Social media platforms continue to evolve, and many are adding features designed to make digital content easier to access for a wider range of users. TikTok recently introduced several accessibility updates aimed at improving how people view and interact with content on the platform. One of the newest features being tested is AI-generated alternative text […]
Posts with the artificial intelligence tag
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 […]
ATFAQ198 – Q1. Video Modeling Apps, Q2. AT for Cooking, Q3. AT for Learning Disabilities, Q4. AI Tools for Dyslexia, Q5. Wildcard: Everyday products that should be marketed as AT
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ198 – Q1. Video Modeling Apps, Q2. AT for Cooking, Q3. AT for Learning Disabilities, Q4. AI Tools for Dyslexia, Q5. Wildcard: Everyday products that should be marketed as AT —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 2: I have a question. […]
A World of Enhanced Mobility with Strap Tech Ara
There’s a new, groundbreaking assistive technology device designed to help the blind and visually impaired navigate the world around them. Strap Tech Ara uses advanced sensors and technologies to detect obstacles in the environment and guide individuals with disabilities safely, transforming everyday challenges into smooth journeys. Ara utilizes advanced sensors to scan the environment in […]
Starkey’s Hearing Aids Use AI for Next Generation Sound
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 […]
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 […]