The FCC points out that using such tones is prohibited outside of emergencies, adding that it was a serious public safety concern. "These rules aim to protect the integrity of the alert system by ...

Unless you are using a beta version of iOS 5, there isn't an easy way to change the e-mail alert tone on your iPhone. I found a way that doesn't cost anything or require you to jailbreak your phone.

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A 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' bit making fun of President Donald Trump is going to cost ABC $395,000, as the FCC is cracking down on use of the emergency alert tone in entertainment. By Ashley Cullins A ...

The Federal Communications Commission hit CBS with a $272,000 proposed fine for misusing the Emergency Alert System in an episode of "Young Sheldon." ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and AMC's "Walking Dead" ...

The FCC was not too happy when they found out that the Emergency Alert System was used in a Movie trailer 'Olympus has Fallen' about an attack. Viacom, NBC Universal and ESPN was slapped with a $1.9 ...

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. The FCC is fining yet another broadcaster for playing the Emergency Alert System tone when it ...