Visually impaired and blind people will be test-driving new driverless pods, which have been designed for short low-speed journeys.
Nuance Unveils Assistant to Amazon’s Voice-Integrated Devices
Nuance unveils Nina for Amazon Alexa, the first intelligent enterprise virtual assistant that integrates with the popular internet-of-things (IoT) device to enable a new way for consumers to connect with their bank, airline, telco and retail brands, without needing to dial a phone number.
Google Home is Coming to Canada June 26th, Will Speak French and English
In Canada, Google Home is $179.00 CDN. The shipping time for the Google Home is listed at “2-3 weeks” for customers on the Google Store.
Study Reveals Airbnb Hosts Reject Blind People More Often
A study by researchers at Rutgers found that guests who disclose a disability are less likely to be approved for a room and more likely to be rejected.
Wearable Device Helps Visually Impaired Users Navigate Using a 3-D Camera
A new system has been developed that uses a 3-D camera, a belt with separately controllable vibrational motors distributed around it, and an electronically reconfigurable Braille interface to give visually impaired users more information about their environments.
HumanWare Unveils the Brailliant BI14 designed for mobile users
HumanWare has just come out with it’s most compact braille device to date, the Brailliant BI14 is designed for ultimate efficiency without sacrificing ergonomics or comfort, helping visually-impaired users stay connected and stay on track anywhere, anytime.
Cool Picks: May 31, 2017
The CBT team cools down from the heat wave. This week, Joel, Jessica and Nelson discuss their latest Cool Picks
New MacBooks, iPads, Magic Keyboard at WWDC, Apple Regulatory Filing Suggests
A new Russian regulatory filing in the Eurasian Economic Commission database reveals that Apple plans to launch five new Macs models, four new iPads models, and a new Magic Keyboard.
Help Frederick Mother Get a Pair of NuEyes
A device called NuEyes, is a harbinger of hope for Frederick resident Jamie Gallimore — if she could afford it.
Microsoft Hosts First Accessibility Summit for People with Disabilities
The summit is meant to demonstrate business values of accessible technology for organizations in India, as well as assessing policy’s role in creating an inclusive environment.
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