Night vision eye-drops that could allow us to see normally invisible infrared light have been developed, with a team of researchers figuring out a way to give mammals superhero-style eyesight. The groundbreaking research initially focused on testing with mice, but the same principles should in theory work with all mammals.
Study Tries to Make sense on How the Blind See Color
Study suggests that blind and sighted experience visual phenomena differently, but share a common understanding of them.
OXSIGHT Adapts Epson Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired
Newly launched assistive technology company has modified Epson smart glasses to provide support for blind and visually impaired people.
How To See Your True Cellular Signal With This Hidden Field Test App
Signal bars don’t tell you as much as you think. If you really want to know the strength of your cell signal, use this hidden app.
New App Aims to help People With Disabilities Navigate University’s Network of Tunnels
Carleton University is launching a new pilot project to help students navigate the university’s network of tunnels.
Blind Japanese Inventor to be Inducted into the U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame
Chieko Asakawa, an Osaka-born computer scientist, is among 19 innovators who will be inducted into the U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Blind Sailor Sets Out on Non-Stop Voyage to Japan
Six years ago, a blind sailor from San Diego made international headlines when he tried to cross the Pacific Ocean on a non-stop sailing adventure, but Hiro Iwamoto’s voyage was cut short when a 50-foot blue whale collided with the yacht he was on.
New Bill Allows Blind Sportsmen to Hunt with Illegal Adaptive Equipment
A bill was sent to the House floor Friday that will create a special type of hunting permit specifically for blind and visually impaired sportsmen.
How to Make Google Home Whisper Automatically at Night
You can specify specific times where you want the volume on the speaker to be lower using a feature in the Google Home settings called “Night Mode”. That way, you can set the “Night Mode” to work around the time of your choice, when you are typically in front of the TV (and that speaker) and go back to normal in the morning when most people typically are getting ready for the day.
Lawmakers Looking to Ban Eyeball Tattoos
Lawmakers in Washington state are looking to ban the rare practice of eyeball tattoos because of potential damage inflicted on one’s eyesight.
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