Developer Abhishek Singh, the creator of an app that allows Amazon Alexa to respond to sign language uses a camera-based system to identify gestures and interpret them as text and speech.
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Alexa is Now Available for Sex with Lovense
Amazon’s Alexa has made its way into the popular Lovense series of smart sex toys, giving you more control over your sex life.
Researchers Have Found a Way to Get Surveillance Cameras to “Talk” to You
Researchers at Purdue University have found a new way to get surveillance cameras to “talk” to the people they see. The system is called PHADE, which stands for “private human addressing,” and it enables cameras to send messages to people’s devices when they’ve entered a specific area without collecting their personal data.
Google Assistant Can Now Map Out Your Day
Google has announced that it will introduce a “visual snapshot” feature in Assistant to summarize what’s happening in your day.
An Orange a Day Keeps Macular Degeneration Away
A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges.
Skype 8.0 Finally Adds Call Recording
Microsoft has launched Skype 8.0, the latest desktop version set to replace Skype 7.0, also known as “Classic.” The company is encouraging users to update to the newest version, warning that they have only until September 1 to make the transition. Once that date arrives, Skype Classic will stop working, forcing any remaining users to install version 8.0.
College Students Develop Obstacle Detector for the Blind for Less Than $5
Students from China’s Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics have developed an obstacle detector for the blind, as Science and Technology Daily reported.
Game Maker’s Toolkit Launches New Video Series for Making Games More Accessible
Starting with auditory options, Game Maker’s Toolkit’s Mark Brown begins by discussing how developers can design experiences for players who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Ford’s Feel The View Could Be Available Next Year for Under 100 Euros
A new device, called Feel The View, helps blind passengers experience scenery while traveling.
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