In the latest iOS 14.5 beta, Apple has enabled the Items tab in the Find My app for all users. This is a good indicator that Apple’s Bluetooth tracker product is imminent (following around two years of rumors that the product is in development). However, the Items tab will also be used by third-party accessories that integrate with the Find My network, so technically the two things are not inextricably tied.
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Mojo Vision develops apps for Augmented Reality Contact Lens
Last year, startup Mojo Vision unveiled an early prototype of a contact lens that contains everything it needs to augment reality—an image sensor, display, motion sensors and wireless radios all safe and comfortable to tuck into your eye.
Razer launches smart glasses with lens options
Razer has decided to get into the smart glasses market with the Anzu. Aside from having two shape, size, and lens options, the Anzu also features built-in audio functionality.
Google is rolling out new features to TalkBack,, Messages, Google Maps and more
Google recently announced it’s rolling out updates to six different Android apps, from the TalkBack screen reader to Google Maps. The updates add useful new features, like the ability to schedule when a text message will be sent in the Messages app. Google Maps is also receiving an update of its own that adds a true dark mode throughout the entire app, not just when you’re using navigation.
Google announces an “all-new” version of TalkBack Screen Reader for Android
Google recently announced TalkBack 9.1 for Android.
Amazon Alexa on iOS gets Dark Mode feature
Amazon has updated its Alexa app on iOS to bring dark mode support, plus text scaling for improved accessibility.
New technology allows visually impaired fans to experience tennis live
A pioneering audio system featured at the Australian Open seeks to translate live ball position data from tennis matches into spatial sound effects to make it easier for blind and low-vision fans to follow the action.
Moovit adds 2 new features to help riders plan their trips
Moovit, an Intel company, a leading Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions provider and creator of the urban mobility app, is launching two new features to help riders more easily plan their journeys and get around with confidence.
AI-project to support blind and partially sighted people
Heriot-Watt and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have teamed up to support blind and partially sighted people in the UK Using AI technology called Alana.
Google AI develops IconNet enabling Android users hands-free control of mobile devices using voice access
Researchers at Google AI recently developed a technology called IconNet that enables Android users to have hands-free control over their mobile devices using voice access.
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