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This hard-of-hearing K-pop boy band uses AI to help them sing

In a world designed for the hearing, the first hard-of-hearing K-pop boy band’s debut has been made possible thanks to advanced technologies.

13/08/2024

Culture news

Shakespeare’s Globe integrates British Sign Language into classic play

In a step towards better inclusivity, Shakespeare's Globe in London is presenting a retelling of Antony and Cleopatra with some actors using British Sign Language on stage.

12/08/2024

Design

Newcastle United introduces groundbreaking sound shirts for deaf fans

Developed by CuteCircuit, the innovative shirt uses advanced haptic technology to translate stadium sounds into immersive physical sensations.

13/06/2024

Culture news

UK to introduce British Sign Language school qualification

Students in England will soon be able to learn British Sign Language in schools

09/01/2024

Health news

These tiny sensors on your face can spell out what you’re saying

A new silent speech recognition system could help deaf people communicate, while also finding applications within the army and police.

11/11/2022

Health news

Watch: New AR glasses let deaf people ‘see’ conversations

New augmented reality (AR) glasses turning sound into subtitles allow deaf and hard of hearing people to “see” conversations and take part in them.

29/07/2022

Culture news

How can tech help people with disabilities enjoy live events?

These technological innovations are helping blind and deaf people enjoy sport and music like never before.

13/07/2022

Culture news

Germany's leading deaf actor on CODA, inclusivity and her new film

Berlin-born Zander says she’ll also be rooting for CODA actor Troy Kotsur, the favourite to take the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

25/03/2022