New headset offers high-tech help for the blind

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By jsavedgeNov 11, 2014, 5:50 pm193 pts
For the visually impaired, the world can be a difficult and dangerous place to navigate. Sure, a blind person can take advantage of cognitive tricks, such as memorizing the number of steps it takes to get from point A to point B, or utilize tools such as a cane or guide dog. But until now, there have been no…

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