Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Google's Hurricane Sandy map currently shows areas with power outages.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. The Red Cross hurricane app uses GPS to find the nearest shelters. In times of emergency, locating your family and friends is a priority. Microsoft's HelpBridge. Can an app save lives?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

PayAnywhere (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is a mobile and web-based payment processing service that lets you accept donations from just about anywhere. Sage Mobile Payments (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is another mobile payment service available through TechSoup. PayAnywhere is available from TechSoup, as well.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Work-issued Blackberry, circa 2012. When I started writing about consumer technology, the world was new, iPhones were still on the rise, and companies still issued Blackberry phones to their employees. My Blackberry was in the pocket. When Apple finally refreshed the MacBook Air that July, I bought one the very first day.

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Steve Bridger

JUNE 25, 2008

When afterwilma debuted, I like many others felt an affinity to the people afflicted by the hurricane. We did start a group hurricane blog after Wilma, thankfully we have not put it to good use. Visiting Cancun this very week, I am struck by the damage that is still visible.

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