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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 2d

Big news! Be My Eyes is partnering with Tesco for a six-month pilot launching on #WorldSightDay, bringing on-demand, in-store visual support for blind & low-vision shoppers across the UK. Get real-time help with products, offers & navigation. More:

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Be My Eyes and Tesco team up on World Sight Day to make in‑store shopping more accessible across the UK

Be My Eyes partners with Tesco to provide live, in-store visual assistance for blind and partially sighted customers across the UK, launching on World Sight Day.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 2d

Big news! Sony is expanding their accessibility support on Be My Eyes! 💙Sony’s Digital Imaging team is now on Service Directory, offering blind and low vision users in the US dedicated assistance with cameras, features, and accessibility settings!

Photo of someone wearing a blue and orange jacket holding a professional Sony camera with both hands. The background of the photo is blurred, and the camera focuses on the person's hands and the Sony camera.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 5d

Big news! We’re announcing a pilot with BT & EE to bring on-demand visual support to blind & low-vision customers in the UK! 🇬🇧

The first telco in the UK to join Be My Eyes, BT/EE is making customer service more inclusive than ever!

More info!

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Be My Eyes Pilot Accessible Support Services for BT and EE’s Blind and Low-Vision Customers

Be My Eyes and BT Group launch pilot program to deliver on-demand, accessible customer support for blind and low-vision users across the UK.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 8d

Everyone has a dream worth chasing. For Jay, that dream became a reality with 'Follow a Dream.' Discover how determination turned his dream into reality!

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#WorldBlindnessAwarenessMonth

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 9d

October is #WorldBlindnessAwarenessMonth!

World Blindness Awareness Month is about understanding that accessibility, inclusion, and support matter every day, not just in October. Ways to get involved: support blind-focused orgs, raise awareness, advocate for accessible tech! 💙

A large white awareness ribbon centered on a blue circle. Surrounding the blue circle are illustrated hands of different skin tones reaching inward from all sides. At the top, bold text reads, "OCTOBER IS BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH." At the bottom, the words say, "GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 10d

Landmark partnership: Be My Eyes joins forces with Zain Iraq - the first telecom in the Middle East in the Service Directory tab in the Be My Eyes app!

Blind & low vision customers in Iraq now have real-time, inclusive customer support!

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Be My Eyes Partners with Zain Iraq to Expand Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Customers

Be My Eyes partners with Zain Iraq, the first telecom in the Middle East to integrate the accessibility platform, expanding inclusive customer service for blind and low vision customers.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 15d

Do you have an extraordinary story of how you use Be My Eyes? Share it in our “Can You Top This?” contest for a chance to be featured! We can’t wait to see the incredible ways our community turns everyday moments into something amazing!

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Can You Top This?

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 15d

“Be My Eyes lets me do ordinary things in extraordinary ways,” says Nathan. From daily tasks to adventures with his daughter, private Be My Eyes Groups give him confidence and independence.

Discover his story!

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 15d

An open, gentle AMA next Fri (12p CT | 1p ET | 10a PT) with our CEO Mike Buckley and Innosearch AI CEO Patrick Long on AI and accessibility. Bring real questions, lived experience, and curiosity. Facebook Live in AI for the Blind! 🔗

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Image description provided by Be My AI: The background is dark blue. On the left, in large bold white text, it says: ASK ME ANYTHING. On the right, there are two circular photos outlined in yellow. The upper photo is of a smiling man with light brown hair. Below his photo it says: MIKE BUCKLEY CEO, Be My Eyes. The lower photo is of a man with short dark hair in a suit. Below his photo it says: PATRICK LONG, CEO, Innosearch AI. Near the bottom left, two yellow rounded rectangles contain event details. The first rectangle has a calendar icon and says: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 12 PM CT - 1 PM ET - 10 AM PT. The second rectangle has a location pin icon and says: AI FOR THE BLIND, FACEBOOK LIVE.

Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 19d

Guess what! CBS featured Be My Eyes on Meta AI Glasses, showing how they empower blind & low-vision people like Emeline! 🙌

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AI glasses foster independence for visually-impaired people

Visually-impaired people are finding new independence with AI glasses. "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Emeline Lakrout, an active, visually-impaired New Yorker who has found new ways to use AI glasses to...

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 22d

Jay Blake lost his sight at 31. Today, he leads a winning NHRA drag racing team! 🏎️💨

His advice: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help, because none of us find success alone.”

Discover his story! 🏁

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#Accessibility #Inclusion #DragRacing

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 24d

Traveling the Northeast? Blind & low-vision passengers can get live support from Amtrak via Be My Eyes at 16 stations! Give Amtrak a call on Be My Eyes or find them in the app under Service Directory, Travel → Transportation! 🚄

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Sep 10

With InnoSearch in the Be My Eyes app, everyday tasks are easier than ever: from shopping, to booking flights, and even grocery delivery! 🛒 Plus: earn 2% cashback on purchases through the Be My Eyes app!

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How Be My Eyes and InnoSearch are Making Shopping and Travel More Accessible Than Ever

Be My Eyes and InnoSearch are revolutionizing accessibility with AI-powered tools for shopping and travel. Discover how this integration empowers blind and low vision users with seamless product searc...

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Sep 4

Find the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWhy...

