How to make a satellite call to 911 during cell service outages
As millions of Americans are affected or about to be affected by this hurricane season's incredibly powerful and devastating storms, smartphones could soon become a lifeline. The iPhone 14, 15, and 16 can all reach 911, even in the face of long-term outages. Via satellite with no setup required — as long as the user […]
iPhone’s satellite messaging: A lifeline in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
Hurricane Helen left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States, killing more than 100 people and leaving many residents stranded due to destroyed infrastructure and power outages. But amid all this chaos, a ray of hope has emerged in the form of Apple's new satellite messaging feature. Get security alerts, tips from experts […]
SpaceX Falcon 9 suffers malfunction, imperiling Starlink satellite mission
The second-stage engine of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failed in space on Thursday night, putting the Starlink satellites on board at risk, the first malfunction in more than seven years for a rocket the global space industry relies on. About an hour after the Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Center in California […]