*NPR Labs Nipper One brings emergency radio broadcasts to the hearing-impaired*
If you thought NPR produced only radio waves, think again: We were surprised to see the broadcasting company had a booth at CES 2014, but sure enough, we found a cool gadget there. The NPR Labs Nipper One is a telecommunications device designed to bring emergency radio broadcasts to the hearing-impaired; it translates the messages into onscreen text and flashes alert lights.
Check our video to see how it works.
*For all the show news, trends, and analysis visit our insider's guide to CES 2014.*
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Reported by Consumer Reports 6 hours ago.
If you thought NPR produced only radio waves, think again: We were surprised to see the broadcasting company had a booth at CES 2014, but sure enough, we found a cool gadget there. The NPR Labs Nipper One is a telecommunications device designed to bring emergency radio broadcasts to the hearing-impaired; it translates the messages into onscreen text and flashes alert lights.
Check our video to see how it works.
*For all the show news, trends, and analysis visit our insider's guide to CES 2014.*
*Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers or sponsors on this website. Copyright © 2007-2013 Consumers Union of U.S.*
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Reported by Consumer Reports 6 hours ago.