Monthly Archives: May 2008

Simple social networking gadget for elders

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Jim Tobias

A British ICT designer has come up with an interesting blend of technology and elder market awareness.  “jive” has a router that’s configured at the point of sale, and a mouseless interface for information retrieval and communication.  Each of your … Continue reading →

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Multitouch and gesture interfaces

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Jim Tobias

What was first a trickle is now a torrent. Apple’s iPhone, Nintendo’s Wii, and Microsoft’s Surface and Windows 7 all confirm that multitouch and gesture interfaces are likely to dominate input hardware soon. They’re often less expensive to engineer and … Continue reading →

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Fingerprints for ID demanded from a woman without arms

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Jim Tobias

This is why we’re concerned about biometrics; the current Section 508 regulations require accessible alternatives. The Herald Online **News**

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