A tiny photoactive film that converts light impulses into electrical signals, which stimulates nerve cells in the eye, is showing promise in restoring sight to blind people, researchers say.
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Take a 360-Degree Ride in the Waymo Van
In its new video, Waymo says it wants viewers to “see through the ‘eyes’ of their car.”
The $1 Billion Company that’s Bringing Vision to Blind People
Retired U.S. Air Force officer Stephen Hamilton had seven failed corneal transplants and 18 surgeries before he finally accepted that he was going to lose his vision. Once he went blind, he was forced to retired from his job as a network engineer and architect.
Students Push for More Access to Braille Menus in Florida
The Florida School for Deaf and Blind is in St. Augustine, so if its students decided to visit some of the local restaurants, they found they would have a difficult time finding a braille or large print menu.
AI Algorithm Can Accurately Diagnose Cause of Childhood Blindness than Most Experts
An algorithm that uses artificial intelligence can automatically and more accurately diagnose a potentially devastating cause of childhood blindness than most expert physicians, a paper published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests.
Google Launching Job Search Feature in Canada
Google is wading into Canada’s employment market with a new search feature and a $1 million investment into a forthcoming jobs platform.
Amazon’s Echo Dot for Kids is Coming
Earlier this week, Amazon released an Echo speaker made just for kids. The speakers go on sale May 9 and cost $80. That’s $30 more than the hockey puck-sized Echo Dot for adults.
Study Finds Chocolate Could Improve Your Eyesight
Scientists from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas found that antioxidant compounds in chocolate called flavanols gave a slight temporary boost to the eyesight of up to 30 young adults.
New Contact Lens Can Now Help Correct Color Blindness
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have developed a contact lens that can help correct certain kinds of color blindness, thanks to a safe, low cost dye.
Open Sesame! Nominated Best Accessibility App for 2018 Google Play Awards
Open Sesame! enables people with disabilities to use smartphones and tablets completely touch-free, the simple-to-use app, designed by a person with disabilities for people with disabilities, enables anyone with an Android device to control their phone or tablet hands free. Open Sesame! tracks head movements through the phone’s front-facing camera and uses advanced computer algorithms to allow users to control a cursor on the screen to make phone calls, post messages on social media, send instant messages, or download and make use of any app on the Play Store without assistance.
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