PlayStation is releasing a new customizable controller for the PS5 aimed at helping people with disabilities game more comfortably, announced at CES 2023.
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Study claims AirPods can help you hear better
A study published on November 15 in the journal iScience found that some AirPods were able to help people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Audiology experts and bioengineers in Taiwan tested Apple’s AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro alongside premium and basic hearing aids sold in the region. Among the two wireless headphone models, the AirPods Pro stood out, meeting four out of five technology standards for hearing aids, the researchers note.
Samsung’s new Smart TVs awarded accreditation by the RNIB
Samsung Announced that it has been awarded the ‘Tried and Tested’ certification for its 2022 Smart TVs from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
How to use Emergency SOS via Satellite Service on iPhone 14
Apple has launched its Emergency SOS via satellite service for iPhone 14 users in the US and Canada, with the feature coming to France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK in December 2022.
Bristol Braille Technology develops first braille gaming system
The sky is the limit for the tactile gaming device, called the Canute Gaming Dock‘s, from Bristol Braille Technology, which allows blind and partially sighted people to play and create their own video games.
How to set up Bedtime mode using Android 13
Bedtime mode is one of those rare smartphone tools that’s actually designed to help you use your phone less. Instead of doomscrolling into the wee hours of the morning, configuring your Android phone’s Bedtime mode can help remind you when it’s time to wind down and make it easier to put your phone away. Here’s how to get started.
Samsung’s virtual assistant will let you answer a phone call by text
Samsung will be adding a new way to take calls on Galaxy phones with its upcoming One UI 5 software update. The Bixby Text Call feature will bring the ability to answer a phone call by texting, with the Bixby assistant transcribing between voice and text on both ends.
Google makes taking selfies easier for blind users on Pixel 7
Google makes taking selfies easier for blind users on Pixel 7
This app uses augmented reality and a camera to guide blind travellers
A pair of young French engineering students are working to tackle the problem of navigating big cities by developing a augmented reality (AR) navigation app that identifies the most practical route for them and uses spatial sound, also known as 3D sound to guide them in the right direction.
Software developer invents assistant glasses for blind and partially sighted users
A 25-year-old Turkish Software developer has invented special glasses, named “assistant glasses,” that help visually impaired people to “recognize” people or “identify” objects.
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