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Self-driving cars may hit the U.K.'s roads by 2026 thanks to a new law

Self-driving cars may hit the U.K.'s roads by 2026 thanks to a new law | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to create 38,000 jobs and $53.4 billion by 2035...
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Google has a magical new way for you to control your Android phone

Google has a magical new way for you to control your Android phone | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Google's Project GameFace brings incredible new accessibility features to Android phones. Here's what it can do.
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Project that makes automatic speech recognition tech more accessible is now sharing data with organisations

Project that makes automatic speech recognition tech more accessible is now sharing data with organisations | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The Speech Accessibility Project is now sharing some of its voice recordings and related data with universities and organisations...
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Verizon announces new human-assisted GenAI Tools for better customer experience

Verizon announces new human-assisted GenAI Tools for better customer experience | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Verizon wants to offer more transparency, save time, and simplify tasks for employees and customers with the new set of AI tools.
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Meta is Planning to Create AI-Powered, Camera-Equipped Earbuds

Meta is Planning to Create AI-Powered, Camera-Equipped Earbuds | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
It can serve as an assitive device for the visually impaired. With AI tools and devices being in demand now more than ever, tech giants are investing in the technology and creating more products.
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Assistive smart lamps being rolled out at 500 care home living units after demonstrating falls reduction

Assistive smart lamps being rolled out at 500 care home living units after demonstrating falls reduction | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is rolling out the Nobi Smart Lamps across an additional 500 care home living units.
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Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds : Cell Buds

Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds : Cell Buds | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Cell Buds - The conceptual ‘Cell Buds’ have been designed by Minwoo Kim as part of the Samsung Design Membership course as a set of earbuds for the...
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Google's Project Astra uses your phone's camera and AI to find noise makers, misplaced items and more

Google's Project Astra uses your phone's camera and AI to find noise makers, misplaced items and more | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
When Google first showcased its Duplex voice assistant technology at its developer conference in 2018, it was both impressive and concerning.Today, at I/O…...
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Self-Balancing Motorcycles: How They Work (And Can You Actually Buy One?)

Self-Balancing Motorcycles: How They Work (And Can You Actually Buy One?) | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Honda and Yamaha have each revealed a self-balancing motorcycle with plans to use the technology in future models to improve safety, but you can't buy one yet.
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Revolutionizing Dementia Care: The Power of Assistive Tech

Revolutionizing Dementia Care: The Power of Assistive Tech | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
With the number of people affected by dementia steadily rising, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions.
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May 22, 6:16 AM
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AutoSleep Sleep Tracker - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

AutoSleep Sleep Tracker - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
It is more important than ever to get a good night's sleep these days. Yet, with busy schedules and constant distractions, many of us struggle to achieve the quality sleep our bodies need to function at their best.
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May 22, 6:15 AM
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ATU677 – WebAIM with Jared Smith - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

ATU677 – WebAIM with Jared Smith - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs.Special Guest: Jared Smith - Director and Researcher - WedAIM Website: webaim.org Wave Tool Link: wave.webaim.org ——————————...
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Assistive Voice Technologies : Assistive Voice Technology

Assistive Voice Technologies : Assistive Voice Technology | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Assistive Voice Technology - Whispp is a Dutch startup that pioneers an assistive voice technology that can convert whispered speech into a natural voice in real time. The prim...
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Baidu might use Tesla's self-driving robotaxis

Baidu might use Tesla's self-driving robotaxis | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The search engine giant has other robotaxi ventures and recently launched its sixth-generation RT6...
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May 22, 6:19 AM
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Light tech project launched across 10 care homes for dementia patients

A project using interactive light technology from Social-Ability to provide activities and games for care home residents living with dementia is underway.
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'Space at your fingertips': Research unlocks the potential of touch for 3D spatial perception

'Space at your fingertips': Research unlocks the potential of touch for 3D spatial perception | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
A study published in iScience from researchers from the Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology at Reichman University offers a new perspective towards the plasticity of the brain, and integration of the senses, paving the way for the enhancement of prosthetics and assistive...
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IJERPH | Free Full-Text | Attitudes towards Technology: Insights on Rarely Discussed Influences on Older Adults’ Willingness to Adopt Active Assisted Living (AAL)

IJERPH | Free Full-Text | Attitudes towards Technology: Insights on Rarely Discussed Influences on Older Adults’ Willingness to Adopt Active Assisted Living (AAL) | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Background: European research policy promotes active assisted living (AAL) to alleviate costs and reach new markets. The main argument for massive investments in AAL is its potential to raise older adults’ Quality of Life and enhance their freedom, autonomy, mobility, social integration, and...
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Microsoft Has Some Interesting Perks for Buying a Copilot+ PC

Microsoft Has Some Interesting Perks for Buying a Copilot+ PC | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The company will reward your leap of faith with a handful of exclusive AI software features.
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Charli-Jo: "Last year, when I started posting about AI, the r…"

Charli-Jo: "Last year, when I started posting about AI, the r…" | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
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Last year, when I started posting about AI, the response from many #Blind people was quite negative. I think it is fair to say things have changed and many more if not yet all blind and visually impaired people are enjoying the increase accessibility this latest form of...
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OpenAI’s GPT-4o Aims to Enhance Voice Assistants

OpenAI’s GPT-4o Aims to Enhance Voice Assistants | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
OpenAI’s GPT-4o AI model could enhance real-time voice interactions, improving the experience for consumers using voice assistants.
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Understanding The Legal And Regulatory Landscape Of Generative AI

Understanding The Legal And Regulatory Landscape Of Generative AI | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Generative AI is revolutionizing content creation but also brings privacy and legal issues.
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New Hearing Aids Puts Cass on the Right Path in Her Job Search

New Hearing Aids Puts Cass on the Right Path in Her Job Search | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Cass is a professional musician, who recently trained to become a technical animator in the film industry. She is currently looking for work as a technical animator, and she is also doing paid gigs as a musician.
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Wordtune AI-generated writing tool - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Wordtune AI-generated writing tool - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
It is imperative to master the art of language in a world where communication is king. If you're writing an email, writing a report, or just texting, the words you choose can make a world of difference.
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Helping hands: The incredible power of assistive technology

Helping hands: The incredible power of assistive technology | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
We're using the power of media to share three remarkable stories of how lives were transformed with prosthetics - and erase stigma.
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Scanmarker Reader - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Scanmarker Reader - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
On Monday, we did a Tech Tip on the Scanmarker Reader. This powerful tool provides a seamless way to transfer printed texts to digital devices, combining the simplicity of a highlighter with the sophistication of digital technology.
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