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Just released! BlindSight, a Free Android App That Implements Advanced AI Features
Neuro X Labs have just released BlindSight, a free Android app that implements advanced AI features, narrating the scenes fed to it by the phone camera. It requires no internet connection, collects no user data and the app is only 50MB. The app is in its early stages but Neuro X Labs are looking for feedback.
Global Blindness Predicted to ‘Triple by 2050
The number of blind people across the world is anticipated to triple within the next four decades according to researchers.
Writing in Lancet Global Health, they predict cases will rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050, if treatment is not improved by better funding.
James Bond Returns to Battle Blind Super Villain
James Bond heading to Croatia to ‘battle a blind super villain’ as Daniel Craig reportedly signs up to return as 007.
The suave spy may have a one-up on his opponent but will head to the Dalmatian Coast for his latest adventure.
(updated) If you are a legally blind screen reader user in the US, Microsoft seeks your captioning advice for pay
With the recent AI developments around captioning and auto-generated text at Microsoft, its no wonder that the platform is always going through improvement. Through next Friday the 4th of August, Microsoft research is actively collecting data for a 15-minute survey which will help it in understanding the types of captions users wish to hear on images. You may recall that a while ago, a similar survey ran where sample images were asked for bias and quality. If you loved that survey, you will no doubt love this one, too! The best part? There’s a $15 gift card from Amazon as gratuity for taking it. If you are legally blind, above the age of 18 and use any screen reader on a regular basis to read text with, you qualify.
Blind Programmer Develops Life-changing Software
I don’t think I will ever stop being amazed by what I can do from my computer. I can research just about any project I desire, enjoy countless arts and communicate to the world if I so desire. But, what would I do if someday computers became inaccessible to me? In my case, I’d probably protest in front of my nearest congressmen and hope that something changes quickly before I miss the next episode of the Big Bang Theory.
The Haptic Wave is Helping Blind Audio Engineers ‘Feel’ Sound Waves
Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London are using haptic technology to help visually impaired audio engineers ‘feel’ sound waves.
Summer Academy Enhancing Independence for Blind and Low-Vision Students
The Summer Academy for Students who are Blind or low-vision is a three-week intensive program that runs from July 8 to Aug. 3 at the Penn State University Park campus. The academy focuses on enhancing independence skills for students transitioning to postsecondary education and is available at no cost to eligible high school students who anticipate attending college or technical/trade school after graduation.
Audio Description Comes to Amazon Video for Blind and Low-Vision Customers
More than 100 movies from studios such as Disney, Lionsgate, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Brothers are now available with English audio descriptions, including such titles as The Hunger Games, Inception, Captain America: Civil War, and The Big Short.
Study Reveals Airbnb Hosts Reject Blind People More Often
A study by researchers at Rutgers found that guests who disclose a disability are less likely to be approved for a room and more likely to be rejected.
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