Six seconds from now, a cooking-related fire will occur in an American home. In fact, cooking is the number-one cause of home fires in the United States, which cost an average of $35,000 dollars in damages. Don’t fall into one of these statistics. Leaving the stove on is a common household safety hazard known for […]
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New App Opens Up the Dating World
When Jacqueline Child mentioned her disability on dating apps, she often faced negative reactions and outright rejection. She longed to find a platform where she could meet people who understood life with chronic illness and disabilities. So, she decided to make her own. With the help of her sister, Alexa, Jacqueline launched Dateability in 2022, […]
Spoken Rx: A Prescription for Managing Medicine
Bean-sized pills in plastic bottles can be all too easy for anyone to mix up. For people with vision loss or blindness, managing prescription medications can be a particularly anxiety-inducing activity. CVS Pharmacy® has a solution — Spoken Rx. A collaboration between CVS and the vision impairment non-profit group Hadley, Spoken Rx reads prescription information […]
Optaro Optimizes Reading Through Hardware and Software
Optaro is the first video magnifier tailor-made for an iPhone. Relying on its own battery power rather than your phone’s, the Optaro magnifier attaches to your phone in two ways. The first is through a camera module and integrated case designed to fit on iPhone models 12-16 Pro Max. For phones out of this range, […]
Jamworks Serves As Virtual Study Buddy
With school being back in session soon, students might want to consider downloading the AI notetaking app Jamworks. More than a notetaker, this is a “learning companion” that’s able to answer questions, make flashcards and simplify classroom material — just like a classmate or tutor. First, Jamworks records an entire class lecture, allowing students to […]
Avaz AAC App Allows for Authentic Expression
Available across iOS and Android platforms in multiple languages, the Avaz AAC app not only makes communication easier for users, but it allows them to express themselves more authentically. The Avaz interface allows users to communicate in digital speech by choosing from visual representations of various words and phrases. Now, thanks to the new feature […]