A personalized AI assistant Envision has introduced ‘ally,’ a public beta of an AI assistant aimed at making everyday life easier for people of all ages and abilities, including those with sight loss and the elderly. Ally offers personalized support by providing quick descriptions of surroundings and helping with tasks like finding recipes.
Distracted pedestrians New research from the UBC found that distraction can increase the severity of pedestrian/vehicle interactions or near misses by as much as 45 percent. Analysis of those texting or talking on the phone showed them at higher risk because they 1. Are less likely to be aware of their surroundings 2. More prone […]
Dating on LinkedIn Looking for love is a common online occupation these days for people of all ages and walks of life. The ease and relative privacy of direct messaging help explain how some people are using LinkedIn for romance, but it doesn’t explain why. One answer may be the tiring roulette-like experience that comes […]
Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice By Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Leah explores the politics and realities of disability justice, a movement that centres the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer, trans, Black, and brown people, with knowledge and gifts for all. Leah writes passionately and personally about creating spaces
Is living too fast turning your life into a blur? How can you slow down to see things clearly and savour them more? One way is to take inspiration from calming rituals and traditions found across the world. If you’ve already mastered the Spanish siesta—aka the midday nap—what other practices can you build into your […]
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