Tag: earthquake
Seattle Seahawks win causes an EARTHQUAKE
Jawbone shows how people were affected by San Francisco earthquake
Sega and Konami donate toys to Japanese earthquake kids
Last month's Tohoku earthquake left thousands of Japanese kids with little more than just the clothes on their backs, with their homes, belongings and (in many cases) lives destroyed. A continued aid effort from forces around the world are attempting…
Japan quake disaster may lead to iPad 2 supply problems
The ongoing problems following the massive earthquake that struck Japan last week may have an effect on iPad 2 supply issues, according to findings from the iSuppli team. After a breakdown of the iPad 2's components, they've found that 5…
Japanese technology industry may take months to recover from quake damage
The disaster in Japan is wreaking havoc with industrial manufacturing and supply, with reports from technology companies suggesting it will take months to get back on track. Japan manufactures around 15% of the technology that goes into our gadgets,…
Games publishers rally together to help Japanese earthquake relief cause
A number of Japanese games publishers have pledged their support for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami tragedy currently devastating their homeland. From straight donations to charitable downloads, the whole Japanese gaming community looks set to chip in. Sony…
Google app aids search for loved ones in New Zealand earthquake
As rescue operations get underway in earthquake-affected Christchurch, a simple yet effective app can help people in the search for their friends and family. The Person Finder app is a very simple, but efficient tool, where people can log…
NTT DoCoMo provides Japanese users with mobile earthquake warnings
Not content with blowing my mind with its vision of a 4G future, NTT DoCoMo has just announced a bunch of new handsets and services for Japan. The most intriguing: an earthquake warning system for phons called Area Mail.
Japanese mobile phone users could receive earthquake warnings
Japan’s two largest mobile phone operators—NTT DoCoMo and KDDI—have said that they are jointly working on an earthquake early warning system for their customers.
The Japanese meteorological agency has developed a system whereby earthquakes can be detected several seconds before the main tremor strikes, by measuring underground tremors and estimating their intensity.
