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California’s new quake-alert app can give you vital seconds to take action
With California prone to quakes and expecting a big one at any time, residents are being encouraged to download a new early-warning app designed to give those near the epicenter vital seconds to take life-saving action. Available for Android and iOS, the free app utilizes data from numerous sensors around the state.
Sony announces delays for flagship zoom lens and half a dozen cameras
Following a statement announcing the delay of six camera bodies, Sony has shared that its flagship telephoto zoom lens will be delayed by four months
Was that an earthquake? Google will now let you know
Google has announced a new partnerhsip with the U.S. Geological Survey to add detailed earthquake information to its search results
Google and Verizon connecting Japan and Ecuador earthquake victims with loved ones
Google and Verizon have made it easier to contact victims of the Japan and Ecuador earthquakes. They're also contributing to the relief efforts.
Twitter is now being used to track earthquakes
In a recent blog post, Twitter has explained how the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has begun relying on tweets to track and detect earthquakes
Earth shake! Brinco is a personal early-warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis
There's no way to predict earthquakes, but if one is about a strike, Brinco, your personal warning device, can send out an alert a few seconds before.
Hover technology may help your house float during an earthquake
The California-based startup wants to use its hoverboard technology to levitate large structures during an earthquake.
Earthquake-proof desk can withstand a ton of weight, literally
The desk is composed of steel and wood, and its structure is what keeps it from collapsing under more than two tons.
Google and Facebook launch tools to help find people affected by the Nepal earthquake
Google and Facebook have launched tools to help people find friends and relatives in the areas affected by Saturday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal.
