Intelligent AI to enhance health product accessibility for people who are blind or partially sighted
Technology giant Microsoft and Haleon, a multinational healthcare company, are working together to make health products more accessible for people with vision impairments via AI…
Smart lamp can automatically call emergency services and open doors for them if someone falls
An AI-powered smart lamp that detects and prevents falls in older adults is now available in the UK and Ireland. Designed by Nobi, a European…
Telecare provider launches digital personal alarm that works during network outages
Two technology-enabled care (TEC) providers have teamed up to launch an innovative digital personal alarm that works during network outages through using two multi-network SIMs.…
AI technology supports independent living by learning daily behaviour patterns of older people
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being used in a new telecare monitoring device, launched by personal alarm provider Taking Care, which is designed to…
New app enables the public to easily use an ‘industry first’ in self activated mobility devices
Personal transportation solutions company Scootaround trialed the soft launch of its Scootaround app and self-activated devices, which are an ‘industry first’ in mobility devices. The…
Door detection, voice control and captions are some of the accessibility features coming to Apple this year
Technology giant Apple has revealed a raft of innovative accessibility features that will be available later this year to give disabled people new tools for…
Google takes on user feedback to make Android easier for braille readers to use
The multinational technology firm is building out-of-the-box support for users of braille displays so that they can navigate Android devices more easily, thanks to helpful…
Video: UK app launch makes phone calls accessible for people with reduced mobility
An assistive app designed to make hands-free phone calls possible for wheelchair users, individuals with limited dexterity, and people with neurological conditions is now available…
Hearing health app launches to give users advice and information on assistive products
In time for Deaf Awareness Week commencing on 2 May 2022, online retailer Hearing Aid Accessories is releasing a unique mobile app designed to support…
Twitter gets accessible with image descriptions feature for disabled people
Social media giant Twitter has rolled out the ability to add image descriptions globally, also known as alternative text (ALT), on photos uploaded to the…