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iPhone head-tracking lets you control the screen with facial movements
technology2 months ago

iPhone head-tracking lets you control the screen with facial movements

Apple’s lesser-known Head Tracking accessibility feature lets users control an iPhone using head and facial movements (mouth opening, eyebrow raises, smiles, tongue protrusion) with an on-screen pointer and a dwell timer. By gazing steadily at a screen item, a chosen action is performed, enabling hands-free use—valuable for users with limited mobility. It requires iOS 26 or later and is set up via Settings > Accessibility > Head Tracking.

Lenovo Unveils Innovative Laptops with Rotating Screens and Smart Features
technology7 months ago

Lenovo Unveils Innovative Laptops with Rotating Screens and Smart Features

Lenovo has announced innovative concept devices at IFA 2025, including the Smart Motion Concept, a heavy, head-tracking stand for laptops that keeps the screen focused on the user, and the ThinkBook VertiFlex, a 14-inch laptop with a rotating vertical screen, showcasing future ideas for adaptable and accessible computing. The company also highlighted the high-end ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 workstation.

"Augmental Innovates Silent Speech and Head Tracking for Accessibility"
technology2 years ago

"Augmental Innovates Silent Speech and Head Tracking for Accessibility"

Augmental, an accessibility startup, is developing innovative features such as head tracking-based control and silent speech recognition using a smart dental retainer to assist people with disabilities in using computers. The device captures tongue movements to decipher words and offers bone conduction for immediate feedback. With plans to make the device available in the U.S. and worldwide, the company aims to revolutionize hands-free interaction and potentially expand its use to the general population as voice interfaces become more mainstream.