Entrevista com fundador da Be My Eyes

YouTube video by ONCB - Organização Nacional de Cegos do Brasil

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Sep 4

From São Paulo 🇧🇷: Our founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg spoke at the World Blindness Summit about breaking down employment barriers, making Be My Eyes easier to use, and how tech can empower blind professionals to work more independently. 💙

#WorldBlindnessSummit

Image description from Be My AI: Three people standing together indoors at what appears to be an event or conference. The man on the left is wearing glasses, a striped suit, and holding a microphone, seemingly conducting an interview or speaking. He has an event badge around his neck. In the center, there is a woman with sunglasses, long dark hair, and a gray checkered blazer, smiling and posing with her cane and her event badge on a yellow lanyard. On the right, a man in a black cap, light blue shirt, and dark jacket is smiling and has his arm around the woman in the middle, holding a white cane and a pair of glasses. There is a blue banner in the background and another person partially visible behind them. The atmosphere appears friendly and professional.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re honored to be at the World Blindness Summit in São Paulo 🇧🇷.

Our founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg and Ella are here representing the Be My Eyes community and joining global conversations on accessibility and inclusion. 💙

Come say hi if you’re at the Summit!

Hans and Ella standing in front of a large blue backdrop. The backdrop features text in Portuguese that reads: “Encontro Mundial da Deficiencia Visual”.

Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Aug 27

Big thanks to Sana for sharing the love! 💙

We’re so happy you’re enjoying Innosearch! From flight searches to everyday tasks, it’s all about making life a little easier.

Give Innosearch a try yourself!

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“Be My Eyes has become an absolute game changer! The features are fantastic, including, Innosearch! I’ve only just discovered it and played around a bit with the flight search, it is amazing! Thank you so much for all your work in this space and for finally bringing a properly accessible model to the market!”

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Aug 21

When Be My Eyes meets Meta AI Smart Glasses, it’s more than convenience, it’s confidence, independence, and connection.

In our latest blog, we’re sharing stories directly from the Be My Eyes community! 💙

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Be My Eyes on Meta AI Smart Glasses: Stories From the Be My Eyes Community

Real stories from our community on what it means to have Be My Eyes on the bridge of your nose!

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Aug 19

The future is hands-free! 🙌

We’re excited to see our partnership with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses featured in Forbes! Together, we’re taking hands-free visual assistance to the next level.

Read the full article to learn more!

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Be My Eyes Turns Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Into Assistive Technology

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses gain surprising power with Be My Eyes, turning wearable tech into a tool for vision support, accessibility, and independence.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Aug 6

Big news: Amtrak is now on the Be My Eyes Service Directory! Blind and low vision passengers can now connect with trained Amtrak agents for real-time help, like navigating stations, finding platforms, reading signs & more!

Learn more!

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Be My Eyes and Amtrak Partner to Pilot Innovative Visual Interpretation Technology for Blind and Low Vision Passengers

Live visual support aims to transform the rail experience at major U.S. train stations SAN FRANCISCO, CA and WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 6, 2025 — Be My Eyes, the world’s leading Customer Accessibility ...

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · May 15

Big news for #GAAD2025! 🎉 Accessible online shopping is now built into the Be My Eyes app, thanks to our collab with InnoSearch AI!

Shop products, book travel, earn 2% cash back.

No fees, no barriers. Just tap + shop! 🛒

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#BeMyEyes #AccessibleTech

Be My Eyes to Provide In-App Accessible Shopping for Blind and Low Vision Users with InnoSearch AI

Be My Eyes and Innosearch Team Up to Bring Seamless, AI-Powered eCommerce to Blind and Low Vision Users

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · May 1

A powerful gathering at #VisAbility2025. 💙

Our CEO Mike Buckley joined leaders & allies at Westminster to discuss accessibility, inclusion & innovation, hosted by Marsha de Cordova & Keith Valentine of Fight for Sight.

Proud to build with the community! #BeMyEyes

Four people standing together outdoor with a guide dog. From left to right: Mike CEO of Be My Eyes, Marsha de Cordova MP, Keith Valentine CEO of Fight for Sight, Chris Yiu, Director of Public Policy Europe of Meta. The background features the London Eye.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Apr 3

Precision grooming, made easy! Get trimming tips or troubleshoot your shaver with Braun experts on Be My Eyes! 🪒

Available in the U.S. and Canada only - Find Braun in Service Directory!

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Braun su Be My Eyes

Contatta Braun con Be My Eyes. Contact the Braun team for questions about male and female hair removal appliances.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Mar 25

Smooth shaves, made accessible! Need assistance choosing a razor or perfecting your shave? Gillette experts are on Be My Eyes.

📍 U.S. and Canada only - Find Gillette in Service Directory

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Gillette su Be My Eyes

Contatta Gillette con Be My Eyes. Contact the Gillette team for questions about grooming and shaving care.

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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · Mar 20

Great news! 🚀

Thanks to our partnership with Knorr Thailand, blind and low-vision consumers can now scan Accessible QR codes on Knorr’s Jok Cup range in Thailand using the Be My Eyes app to hear product details, nutrition info & cooking instructions.

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Be My Eyes and Knorr Thailand Partner to Launch AI and Human Assistance for Blind and Low-Vision Customers through the Be My Eyes app

This new initiative from Be My Eyes and Unilever enhances accessibility by enabling audio product information through Be My Eyes.

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