eSight 3 is a wearable, hands-free solution that provides sight without the need for any surgery. The glasses have been clinically validated and patented engineering breakthrough that allows the visually impaired to see in the same manner that sighted people do.
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Portable Speaker is the First Speaker That Turns Your iPhone Into a Conference System
Rayz Rally is a pocket-sized speaker, together with the Rayz App it makes calling easier & clearer anytime, anywhere.
New VR Headset to Help Visually Impaired See
With a swipe of your finger this new technology, called Iris Vision, uses Samsung VR headset combined with software uploaded to a Samsung Galaxy phone.
People with low vision are able to get up close and personal to the world around them.
Spotlight on The Read Read: Making Braille Literacy Accessible to All
Join Jessica for an exclusive interview with Alex Tavares, Harvard University graduate and developer of The Read Read, an innovative new Braille literacy device which allows students to independently engage in the process of learning Braille.
FCC Honours Accessibility at M-Enabling Summit
The FCC program, Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman’s AAA) recognizes products, services, standards and other innovative developments that improve the experience of people with disabilities in telecommunications and technology.
Actiview is Coming Soon to an Accessible Theatre Near You
Most movie goers don’t have to worry about going to see the latest movie in the theatre, but for the hearing or visually impaired, getting the necessary technology to provide you with amplified sound or audio descriptions can be frustrating. Although some solutions exist, it’s usually difficult to get them. And while one theatre may have one device, another may have none at all.
The New Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa is Free for Prime Subscribers
Alexa is coming to the Amazon Dash Wand, which is making a comeback since its 2014 debut alongside a special promotion for Amazon Prime subscribers that essentially makes it free.
Audio Description Comes to Amazon Video for Blind and Low-Vision Customers
More than 100 movies from studios such as Disney, Lionsgate, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Brothers are now available with English audio descriptions, including such titles as The Hunger Games, Inception, Captain America: Civil War, and The Big Short.
Locked Phones and Carrier Unlocking Fees Banned for Customers with Disabilities
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC,) has announced that as of December 1st, 2017, all individual and small business wireless consumers will have the right to have their mobile devices unlocked free of charge upon request, while all newly purchased devices must be provided unlocked staring December 1,2017.
VIP: Let Me Change Your Mind
This week the Cool Blind Tech team along with a special guest host, discuss the latest happenings in the world of Accessible Technology. Join Joel, Jessica and Darrell Hilliker as they share their opinions on this week’s news and bring to you some very Cool Picks. Make sure to press play or download this week’s special show.
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