AirPods are designed to work with an iPhone with Apple’s proprietary features, but in my opinion they are also the best bluetooth earbuds for my Pixel XL phone. They fit well in my ears and sound better than my previous bluetooth earbuds, and come with a tiny charging case.
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World’s Largest Assistive Technology Conference Coming To An End In San Diego
Thousands of people from around the globe are expected to travel to San Diego next month to take part in the world’s largest event dedicated to presenting and exploring new ways technology can assist people with disabilities.
Introducing EyeSense, A Mobile App That Will Help the Blind and Visually Impaired to be Independent
EyeSense is building a similar application to SeeingAI by Microsoft, but with much simpler user interaction and more features, incorporating state-of-the-art image recognition algorithms that not only recognises and records different faces but also describes if the person is smiling back to you.
How to Send Text Messages with Alexa
If you have an Android phone, you can now send SMS messages in the US using your Echo. There’s a catch, however. It only works with Android phones (running Version 5.0 or later) and according to Amazon, there’s no plan to expand to iOS anytime soon because Apple does not provide third parties with access to its API.
Setup Guide for Sonos Speakers
Whether you’ve got Play:1, Play:3 or Play:5 speakers, we will show you how to install a Sonos system. The Sonos app has been accessible for blind and low vision users for as far as I can remember with great support if needed. When you’re setting up a speaker for the first time, these are the steps you’ll need to take.
Yo Google! Secondary Languages Might Be Coming to Google Assistant
A Google app teardown has revealed some new features that may arrive to Assistant, including custom hot-words and secondary languages.
Custom hot-words would allow users to create their own version of the existing “OK Google” and “Hey Google” hot-words.
A secondary language could be set up to allow Assistant to respond to queries in two languages.
Be My Eyes Joining Moovit to Make Public Transit More Accessible for Blind and Low Vision Travelers
Blind and low vision Moovit users can now access Be My Eyes directly from the Moovit app, to ensure a smooth journey with public transportation.
How to Play Audiobooks on Google Home
Google just started selling audiobooks in Google Play, which means you can listen to them with Google Home. Here’s how!
Microsoft Offers Windows 10 PCs for $189 and Education Software Updates to Schools
Microsoft will offer Windows 10 PCs to schools for as little as $189 (£135) as it looks to get its hardware and services in as many classrooms as possible.
Amazon Is Putting Alexa Into Everyone’s Pocket
Amazon is bringing Alexa to the assistant’s Android app, enabling users to interact with the app as they would an Echo device.
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