IBM unveils app to help visually impaired users maintain distance in lines
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Google announces new Assistant features
In a blog post, Google has announced new Google Assistant features to help families stay more organized.
Rosie incorporates accessibility to online grocery shopping
E-commerce provider Rosie has met specific criteria to ensure people with disabilities can use its online platform, the company said in an emailed press release last Thursday.
Grocery store partners with app to support shoppers with autism
Trader Joe’s has partnered with life skills app Magnusmode to offer special branded cards that help shoppers with autism and other cognitive and intellectual disabilities navigate its stores, according to a press release.
Apple introduces AirTag with accessibility features
The new AirTag tracking tiles that Apple unveiled comes as the iPhone maker is showing a growing interest in helping you track items outside of its Apple devices. Apple began this month allowing its Find My app to locate lost items made by third-party companies.
Amazon announces new Alexa Transit feature
Alexa recently became a guide to traveling by public transportation with the introduction of the new Alexa Transit feature. The voice assistant added information on buses and trains, including real-time updates in seven major U.S. cities, with plans to add many more. Alexa Transit was released at the same time with the new Amazon Echo Buds hearables, a combination likely aimed at boosting Alexa use outside of the home over Google Assistant or Siri.
Roku comes out with a rechargeable remote including a voice-activated find feature
Roku just launched its first rechargeable remote control, priced at $30, that will let you track it down if you’ve lost it by simply saying “Hey Roku, find my remote.”
The future of travel is here with robot suitcases
The future of travel will include robot suitcases, but Travelmate goes well beyond that. It’s more akin to a personal robot butler. Imagine a portable Alexa mixed with a robot and you get a Travelmate.
How to set up braille keyboard on an Android phone
How to set up braille keyboard on an Android phone
Starbucks partners with technology company to make stores more accessible to blind and visually impaired customers
Starbucks Corp. is partnering with a technology company to make it easier for customers with vision problems to shop its stores.
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