CTA Foundation announced the winners of its fourth annual Eureka Park Accessibility Contest at CES 2019. The winners of this contest were selected from a pool of Extreme Tech Challenge entries based on their ability to benefit older adults and people with disabilities. The five winners each receive a booth in Eureka Park at CES 2019 and a $2,500 prize. The CES 2019 Eureka Park Accessibility Contest winners are:
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CES 2019 Announces Pitch Competition and Accessibility Contest
The first annual CES Pitch Competition to highlight technology creating social connection was recently announced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation and AARP. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation – a national foundation with the mission to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance their lives, invites CES 2019 attendees to participate in selecting the winners by in-person audience vote. The pitch event is sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs which engages with startups to transform markets and change lives.
Smart Guider Uses Technology for Autonomous Vehicles to Power a Self-Driving Cane
Smart Guider uses sensor and camera technology developed for autonomous vehicles to power a “self-driving” cane to help blind and visually impaired users navigate to a destination.
New Accessibility Rules Coming to Video Games This Year
A waiver offering video games temporary exemption from the Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 has expired, meaning that games released after the expiration date of December 31, 2018, have a set of new communication-focused rules to keep in mind to stay on the up-and-up with the Federal Communications Commission and dodge potential fines.
NuEyes and Pico Interactive Launches a Virtual Reality Device for the Visually Impaired
NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of low-vision technology, and Pico Interactive, maker of innovative VR solutions, announced the launch of an all-in-one virtual reality device that can re-open the wearer’s eyes to a world they believed forever lost due to failing sight.
Demystifying the codecs of Bluetooth, to get the wireless sound you want: a primer
It’s the holiday season, the time where most revolutionize their tech atmosphere with new devices sporting fresh batteries and some of the latest advancements to be had. Maybe you finally got that Android or Apple accessory, that shiny one you have held out for to have all year long. If it was a Bluetooth headphone of some kind, then you have come to the right article to read.
This Bionic Eye Could Be Implanted in Humans Next Year
Scientists are a step closer to creating a bionic eye which could help millions of blind people to see using a microchip implanted in the retina and a pair of glasses.
Inventor of North Sense’ Implant Claims He Has Created a ‘New Human Sense for the Blind
A biohacker claims to have developed a ‘new human sense’ after implanting a Bluetooth compass into his chest.
How to Call Santa with Google Home
Google is offering kids (and adults) a fun opportunity this year to call the big guy at his home in the North Pole.
Japanese Doctor Develops New Technology for the Blind
Chieko Asakawa, a Japanese doctor and inventor, is developing a new technology that will aid visually impaired individuals. Her passion for advancing technology for the visually impaired started when Asakawa had a swimming pool accident when she was 14 which caused her blindness. She is now working with other companies to improve the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help people live a normal life.
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