By now, I’m certain a majority of you have heard of many smart devices available on the market, especially Apple’s flagship wearable, the Apple Watch. While this smartwatch offers several accessibility features (e.g. VoiceOver), it doesn’t offer the same tactile benefits as Braille. A Korean startup company has thus developed The Dot, a smartwatch featuring active Braille technology. The Dot is a wearable […]
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Monitor epilepsy and more with the Embrace Watch
Did you know 1 in every 26 Americans will experience epilepsy at some point in his or her life? Further, today more than 65 million people are affected by epilepsy around the globe. There may be several resources available to help warn these individuals of an oncoming seizure, but now there is a sleek, new wearable designed specifically for epilepsy (and more) called […]
Caref GPS Phone Watch
There are so many watches on the market with built-in health trackers, GPS navigation, phone compatibility and more, each costing over $200. However, there are more affordable options, such as the Caref GPS Phone Watch, ideal for individuals who often wander off such as those with autism and Alzheimer’s. Caref is a company that offers an affordable watch, […]
Spring Forward with the Apple Watch!
Apple unveiled its first ever wearable back in September at its iPhone 6 event, and on Monday, the Cupertino company finally revealed more details on the highly-anticipated Apple Watch, including pricing and the release date! What else does the smartwatch have to offer and how can you operate it? Let’s spring forward with more details! […]
Lively–Personal Emergency Response… Reimagined
For many individuals with Alzheimer’s or other diseases affecting one’s mental state, it is a challenge to live independently and safely. However, many technologies are being developed to help these individuals live more independently, while also giving their loved ones peace of mind. One of these technologies is Lively, which allows the user to, “Be connected. […]
Track Life’s Tempo with CarePredict
There are several wellness trackers available on the market today to monitor the habits of relatively self-aware, healthy individuals. These wearable devices are designed to help those looking to stay active or to hit a specific goal each day (i.e. a steps objective.) CarePredict is utilizing the technology behind these fitness wristbands to improve the lives of seniors. They have created a […]