Apps

2014 ‘Getting Wireless’ Student Challenge Results

During the 2014 spring semester, 83 industrial design students at Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech participated in the Wireless RERC’s fifth annual “Getting Wireless” design challenge.

Screaming Loud and Subtly Soft - App to Alert User of Sounds in the Environment

May 2014 – The Tecnalia Centre for Applied Research has launched an app called MyEardroid. It. identifies “ordinary sounds that are produced in the home environment.” The app responds in real time to sounds around the individual by immediately analyzing the sound and showing an image and text on the smartphone. The most interesting feature of the app is the user’s ability to customize the sounds relevant to his/her surroundings, for example, a dripping faucet or a knock on the bedroom door. The app is currently available free of charge in the Google Play store.

Learn about the latest accessibility features found on Apple, Android, and Windows Phone smartphones
Try the latest smartphones, “phablets” and tablets from AT&T!
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Monday, May 19, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm

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Learn about the latest accessibility features found on Apple, Android, and Windows Phone smartphones
Try the latest smartphones, “phablets” and tablets from AT&T!
Experts on hand to help you with your own devices!

Start Date:

Monday, May 19, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

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Learn about the latest accessibility features found on Apple, Android, and Windows Phone smartphones!
Try the latest smartphones, “phablets” and tablets from AT&T!
Experts on hand to help you with your own devices!

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Plano, TX 75074

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

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