Today was the day for the US government’s big emergency alert drill, which sent a test message to every TV, radio and cell phone in the nation. Starting at approximately 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday, the ...

Get ready to not freak out. On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. EDT, every TV, radio and cellphone in the United States should blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency ...

Today’s test of the Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System sent a message to cell phones, televisions and radios across the country. But what if you didn’t get a text message or alert on ...

Andrea Seabrook expresses her annoyance at lengthy automated phone messages that come with your phone. Here's something that's been driving me batty for years: cell phone messages. No, not your ...

Fair warning: Your phone will give you a jump-scare on Oct. 4. And if you are listening to the radio (During Fresh Air on WBUR, to be precise), it might sound unusual too. Don't worry, our gadgets are ...