Amazon is rumoured to launch multi-room audio support for its Amazon Echo devices, enabling users to play music in more than one room at once. The multi-room audio feature recently finished internal testing indicating it will be arriving on Echo in the near future.
Cool Tip: How To Make Your iPhone Speaker Louder
Here is a cool tip on pumping up your iPhone’s volume when pressing the volume button is just not enough.
How Blind Astronomers Will Observe the Solar Eclipse On August 21
On August 21st, an eclipse will sweep across the United States, from the redwood forests of Oregon to the shores of South Carolina.
Cool Picks: August 8, 2017
In this week’s Cool Picks, Nelson and James discuss their top acquisitions in assistive tech. You can show your support for Cool Blind Tech by giving us a 5 star rating on iTunes.
Just released! BlindSight, a Free Android App That Implements Advanced AI Features
Neuro X Labs have just released BlindSight, a free Android app that implements advanced AI features, narrating the scenes fed to it by the phone camera. It requires no internet connection, collects no user data and the app is only 50MB. The app is in its early stages but Neuro X Labs are looking for feedback.
Bristol Braille Wins Accessibility Award
The AbilityNet’s Tech4Good awards were held this month, the UK’s only award ceremony celebrating entrepreneurs and businesses innovating technology for the greater good of society.
Global Blindness Predicted to ‘Triple by 2050
The number of blind people across the world is anticipated to triple within the next four decades according to researchers.
Writing in Lancet Global Health, they predict cases will rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050, if treatment is not improved by better funding.
Fanmail: August 2, 2017
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A Device to Test Infants’ Vision is Now Possible
An advanced device to measure the field of vision of infants has been developed by scientists at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. The device, named paediatric perimeter, can be used to test the eyesight of infants between two and 12 months.
James Bond Returns to Battle Blind Super Villain
James Bond heading to Croatia to ‘battle a blind super villain’ as Daniel Craig reportedly signs up to return as 007.
The suave spy may have a one-up on his opponent but will head to the Dalmatian Coast for his latest adventure.
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