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#hearing-aids
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
3 months ago

OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval

EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio hearing glasses, combining hearing aid capabilities with stylish design, now FDA-approved for over-the-counter sale.
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Wearables

The Nuance Audio Glasses Are Hearing Aids I Actually Want to Wear

Innovative solution for hearing aids integrates them into glasses to improve user experience.
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
3 months ago

OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval

EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio hearing glasses, combining hearing aid capabilities with stylish design, now FDA-approved for over-the-counter sale.
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Wearables

The Nuance Audio Glasses Are Hearing Aids I Actually Want to Wear

Innovative solution for hearing aids integrates them into glasses to improve user experience.
more#hearing-aids
from99% Invisible
2 weeks ago
Wearables

Single Handed (6 of 6): Hand Lenders Point Out Adaptive Designs & Helpful Ideas - 99% Invisible

The article emphasizes the importance of external perspectives in adaptive design for individuals with injuries.
Artificial intelligence
fromScienceDaily
3 weeks ago

Engineers bring sign language to 'life' using AI to translate in real-time

A new ASL system enhances communication for deaf individuals using real-time AI technology to bridge gaps in traditional solutions.
Web design
fromLitmus
1 month ago

How We Made the World's Worst Email Accessible

Email accessibility is crucial; using HTML and CSS ensures content is consumable by assistive technologies, unlike purely image-based emails.
#vision-impairment
fromMail Online
9 years ago
Privacy professionals

Star Trek specs which are helping blind people to see

Innovative glasses enable blind and partially sighted individuals to 'see' through verbal commentary, identifying objects, people, and reading text.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Wearables

DotLumen's haptic headset could help blind people navigate

DotLumen's headset offers a 'self-driving' solution for blind and low-vision users, enhancing mobility and obstacle avoidance similar to a guide dog.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Wearables

Smart Visor Concept Helps the Visually Challenged Navigate the World with Confidence - Yanko Design

The Vision Aid smart visor enhances independence for visually impaired individuals by providing innovative, respectful navigation assistance.
fromMail Online
9 years ago
Privacy professionals

Star Trek specs which are helping blind people to see

Innovative glasses enable blind and partially sighted individuals to 'see' through verbal commentary, identifying objects, people, and reading text.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Wearables

DotLumen's haptic headset could help blind people navigate

DotLumen's headset offers a 'self-driving' solution for blind and low-vision users, enhancing mobility and obstacle avoidance similar to a guide dog.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Wearables

Smart Visor Concept Helps the Visually Challenged Navigate the World with Confidence - Yanko Design

The Vision Aid smart visor enhances independence for visually impaired individuals by providing innovative, respectful navigation assistance.
more#vision-impairment
#accessibility
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
5 months ago

How will AI affect accessibility in tech?

AI is reshaping accessibility efforts by prioritizing consideration for individuals with disabilities, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
fromWIRED
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds

The use of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is empowering users like Mark by providing independence and controlling devices through thought.
fromUX Magazine
2 months ago
UX design

Designing for Deaf Users

Deafness in UX design requires understanding personal experiences and promoting accessibility for better user experiences.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Robots and AI-powered assistive tech are poised to transform accessibility and mobility

Assistive technologies are significantly improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, yet affordability and accessibility remain critical challenges.
fromZDNET
8 months ago
Digital life

7 Android accessibility features that can make your life easier

Android offers robust accessibility features like Voice Access and TalkBack for users with visual and hearing impairments.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
5 months ago

How will AI affect accessibility in tech?

AI is reshaping accessibility efforts by prioritizing consideration for individuals with disabilities, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
fromWIRED
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds

The use of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is empowering users like Mark by providing independence and controlling devices through thought.
fromUX Magazine
2 months ago
UX design

Designing for Deaf Users

Deafness in UX design requires understanding personal experiences and promoting accessibility for better user experiences.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Robots and AI-powered assistive tech are poised to transform accessibility and mobility

Assistive technologies are significantly improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, yet affordability and accessibility remain critical challenges.
fromZDNET
8 months ago
Digital life

7 Android accessibility features that can make your life easier

Android offers robust accessibility features like Voice Access and TalkBack for users with visual and hearing impairments.
more#accessibility
Gadgets
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

6 Future Tech Trends In Accessible Learning

Technology is crucial in creating inclusive learning environments, allowing all students, regardless of their abilities, to succeed.
#robotics
Wearables
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Artificial muscles for tremor suppression

Wearable soft robotic devices may alleviate tremors in patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Wearables
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Artificial muscles for tremor suppression

