FireChat

Protesters rest following pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on Sept. 29. They're using old and new forms of tech to stay connected.

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People check their phones at a pro-democracy demonstration in Hong Kong on Monday.

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How Hong Kong Protesters Are Connecting, Without Cell Or Wi-Fi Networks

4:59pm September 29, 2014

by Elise Hu

Pro-democracy protesters are downloading a fast-growing app called FireChat to stay in touch. It has been used around the world during political unrest.