Indeed, for most of Wednesday, the sight of “SOS” on a mobile device became a reality for millions of mobile users across the ...

When iPhones aren’t connected to a cellular network, they will typically alert the user by giving an indication in the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinoisans to beware of fraudulent text messages demanding money. The scam messages have claimed that a person's ...

Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday season. Known as “smishing,” the U.S. Postal Inspection Service says the scam ...

One day after retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a private plane crash in North Carolina, his mother-in-law said the family doesn't know how they're going to fill the "huge hole" ...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS Technologies, the industry leader in active threat alert systems, today announced the successful deployment of its next-generation CAD911 ...

Google launched Android Emergency Live Video on Wednesday, which allows people to stream video when contacting emergency responders. This feature could help give first responders extra context in ...

Choosing a wireless carrier is no longer just about the coverage. In fact, you're thinking more about its features and convenience. Despite being an early champion of RCS messaging and giving Android ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Satellite SOS can help people contact emergency services even when cellular or Wi-Fi is out of reach. However, this is more common on iPhones than on Android models. Google's Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 are ...