<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[ Double Tap News Feed / Raindrop.io ]]></title><link>https://raindrop.io</link><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description><language>en-US</language><generator>raindrop.io</generator><atom:link href="https://bg.raindrop.io/rss/public/59226496" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:13:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses ]]></title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz6732p2vpjo?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ7rRtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeb4bVtHLcI2Y6oYzXvtiiG4v7VdZpKoRBkAZTWWO8oStjXxya59aoguytulQ_aem_9twdSeyOJKsjA-D99xzH0g&amp;app-referrer=deep-link</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/branded_news/1200/cpsprodpb/1a17/live/26e715d0-2e86-11f1-b297-95b0a0a8331e.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:13:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz6732p2vpjo?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ7rRtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeb4bVtHLcI2Y6oYzXvtiiG4v7VdZpKoRBkAZTWWO8oStjXxya59aoguytulQ_aem_9twdSeyOJKsjA-D99xzH0g&amp;app-referrer=deep-link</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ IKEA pilots new accessibility solutions for customers with limited mobility • THIIS Magazine ]]></title><link>https://thiis.co.uk/ikea-pilots-new-accessibility-solutions-for-customers-with-limited-mobility/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://thiis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IKEA-900x558-1.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ IKEA Finland has announced two new accessibility solutions at its IKEA Vantaa store, designed to make shopping easier for disabled customers. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:23:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://thiis.co.uk/ikea-pilots-new-accessibility-solutions-for-customers-with-limited-mobility/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean ]]></title><link>https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/31/taptype_android_touch_keyboard/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/07/30/shutterstock_walking_stick.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ : Aimed at blind tablet users, although it's winning sighted fans too ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:06:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/31/taptype_android_touch_keyboard/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ N.J. high schooler makes Braille keyboards for under $10. Here’s how. ]]></title><link>https://www.nj.com/mosaic/2026/02/nj-high-schooler-makes-braille-keyboards-for-under-10-heres-how.html</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.nj.com/resizer/v2/DAMXMKV7JZH5FJUTV6NPE33D7U.jpeg?auth=d1d711d30e33dd0fcb2e132adea9022b044c17942e7f87e236f0186695654662&amp;width=1280&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Learn how a Princeton 12th grader created a nonprofit to help visually impaired people gain access to keyboards. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.nj.com/mosaic/2026/02/nj-high-schooler-makes-braille-keyboards-for-under-10-heres-how.html</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ What Would a City Designed for Blind Commuters Look Like? ]]></title><link>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-05/how-blind-commuters-navigate-nyc-s-streets-and-subways?srnd=phx-citylab</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/iMmOIysd1oy0/v1/1200x800.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Getting around New York City for visually impaired and ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:58:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-05/how-blind-commuters-navigate-nyc-s-streets-and-subways?srnd=phx-citylab</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ “I’m actually hoping we might see more robots on our streets” — this Texas city used robots to improve its sidewalks, and I hope it isn’t the last ]]></title><link>https://www.techradar.com/tech/im-actually-hoping-we-might-see-more-robots-on-our-streets-this-texas-city-used-robots-to-improve-its-sidewalks-and-i-hope-it-isnt-the-last</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mppszb9BuSRkNRBAMRPLt4-1200-80.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Robots to the rescue ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:56:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.techradar.com/tech/im-actually-hoping-we-might-see-more-robots-on-our-streets-this-texas-city-used-robots-to-improve-its-sidewalks-and-i-hope-it-isnt-the-last</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 14 Essential Mac Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Switchers ]]></title><link>https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/mac-keyboard-shortcuts-windows-switchers/246395/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://cdn.idropnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20202648/typing_on_macbook.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Just moved from Windows to Mac? These 14 essential keyboard shortcuts will help you overcome muscle memory and master macOS in no time. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:20:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/mac-keyboard-shortcuts-windows-switchers/246395/</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ WhisperTyping Review: The Best Windows AI Dictation Tool? ]]></title><link>https://www.aestumanda.com/reviews/2026/02/whispertyping-review/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.aestumanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/9759E144-6C79-4D94-B643-D8649FB57819.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ This WhisperTyping review explores how a 3-person team is out-thinking Apple and Microsoft. Discover the AI voice tool delivering high-accuracy translation. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:26:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aestumanda.com/reviews/2026/02/whispertyping-review/</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video to make major change affecting 18m people - The Mirror ]]></title><link>https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/netflix-disney-amazon-prime-video-36773067</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/article36773109.