Headlines in Accessibility and Tech for May 2, 2024
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Headlines in Accessibility and Tech for May 2, 2024. Google introduces Gemini, its generative AI-powered assistant, to Android and iOS in Canada. Lenovo adds accessibility features to its ThinkPad keyboards for visually impaired users. WeWalk announces the Smart Cane 2 with AI voice assistant and improved design. Estee Lauder and Microsoft partner to develop AI solutions for inclusive beauty. The conversation also touches on outdated technology and the ban on cell phones in Ontario classrooms.
Chapters
00:00 Google Introduces Gemini AI Assistant
01:19 Lenovo Adds Accessibility Features to ThinkPad Keyboards
03:08 Estee Lauder and Microsoft Partner for AI Solutions in Inclusive Beauty
04:57 Exploring Outdated Technology
05:49 The Ban on Cell Phones in Ontario Classrooms
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