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AOL launches real-time text
AOL’s AIM is one of the most popular text messaging media. Its latest version, 6.8, offers a new feature. Instead of typing an entire message and hitting “Enter” to send it, every character you type is sent immediately. This makes … Continue reading
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Vocal Joystick — better than speech recognition?
University of Washington researchers have developed a technique that uses different vocal sounds to move a cursor on a screen in different directions. The longer and louder the sound, the further and faster the movement. This analog input system may … Continue reading
GlucoPhone gets FDA approval – Sweet!
This phone, to be offered by LG, not only performs a glucose test, but can send the results to a pe-programmed number (probably your doctor, not your confectionist). Another step forward for personal telemedicine! HealthPias GlucoPhone gets FDA approval – … Continue reading
Remake your remote controls into pillows!
The crafty folks at MAKE magazine have pictures and descriptions of throw pillows with embedded TV remotes. You can make different ones for power, channels, volume, etc. This isn’t a commercial product, but an interesting way to address the inaccessibility … Continue reading
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Wireless videophones — new in North America
Some lucky Rogers customers can use their camera-equipped cell phones to place 2-way video calls. Great for sign language, if you can sign one-handed. Europeans have had this feature for a few years now, and deaf users over there are … Continue reading
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Rapid prototyping tools proliferate
3D printers take designs directly from 3D drawing programs and deliver accurate parts, usually made of plastic, by depositing one thin layer after another. These systems are starting to succeed in reliability, features, and most of all, price: this model … Continue reading