Coding relies on one main skill: creative problem solving.”
4 HANDY TECH
Bionic limbs are more versatile and user-friendly than ever before, and they look awesome! (Check out the Alternative Limb Project.) Prostheses of the future will move via their users’ mind control, have near-perfect dexterity and even a sense of touch. So cool!
3 TALK TECH
Voice interfaces suit people lacking the fine typing skills needed for tiny smartphone keyboards. Voice tech like Siri, Google Now, Cortana and Amazon Echo already improve the way everyone accesses the Internet.
5 HOUSE TECH
Smart homes are the future. Imagine turning on and off lights, radiators and any other connected appliance with just a voice command or phone swipe. Disabled people will benefit greatly. Check out Alcove or Nest, two companies that provide smart home systems.
Code capabilities
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