Hey, it's Kim Commando today, your daily podcast to keep you up to date with all things digital and beyond.

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All right, by now, you've heard about the devastating fires in Maui.

Now, for one Hawaiian family in the midst of all the fires, they would have surely lost their lives

if it weren't for technology, specifically their iPhone. They were driving in their car, and I don't

if you heard about this, they quickly found themselves just engulfed by flames. They couldn't get out.

They didn't know what to do.

They also didn't have any cell phone service. Now, in any other situation, they probably would have

all perished, but they didn't, all because they had Apple's emergency SOS satellite service.

And with it, they were able to send a text message to emergency responders. And within 30 minutes, brave firefighters found a way to get to them.

So needless to say, your phone is much more than a way, just take selfies and text with

your family members and friends.

It truly can save your life and the lives of people who you love.

So make sure that if you have an iPhone 14, make sure that you always have emergency SOS turned on.

And also, I have so many listeners in Maui and all throughout Hawaii.

I just want to let all of you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you right now.

Having spent so many years living on Maui and going to Oahu and Kauai and Lanai and Molokai, it seems like you're

all my Ohana. And now scammers are going to scam at any opportunity they can. And that's why

over at commando.com, we have a list of legitimate ways that you can support the good folks on

Maui right on my site. You're going to find it right on the homepage at commando.com. Now, if you're a brand new listener to the Kim Commando show, welcome aboard.

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