Technology
August 2, 2023

Stanford Students Create AI Glasses That Transcribe Speech in Real-Time for Deaf People

People with hearing loss and deaf people communicate in many ways—sign language, lip reading, hearing aids, etc. However, methods such as hearing aids and cochlear implants can be very expensive to acquire. Meanwhile, signing and lip reading require eyes on the speaker. TranscribeGlass is the answer for “comfortable wearable assistive technology device for d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing, elderly, and other people who want to improve their comprehension of spoken communication using captions.

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Crafts
August 1, 2023

10 Back-to-School DIY Crafts for the Whole Family to Enjoy

Even when it seems like the height of summer, back-to-school time is just around the corner. Soon, teens will be picking out their first-day outfits, and elementary school kids will be collecting countless crayons from their school supplies list. Preparing your whole family for going back to school is important, but it should also be fun.

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Sports
August 1, 2023

Soccer Fan Takes His Blind Friend to the Stadium and Describes the Whole Match to Him

The excitement that soccer awakens in a person is a universal feeling. That's why no one should feel left out of the fun, particularly at a live match in a stadium, where the narration of a sports commentator may not be available. This can be alienating for those with visual impairments. A blind man named Mike Kearny knows this all too well, but he luckily has great friend.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.