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/0_GettyImages-2258890967.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Other leading services including ITVX will also have to follow new rules ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:42:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/netflix-disney-amazon-prime-video-36773067</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ KeyClu with VoiceOver on macOS: Becoming More Keyboard-First (Gradually) - TIM DIXON ]]></title><link>https://www.timdixon.net/blog/2026/02/keyclu-with-voiceover-on-macos-becoming-more-keyboard-first-gradually/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.timdixon.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Keyclu.jpeg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Learn how to use KeyClu with VoiceOver on macOS to discover hidden keyboard shortcuts to build a more keyboard-first workflow. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:47:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.timdixon.net/blog/2026/02/keyclu-with-voiceover-on-macos-becoming-more-keyboard-first-gradually/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ One Week with NVDA: A JAWS User’s Immersion Journey ]]></title><link>https://blindaccessjournal.com/2026/02/one-week-with-nvda-a-jaws-users-immersion-journey/?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=jetpack_social</link><description><![CDATA[ What started as a seven-day experiment ended with a new primary screen reader. 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But your ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:50:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.newsbeep.com/us/467784/</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing Be My Eyes Workplace: Making Your Workday More Accessible ]]></title><link>https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/introducing-be-my-eyes-workplace/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.bemyeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Workplace-Announcement-Banner3.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ A new tool to work smarter, stay independent, and access everything on your desktop quickly and easily. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:07:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/introducing-be-my-eyes-workplace/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Stream 3 version 1.6: More control! - HumanWare ]]></title><link>https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/news/stream-3-version-1-6/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.humanware.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/346X300-Stream.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ We’re happy to start the new year with a great new Stream 3 version! Focused on giving you more control over your experience, here are just a few of the features you’ll find after updating your Stream. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:47:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/news/stream-3-version-1-6/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The Digital Disablement of the UK ]]></title><link>https://medium.com/@alexliddell86/the-digital-disablement-of-the-uk-a4d3a3cc5f83</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1200/1*m3SNAa1WNYRbchsz0GAIkw.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ How Britain’s screen-time panic is quietly stripping disabled people of access ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:57:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://medium.com/@alexliddell86/the-digital-disablement-of-the-uk-a4d3a3cc5f83</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Meta & University Of Utah Explore Using Neural Band For Accessibility ]]></title><link>https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-university-of-utah-explore-using-neural-band-for-accessibility/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=x</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.uploadvr.com/content/images/size/w1200/2026/02/Meta-Orion-AR-glasses---EMG-wristband-2.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Research explores Meta Neural Band, a slim wristband to replace joysticks, switches, and sip-and-puff controls. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:34:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-university-of-utah-explore-using-neural-band-for-accessibility/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=x</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Accessibility Events in February 2026 ]]></title><link>https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/11193</link><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:20:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/11193</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ For Users of NVDA and Zoom: Zoom Enhancements Add-on 26.02 ]]></title><link>https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/11204</link><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:20:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/11204</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Stormzy calls reading a ‘superpower’ as he backs accessible books campaign ]]></title><link>https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/03/stormzy-calls-reading-a-superpower-as-he-backs-accessible-books-campaign?CMP=default&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=LinkedIn#Echobox=1770113562</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7f407188eafd46dae9b8ce9da5dd5e07a26e6bfa/473_683_4234_3387/master/4234.