Communicate
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For deaf and hearing impaired people, voice recognition technology can be a barrier to effective communication. Now, researchers have used AI to develop a tool that converts sign language to text, potentially increasing inclusivity and accessibility.
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For people used to relying on facial expressions to effectively communicate, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic how are masks changing the way we interact? And what can we do to compensate for losing that all-important smile?
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ScienceWe know baby birds communicate, often loudly, and mostly about food, but a new study suggests they can also communicate with each other while still in the egg. This method of communication influences the behavioral and physiological traits of newly-hatched chicks from the same clutch of eggs.
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ScienceIn the Star Trek universe, Vulcans could form a mental bond with someone else, syncing up their brains to the point that the two basically shared one consciousness. Researchers in Spain have now shown that humans do something a bit similar – just by having a conversation.
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It’s easier than ever for long-distance couples to stay connected, but if Skype calls and texting aren’t quite enough, the Flex-N-Feel glove, developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University, can help transmit the touch of a hand.
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The University Medical Center Utrecht has announced the success of a brain implant in a Dutch patient suffering from ALS disease that enables her to operate a speech computer with her mind.
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Toymail lets you send voice messages to little kids through Wi-Fi enabled smart toys that act as messengers, allowing you to talk to them and even have a two way conversation whenever you can't physically be there.
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Cordis plans to "beam" people to meetings via robotic avatars.
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New apps for Apple devices help autistic children to communicate with other people.