With people around the globe taking extra precautions to prevent infection from the new coronavirus, including increased hand washing, wearing masks (even if they’re not advised if you’re not already sick), and avoiding large crowds, there’s one item that nearly everyone uses, but many forget to clean: smartphones.
Gadgets
PlayStation Patent Makes Games More Accessible
A new patent from Sony Interactive Entertainment reveals a detachable controller pad that could make games easier to play for gamers who are blind or have low vision.
How To Let You Know When Alexa and Google Assistant Start and Stop Listening
You can set your Amazon Echo and Google Home or Nest devices to give you audio cues when they start and stop listening for commands.
Microsoft Soundscape Supports Bose Frames to Help Blind and Partially Sighted Users
Microsoft has added the Bose Frames to the list of devices its Soundscape app supports.
Smart Suitcase Could Help Blind and Visually Impaired Travelers
A group of Japanese companies is developing a suitcase-shaped robot that uses AI to help blind and visually impaired people to travel independently.
What Do Alexa Ring Colors Mean?
Amazon Echo devices are known for their distinct Alexa ring colors. These look very cool in the dark, but their purpose expands beyond cool aesthetics.
Panasonic Modifies Camera to Correct Color Blindness
Panasonic and India’s Dentsu Aegis Network have created a specially modified camera that enables color blind photographers to see rich colors.
Kyocera Develops Smart Cane to Help Prevent Accidents at Train Stations
The prototype Smart White Cane developed by Kyocera makes use of wireless transmission technology.
National Pharmacy First to Offer ScripTalk Audible Prescription Labels to Blind And Low Vision Customers
Empire and its family of brands is the first national pharmacy network in Canada to offer ScripTalk audible prescription labels in-store at its more than 420 pharmacy locations, including Lawtons Drugs, Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, IGA (western Canada) and FreshCo.
Mojo Vision Develops Augmented Reality Screen on a Contact Lens
Mojo Vision is revealing a smart contact lens with a tiny built-in display that lets you view augmented reality images on a screen.
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