Wearable soft robotic devices may alleviate tremors in patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease.
more#robotics
#paralysis
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Science

Paralyzed Man Can Now Fly Drone Using Brain Implant

A brain implant enables paralyzed individuals to control virtual drones using thoughts about finger movements, offering new functional capabilities.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Science

Paralyzed Man Can Now Fly Drone Using Brain Implant

A brain implant enables paralyzed individuals to control virtual drones using thoughts about finger movements, offering new functional capabilities.
more#paralysis
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: AngelSense exposed location data and personal information of tracked users

AngelSense exposed sensitive user data online due to an unsecured database, risking user privacy and safety.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Digital life

The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 could be one of AI's few good use cases at CES 2025

The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 significantly improves navigation and usability for visually impaired individuals by integrating innovative technology and thoughtful design adjustments.
#dyslexia
Education
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence significantly aids students with disabilities, enhancing their learning experiences and accessibility.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Education

AI is helping students with disabilities. Schools worry about the risks

Assistive AI technology significantly aids students with disabilities, improving their learning and engagement in academic settings.
Education
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence significantly aids students with disabilities, enhancing their learning experiences and accessibility.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Education

AI is helping students with disabilities. Schools worry about the risks

Assistive AI technology significantly aids students with disabilities, improving their learning and engagement in academic settings.
more#dyslexia
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

This pair of bone conduction headset is not just an assistive device, it facilitates visually impaired as companion - Yanko Design

Bone conduction headphones like the 'Vision' model enhance independence for visually impaired individuals by combining safety, technology, and user feedback.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Remote teams

Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Tips for Supporting Hearing Impaired Employees

An inclusive workplace empowers hearing-impaired employees through assistive technology and effective physical modifications, fostering a culture of acceptance.
#neuralink
OMG science
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Latest Patient Implanted With Neuralink Is Using It to Play "Counter-Strike 2"

Neuralink's brain chip allows patients to control devices and play games using their minds, illustrating significant advancements in assistive technology.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Neuralink wants to hook up its brain implant to a robotic arm

Neuralink is launching a trial to test brain implant control of a robotic arm, aiming for both digital and physical freedom for patients.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm

Neuralink is testing a brain-computer interface to allow thought control of robotic arms, promoting advancement in assistive technology.
fromTESLARATI
8 months ago
Design

Second Neuralink Patient Shows Impressive Progress

Neuralink's second patient demonstrates impressive progress by controlling a computer cursor with his thoughts just minutes after the implant.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Medicine

Elon Musk's Neuralink to launch new brain-implant trial involving robotic arm

Neuralink is advancing trials for its brain-computer interface to assist individuals with quadriplegia through direct thought control of devices.
OMG science
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Latest Patient Implanted With Neuralink Is Using It to Play "Counter-Strike 2"

Neuralink's brain chip allows patients to control devices and play games using their minds, illustrating significant advancements in assistive technology.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Neuralink wants to hook up its brain implant to a robotic arm

Neuralink is launching a trial to test brain implant control of a robotic arm, aiming for both digital and physical freedom for patients.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm

Neuralink is testing a brain-computer interface to allow thought control of robotic arms, promoting advancement in assistive technology.
fromTESLARATI
8 months ago
Design

Second Neuralink Patient Shows Impressive Progress

Neuralink's second patient demonstrates impressive progress by controlling a computer cursor with his thoughts just minutes after the implant.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Medicine

Elon Musk's Neuralink to launch new brain-implant trial involving robotic arm

Neuralink is advancing trials for its brain-computer interface to assist individuals with quadriplegia through direct thought control of devices.
more#neuralink
Miscellaneous
fromBig Think
5 months ago

The Cybathlon: Bionic athletes compete for the gold - and push assistive technologies forward

The Cybathlon showcases the integration of technology with human effort to enhance daily tasks for those with disabilities.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Disability Rights Are Technology Rights

Technological self-determination is crucial, especially for users with disabilities, allowing them to modify assistive technologies to meet their unique needs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

In the Paralympic Fix-It Shop, Plenty of Fractures but No Blood

The Paralympic Village's repair shop serves a wide variety of assistive devices beyond wheelchairs, handling diverse service requests to support athletes.
Medicine
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
8 months ago

Robot coaches are reading brain signals to support stroke rehabilitation

Robot coaches that read brain signals may revolutionize rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury survivors by enhancing motivation during recovery exercises.
fromPycoders
11 months ago
Python

PyCoder's Weekly | Issue #630

Real Python podcast highlights web accessibility and assistive technology for Python developers.
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