RNIB calls for more brands to embrace accessible QR codes to support people with sight loss
To coincide with World Sight Day on 10 October 2024, sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has highlighted the progress…
Assistive pen which can read Braille could improve literacy among visually impaired people
A sensory pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. The handheld assistive device, which…
Accessible QR codes roll out across KitKat and Quality Street products to support people with sight loss
Nestlé Confectionery is trialling accessible QR codes on two of its well-known brands, KitKat and Quality Street, to help shoppers with sight loss to access product information more easily.…
AI app feature for visually impaired people provides detailed image descriptions
Aira, an that app provides on-demand, remote visual interpretation for visually impaired and blind individuals, has launched a new AI image feature. The Aira app…
Assistive app now available on phone designed specifically for blind and visually impaired people
Envision, an assistive technology specialist, has teamed up with BlindShell, a developer of phones for people who are blind or visually impaired, to make the…
Video: Assistive robot guide dog could soon help blind people navigate indoor spaces
Experts from the University of Glasgow, with support from The Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) Trust and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)…
Smart glasses’ latest upgrade provides succinct AI-powered scene descriptions
Assistive technology specialist Envision has unveiled the upcoming release of the version of its Envision Glasses, which will enable people who are blind or visually…
Microsoft expands free app for people with vision impairments to Android devices
Technology giant Microsoft has launched the newest version of Seeing AI, a free app that narrates the world for people with vision impairments through their…
Reading device upgrade to “revolutionise” how people with vision loss interact with pictures and text
An assistive reading device has recently been upgraded by OrCam Technologies with the goal of being an all-in-one solution for people with vision loss or…
New glasses could help the 430 million people globally with hearing difficulties to ‘see’ conversations
A “first of its kind” assistive device is set to make life more inclusive for people who are deaf or have hearing difficulties. Users wearing…