If you are a person who loves Google Home, or you are considering getting one, here are two more reasons to spend $129 on an amazing voice assistant speaker. LG MusicFlow Speakers and Vizio devices will now be able to play music and video content when you cast your request from Google Home.
Amazon Echo got a big jump start on the in home voice activated assistant, but Google Home is rapidly catching up. The announcements from LG and Vizio are printed below.
Windows, Cars and Underwear, Oh My!
What do Windows, Cars and Underwear have in common? They’re all topics on this week’s episode of VIP. Join Joel Ramos, Nelson Rego and guest host Hugo Gallegos as they discuss the latest in accessible technology. Don’t worry, all three hosts are fully clothed for this week’s recording.
ABC Will Broadcast Friday’s Presidential Inauguration with Audio Description.
ABC television will broadcast the presidential inauguration on Friday January 20 with audio description that has been sponsored by the ACB audio description project. Coverage runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. Audio description headsets will also be provided for those attending the inauguration parade.
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Introducing IBM MERA: IBM’s Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant.
Working with Rice University in Texas, IBM has developed a prototype robot that can serve as a personal assistant to the elderly. This will potentially give millions of people the opportunity to live independent lives without having to go to a care facility or cause their loved ones to worry so much about them.
Watch this video on IBM’s MERA project, and read the press release below.
You Can Finally Download and Play Podcasts on Your Apple Watch!
Have you ever wanted to do more with your Apple Watch without having to bring your iPhone along for the ride? Now you can go for a walk or run and listen to your favorite podcasts without having to have your iPhone. The app is called WatchPlayer, and it allows you to transfer podcasts from an iOS device on to your watch. Another cool feature is that you don’t need wireless earbuds either. You can use the watch’s built-in speakers to play your favorite podcasts from Cool
Blind Tech. Here is a description of the app from the developer.
Arclight Could Help Save the Sight of Millions of People Around the World
You Can Request an Uber Ride While in Google Maps: But is it Accessible?
Google Maps will now allow you to request an Uber ride while in the app, but I was curious about how useful and accessible it is. I will leave the determination of how useful it is to you, but it is accessible in both iOS and Android. Below I will give step by step instructions on how to use this feature on both platforms.
Cool Picks: January 13, 2017
This week, join Nelson Régo and Joel Ramos as they showcase some of the hottest Cool Picks.
Amazon Registries: Gift Shopping Made Simple
“What would you like for…” You name the holiday, there’s a reason to create a list for it. And Amazon has you covered with registries and wishlists. This article will provide a brief guide to creating a registry and how to access various features.
Introducing Olli: The World’s Most Accessible, Self-Driving Vehicle.
Almost everyone is involved in producing self-driving cars, but did you know that most of them are not accessible? The funny thing is; these companies are marketing autonomous cars as a life changer for people with disabilities without making them accessible. Olli could be a game changer for people with disabilities who are expecting self-driving cars to be a part of their lives. Checkout this video, and read the press release from CES 2017.
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