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4 major phone carriers providing text-to-911

May

2014

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The four major U.S. wireless phone companies are providing emergency texting 911 service as of this month to any local government that wants it and has the capability to use it, a big step toward moving the nations emergency dispatch system out of the voice-only technology that dates to the 1960s.

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Cyclist GPS data could help cities plan safer routes

May

2014

Strava has been using GPS coordinates to monitor progress for cyclists and runners for quite some time, and now its looking to lend a hand to local governments. With its new effort Strava Metro, the fitness-tracking outfit serves up …

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At Wal-Mart, Obama touts steps on solar power

May

2014

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Calling it the right thing to do for Americas bottom line, President Barack Obama announced new steps Friday by companies, local governments and his own administration to deploy solar technology, showcasing steps to combat climate change that dont require consent from a disinclined Congress.

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