Technology

World Braille Day (Jan. 4): Top Braille-Based Tech Today That Helps the Visually Impaired

The Braille reading and writing system for the visually impaired was invented by French educator Louis Braille, and to date, his system remains virtually unchanged Over two centuries ago, there weren’t enough educational systems or methods in place to support the education of people with visual impairments. The lack of an education system also meant that the communication abilities of visually impaired people were limited. However, it all changed with Louis Braille, who lost both his eyes during his childhood but, in 1821, developed the Braille reading and writing system for the visually impaired. Two centuries later, the system remains unchallenged and is widely recognized to empower the visually impaired. Since 2019, the Braille reading and writing system has been celebrated on January 4th by the World Health Organisation. On this occasion, let us take a look at technology that has incorporated braille to ensure that the visually impaired can ...

Rohit Chatterjee
  • 2 days ago
  • 3 minutes read
NASA's GOLD Discovers Mysterious X and C Shapes in Earth's Atmosphere: Unveiling the Science Behind This Strange Phenomenon
NASA's GOLD Discovers Mysterious X and C Shapes in Earth's Atmosphere: Unveiling the Science Behind This Strange Phenomenon
With the help of the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD), NASA scientists have discovered certain strange X and C shaped structures...
New Variant of Electric Cabs Launched in Kolkata: Economic Outlook to Environmental Impact
New Variant of Electric Cabs Launched in Kolkata: Economic Outlook to Environmental Impact
To reduce air and sound pollution, Uber came up with an innovative solution as Uber Green, a fleet of electric vehicles in Kolkata. Emission of gre...
India's Fight Against Online Banking Fraud: How the '160' Series Reinforces Security and Trust in Financial Services
India's Fight Against Online Banking Fraud: How the '160' Series Reinforces Security and Trust in Financial Services
In the digital age, online banking fraud has become a significant concern for customers and financial institutions alike. As scams become more sophist...
'Make in India' Initiative Brings High-Speed Bullet Trains to Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor: Exploring its Economic Implications
'Make in India' Initiative Brings High-Speed Bullet Trains to Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor: Exploring its Economic Implications
For the first time ever, let's welcome bullet trains to India with PM Modi's ‘Make in India' Initiative. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has been ass...
High-Flying Futures: India's Urban Air Mobility Takes Off at Delhi-NCR, Setting the Stage for a Skyward Revolution with Air Taxis
High-Flying Futures: India's Urban Air Mobility Takes Off at Delhi-NCR, Setting the Stage for a Skyward Revolution with Air Taxis
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphatic third term return has been predicted by exit polls, the aviation ministry is on their way to breathe life i...
India's Rise to 5th Largest Economy: How Technology and Innovation Drive Economic Growth Amid Global Slowdown
India's Rise to 5th Largest Economy: How Technology and Innovation Drive Economic Growth Amid Global Slowdown
According to the World Economic Outlook 2024 report released in April, global economic growth is expected to remain steady at 3.2% for 2023, 2024, and...
Agnikul Successfully Launches India's first 3D-printed rocket Engine: Know Why ISRO Calls it ‘Major Milestone’
Agnikul Successfully Launches India's first 3D-printed rocket Engine: Know Why ISRO Calls it ‘Major Milestone’
The Chennai-based space start-up AgniKul Cosmos achieved a significant feat for space exploration by succesful demonstration of launch vehicle with 3D...
How Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot is Reshaping Music Consumption in the Wake of its YouTube Music Integration
How Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot is Reshaping Music Consumption in the Wake of its YouTube Music Integration
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and music has been a burgeoning area of innovation, promising to transform how we interact with our f...
Job-free Future, Honest AI to Life on Mars: Elon Musk's bold Predictions in VivaTech 2024 Paris Event
Job-free Future, Honest AI to Life on Mars: Elon Musk's bold Predictions in VivaTech 2024 Paris Event
From potential of artificial intelligence to possibility of life on Mars, Elon Musk predicted about humanity’s future in VivaTech 2024 Paris event....
Google Pay Revolution: How 'Buy Now, Pay Later' is Transforming User Spending Habits
Google Pay Revolution: How 'Buy Now, Pay Later' is Transforming User Spending Habits
Google Pay has rolled out three new features aimed at enhancing the ease and security of online shopping. These updates include the ability to view ca...
From Eons to Minutes: Eco-Friendly Diamonds Revolutionise Gem Mining
From Eons to Minutes: Eco-Friendly Diamonds Revolutionise Gem Mining
The natural formation of diamonds is an extraordinary process. It requires immense pressure, several gigapascals, and intense heat, around 1500 degree...
IAF Tests Aircraft Landing Using Night Vision Goggles: Science behind this Technology & Future Prospects in Emergency Response
