Welcome to the second week of our “Favorite 5” series, which showcases items of interest among the latest technological offerings. For the full “Favorite 5” list, see “BridgingApps Picks for the Best New Consumer Technologies,” the last section in our…
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Virtual Gamers, E-Sports, and Disabilities
Since the earliest days of video games, non-gamers have fretted about children or partners “wasting time” on such allegedly mindless activities. Even now that gaming is a multibillion-dollar global industry, serious gamers are often pictured as unemployed, reclusive, overweight, squinting…
Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: my-own-voice
Roughly every other weekday through the rest of January, BridgingApps will publish a blog post featuring one “Favorite 5” item from our recent article “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full list, see the…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Chewy – Where Pet Lovers Shop
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Chewy is an online shopping platform for all of your pet shopping needs. This app is a one-stop shop for all your pet needs. It is a free app…
2022 BridgingApps Year in Review
Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: Badger
Roughly every other weekday from January 20 to January 27, BridgingApps will publish a blog post featuring one “Favorite 5” item from our recent article “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full list, see…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Ring – Always Home
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: The Ring – Always Home app works in conjunction with the Ring doorbell and camera security system. The app is free with the purchase of the doorbell or security…
Empowerment, Inclusion, and Equality
As the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King Day, let’s take a minute to consider how the principles of civil rights and equality apply to disability inclusion. Civil Rights and Disabilities Challenging the status quo has never been an easy path.…
STAFF PICKS: Katherine Swarts on Apps for Everyday Living
In today’s Staff Picks post, Katherine Swarts—the BridgingApps team’s Digital Content Writer and self-described “least technical” member—shares her favorite apps for managing everyday life. Each app is as easy-to-use as it is practical.
Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech
Consumer technology: Any device, app, or software produced for and sold to the general-consumer market. Consumer electronics: The branch of consumer technology that deals with digital devices, screens, and related products. Digital assistive technology: Any digital/electronic technology that helps the…