In 2019, 13% of adults aged 18 and over had some difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, 1.6% either had a lot of difficulty hearing or could not hear at all, even when using a hearing aid. As one of the five […]
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ElliQ: A Robot Roommate
Most of us are accustomed to calling on virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri when we need help. Now imagine an AI assistant that starts conversations in anticipation of your needs. ElliQ is “the very first proactive, empathetic robotic companion.” Although she was designed with seniors in mind, she is also beneficial for people with […]
Gemini and the Future of AI
We’re far from the days of using AI for driving directions or the occasional weather report. Thanks to advances in AI, our phones are now our daily assistants, helping us research, brainstorm, make grocery lists or explore the most complex questions — like the meaning of life itself. Gemini 2.0 is Google’s largest and most […]
ClearView GO Offers Compact Option for Desktop Video Magnifier
According to the American Foundation for the Blind, around 65 percent of low vision users prefer to use electronic magnifiers like video magnifiers to assist with reading and viewing materials. The World Health Organization estimates that 2.2 billion people worldwide are living with some form of visual impairment, so video magnifiers can provide a solution […]
StellarTrek: Exploration, Orientation and Mobility for the Visually Impaired
For individuals with visual impairments, everyday navigation can be a challenge. Whether it’s crossing the street, finding an entrance or even shopping for groceries, these day-to-day tasks we take for granted are complex and daunting to those with visual disabilities. StellarTrek — now available through the INDATA Lending Library — is an innovative solution designed […]
New to Our Library: The Talking Bible
A new addition to our Lending Library may come in particularly handy this time of year. As holiday church services pop up around the corner, people with visual impairment can brush up on biblical studies with the Talking Digital Bible. Pocket-sized and battery-powered, the Talking Bible is suitable for either individual or group use, as […]