Apple introduced the ability for users to say “Hey Siri” and provide hands-free voice commands to Siri in 2014 with iOS 8. It was limited to basic actions and information queries, but the technology has improved dramatically in the last decade.
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A group of students is using artificial intelligence to help blind and partially sighted people navigate
Rudransh Goyal, Vinayak Maheshwari, and Mustafa Zahid make up Team Guiding Eyes, which was recently named one of the five finalists of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. The contest asks Canadians between the ages of 16 and 25 to solve problems in their communities using STEM skills.
How to Enable Speed Limit on Google Maps
Wherever you’re traveling, it’s important to stay aware of the speed limit so that you can make sure you are obeying local traffic laws and staying safe on the road. Luckily, you can see the current speed limit in Google Maps.
Microsoft coming out with a accessibility assistant for content creators
At this year’s Microsoft Ability Summit, the company has revealed its latest advancements for accessibility and disability inclusion. First, it’s bringing an accessibility assistant to Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office). The aim is to help people produce content that’s more accessible.
This wearable navigation system assists visually impaired individuals with walking
In Japan, the number of people with visual impairment including low vision was estimated to be 1.64 million as of 2007, and the number is forecast to increase to nearly 2 million by 2030.
Smart’ walking stick helps guide visually impaired grocery shoppers
A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder are using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a ‘smart’ walking stick for the blind or visually impaired.
TransLink launching accessibility pilot project using NaviLens
New Westminster and Vancouver are part of a TransLink pilot project to help customers with sight loss. The first of its kind in Canada, the project is designed to help customers to better navigate the transit system independently using the NaviLens app.
Panasonic announces ‘smart glasses for the visually impaired at CES 2023
Panasonic and Biel Glasses have announced a new pair of smart glasses to aid mobility for the visually impaired
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.
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.
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