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The latest news and updates from Be My Eyes in one place.

Hand holding phone. On the screen is an ongoing Be My Eyes call concerned with an Herbal Essences Coconut Milk conditioner. The image features the logos of Herbal Essences and Be My Eyes.
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May 30, 2019

Herbal Essences and Be My Eyes Join Forces to Make Hair Care More Accessible

Herbal Essences is already pioneering accessible hair care, by making their shampoo and conditioner bottles distinguishable by touch. Now, they are taking the next step by offering Be My Eyes users free, live video support from their hair care experts.
Hand holding smartphone with the Be My Eyes Specialized Help menu open. The list of available companies on the screen includes Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds Bank in the Banking category, Herbal Essences in the Personal Care category, and Google and Microsoft in the Technical category. The Be My Eyes logo is in the bottom left corner.
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May 16, 2019

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019!

On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we want to ring the bell for accessible customer support. Together with four household names in technology, consumer goods, and banking, Be My Eyes is working to set a new standard for video customer support.
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March 14, 2019

2,000,000 Volunteers have joined the Be My Eyes Community!

More than 2,000,000 people have signed up to be a Be My Eyes volunteer, bringing visual assistance to blind and low-vision people all over the world.
Image showing two phones in front of the other. The phone in front is displaying the Google profile on the Specialized Help platform, and the one behind is displaying a Be My Eyes call.
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March 13, 2019

A Warm Welcome to the Newest Specialized Help Partner: Google

Blind and low-vision Be My Eyes users in selected countries can now request help from the Google Disability Support team through the Specialized Help platform.
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February 25, 2019

Help Us Translate The Be My Eyes App and Website

Do you speak English as well as another language? Help us make Be My Eyes app and website accessible for more people in their native language. Getting started is easy and straightforward.
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January 22, 2019

2 Million Amazing People

The Be My Eyes Community has reached the astonishing number of 2 million sign-ups, and we are thrilled to discover what will come next!
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January 16, 2019

Be My Eyes wins the Better Story Awards

On January 15th 2019, Be My Eyes was announced as the winner of the Better Story Awards - an award created by Zedem Media to honor organizations that create a positive change in the world.
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January 15, 2019

Enjoy Your Hobbies with Be My Eyes

From gardening to organizing your record collection or playing video games - no matter what your hobby is, it should be relaxing and easy to enjoy. Be My Eyes helps you do just that.
The Be My Eyes app was released for iOS on January 15th 2015. Be My Eyes founder, Hans Jørgen Wiberg, holding up an iPhone with the first version of the Be My Eyes app open while working on a chair.
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January 15, 2019

Happy Birthday to the Be My Eyes Community!

January 15th 2019 marked four years since the Be My Eyes app was launched, and the 4th birthday of the Be My Eyes Community. Thanks to the amazing community, a lot of incredible things has happened in Be My Eyes’ first four years!
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December 19, 2018

A Look Back on 2018

2018 has been an amazing year for Be My Eyes. From launching new exciting features to receiving honorable recognition and growing the community, we’re here to take you through the highlights!
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December 12, 2018

New from Microsoft: The Accessibility Learning Webinar Series

In Microsoft’s new webinar series you have the chance to learn about the latest technology and accessibility across Microsoft products.
Picture of the 2018 Holman Prize winners; Stacy Cervenka, Conchita Hernandez and Red Szell.
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December 3, 2018

Holman Prize 2019

On January 15th 2019, applications for the third annual Holman Prize for Blind Ambition open. The prize is awarded to three blind individuals who want to carry out a "dream" project. 
Woman uses the In Your Pocket phone. She is in her garden with her dog. In the top right corner the picture says: “In Your Pocket + Be My Eyes”.
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November 28, 2018

In Your Pocket + Be My Eyes in the UK

In Your Pocket is a new and innovative way to use a smartphone controlled by speech. On December 10th 2018, In Your Pocket is launching an integration with Be My Eyes in the UK.
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November 27, 2018

10 Ways to Use Be My Eyes During the Holiday Season

The Holiday season is upon us! So, there is no better time than the present to give you some inspiration on how Be My Eyes can help you get into the Holiday spirit.
Be My Eyes founder, Hans Jørgen Wiberg, posing in front of a pink backdrop, characteristic for the Lovie Awards, while holding his heart shaped award.
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November 27, 2018

Be My Eyes Founder Awarded as ‘Lovie Emerging Entrepreneur’

The 8th annual Lovie Awards took place on November 15th 2018 at BFI Southbank in London. The Lovie Awards celebrate the very best of the European Internet.
May 2, 2023

Four Leading Brands and The National Federation of the Blind Join Be My Eyes’ Be My AI Corporate Beta Test

We’re excited to announce that Hilton, Microsoft, P&G, Sony, and The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) have joined our Be My AI beta test.
May 1, 2023

Sony

Sony partners with Be My Eyes and joins Be My AI Beta Test to further improve accessibility of its products.
April 4, 2023

Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble joins the Be My AI beta to further improve accessibility of its products.
April 4, 2023

Hilton

Hilton participates in Be My AI beta test.
April 4, 2023

NFB

NFB officially joins Be My Eyes’ Be My AI Beta to further expand its offering for the blind and low-vision community.
April 4, 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft joins Be My Eyes' Be My AI beta to take accessibility of its products to the next level.
March 14, 2023

Introducing Be My AI (formerly Virtual Volunteer) for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision, Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4

We are thrilled to announce Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer™, the first-ever digital visual assistant powered by OpenAI’s new GPT-4 language model.
March 2, 2023

How to get assistance with Sony products on Be My Eyes

Blind and low vision users based in Europe can get in contact with a Sony representative to receive real time video assistance through the Be My Eyes app about assistive tools or accessibility features within Sony’s products.
February 22, 2023

Avanti West Coast joins forces with Be My Eyes to make transportation more accessible

All blind and low vision users in the UK can now contact an Avanti West Coast representative to get real time assistance with their trip on the West Coast Main Line!
February 14, 2023

APH ConnectCenter is officially available on Be My Eyes Specialized Help!

Be My Eyes members in the US can now reach out to an APH ConnectCenter representative to get career guidance, learn more about their services and get curated information and resources about blindness and low vision.
December 4, 2022

Guide Dogs Australia Joins Be My Eyes

Please help us welcome the first Australia-based organization providing live video support through Specialized Help and Genesys Cloud CX™ ‍
November 28, 2022

State of Ohio Offers Accessible COVID-19 Testing Support through Be My Eyes

Ohio residents can now call a state-sponsored support line through Be My Eyes to receive assistance with at-home COVID-19 testing.