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more about #alerts more comments → Canoehead: "[T]he Department of Mental Health is monitoring some Facebook posts in an effort to spot suicidal behavior" How, exactly do they do that if you have... more » Zebatinsky: The plan sounds OK, but "Empire 2.0"? Can you sound any more like big brother? more » Kraken: That actually sounds like a good idea. Just give me a little notification like when I get a message or when a friends comes online and I'd be happy wi... more » WingedGenius: This is seriously a good idea and I wish to see this implemented across the U.S.... Why hasn't this been thought of before? Everyone playing MW2 too m... more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Rosa? Hello Rosa! This is an extreme weather warning. more » Software_Goddess: I like the idea of more people being informed of an emergency, but there are going to be thousands of disgruntled kids out there if they miss their ch... more » Poop Cooper: As cliché as it may be for how to "connect" with this generation, text messaging seems like it would be a great logical step. One of the few things ... more » Andinator: I'd love to see the study that told them they should focus on gamers because they are at higher risk than, say, the elderly, people that couldn't affo... more » Andinator: Dude, I got into a new level called Severe Thunderstorm Warning, and before the level loaded, the power went out. Bummer... more » tande04: If by don't watch "live TV" you just mean time shifted on a DVR I'm pretty sure the current system already breaks through that. I remember the first ... more » zenpoet: One of the partners just came in my office and asked me when I started listening to Yanni. Damn you Gizmodo for emasculating me at work! more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: "-.-. .- -. -.-- --- ..- ..- -. -.. . .-. ... - .- -. -.. .-- .... .- - .. .- -- ... .- -.-- .. -. --. " more » Homerjay is utterly alone.: I dozed off after 20 seconds. Did I miss anything? more » strider_mt2k: Eww. Is she "tinkling" while in that tub? (Voice of Apu) "What is being implied here?" more » -
#gaming
New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks
I've seen "extreme weather warning" alerts beep-beep-beep across my TV during a show, but someone playing a video game might not. That's why NY state officials are intending to also send those Emergency Management Office issued alerts over gaming networks. More »
