Allison interviews Auli Co-Founder, Spero Koulouras, about their alternative to eye gaze to control applications and devices. Auli’s Cato device empowers people with motor disabilities by providing familiar customizable control of electronic devices. Cato is a motion-based wearable device that controls Windows, macOS, and Chromebook computers by emulating mouse and keyboard input. It also operates […]
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CSUN 2024: Touch Graphics Interactive Tactile Displays
Allison interviews Lindsay Yazzolino and Steve Landau from Touch Graphics about two of their products that provide universal access using tactile designs. The first is a custom tactile overlay for maps that provides orientation and wayfinding for people with visual impairment. Lindsay demonstrates the T3 Tablet that has various tactile overlays with raised features. The […]
Continue readingCES 2024: Scosche Cables, Jumpers, and Modular Chargers
Allison interviews Darryl Miya from Scosche about their latest diverse line of products. Darryl begins with their novel Strikeline Cobra USB-C magnetic cable that sticks to itself when you coil it up and also sticks to metal. Even with magnetism built into the cable, the cable remains supple and flexible when uncoiled. Next, Darryl shows […]
Continue readingCES 2024: Ocutrx AR Headset for Patients with Macular Degeneration
Allison Sheridan interviews Ocutrx Chief Operating Officer, Mitchael Freeman, about their AR headset that helps people with macular degeneration see better. When first worn, OcuLenz glasses perform a visual field test to locate the visual defect, or scotoma, in each eye. With this information, OcuLenz creates a scotoma marker on the live video feed for […]
Continue readingCSUN 2024: Bellman & Symfon Smart Home Products for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Allison interviews Peter Jungvid, founder and owner of Bellman & Symfon, about their range of smart home solutions designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Peter begins with Bellman’s smart home wireless alerting devices. They sell transmitters to sense various household events such as a doorbell, telephone ring, baby crying, and smoke […]
Continue readingCES 2024: Satechi Qi2 and Magnetic Travel Chargers
Allison interviews Christopher Martinez from Satechi about their latest products including their new Qi2 product line of chargers. The 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand charges your AirPods, MagSafe iPhone, and Apple Watch all in one device. The iPhone charging module articulates so you can position it for better viewing. The 3-in-1’s little brother, the […]
Continue readingCSUN 2024: Silktide Website Accessibility & Content Checker
Allison interviews Oliver Emberton, Founder and CEO of Silktide, about their free website accessibility and content checker. Silktide allows web managers to find and fix accessibility, content, and user experience problems automatically. Available as a free download on the Chrome Store, Silktide operates as a Chrome extension. It works on any Chromium-based browser such as […]
Continue readingCES 2024: Aqara Smart Home Devices
Allison interviews Jennifer-Biana Gilman from Aqara about their extensive line of smart home devices which includes cameras, locks, controllers, lighting, sensors, hubs, and curtain controllers. Aqara is known for providing affordable products that support automations through their mobile app and are compatible with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT. For example, Aqara’s Camera Hub G3 […]
Continue readingCSUN 2024: Strap Tech Ara Wearable Mobility Device for the Blind
Allison interviews Javier De Leon from Strap Tech about Ara, their wearable smart device developed for the blind and visually impaired to move faster and safer in everyday life. Ara is worn on the chest facing outward and has straps around the waist and over the shoulders to keep it in place. About the size […]
Continue readingCES 2024: Goal Zero Portable Power and Outdoor Appliances
Allison interviews Chris Allen, Director of Brand and Product Marketing at Goal Zero, about their range of products from portable power solutions to outdoor appliances. Chris shows the Yeti PRO 4000 Power Station with 4,000 Wh of energy storage. The unit is rated at 4,000+ power cycles and has wheels and a handle so it’s […]
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