Who developed this technology and how does it work?
Developed by the Israeli company Noveto Systems, SoundBeamer 1.0 is a device that beams sound directly to a user’s ears through the use of 3-D sensing technology. The audio pocket created around the ears allows the user to hear the sounds in their head.
New app enables visually impaired users to use popular apps with voice commands
Imagine being able to fully control popular Apps and phone functionality with just your voice. By just giving voice commands, you can:
Freeview Play’s Accessible TV Guide is now available
Freeview has rolled out its Accessible TV Guide and is available at Channel 555 on selected devices. The aim is to make it simpler for those with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments and hearing loss, to find content using the service.
United Airlines updates app with accessible features for people with vision loss
United Airlines recently launched a redesigned version of its mobile app, with new enhancements intended to make travel easier for people with vision loss.
This braille device will control your smartphone
This start-up from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) introduces the Hable, enabling blind people to operate their smartphone with braille..
Apple adds People Detection’ accessibility feature in iOS 14.2 Beta
Apple has included a new accessibility feature in the latest release of the iOS 14.2 beta called People Detection, which is a part of the Magnifier app.
This glove uses the force to assist visually impaired with sonar technology
Researchers at NUI Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) Lab have incorporated a sophisticated sonar system into gloves to create the JediGlove, a wearable that assists the visually impaired.
Sony announces PlayStation 5’s accessibility features
Ahead of the PS5’s November release date, Sony has detailed some of the accessibility settings that will be built in to the console and its DualSense controller at launch.
This Device Lets Blind Women Take Pregnancy Tests in Privacy
RNIB has published the research methods and industrial design of its prototype device in the hope that health-care corporations will take notice.
Foursquare Launches Location-Based Virtual Audio Guide for AirPods
Foursquare is releasing an audio-only virtual assistant platform called Marsbot for AirPods that will play snippets into your earbuds based on your location and let you record your own for others to hear.
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