Aging In Place Technology Watch October 6, 2020
Voice-enabled innovation softly races ahead. Technology innovation announcements whiz by at what seems to be a breakneck pace. Consider Amazon’s Whisper Mode – “I think you just whispered to me – Sau ‘turn on’ Whisper Mode.” Not just for insomniacs, imagine its utility for the faint-voiced older adult wanting to ask a question. Or consider Apple Family Setup, which enables an Apple Watch to be set up and used without an iPhone, enabling texts, calls and GPS location. Oe in-Car voice technology like Garmin Speak-Plus for directions without a screen (that’s a plus). Here are five from recent times:
Amazon Care Hub. “Care Hub represents the next iteration of smart speakers, which have evolved from just playing music or providing...