Technology
Communication Aids
Microsoft Promoting Sign Language Recognition
Microsoft opening access to their Kinect / Sign language research project
18th December 2014
Speech to Text Widely Available
Easy to Use Speech to Text software comes as standard with the Apple Mac.
14th December 2014
Next Generation Text - A User's Experience
Telephone options slowly moving towards parity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
28th October 2014
Automatic speech-to-text for groups finally a reality?
A brand new mobile app is being worked on that the creators hope will hugely improve communication options for the one-in-six Deaf and Hard of Hearing people around the world.
23rd October 2014
Rayovac announces launch of next generation Proline Packaging
Improved packaging should be better for their Hard of Hearing customers
17th October 2014
How about subtitles on your watch?
Will subtitles on a smart watch be the next big thing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people?
21st July 2014
'Laptop' for Deafblind People gets them online
The BrailleNote Apex device is helping Deafblind people to communicate with the world around them
26th June 2014
Live subtitles for real life!
Nearly instant subtitles available on some tablets and phones.
24th April 2014
New Made For iPhone Hearing Aids Launched in the UK
ReSound LiNX is being launched in the UK introducing a brand new way to control the settings on their hearing aids
3rd April 2014
Live Chats: a great alternative to phone calls!
Fed up of using the phone for customer support and make enquiries - we have a quick look at online 'live chat' facilities.
23rd January 2014