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First statewide emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled

The first monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System in 2026 will take place on Jan. 2 at 11:45 ...
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First Alert’s new smart smoke alarm is meant to be a Google Nest Protect replacement

Life safety manufacturer First Alert launched a new line of smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this week that will work with Google Home. Following Google’s decision to discontinue its Nest ...
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First Alert and Google Nest announce connected life-safety partnership

First Alert, a fire-safety brand owned by Resideo, and Google Home today announced a new life-safety collaboration. The new First Alert Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is compatible with the ...
CNET

Google Nest Shuts Down Smoke Detector Sales, Partners With First Alert

On March 28, Google Nest announced two major changes to its Google Home lineup of smart devices. First, it will end sales of its Nest Protect smoke detector, which is featured on our list of ...
The New York Times

Where did ESPN’s NFL Draft chime come from? The story behind the iconic sound

There’s no soundproof formula for making a sports jingle that sticks. But composer Bob Christianson knows a few strategies. The CBS March Madness intro. ESPN’s NHL theme. Christianson is behind them ...