Accessibility
Smart shoe insert could up mobility for people with walking issues
Smart shoe insert could up mobility for people with walking issues A new smart shoe insert with over 170 thin sensors could improve mobility for people with walking problems, such as stroke and Parkinson’s patients. The device measures foot pressure to determine balance and can potentially predict falls, providing real-time feedback to users. The wearable […]
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Answering the Nintendo Switch 2’s lingering accessibility questions
Answering the Nintendo Switch 2’s lingering accessibility questions The Nintendo Switch 2’s accessibility features have been a subject of interest, with some concerns raised about their availability ahead of launch. The Switch 2’s hardware accessibility webpage provided some information on its accessibility features, but it was limited and did not reveal much until after the […]
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Lyft launches ‘Lyft Silver’ for older riders, with simpler app and more accessible vehicles
Lyft launches ‘Lyft Silver’ for older riders, with simpler app and more accessible vehicles Lyft launches “Lyft Silver”, a senior citizen-focused product designed to make its app-based ridehailing service more accessible to older riders. The new service includes more accessible vehicles, simpler app design with larger font and simplified navigation, and priority matching for users […]
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