The nation's first 911 emergency call was placed by an Alabama state politician on this day in history, Feb. 16, 1968. The landmark moment came four years after the shocking unreported murder of a New ...

The Emergency SOS feature on iPhone lets you quickly call local emergency services. The iPhone 14 introduced two new safety features, Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite. When you make an ...

An emergency sign displayed on a bus asking pedestrians to "call 911" concerned people online after a brief video of the message gained over three million views. The video was uploaded by Philadelphia ...

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 ...

Although call centers can be beneficial in a few ways, like requiring less work and providing reliable contact, they have their challenges, like being slow or not offering monitoring. Regardless of ...

Police forces in the UK are seeing a “record number” of false calls to 999, the UK’s emergency services number, and the culprit is apparently Android. As the BBC reports, Android 12 added an ...

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 ...

Nobody wants to need the Emergency SOS iPhone feature, but it's better to be safe than sorry. In case of an accident or emergency, you'll be glad you know how it works. Imagine the countless scenarios ...

This video investigates the growing shortage of 911 dispatchers. From burnout to budget constraints, we reveal why call centers struggle to maintain these vital positions. Learn how cities in North ...