Year: 2016

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) debuts new app

femaappinfoFEMA has announced the availability of a new emergency app for your iOS or Android device.

The app has the following features:

  • Alerts from the National Weather Service for up to 5 different locations.
  • Safety reminders, how to survive national disasters, emergency checklist.
  • Find nearest shelters before a natural disaster occurs.
  • Upload photos to help first responders.

You can get the app for your phone below:

Comcast to add Netflix to its X1 bundle soon, but their IS a catch


Movie streaming service Netflix (NFLX) will be a new option for Comcast (CMCSA) X1 Subscribers.  The service will be available as soon as November 10th.

The use of both services will be able to "seamlessly move between the Netflix app and their cable service" without changing inputs, according to a joint statement issued by both companies. Additionally, Comcast's voice search will work with Netflix, and streaming videos from Netflix will be displayed in conjunction with Comcast on-demand video offerings.

Now, here is the catch:

The service won't be exempt from the 1TB data cap recently levied against a good portion of Comcast's internet customers, and according to the company's Q&A section, Comcast says that the Netflix videos are being streamed across the Internet, and are "subject to Xfinity Internet data usage policies."

Verizon adds new 5GB and 10GB Prepaid Data Plans

verizonlogoEarly Tuesday, Verizon (VZ) introduced two new data plans to its offerings.

The new 5-gigabyte plan costs $50 per month, while 10 gigabytes is $70. The older options include 3 gigabytes for $45, 6 gigabytes for $60, or a Wi-Fi-only connection for $30.

Both of the new tiers offer unlimited talking and texting in the U.S., plus perks like LTE tethering, Carryover Data, and Always-On Data. Carryover means that unused data will roll over for one month, while Always-On just means that Verizon will throttle speeds to 128 kilobits if a person hits their data cap, instead of charging extra.

The 10 gigabyte plan, notably, is the only one of the two with unlimited calling to Canada and Mexico.

To sign up, eligible customers must agree to turn on automatic payments by default.

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