Google just published new information about its latest advancements in voice AI. The new Tacotron sounds just like a human.
Google Pixel 2 XL Unboxing Day
CBT gives you our first impressions of the Google Pixel 2 XL. Find out how this maybe the best of 2017.
Google Celebrates 50 Years of Kids Coding Languages With an Interactive Doodle
Google celebrated the 50th anniversary of Logo, the world’s first programming language designed for kids, on Monday with a Doodle that celebrates kids coding languages and is aimed at teaching children to code.
six Appliance Manufacturers Are Integrating Voice Automation, Making Thanksgiving More Accessible
These six manufacturers are putting out new, Wi-Fi Enabled appliance models that home owners can control with an Alexa or Google Home assistant hub. Most manufacturers require the user to connect their voice hub to their new appliance in a proprietary smart device app, and Alexa users will also need to activate the appropriate skill for their product.
Google’s Pixel Event In 6 Minutes
Google announced the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL; a camera called Google Clips; Google Home Mini and Max; a Pixelbook and a new Google Daydream.
Google Assistant Wants to be Your Personal Translator
Google just unveiled new features at a Google Developer Days keynote. The AI is also pulling up answers faster. They indicate that Google Assistant now possesses better contextual awareness. Not only will it be able to answer some of your vaguest questions, but it will also come in handy on your travels.
Google Launches Disability Answer Desk
Apple and Microsoft already have dedicated staff who are made available to help customers with accessibility related questions. Now Google will do the same in a limited capacity.
The disability support team is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM PST by email only. The team will respond to your questions within 72 hours. Obviously, this is no where near the support level you can get from Microsoft or Apple, but at least it is a start.
VIP: It’s Better to Look Good Than to Feel Good
In this week’s VIP, Nelson and James bring you the top stories from Cool Blind Tech. And of course, it wouldn’t be a VIP without their Cool Picks.
The Google Play Award Nominees for Best Accessibility Experience at Google I/O 2017.
The Google Play awards are back again at this year’s Google I/O, and we are happy to announce the apps that have been selected for the Best Accessibility Experience.
Google’s Project Soli Makes Touchless Gestures a Reality.
Google announced the availability of Project Soli, which is a chip that is embedded in any device; such as a smart watch, phone, computer, or tablet. It allows developers to come up with a set of gestures that can be performed without having to physically interact with a device. For example; a developer could design a virtual dial that the user can interact with by making a gesture that resembles turning a dial. Sense the user doesn’t directly touch the device, the number of gestures that can be created is only limited by the developer’s imagination.
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