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Haptic Speaker Lets Blind and Visually Impaired People Read Braille in Midair

German researchers have developed an ultrasonic haptic speaker that allows them to display Braille numbers without contact.

Researchers at Germany’s Bayreuth University have been working to develop a special speaker system that emits ultrasound waves with the purpose of letting people read braille in midair. It does this by using acoustic force to stand in for the usual tactile embossed braille writing.

The device can create several zones in the air at the same time, where the ultrasonic waves are focused and create a pressure that a person can distinguish. At the same time, visually impaired people on such a device can recognize characters from four points in 88% of cases, which will allow the future use of such technologies for contactless interaction. read more

You Can Now Ask Alexa to Adjust the Treble, Mid-Range or Bass

Starting this week, Echo users will be able to adjust the treble, mid-range or bass on their smart speaker by opening the Alexa app, or by simply asking Alexa via voice commands.

Just use one of the following commands like, “Alexa, set treble to maximum,” or“”Alexa, decrease the mid-range,” or“”Alexa, turn up the bass.” You can adjust each setting on a scale from -6 dB to 6 dB such as, “Alexa, set the treble to minus three,” and if it doesn’t sound right, you can always go back to the default mix by saying, “Alexa, reset equalizer.” read more

How to Pair a Bluetooth Speaker with Google Home

The Google Home Mini speaker sounds OK for listening to podcasts, but for music it could use a boost. Now, you can pair any Home or Home Mini with a Bluetooth speaker for a better audio experience.

Note: We’re using Android for in our examples here, but the process is similar on iOS.

Launch the Google Home app, and then select the devices button in the top right corner.

On the Devices page, select the menu button (the three-dots) in the top right corner, and then choose the “Settings” command. read more

Monster Adventurer Bluetooth Speaker Drop Test!

We put the Monster Bluetooth speaker to a sound and drop test, guess what happens?

Your life is an adventure, and you need to have CBT wherever your adventure takes you. With an “everything proof” exterior (weatherproof, rust-proof, dust-proof), the Monster® Adventurer can follow you into the fray and survive the most harsh climates and environment. Be prepared! Charging your devices is easy with Adventurer’s battery reserve. As you rise to meet any challenge,

the Monster Adventurer’s sound performance will thrill and excite you. Meet the Adventurer, Monster’s “All-Proof” speaker for your adventurous lifestyle. read more

Portable Speaker is the First Speaker That Turns Your iPhone Into a Conference System

Rayz Rally is a pocket-sized speaker, together with the Rayz App it makes calling easier & clearer anytime, anywhere.

The clarity of a conference system, in a palm sized portable speaker that’s powered by your iPhone or computer. Plug it in and it works. One smart button handles everything you need. It’s that simple. The only portable speaker on the market that offers conference call quality sound.

Not only is Rally the first portable conference speaker to offer talk and charge capability, it’s the smallest portable speaker loud enough to fill a conference room while drawing less power than any other Lightningpowered speaker on the market. read more

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