For most people, losing your sight would be devastating, but for former hot air balloon pilot Michael Scholes, it hasn’t stopped him from accomplishing great things.
DT Cane Introduces a Technologically Advanced Wearable
DT cane is introducing a Smart Cane that will “revolutionize the lives of the blind.”
Interactive Hand-Held Device Teaches Braille Alphabet Using Audio Feedback
Braille Teach is a new product from the company Horizon Next, created by Rashid Aliyev, an entrepreneur and inventor based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Smart Glove Enables the Deaf to Talk with People Who Don’t Know Sign Language
BrightSign is a smart glove that enables nonverbal people to communicate with others who cannot understand sign language.
Android 9 Pie is Here and How to Get it Now
It’s time for a new slice of Android… Pie. That’s right, the ninth version of Android has an official name and that means it’s ready to install on a few phones lucky enough to support it on day one.
This Alexa Skill Wants to Help You Scare Burglars Away
A new skill for Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa could help Amazon Echo speakers in keeping potential burglars away from empty homes while you are out.
AT&T Expanding the Back-To-School Program for Blind College students
In a partnership with AT&T, Aira and the National Federation of the Blind are Expanding the Back-To-School Program for Blind College students.
IrisVision Uses VR to Help People with Severe Macular Degeneration
Virtual reality can be used for a wide range of applications, such as Helping restore sight for people who are visually impaired. IrisVision uses a smartphone-based VR system that utilizes the phone’s camera to help people with severe macular degeneration to see better. While it doesn’t actually cure blindness, it does enable users with this vision disorder to carry out tasks — such as reading — that they would otherwise find difficult to do without assistance.
How To Turn Off Adaptive Brightness in Android P
For people who are partially sighted, the brightness of your screen is probably one of the most important setting on your phone. If it’s too dim, visibility can be impossible.
Deal: Essential Phone Bundle with Free Earphones HD, 360 Camera, and Camera Case
The Essential Phone was a great deal during Prime Day last month. This deal isn’t quite as good, but if you’re interested in picking an Essential Phone up for just $399.99, the company will bundle up a pair of its Earphones HD, a 360 Camera, and a protective camera case for free.
You must be logged in to post a comment.