Backup Device Keeps the Internet Up in a Disaster

Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat, accidents — the list of factors that can knock out power goes on and on. With backup generators for electricity so prevalent after a disaster, a nonprofit tech company in Kenya is making a backup device for Internet access.

How to Make Contact in an Emergency

The Nairobi-based company Ushahidi created a backup device called BRCK that’s a Wi-Fi router as well as a 3G and 4G modem with data settings for any cellular network worldwide, Technology Review’s David Talbot reported. Just change the SIM card. BRCK has software with a documented API so anyone can write apps for it.

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