Introduction In the vast digital landscape, hCaptcha.com stands as a self-proclaimed guardian against bots and human abuse, aiming to secure the internet from malicious entities. However, the irony unfolds as this digital knight inadvertently ensnares those it vows to protect, particularly the visually impaired, in a labyrinth of accessibility challenges. This narrative sheds light on … Read more
In a monumental stride towards merging the realms of science fiction and reality, Neuralink Corp, steered by the visionary Elon Musk, has officially opened its doors to recruit individuals for its inaugural clinical trial. This pivotal development stands as a beacon of hope, promising to revolutionize the lives of individuals grappling with disabilities such as … Read more
In a landmark decision that could revolutionize the transportation industry and create more inclusive mobility solutions, California regulators have given the green light to self-driving car companies Waymo and Cruise to operate their 24/7 robotaxi service in San Francisco. For many, the sight of these autonomous vehicles has become a familiar scene in the … Read more
If your main concern is scanning a road or room for obstacles or items of interest, Sullivan+ is a reliable app. Its AI software works well and reasonably fast in identifying objects, describing scenes, and reading text. It is free and available on both Android and iOS. I tested it and it works just fine. … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Philip O’Keefe, a 62-year-old amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient in Australia recently became the first person to post a message on social media using only his thoughts. On December 23, he posted an initial brief message, “Hello World,” on Twitter. The technology that allowed O’Keefe to send his message was developed … Read more