Scientists have developed a laser-based technique that can produce a full 3D image of all the layers of the retina, allowing doctors to better diagnose and treat eye diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and cancer.
Gadgets
Nanodropper Wins Health Innovation Challenge at Univ. of Washington
What if something as simple as a more precise eyedropper could cut the cost of glaucoma medication by more than half?
This Bracelet Could Help Visually Impaired Children Develop Sense of Space
Designed with children in mind, this wearable device can be worn on a child’s wrist providing extra feedback for the visually impaired. child
Samsung’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner Does What Apple Couldn’t Do
Prior to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, there have been smartphones with in-display fingerprint scanners. However, this is the first time a smartphone features an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. This is because the ones before it are optical and not ultrasonic. Basically, it uses light to create a 2D image of your fingerprint. On the other ultrasonic type, sound waves is used to make a 3D structure of your finger offering more accuracy.
First Braille Laptop DotBook Launches in India
Aiming at creating Independent Access to Digital Content, a feature-packed, ergonomic & affordable refreshable Braille display called Dot Book has been developed for blind and visually impaired users.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Cash Launching Digital Payment Device, Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted Individuals
US-based startup Digital Cash Inc (DCI) is launching a non-Internet digital payment device Digital Wallet, that is inclusive to blind and partially sighted users worldwide.
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