI research team at the company in a post on Monday morning. OpenAI has since offered the chief executive role to former Twitch boss Emmett Shear, who said he had agreed to join the company. A number of OpenAI staff took to social media on Monday to post the same message: “OpenAI is nothing without its people”, in a first sign of ongoing discontent inside the firm. Read More Microsoft hires ousted OpenAI boss Sam Altman OpenAI in talks to bring Sam Altman back days after CEO ouster, reports say OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman ousted as CEO
2023-11-21 03:18
'Fallout 3' and 'Oblivion' remasters show up in leaked Microsoft documents
'Fallout 3' and 'Oblivion' remasters show up in leaked Microsoft documents
Microsoft's messy merger with Activision Blizzard is the gift that keeps on giving. While the
2023-09-19 22:54
Amgen Stock Was a Winner in the Third Quarter. These Solar Shares Weren’t.
Amgen Stock Was a Winner in the Third Quarter. These Solar Shares Weren’t.
Amgen was the best-performing stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the third quarter, while Zions Bancorp, up 30%, was the top stock in the S&P 500.
2023-09-30 05:22
Wall Street eyes lower open as Big Tech results roll in; Fed in focus
Wall Street eyes lower open as Big Tech results roll in; Fed in focus
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -Wall Street's top indexes were set for a lower open on
2023-07-26 20:47
NASA's dropping off a space package from 63,000 miles high
NASA's dropping off a space package from 63,000 miles high
NASA scientists awaiting the OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft's return will greet it with considerably more gray hair
2023-09-09 17:56
Sony Targets Vloggers and Other Content Creators With Xperia 5 V Smartphone
Sony Targets Vloggers and Other Content Creators With Xperia 5 V Smartphone
Sony's got a brand new phone in its lineup and it's called the Sony Xperia
2023-09-02 04:26
Paige Spiranac takes fans on trip down memory lane of her golf influencer career: 'It's been all worth it'
Paige Spiranac takes fans on trip down memory lane of her golf influencer career: 'It's been all worth it'
Paige Spiranac shared how she transformed her humble start as a collegiate golfer into the career of a golf influencer
2023-08-27 13:55