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=630&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;precrop=40:21,offset-x50,offset-y0&amp;overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&amp;overlay-width=100p&amp;overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctZGVmYXVsdC5wbmc&amp;s=f557167095d6627dc18a86c4d467fe3d&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ The musician is championing the annual Quick Reads initiative, which will release six short, digestible titles for ‘nonreaders and lapsed readers’ in April for £1 each ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/03/stormzy-calls-reading-a-superpower-as-he-backs-accessible-books-campaign?CMP=default&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=LinkedIn#Echobox=1770113562</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The Mistake Of CES’s Accessibility Stage ]]></title><link>https://accessaces.com/the-mistake-of-cess-accessibility-stage/</link><description><![CDATA[ For years, I have tracked the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This year, the experience felt different, a change I attribute to the creation by CES of an accessibility stage. Previously, accessib… ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:55:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://accessaces.com/the-mistake-of-cess-accessibility-stage/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball ]]></title><link>https://apnews.com/article/nfl-blind-fans-super-bowl-6daf12a08127c46c23dab6100a659681</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/d7c159f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5333x3000+0+278/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F1b%2Fe5%2F28e0bd88c1be654d380ee1c3b2f2%2F9a7b2e31c9464fa6a86eb6d04b0a3266&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:52:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://apnews.com/article/nfl-blind-fans-super-bowl-6daf12a08127c46c23dab6100a659681</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ I forgot my white cane. Here’s how a navigation app helped me move around Lagos. ]]></title><link>https://techcabal.com/2026/01/20/navigating-lagos-without-a-white-cane/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://c76c7bbc41.mjedge.net/wp-content/uploads/tc/2025/05/Artboard-1-copy-3-2.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ I tried out EyeGuide, a navigation app designed to help blind people move independently in Nigeria, and this is how it went. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:52:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://techcabal.com/2026/01/20/navigating-lagos-without-a-white-cane/</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ American Council of the Blind Announces Partnership with Dot Inc. to Expand Access to Multi-line Braille Technology | American Council of the Blind ]]></title><link>https://www.acb.org/american-council-blind-announces-partnership-dot-inc-expand-access-multi-line-braille-technology</link><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:19:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.acb.org/american-council-blind-announces-partnership-dot-inc-expand-access-multi-line-braille-technology</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Uber called out by service dog users who are fed up with ride rejections ]]></title><link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/gopublic/uber-service-dogs-9.7040700</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0cb8bc37-7473-4fec-97c1-99e169efa01f,1768595155946/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C350%2C6720%2C3780%29%3B&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Under Canadian laws, drivers must accommodate service animals. 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https://t.co/3ep6JCTmyX ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:04:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://x.com/caniplaythat/status/2011523963088936992?s=12</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bandage-Like Device Brings Texture to Touchscreens ]]></title><link>https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2025/11/bandage-like-device-brings-texture-to-touchscreens/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPXruJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDTil7Za-FmyBg-dHdCQS1N8fZQmLl_UnyHGDgdo6Pg6BbbtUBr18gV2Hw5U_aem_GdODoJ1QV32csiUJGyh6uw</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/images/news/2025/11/bandage-like-device-brings-texture-to-touchscreens-social.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ The soft, stretchable VoxeLite developed by Professors J. Edward Colgate and Michael Peshkin wraps around a fingertip to let users feel the digital world. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:54:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2025/11/bandage-like-device-brings-texture-to-touchscreens/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPXruJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDTil7Za-FmyBg-dHdCQS1N8fZQmLl_UnyHGDgdo6Pg6BbbtUBr18gV2Hw5U_aem_GdODoJ1QV32csiUJGyh6uw</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ If You’re Appy And You Know It Double-Tap – STRIVE Ability ]]></title><link>https://striveability.uk/2026/01/15/if-youre-appy-and-you-know-it-double-tap/</link><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:12:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://striveability.uk/2026/01/15/if-youre-appy-and-you-know-it-double-tap/</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ ICEVI and WBU Launch “More Braille: More Empowerment” Global Campaign – The Braillists Foundation ]]></title><link>https://www.braillists.org/uncategorised/icevi-and-wbu-launch-more-braille-more-empowerment-global-campaign/</link><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:09:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.braillists.org/uncategorised/icevi-and-wbu-launch-more-braille-more-empowerment-global-campaign/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Typio - A fun, funk and fully accessible typing tutor. Braillio - A fun and fully accessible typing tutor for blind and visually impaired students ]]></title><link>https://www.accessibyte.com/braillio-online-page/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.accessibyte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/braillio-07.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Usable with or without vision, customize Typio to meet your needs while raising your Typing Pet. Learn to type contracted and uncontracted UEB Braille with Braillio! All the fun of Typio with braille input using a standard QWERTY keyboard. