Brazilian start-up creates app for real-time translation of speech and text to sign language
Brazilian start-up Hand Talk has launched an app which can instantly translate Brazilian and English speech and text into Brazilian Sign Language (LSB, or ‘Libras’) and American Sign Language (ASL). The app’s avatar, Hugo, acts as a 3D interpreter who…
France launches ‘digital pass’ programme to boost digital literacy
Approximately 1 in 5 French persons has difficulty using computers or accessing the internet due to a lack of digital skills, according to the State Secretariat for Digital Affairs. It is estimated that out of these 13 million people, 50%…
Mexico City and Guadalajara partner with G3ict to track digital inclusion efforts
The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) has announced that two Mexican cities have committed to track their progress and measure their commitment to digital inclusion through the Smart Cities for All project. A team of experts from G3ict and…
