Gadgets
A Brief Look at the Orbit Reader 20
The braille display that blind people have dreamed about for years, that has been hinted at for at least that long, has finally become a reality! the orbit Reader 20 from the
American Printing House for the Blind
has made its debut at the blindness conventions that are taking place across the U.S. over early July.
The Haptic Wave is Helping Blind Audio Engineers ‘Feel’ Sound Waves
Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London are using haptic technology to help visually impaired audio engineers ‘feel’ sound waves.
VIP: Drawing the Short Straw
In this informative VIP, James, Jessica, and Nelson bring us some of the top stories from the CBT website. They also give us their Cool Picks for the week, and answer some fan feedback.
Aira for Android: is it Accessible?
Aira has developed a system that allows the user to connect to a live agent with a pair of smart glasses and an app on your phone. The agent then relays what is seen through the camera on the glasses, and relays it to the user through the headset or phone speaker via the Aira app. I recently recorded a podcast that shows how to set up the glasses and use the app on an iPhone, but some are wondering if it is accessible on an Android device.
Unboxing and Setting up the Aira Glasses for the Visually Impaired
In this episode, James Oates takes us through an unboxing of the Aira glasses. He describes everything that come with the glasses. He also shows us how to set them up and make a call using the Aira app on an iPhone.
Cool Picks: July 5,2017
Join the CBT Team as they explore this week’s latest Cool Picks.
Spotlight On Computers for the Blind: Nobody Should Go Without Access To Technology
Join Jessica Rickards for an exclusive spotlight with David Jeppson, executive director of Computers for the blind, a Texas-based organization providing computers to blind and visually impaired individuals across the United States regardless of circumstance. computers for the blind accepts refurbished windows computers and is run by volunteers. This organization is open to volunteer opportunities across the country; from those who wish to give time in their local Texas refurbishment center, to tech support professionals who can provide remote assistance, to those who can contribute financially.
Turn Your Amazon Echo into An Intercom
What can you do with several Amazon Echo devices? You could shout to the closest one for the latest weather forecast or to play your favorite song. Instead of shouting though, why not use them as an intercom? According to CNET, Amazon has recently released a new feature called Drop In. As you probably may know, The Echo is able to make and receive calls and messages to other echo devices. Instead of waiting for the other party to answer, Drop In works exactly the way it sounds. Once you initiate the connection, you can freely begin to talk and hear the person on the other end.
Designer Creates Braille Accessory Collection to Help Empower People With Disabilities
Marwa Mohammed, a jewellery and bags designer, has created an accessory collection made of silver using the Braille language, to help empower people with disabilities and make them happy.
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