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27 Nov 2009 10:15

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Tech: This blind guy now has a bionic eye, see?

Thanks to these awesome-looking glasses and a chip implanted in his eye, Peter Lane of Manchester, England has started to get his vision back. Awesome. source

16 Jul 2009 12:22

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Tech: The blind can’t see, but they can drive around controlled tracks

Clearly, some genius came up with an idea to let blind people drive vehicles. And someone took a photo the driver will never see. source

26 Mar 2009 10:49

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U.S.: Braille has fallen out of fashion with the blind

Fewer than 10% know it; many say it’s too cumbersome and have switched to new, more advanced technology instead. source