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Google will give 100,000 Home Minis to people with paralysis
Smart speakers aren't just cool gadgets to play with for some differently abled people, such as those dealing with mobility issues or vision loss. For them, a smart speaker could be an important tool that can help them become more independent in their day-to-day lives. According to Google's Nest team, they receive a lot of emails from people with disabilities, telling them how the Home speakers are giving them more independence. That's why the tech giant has teamed up with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to give away 100,000 Home Minis to people living with paralysis and their caregivers.
[...] Redd said the Home Mini gives him a way to control his lights and thermostat easily, and it can make sure he can call family and friends if he needs help. The speaker's ability to set alarms, play music and trivia and make lists could be especially useful to people with quadriplegia, as well. Those interested can check out the official partnership page to find out if they're eligible and to sign up for a free Home Mini.
(Score: 2) by SomeGuy on Sunday July 28 2019, @08:29PM (2 children)
"Our brand new $EVILGADGET just saved a baby! That means you HAVE to buy one! $EVILGADGET is so good! Just look at that happy smiling baby girl that is not a giant bloodstain because someone used $EVILGADGET! (although they could have saved her a million different ways and ours was the stupidest) Why wouldn't you want our $EVILGADGET in the 1 in ten jillion chance it might save YOUR baby, all while $EVILGADGET busily and helpfully rapes your asshole!. Do you hate babies?!"
"Buy $EVILGADGET today and change your life! $EVILGADGET is eco-friendly and good for the environment!"
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Sunday July 28 2019, @11:55PM (1 child)
$EVILGADGET doesn't do anything that your average smartphone does.
If you want to go off on $EVILGADGET, go off on the one that tracks your every movement in realtime, knows how fast you drive, can (and probably sometimes does) not only eavesdrop on sounds in the room, but has cameras on the front and back which can send pictures, in realtime, from wherever you are.
They come in watch form now, too - complete with 4G voice/data SIMs in the watch, no phone required. I'm getting one for each of my children.
🌻🌻 [google.com]
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Sunday July 28 2019, @11:59PM
The alzheimers is setting in: $EVILGADGET doesn't do anything that your average smartphone does'nt do.
🌻🌻 [google.com]