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:08:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.accessibyte.com/braillio-online-page/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ New Update – Braille learning tables and a new recording application - HumanWare ]]></title><link>https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/news/product-announcements/new-update-braille-learning-tables-recording-app</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.humanware.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/346X300-Thumbs-BIX.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest firmware update for the Brailliant BI X and Mantis braille display! This update introduces learning braille tables, a recording application and support for the upcoming eBraille format. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:34:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/news/product-announcements/new-update-braille-learning-tables-recording-app</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ .lumen gets support from Arrow Electronics in scaling production of its Glasses for the Blind ]]></title><link>https://www.dotlumen.com/post/lumen-arrow-electronics-glasses-for-the-blind</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dd2a1_93a7f59a366e4865b2fb428b100c2fee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2500,h_1840,al_c/5dd2a1_93a7f59a366e4865b2fb428b100c2fee~mv2.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Romanian startup .lumen partners with Arrow Electronics to scale production of its Glasses for the Blind, an AI-powered wearable enabling independent mobility. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:33:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.dotlumen.com/post/lumen-arrow-electronics-glasses-for-the-blind</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Aira | Manitoba Museum announces free visual interpreting service for visitors ]]></title><link>https://aira.io/manitoba-museum/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aira.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Access-Partner-Announcement.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ (Treaty One Territory - Winnipeg, MANITOBA - January 15, 2026): The Manitoba Museum is pleased to announce the availability of Aira Explorer, a visual interpreting service, free for use by all Manitoba Museum visitors. Aira Explorer is an app that connects blind or low-vision users to professional visual interpreters at the tap of a button. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:33:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://aira.io/manitoba-museum/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A Year and a Half with Smart Glasses from a Blindness Perspective ]]></title><link>https://www.blindcanadians.ca/post/a-year-and-a-half-with-smart-glasses-from-a-blindness-perspective?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=blog.post-promoter&amp;utm_campaign=99f0c331-1bed-430c-9748-9c5d7a861753</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e243e9_93b7319796b64d73b13ce469d3e4fe34~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_593,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/e243e9_93b7319796b64d73b13ce469d3e4fe34~mv2.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ By Jeffrey StarkIf you're blind and considering smart glasses, you've likely heard the promises and some of the buzz around the glasses. I’ve had the opportunity to use these glasses and a number of previous similar tools (e.g. Envision glasses, OrCam, etc).  After spending a year and a half using both the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and more recently switching to the Meta Oakley Vanguard, I want to share what these devices actually do and where they fall short. The Meta glasses generally run the same ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:30:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.blindcanadians.ca/post/a-year-and-a-half-with-smart-glasses-from-a-blindness-perspective?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=blog.post-promoter&amp;utm_campaign=99f0c331-1bed-430c-9748-9c5d7a861753</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ SensePlayer: A walk through of key features - TAVIP ]]></title><link>https://www.tavip.org.uk/senseplayer-a-walk-through-of-key-features/</link><description><![CDATA[ xxxxx-NEEDS CONTENT-xxxxx ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:14:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.tavip.org.uk/senseplayer-a-walk-through-of-key-features/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Piper voices, and other retro NVDA speech synthesizers - Eurpod ]]></title><link>https://eurpod.com/piper-voices-of-retro-speech-synthesizers/</link><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the post everyone has asked for over time! The one where you can find download links for various Piper (link to repo) voices. This post has also expanded over time to include normal add-ons for some classic NVDA voices that are no longer in active licensed status. Piper voices here were generated using Google Colab. Many of these voices used about an hour of audio data from each synthesizer, and you will find a date next to each indicating the last modified date. This should allow you to revisit this page to see if new updates to a ... Read more ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:42:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://eurpod.com/piper-voices-of-retro-speech-synthesizers/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them https://t.co/mUaYHifCTN ]]></title><link>https://x.com/verge/status/2009275769735004308?s=12</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1569656103528448000/d0BzVIPL_200x200.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:02:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://x.com/verge/status/2009275769735004308?s=12</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ This haptic wristband pairs with Meta smart glasses to decode facial expressions ]]></title><link>https://www.engadget.com/wearables/this-haptic-wristband-pairs-with-meta-smart-glasses-to-decode-facial-expressions-214305431.html?src=rss</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0mKfXVkAnk8WVVd5f0TArw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/alleye.