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5 must-know tips for getting a text, call through after a big storm: video tutorial Communicating with loved ones or reaching 911 is crucial during an emergency. In situations where phone lines are down, iPhone 14 and later can connect to satellites to help contact emergency services and loved ones. But even when phone lines are

As schools ban mobile phones, parents seek a 'safe' option for kids Parents want a way to keep in touch with kids during the school day, especially in case of an emergency. Schools across the country are banning cell phones from classrooms. Now that the new school year is well underway, how’s it all working

Do you really want an AI gadget? (This story has been updated to correct a typo.) Millions of Americans have unlocked the capabilities of “generative AI” over the past two years – beginning with OpenAI’s ChatGPT − and quickly followed by Google Gemini (formerly Bard), Microsoft’s CoPilot, Meta AI, and several others.  “Gen AI” tools

Verizon says issue has been resolved after thousands reported outage Monday morning Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers reported outages Monday morning, according to DownDetector, a website that tracks communications outages, in an issue Verizon says has since been fixed. At 8:39 a.m. ET Monday, over 7,000 Verizon customers were reporting outages, with about 87% of

How to use iPhone emergency SOS satellite messaging feature to reach 911: Video tutorial Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks impossible to use. However, if you have

Recent Apple updates focus on health tech. Experts think that's a big deal. Forget flying cars: The most promising personal tech trend of the future might focus on health. During Apple's iPhone event in September, the announcements that sparked initial buzz weren't the new phones but the health-based updates to the new AirPods Pro and

From Snapchat to YouTube, here's how to monitor and protect your kids online Social media is a minefield of dangers for teens, exposing them to extreme content like anorexia "thinspiration," drug culture, hardcore pornography, suicide glorification and even predatory grooming. Algorithms push the darkest corners of the internet right onto their screens, sometimes with devastating

Popular Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx shuts down amid crackdown from Nintendo Ryujinx, a popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, announced that it is shutting down after receiving pressure from Nintendo to cease operations. A popular Nintendo Switch emulator is no longer playable after intervention from the Japanese video game company. Ryujinx, an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator

How to make smart doorbells play Halloween sounds Halloween is full of goblins, ghouls, jack-o’-lanterns, skeletons, and candy. Lots of candy. To get at that candy, trick-or-treaters might well have to ring your doorbell. Halloween is possibly the day of the year when your doorbell gets used the most, so why not make it part

Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: What to know about new Nintendo Switch game This time, it's not just Link who is the last line of defense. In Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo's latest installment in the Legend of Zelda series available for Switch, Princess Zelda is no longer just part of lore or the lady

Spam alert: How to spot crooks trying to steal money via email Eight billion. That’s how many spam emails go out in the U.S. every single day. Komando staff (me included!) have received some real winners recently. Here’s a look at actual spam emails circulating right now. $40,000 fake invoice scam Paul emailed me about

What is the Google Doodle today? Popcorn kernels run around in Wednesday's Doodle Featuring one of America's favorite snacks, popcorn kernels will run around the screen looking to be the last unpopped kernel. Here's how you can play the game. Pop, pop, pop, pop goes the popcorn on Wednesday as the worldwide Google Doodle will