Zen Computer Interface For Visually Impaired Could Impact Music Industry

Zen has conceptualized a special computer interface that they originally developed for the visually impaired. However, after feedback from analysts, it appears that the Zen Sandbox PC may have other applications, especially for the music industry. The monochrome incorporates a “z-axis” electronic surface to dynamically create tactile 3D features that the user can manipulate in realtime. For the blind, it can easily generate...

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Anti-Piracy Language Included In College Opportunity and Affordability Act Ignites Fear In Universities

The United States House of Representatives approved the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, a higher-education funding bill whose fine print includes questionable new anti-piracy requirements for universities and colleges who receive funding. The provision states universities taking part in federal financial aid programs “shall devise plans for alternative offerings to unlawful downloading” and provide...

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