At First Aid for the Blind, we keep tabs on all the best assistive technology out there on the market. It’s important to us that blind and visually impaired people have the information and tools they need to live their lives to the fullest!
As of July 2024, here are a few updates.
Be My Eyes app is now available on Windows devices in the Microsoft Store! With so much success for their Be My AI tool on Android and Apple phones, this expansion is great news for Windows users. The app uses artificial intelligence to identify all kinds of things in your environment. Here’s the link to the announcement: www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-eyes-desktop-app-on-windows.
Amazon now has the Echo Pop, which works just like the Echo Dot device, but it is cheaper. The Pop runs for less than $40, making it affordable for people who rely on Alexa to help with daily tasks, reminders, and tools. Amazon also has a new version of their earbuds. Here’s the link for more information: www.geekwire.com/2023/amazon-unveils-echo-pop-new-echo-buds-reports-500m-alexa-device-sales-as-ai-upends-market/.
Glide, the world’s first self-guided primary mobility aid, is set to enter the market in the near future and has launched a waitlist. Glide uses technology to steer users and provide information about their surroundings. Here’s the link to the website and waiting list: glidance.io/.
There’s a lot more to be covered on all of these topics, but FAFTB wanted to highlight just a few things to be aware of. If you want us to cover a topic more fully, send us an email at admin@faftb.com.