For most people, Amazon's smart speaker, the Echo, has been a great way to handle daily tasks. The Echo's voice assistant, Alexa, is also a handy way for some, such as the blind, to be connected in our technological society. We'll look at how Amazon's Alexa allows the blind to remain connected and informed in a modern way.
We'll also look at how changes in technology in the near future can impact our physical and mental health.
Guests:
- Ian Bogost, contributing editor, The Atlantic
- Lee Raine, director, Pew Research Center Internet Project
- Russell Holly, contributing editor, Android Central