Article #4 on the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). See previous articles: Today, we wind up the series with a summary of noteworthy CES sessions (aka workshops or seminars) attended by BridgingApps team members: Better Together: Cross-Industry Partnerships for Inclusive…
Article #3 on the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Three of our BridgingApps team members, plus one client family, attended this year: The Show included over 4,100 exhibitors, only a handful of which can be mentioned here. Below, we highlight…
BridgingApps loves to attend the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Thanks to generous support from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation, three of our team were able to go this year (January 6–9): They were accompanied by…
The latest in wearable assistive technology is Meta AI glasses. Today, Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez, BridgingApps Digital Navigator, shares her experience training clients on this technology. The Meta AI glasses are smart glasses with a Meta AI assistant. They provide hands-free…
The reality is that most of us have been using AI for some time now … Do you use Maps on your smartphone? … Has your child used Text-to-Speech? … Ever asked Siri a question? –“Reading, Writing, and AI,” article…
Tara Rocha, our BridgingApps Digital Learning Specialist, teaches digital-literacy classes for young adults with IDD. This is Tara’s latest news from the program. The World of Everyday AI Lately, our classes have talked quite a bit about AI: voice assistants,…
The Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) holds an annual Convention & Exposition to help educators keep their tech knowledge updated. The 2025 Convention was February 1–5 in Austin. Tara Rocha, BridgingApps’ Digital Learning Specialist, is also our annual TCEA delegate…
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held January 6–10 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association Foundation (CTA Foundation or CTAF), this gigantic expo showcases the latest in technology for the everyday consumer. Over 4,500 exhibitors and…
“Google” is a trademark, a proper noun, and a verb. You probably “Google” for online information every day. And that’s fine—for most everyday information. Or for entertainment. But trusting Google is risky if you need really important information, such as:…
Today’s digital world is full of apps routinely telling users what to say next. Help or nuisance? It depends. When Word Prediction = Assistive Technology Sometimes, word prediction/auto-correct is not only helpful but essential to daily functioning. Says Andi Fry…
