Summary:
- Wear OS, the smartwatch operating system developed by Google, is now rolling out earthquake alert features to users.
- This new feature will allow Wear OS smartwatches to receive early earthquake warnings and alert the wearer, potentially giving them precious seconds to take cover.
- The earthquake alert system is being implemented in partnership with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and will initially be available in countries where the USGS has established earthquake detection networks.