Google has trained a deep learning algorithm to detect Diabetic Retinopathy which affects the blood vessels in the Retina, and is the leading cause of blindness in people with Diabetes. This form of automated machine learning which analyzes several pictures of the back of the eye for signs of the disease can make it possible for people to receive a rapid diagnosis and be quickly referred to a Retina specialist before the condition becomes irreversible. In 2014, Google also developed smart contact lenses which were designed to detect diabetes in the eyes. Obviously, Google is working hard on developing methods that can be used to help people with Diabetes before this disease blinds them. The details and results of the algorithm testing can be read here.
More Options for Blind Travelers: nuTonomy Will begin Testing Self-Driving Cars in Boston by the End of the Year.
nuTonomy has already been testing self-driving cars in Singapore, and now they will begin testing in Boston Massachusetts by the end of 2016. Mayor Martin
Walsh announced a partnership with nuTonomy to successfully launch this life changing project. The benefit to those who are unable to travel independently is enormous. Although many are still apprehensive about autonomous vehicles on the streets of their city, it is a technology that is evolving. Uber has already launched a similar project in cooperation with the city of Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Expect to see many more of these types of collaborations.
coming to a town near you.
Story curtesy of The Daily Free Press.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat Will be Available for Nexus 6P and Both Pixel Phones on December 05.
Per Vodafone, the Nexus 6P, Google Pixel, and Google Pixel XL will be eligible for the 7.1.1 Nougat update on December 05. Until now, only the Pixel phones could get 7.1 Nougat. The update includes a security patch. The update brings app shortcut menus to the Nexus 6P, and the Pixel will get new features like tap to wake and raise to wake.
Good News, Apple’s Black Friday Deals are Back: Bad News, They’re Only Offering Gift Cards for Older Products.
Are you dying to get your hands on a first-generation Apple Watch this Christmas? How about an iPhone 6S or a Mac without a touch bar? If so, Apple will give you a gift card on Black Friday when you purchase one of these items. If you would prefer an iPhone 7, a second-generation Apple Watch, or the newest Mac Book Pro with a touch bar, you will not get any deal from Apple. Fortunately, many other stores such as Target and best Buy are offering actual deals on the Apple products that you want to buy this year. For more information about Apple’s return to Black Friday and where you can find deals that you want, head on over to 9to5mac for the best coverage of Apple product deals for Christmas.
Verizon360 Live on YouTube: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Sense 1952, We have been able to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on NBC, but for the first time, we will be able to view it live on YouTube. This makes one of the greatest holiday traditions accessible from virtually any platform and any location. Tune in on Thursday morning at 9:00 AM EST to watch your favorite marching bands, dancers, clowns, Broadway performers, floats, and of course, the amazing giant balloon characters. Here is the link for the live stream.
Walk or Run 5K on Thanksgiving Day to Receive an Apple Watch Activity Achievement Metal and Messaging Sticker.
You can earn the first ever achievement metal offered by Apple for working out in addition to all that binge eating and football watching on November 24. You will also get a special messaging sticker for completing the challenge that you can then send to all your friends who will be sleeping off their food marathon while you are coming down from your runners high. Below is the text from Apple sent out to U.S. residents only.
Apple Offers Free Battery Replacement for Some iPhones: iPhone 6s Program for Unexpected Shutdown Issues.
Some iPhone 6s manufactured between September and October 2015 are shutting down unexpectedly, and require a battery replacement. Per Apple, this is not a safety issue. To determine if your iPhone is eligible for the replacement, contact an authorized Apple service provider or visit an Apple store.
For full details, visit Apple’s support page.
Transcription of Spotlight Interview with Jenny Lay-Flurrie: Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft.
Cool Blind Tech’s James Oates
Spotlight Interview with Jenny Lay-Flurrie,
Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft
Cord Cutters Rejoice: PlayStation Vue is Now Available on Apple TV.
Owners of the fourth-generation Apple TV are slowly starting to get more television subscription options. In addition to Sling TV, Apple TV owners can now subscribe to PlayStation Vue. PlayStation subscriptions start as low as $29.99 per month. Click here to see a list of all the stations and packages available in your area.
At Microsoft’s Annual Connect Online Developers Conference: Microsoft Announces Visual Studio for the Mac.
At Microsoft’s second annual Connect Online Developers Conference, there were many exciting announcements. Here are just a few:
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