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Posts with the video magnifier tag
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, […]
Monday Tech Tip: MirrorPad Pro
During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Cody Mitchell from Irie-AT showed us the MirrorPad Pro, which is a touchscreen magnifier that allos you to scan and read printed materials and magnify your phone, tablet, and computer. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about MirrorPad Pro.
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 […]
MagniLink One (Version 3)
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Kimberly Cline, at LVI-America, showed us the newest MagniLink One, which is a foldable video magnifier. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the MagniLink One.
LookyPlus Handheld Video Magnifier
If you or a loved one are looking for a new handheld video magnifier, check out the LookyPlus. This video magnifier allows users to read text more easily and view photos more clearly on its 3.5-inch LCD screen. The LookyPlus offers a magnification range of 2x to 20x and five different color modes. It features […]