Assistive technology specialist Envision is partnering with Aira, a provider of visual interpreting services, to add the live, professional service to the smart Envision Glasses.
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Startup company unveils AR smart glasses for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
Startup company XRAI Glass has unveiled its first product, the XRAI Glasses, which is being called a game changer for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
How to Hard Reset an iPhone
If you can’t shut down or restart your iPhone 12 using the usual methods, you can try a forced restart (sometimes called a “hard reset”), which will not affect your data. It’s important to note that a forced restart should be a rare event reserved only for emergencies. Most of the time, you’ll want to shut down your iPhone the regular way. Also, a forced restart should not be confused with a factory reset. The forced restart you’re about to perform will not erase any data stored on your iPhone.
Waymo adds new Accessibility features to its autonomous taxis
Waymo is taking advantage of its participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent Inclusive Design Challenge to implement four new features intended to make its robotaxis more accessible to more customers.
Railway company launches new sight loss assistance trial
In an industry first, South Western Railway (SWR) has embarked on a trial of new, cutting-edge technology which enables people with sight loss to navigate train stations with greater ease. The train company is trialling the myEyes app, which uses Near Field Technology, the same technology that allows contactless payment by mobile phone, to provide audio directions. These directions guide customers from the station entrance to the SWR Assisted Boarding Points on platforms, where they can get help to board their train with as little as 10 minutes notice.
University starts installation of home-grown accessibility device
A new device coming to Bradley university’s campus will allow students to open doors with the literal push of a button.
How to turn TalkBack on or off
The TalkBack screen reader speaks text and image content on your screen. On your Android device, you can turn this setting on or off.
RemoPick Smart Glasses help seniors shop from home
The RemoPick smart glasses were introduced in Iizuna, Japan at ICT Kobo in May, according to Nikkei Asia. These smart glasses enable senior shoppers to get what they need from convenience stores from the comforts of their homes.
Samsung reveals new accessibility update for the Galaxy Watch
Samsung announced that its forthcoming One UI Watch 4.5 update will add new accessibility features to its Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic smartwatches. The settings will essentially allow users to adjust audio and visual settings, including colour adjustments and rebalancing stereo audio.
How to adjust iPhone Equalizer
In Apple Music settings, you have the ability to adjust the way the music sounds, like how loud the bass is and more. You can also customize your Apple Music settings based on whether you’re listening to pop, rock, or jazz. This feature is called the equalizer, or “EQ.” The EQ can be adjusted to provide the best sound regardless of your surrounding environment.
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