IAF Tests Aircraft Landing Using Night Vision Goggles: Science behind this Technology & Future Prospects in Emergency Response
The Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to enhance its capabilities to protect the country’s sovereignty. The IAF achieved another milestone by succe...
The AI Revolution: Michael Dell Makes Bold Prediction on AI & Indian Market
The AI Revolution: Michael Dell Makes Bold Prediction on AI & Indian Market
Once known as a famous buzzword, AI has gradually become an integral part of our lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of tech...
From Sci-fi to Reality: A Future Outlook of AI Assistance as Google Unveils Project Astra
From Sci-fi to Reality: A Future Outlook of AI Assistance as Google Unveils Project Astra
Google announced Universal AI Agent “Project Astra” in Google I/O 2024. We are living in artificial intelligence or AI era. Every passing day, we a...
GPT-4o Revolutionizes Al Companionship - A Deep Dive into Their Evolving Role from Daily Assistants to Therapeutic Aides
GPT-4o Revolutionizes Al Companionship - A Deep Dive into Their Evolving Role from Daily Assistants to Therapeutic Aides
OpenAI is preparing to introduce GPT-40, an upgraded version of its GPT-4 model that powers the widely used ChatGPT platform. During a livestream anno...
How Two Cities, Mangaluru And Udupi, Can Leave Bengaluru Behind To Become The 'Silicon Beaches Of India'?
How Two Cities, Mangaluru And Udupi, Can Leave Bengaluru Behind To Become The 'Silicon Beaches Of India'?
Several major IT companies, including Infosys, Cognizant and others, have already established their offices in the region. It is known to all that...
Here’s Why South India, Led By Bengaluru And Chennai, Is Leading India's Tech Talent Surge
Here’s Why South India, Led By Bengaluru And Chennai, Is Leading India's Tech Talent Surge
As per a recent report, India’s tech landscape is witnessing a boom and the South region of the country is clearly the leader. According to the Ann...
Beyond the Hype: Debunking Myths about Artificial Intelligence as AI Users Doubled in Last 6 Months
Beyond the Hype: Debunking Myths about Artificial Intelligence as AI Users Doubled in Last 6 Months
Undoubtedly, there were fear and controversies about AI, which exist till date, but efficiency and acceptability have also increased. According to...
AI Users Doubled in Last 6 Months: Challenges & Opportunities for Workers in Different Industries
AI Users Doubled in Last 6 Months: Challenges & Opportunities for Workers in Different Industries
Gradually, artificial intelligence (AI) will modify every aspect of work. Undoubtedly, there were fear and controversies about AI, which exist till...
Sustainability Meets Innovation: Pioneering a Cleaner Planet on Technology Day
Sustainability Meets Innovation: Pioneering a Cleaner Planet on Technology Day
As per recent United Nations (UN) reports, we have only 10 years to “prevent irreversible damage from climate change.” Our mother planet had to pay...
Eco-friendly Purchase: Redefining eCommerce with Sustainable Practices as Indian Market set to become 3rd Largest by 2030
Eco-friendly Purchase: Redefining eCommerce with Sustainable Practices as Indian Market set to become 3rd Largest by 2030
In recent times, there has been a much required effort to combat the global warming impacts amidst rising concern about the future of planet Earth....
Keep it Confidential: Expert-recommended Privacy Tips for User during ongoing HC WhatsApp Issue
Keep it Confidential: Expert-recommended Privacy Tips for User during ongoing HC WhatsApp Issue
In today's digital era, securing communication is paramount. Currently, data is the new oil. So we cannot take any sluggish approach with our data....
Tesla & Tata Electronics Semiconductor Deal: Potential & Opportunities in Indian Semiconductor Sector
Tesla & Tata Electronics Semiconductor Deal: Potential & Opportunities in Indian Semiconductor Sector
With technological advancements including electric vehicles, 5G, and artificial intelligence, the semiconductor sector is expected to grow significant...
Powering Progress: Importance of Semiconductor on Society as Tesla Signs Deal with Tata Electronics for Semicon Tech
Powering Progress: Importance of Semiconductor on Society as Tesla Signs Deal with Tata Electronics for Semicon Tech
Believe it or not, our daily lives are dependent on semiconductors majorly. Globally, semiconductor industry is expected to touch a trillion-dollar...
Peering into the Cosmos: Unveiling the Two-Decade Journey of World's Largest Camera's Marvel at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Peering into the Cosmos: Unveiling the Two-Decade Journey of World's Largest Camera's Marvel at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
The LSST, housed at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, embarks on its decade-long Legacy Survey of Space and Time. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory de...
World's Largest Camera Completion Marks a Quantum Leap in Humanity's Understanding of the Universe
World's Largest Camera Completion Marks a Quantum Leap in Humanity's Understanding of the Universe
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is poised for its decade-long Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), with the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory deli...