Sign Languages

New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...

The speech and hearing impaired son of a constable used sign language to communicate with an accused, also suffering from the same disability, to help Mumbai police with their probe into a murder case, an official said on Thursday.

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly getting a new feature allowing the in-built artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI to edit and reply to images. The new feature is currently under development, as per the report, and those who have signed up for the app’s beta programme will not be able to see it. It is said that the upcoming Meta AI featu...

Snapdeal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhashini to boost digital inclusion in the e-commerce space in India. The collaboration will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to develop solutions and services to cater to nine different vernacular languages of the country.

Glovatrix is working on an AI-powered device called the Fifth Sense that can convert gestures from sign language to speech in almost real-time and help people suffering from verbal impairments communicate effectively and without assistance. We, at Gadgets 360, spoke with the cofounders of the startup to know more about the product and the technolog...

The Delhi High Court Thursday issued a circular that services of four persons may be utilised on provisional basis as sign language interpreters in the HC and district courts here till the finalisation of a panel of interpreters.

The Supreme Court for the first time heard a case argued by a deaf lawyer via an interpreter using sign language.

Bongumusa Manana, a 19-year-old deaf student who studies in a township in Johannesburg, sees South Africa's move to recognise sign as an official language as a huge breakthrough that will help him to get to university and make his "dreams come true".

On the occasion of the guest's birthday, the waiter expressed his warm wishes in sign language. His sweet gesture has received praise from many people online.

India and Japan on Monday signed two documents on the renewal of a memorandum of cooperation on the Japanese language and exchange of notes on a 300 billion Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train.

Ms Miles became the first female deaf woman to provide ASL interpretation during the coveted spot.

The hospital will now have to reassess its workplace practises regarding disability discrimination in addition to paying a $180,000 settlement.

An Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary app called Sign Learn was also launched which is available in both Android and iOS versions.

The internet loved the sweet gesture by the flight attendant and even demanded that the man should get a raise.

American Sign Language interpreter Holly Maniatty has also worked with Snoop Dog, Jay Z, Wu-Tang Clan and Beastie Boys.

New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...

The speech and hearing impaired son of a constable used sign language to communicate with an accused, also suffering from the same disability, to help Mumbai police with their probe into a murder case, an official said on Thursday.

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly getting a new feature allowing the in-built artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI to edit and reply to images. The new feature is currently under development, as per the report, and those who have signed up for the app’s beta programme will not be able to see it. It is said that the upcoming Meta AI featu...

Snapdeal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhashini to boost digital inclusion in the e-commerce space in India. The collaboration will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to develop solutions and services to cater to nine different vernacular languages of the country.

Glovatrix is working on an AI-powered device called the Fifth Sense that can convert gestures from sign language to speech in almost real-time and help people suffering from verbal impairments communicate effectively and without assistance. We, at Gadgets 360, spoke with the cofounders of the startup to know more about the product and the technolog...

The Delhi High Court Thursday issued a circular that services of four persons may be utilised on provisional basis as sign language interpreters in the HC and district courts here till the finalisation of a panel of interpreters.

The Supreme Court for the first time heard a case argued by a deaf lawyer via an interpreter using sign language.

Bongumusa Manana, a 19-year-old deaf student who studies in a township in Johannesburg, sees South Africa's move to recognise sign as an official language as a huge breakthrough that will help him to get to university and make his "dreams come true".

On the occasion of the guest's birthday, the waiter expressed his warm wishes in sign language. His sweet gesture has received praise from many people online.

India and Japan on Monday signed two documents on the renewal of a memorandum of cooperation on the Japanese language and exchange of notes on a 300 billion Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train.

Ms Miles became the first female deaf woman to provide ASL interpretation during the coveted spot.

The hospital will now have to reassess its workplace practises regarding disability discrimination in addition to paying a $180,000 settlement.

An Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary app called Sign Learn was also launched which is available in both Android and iOS versions.

The internet loved the sweet gesture by the flight attendant and even demanded that the man should get a raise.

American Sign Language interpreter Holly Maniatty has also worked with Snoop Dog, Jay Z, Wu-Tang Clan and Beastie Boys.