Google just added “Voice II” option under the Assistant Voice settings menu in the Google Assistant preferences. Selecting it gives you a male AI assistant across all your devices; be it the iOS app, a Pixel phone, or the Google Home speaker.
Sonos Smart Speaker Unveils with Multiple Personal Assistants and AirPlay 2 Support
The Sonos system has been accessible for blind and low vision users for the past few years and now they have unveiled a new ‘Sonos One’ smart speaker that is capable of supporting multiple voice services.
Amazon Echo Can Now Call Canada, US and Mexico for Free
All Amazon Echo devices, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show, and the new next generation Echo models, can now make landline phone calls to the US, Canada, and Mexico completely for free without needing anything extra to buy. This is an expansion of the Alexa-to-Alexa calling capabilities released earlier this year which now lets you call regular phone numbers, whether or not the person you are calling has ever used an Alexa device.
Ring Protect, Accessible Home Security System Built to Reduce Neighbourhood Crime
Ring has just introduced Ring Protect, an affordable and accessible DIY home security system that can be used by the blind and visually impaired. The new customizable security system enhances the effectiveness of Ring’s powerful, easy-to-use Doorbells and Cams. Together, these products create a stronger-than-ever Ring of Security that protects homes both inside and out.
New Tactile Reading System Claims to be Easier to Learn Than Braille
According to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), just 1% of the blind population is born without sight; the vast majority of the estimated 10 million Americans who are blind or visually impaired lost their vision later in life. In 1987, Andrew Chepaitis’s grandmother became part of that statistic: She started to lose her vision due to macular degeneration. It was this experience that would lead Chepaitis, 13 years later, to found ELIA Life Technology, a company that wants to mass-produce an easy-to-learn tactile reading system based on the Roman alphabet.
It’s official! Be My Eyes will be available for Android Thursday, October 5th!
you can help get the word out, and help bring Be My Eyes to even more people worldwide by joining the Thunderclap campaign!
How to Install Microsoft Groove on Your Mac
Here is how to Install Microsoft Groove on Your Mac:
Spotlight with Kirk Adams: President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind
In this Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Kirk Adams, the president and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind to discuss the mission of the AFB and the most pressing issues that blind people face in the 21st century.
More Accessibility Features Come To Forza Motorsport 7
Even though the Forza Motorsport games have deep roots in simulation, its fanbase includes more than just die-hard racing fans. Players of different ages, skill levels, and abilities participate in its many virtual races. With the release of Forza Motorsport 7, Ryan Cooper, the executive producer at Turn 10 Studios, told Tom’s Hardware that it will include some new features to ensure that these players can enjoy all that the game has to offer.
Pornhub Gives Blind and Visually Impaired Users More Accessibility
Last year Pornhub introduced a “Described Video” category, in which videos include a scripted voiceover that describes each scene in extensive detail.
You must be logged in to post a comment.