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Hapware has created Alleye, a haptic wristband that, when paired with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, can help people understand the facial expressions and other nonverbal cues. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:14:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.engadget.com/wearables/this-haptic-wristband-pairs-with-meta-smart-glasses-to-decode-facial-expressions-214305431.html?src=rss</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Dell admits consumers don’t care about AI PCs. Dell is now shifting it focus this year away from being "all about the AI PC," because consumers aren't interested. A surprisingly honest admission from one of Microsoft's biggest PC partners. Details 👇 https://t.co/Y1AyFUBJor ]]></title><link>https://x.com/tomwarren/status/2008961833219314007?s=12</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1601147760673267712/pGbRSFcP_200x200.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:49:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://x.com/tomwarren/status/2008961833219314007?s=12</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration https://t.co/51cT7yqcze ]]></title><link>https://x.com/macrumors/status/2008983838148464888?s=12</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-FYJ64a4AAr2U2.jpg:large&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:42:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://x.com/macrumors/status/2008983838148464888?s=12</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A hologram AI companion, a haptic gaming chair, “smart” headphones — Razer’s hardware at CES was a little different this year ]]></title><link>https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-hardware-announcements-ces-2026</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d4YsJiEiWwG8AG9eMwbwaQ-1920-80.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ I met with Razer at CES 2026 to get a sneak peek at all their hardware announcements, and there were a lot of surprises — from holograms to vibrating chairs. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:08:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-hardware-announcements-ces-2026</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ CES 2026: SwitchBot Announces Household Robot, Matter Smart Lock and More ]]></title><link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/06/switchbot-robot-smart-lock/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://images.macrumors.com/t/n--n-PJrpA2c7ZvuYUjwiobSPZY=/1954x/article-new/2026/01/switchbot-onero.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ SwitchBot, known for its Matter-enabled smart vacuums and other smart home products, today introduced the Onero H1, a robot that is meant to automate household chores. The AI robot has a rolling base, a tube-shaped body, and flexible arms. SwitchBot says that it is designed to learn, adapt, and work in coordination with existing SwitchBot robots like vacuums. It does not have a single function, and is instead meant to adapt to multiple cleaning scenarios. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:04:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/06/switchbot-robot-smart-lock/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ CES 2026: Birdbuddy Debuts New Smart Bird Feeders ]]></title><link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/06/birdbuddy-smart-bird-feeders/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://images.macrumors.com/t/Zz0lzji5rKWvQ6nbSvyVJ-5MBuM=/2000x/article-new/2026/01/birdbuddy-2.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Birdbuddy debuted two new smart bird feeders, which are successors to its existing bird feeder options. The Birdbuddy 2 and the Birdbuddy 2 mini are set to launch later this year. The $199 Birdbuddy 2 features 2K HDR video, a wider field of view, dual integrated solar power, better audio, an improved extended perch, and more seed capacity. It was shown off earlier this year, and pre-orders have sold out, but it is set to launch in February 2026. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:03:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/06/birdbuddy-smart-bird-feeders/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses | TechCrunch ]]></title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/meta-pauses-international-expansion-of-its-ray-ban-display-glasses/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Meta-Ray-Ban-Display-Outdoor-Lifestyle-1.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ Meta had originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada, and the U.K. in early 2026. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:02:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/meta-pauses-international-expansion-of-its-ray-ban-display-glasses/</guid><category>article</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Amazon's Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store and new sensors | TechCrunch ]]></title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/amazons-ring-doorbells-get-fire-alerts-an-app-store-and-new-sensors/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20250714_lifestyle_wireddoorbellprogen3_sn_frontdoor_RGB.jpeg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:02:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/amazons-ring-doorbells-get-fire-alerts-an-app-store-and-new-sensors/</guid><category>link</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026 | TechCrunch ]]></title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/the-most-bizarre-tech-announced-so-far-at-ces-2026/</link><description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/C36A3152.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br/&gt;<![CDATA[ From an AI panda pet to an anime girl hologram for your desk, here are the wildest products at CES 2026. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:01:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/the-most-bizarre-tech-announced-so-far-at-ces-2026/</guid><category>article</category></item></channel></rss>