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.
Top Stories
APH and HumanWare team up to create a new intelligent magnifier
HumanWare has announced a partnership with The American Printing House to provide a new powerful tool for visually impaired students combining a high-performance digital magnifier with the versatility of an Android tablet, the MATT Connect.
This Fashionable Tech Helps Blind and Low-Vision People Navigate
UK-based designer Emilios Farrington-Arnas has created a wearable for the blind and low-vision with the emphasis on merging fashion with technology.
Maptic uses small feedback units, which can be clipped onto clothing or worn around the wrist, and a visual sensor that can be worn as a necklace.
Handsfree Calling Comes to Google Home
If you have a Google Home voice activated speaker, you can now make calls in the U.S. and Canada to anyone in your contacts list and local businesses. Just say things like:
• Ok Google, call John Smith
Cool Picks
Dropbox Plus
Now that he has Dropbox Plus, James has more cloud storage than he knows what to do with.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro (Wiring Required), Works with Amazon Alexa
With the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Nelson always knows when his deliveries have arrived.
