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Storm-Ready Tech: The Best Apps for Disasters and Emergencies

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Wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes—are you ready? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier break down the best tech for weather disasters, AI’s ethical dilemmas, and privacy risks from Meta’s latest move. Plus, top picks for phone protection and dashcams.

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Wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes—are you ready? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier break down the best tech for weather disasters, AI’s ethical dilemmas, and privacy risks from Meta’s latest move. Plus, top picks for phone protection and dashcams.

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