SpeakSee has developed an assistive device for the Deaf and hard of hearing consisting of a set of portable microphones that transcribe speech to text in real time using speech recognition. The user turns on the microphones, hands them out and reads who says what on a smartphone app. SpeakSee’s state of the art microphone technology ensures that the system can […]
With SpeakSee the Deaf don’t have to avoid conversations no more
Yelp’s Hygiene Score Helps You Dish Out The Dirt On Restaurants
Sure, the ambiance, the food, and the service can all make or break the quality of a restaurant, but does any of that mean anything if it’s unclean? Sanitation experts certainly don’t think so, and now, to help you ensure that your delicious dinner stays in your stomach, Yelp is providing hygiene scores for dining establishments in New York, California, […]
Now You Can Control The Adjustable Width Bars
Wide handlebars are currently popular with mountain bikers, as the extra width offers increased control, easier breathing and better balance. Sometimes, however, riders decide that their bars are too wide, and cut them back – an action that’s irreversible once it’s been done. Ibis Cycles’ new adjustable-width bars offer an alternative. Available in high- and low-rise models (known as the […]
Toothbrush For Your Doggy
Brushing your own teeth might seem like enough of a chore for some people, let alone having to give your dog’s chompers a once over before going to bed, too. The American Veterinary Medical Association does say, however, that brushing a pet’s teeth regularly is the best way to maintain their oral health, and Bristly is a new tool designed […]
Torchlight Tales
With the traditional bedtime story facing decline due to increasingly high-pressured, high-tech lives, this married couple-run startup hopes to reboot the timeless beauty of bedtime with the world’s first smartphone-powered, light-projecting pop-up book. With Torchlight Tales, relaxing rhymes, calming language and dreamy themes combine to help steer little minds towards their special sleepy place.
World’s First Semi-Submerged Art Gallery
Artist and environmental sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has just completed his most remarkable work to date, a semi-submerged tidal gallery exhibiting a number of artworks designed to evolve over time as they are colonized by algae and weathered by the environment. The installation is situated in a large coral lagoon on the island resort of Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi, in […]
Now Your Google Assistant Can Help You Make A Duo Video Call
Making a video call from your phone is getting a little easier thanks to some help from your favorite assistant — that is to say, Google Assistant. At long last, Google’s A.I.-powered helper will allow you to start a video call on Duo, its video calling service. Once you’ve activated Google Assistant, you should now be able to say, “video […]
Goodbye Snapcash
Snapchat’s woes show no sign of ending, and the latest casualty in the company is Snapcash, the peer-to-peer payment service. It’s likely that you’ve never heard of — much less used — the service, which makes its shuttering less of a surprise. Part of Snapcash’s problem is that it wasn’t always used for the most innocent of purposes. Rather than […]
Detecting Stress Through Your Sweat
A team from Stanford University has developed the first wearable skin sensor that can measure a person’s cortisol levels from their sweat. Cortisol, a hormone that spikes in response to stress levels, is an important biomarker for scientists that can help measure everything from emotional stress to metabolism and immune function. Our perspiration contains a goldmine of valuable information on […]
Fruit Trackers Helps You Keep Track Of Your Belongings
Keeping tabs on your keys, your wallet, or your other important possessions has never been quite this cute. Chipolo has introduced a new accessory for the summer, and it’s not a handbag or a bathing suit — it’s a Bluetooth tracker. And while these little devices are certainly aesthetically pleasing with their fruit-themed designs, they’re more than just something to […]