A team at Ohio State University, along with the city of Columbus and private companies, is using smart, connected tech to help the blind and visually impaired navigate.
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Disability Advocates Feeling Left Behind by Lyft
As the city prepares to welcome a second ride-hailing service, advocates say they’re distressed that people with disabilities are once again being left out.
The World’s First Officially Recognized Cyborg, Has a wifi-Enabled Antenna in His Head
Meet Neil Harbisson, known as the first person in the world with an antenna implanted in his skull.
LG’s New V30 Smartphone Adding Vision AI, and More Google Assistant Commands
LG announced Monday it will bring artificial intelligence to its smartphone lineup in 2018, starting with this year’s version of the LG V30.
Roads and Transport Authority Tests World’s First Autonomous Pods
Each pod weighs about 1,500kg and has a capacity to accommodate 10 riders (six seated, four standing). Its average speed is 20 km/h.
How To Check AirPods’ Battery Life on an Android Device
AirPods are designed to work with an iPhone with Apple’s proprietary features, but in my opinion they are also the best bluetooth earbuds for my Pixel XL phone. They fit well in my ears and sound better than my previous bluetooth earbuds, and come with a tiny charging case.
14 Year Ole Inventor Creates a Smart Cane with GPS and Panic Button
Riya spent much of her middle school days working on the SmartCane, a sensor-enabled cane intended to enhance the functionality of the typical white cane used by many people who are blind or visually impaired. According to Riya, inspiration for the project was sparked when she visited a friend’s house and met the friend’s grandmother, who struggled with visual impairment. Noting the grandmother’s need for assistance in mobility and sensing, Riya began researching the tools used by the visually impaired. Like a true millennial, she noticed one thing in particular: that these tools seemed stuck in the last century.
World’s Largest Assistive Technology Conference Coming To An End In San Diego
Thousands of people from around the globe are expected to travel to San Diego next month to take part in the world’s largest event dedicated to presenting and exploring new ways technology can assist people with disabilities.
How to Send Text Messages with Alexa
If you have an Android phone, you can now send SMS messages in the US using your Echo. There’s a catch, however. It only works with Android phones (running Version 5.0 or later) and according to Amazon, there’s no plan to expand to iOS anytime soon because Apple does not provide third parties with access to its API.
How to Easily Share Your Wi-Fi Password in iOS 11 with a Guest
In iOS 11, there’s a cool new feature to let you easily share your Wi-Fi password with a contact. The devices need to be on iOS 11, you and your guest need to have each other listed as contacts in the Contacts app.
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