The Amber (or AMBER) alert system is used to issue wide-ranging announcements in the case of child abductions, tapping into TVs, public radio stations, and indeed smartphones to apprise the public of ...

Let’s face it, we all hate getting woken up in the middle night to an AMBER alert on your phone going off. Sometimes it gives you a heart attack (not literally), and if you wear a Fitbit or some other ...

The AMBER Alert system is an excellent tool for finding and recovering children abducted in your area. According to the U.S. government, this system has helped recover 1,029 children throughout all ...

AMBER Alerts are law enforcement's way of enlisting the public's help in finding a missing child believed to be in danger. They produce a loud and startling sound, which can be disruptive in moments ...

Q: I understand the logic and the need for Amber Alerts, but not when the situation prompting the alert is hundreds of miles away from me like it was last week. I know other people also have ...

If a loud sound coming from your cell phone woke you up early Sunday morning, you’re not alone.That's because a statewide Amber Alert was sent out.Jennah Applin says it sounded like a freight train.“I ...

Wondering how to turn off AMBER Alerts on your Android smartphone? The process only takes a couple of steps but can be slightly obscure for those unaware of the emergency alert settings. AMBER Alerts ...

Some Americans were jolted awake Wednesday morning and were left confused and wide awake. At approximately 4 a.m. ET, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children sent out an Amber alert that ...

AMBER alerts are a smartphone feature that notifies you when there is a child abduction near you. The phone typically uses the owner’s location and sends off a loud ring when there is a potential ...