If you believe this, then you’re gullible enough to believe that crows are as smart as humans (oops! Link to Crow story!) (link to Kinect2 story).
Rumor mill: next gen Xboxes + Kinect 2 to read lips, track fingers, make unicorns real — Engadget
Bionic contact lenses stream information | Health, Medical, and Science Updates
(thanks Howard) I like the idea of presenting visual information to a contact lens. But you know…. It would put a whole new spin on texting while driving…(link).
SpeakBook | nonprofit communication tools
DIY e-tran boards which can be downloaded, customized and used for free (link)!
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Looks like the bunny is getting a run for its money! (link)
Auto-suggestion keyboard found hiding inside iOS 5 — Engadget
A dream come true? Looks like there’s a word predictor hiding in OS5 just waiting to be tweeked out. Will let you know how it works! (link).
Gestural Interfaces Go Mainstream – Technology Review
(from technology review) Taking control of computers with our hands and bodies is set to become commonplace. via Gestural Interfaces Go Mainstream – Technology Review.
Futurity.org – Turn any surface skin! into touchscreen
Look mom, no physical keyboard! If this technology goes commercial it could spawn a whole new generation of tech access! (link).
Apple Is Exploring New Gestures That Will Allow You to Control Your iPad From Across the Room | Cult of Mac
Looks like iOS is moving toward the ability to recognize non-contact gestures. Will this work for AAC? (link)
eFun announces aPen A5 Smart Pen for all of your iPad / iPhone writing needs — Engadget
One of the first remote access technologies for the iPad. What are the AAC implications? (link).
The big boys have entered the sandbox!
Tobii just checked into the apps world with their Sono Flex (link). Its the first foray for the “large” AAC firms – if you don’t count Silverkite or the new MJ apps. Sono Flex utilizes some iPad-specific features, but closely resembles the Tobii line of dedicated products. The app market presents some interesting and significant [...]
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