We've been seeing some interesting devices aimed at making life easier for the blind recently, but none that have captured our attention quite like the Squibble from UK designer Andrew Mitchell. The ...

A smartwatch with a unique interface is able to translate basic notifications for blind users by dynamically reproducing braille on its specialized surface — helping them stay connected in our modern ...

Blind people have used label makers to print labels in Braille for some time, but they're expensive, costing upwards of ...

Concept, shmoncept: if your “product” demo is all CGI’d screenshots and foamcore mockups, the Big Idea behind it had better fricking wow us. Well, the idea behind Thimble certainly does — it’s a ...

Gordon Gottsegen is a tech writer who has experience working at publications like Wired. He loves testing out new gadgets and complaining about them. He is the ghost of all failed Kickstarters. Apple, ...

A new system has been developed that uses a 3-D camera, a belt with separately controllable vibrational motors distributed around it, and an electronically reconfigurable Braille interface to give ...

This patented-project is about a device that can be used by visually impaired individuals to read .txt files from CD-ROM, SD memory card or by connecting with a PC with/without cable. i-Bran also ...

As with all devices meant for a very small percentage of the population, computing equipment for the blind is very, very expensive. A Braille typewriter – a relatively simple machine that puts dots on ...

Apple has voiced support for a new Human Interface Device standard that will bring versatile support and overall improve the technology of future USB-connected Braille displays [PDF]. Set forth by the ...