Accessibility
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Do Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses work as an accessibility device?With microphones and AI, these aren't your typical Ray-Bans.
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Google adds new AI accessibility features to Android, Chrome, and ChromebookOne highlight is Gemini's revamped Talkback feature.
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Apple explores letting people control iPhones with their brains, report saysPeople with physical disabilities have already begun testing the device.
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Apple adds accessibility labels to App Store, braille options to hardwareApple is marking the 40th anniversary of the company's accessibility work.
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Pope Francis warned against new technology replacing 'human relationships' in final weeksEvery month, the Pope focused on a new topic for prayer. Pope Francis's final "monthly intention" was on new technology.
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Five years of remote work changed workplace accessibility. Employees with disabilities will feel its loss.Bolstered by Trump's anti-DEI agenda, the "great return" threatens a new culture of accessibility.
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Video game industry makes it easier to find accessible games for disabled playersA new uniform system will make it clear which games are truly accessible.
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Android announces new hearing aid and screenreader connectivity for Galaxy and PixelHarnessing Bluetooth LE audio tech for good.
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CES 2025: Lili for Life unveils dyslexia-friendly monitorThe French startup has created a new way to help individuals with dyslexia, according to the company.
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How to set up Hearing Aid mode on your AirPodsThe "Conversation Boost" feature is a game-changer.
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New York, L.A. spar online over baseball, transit, and AILike their two cities, Dodger Stadium and Yankee Stadium are very different.
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FCC: All smartphones must have hearing aid compatibilityA huge win for those with hearing loss.
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FCC investigating why broadband data caps are still a thing. What you can do to help.The FCC is launching a formal inquiry into the practice and how it affects consumers.
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Apple gets FDA green light on AirPods Pro hearing aid modeApproval comes mere days after Apple announces the first of its kind software.
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AirPods can double as hearing aids now, as Apple commits further to 'hearing health'It's an over-the-counter option for those with specific hearing loss, the tech giant says.
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Yelp's latest update adds new ways to find accessible businesses and AI-powered alt textSearch for braille menus, ADA compliant buildings, and even closed captioning on bar TVs.
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Non-invasive wearables are transforming how we control smart devicesThe devices can be controlled with a simple head gesture or by blinking.
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Apple adds new accessibility features across the senses, including eye trackingMore control for more people.
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Google's accessible hands-free cursor is coming to AndroidGameface is going mobile.
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People with low vision can more easily play 'Counter Strike 2' with JBL's free software"The whole experience of loading up an AAA game for the first time in what has to be years...it actually felt really good."
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Max announces an ASL version of 'Barbie' coming soonA little 'Barbie' for all.
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The rule-breaking audio descriptions of Netflix's 'All the Light We Cannot See' point to a greater accessibility triumphNetflix accessibility consultant Joe Strechay talks inclusivity on set.
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6 ways to make hiring more accessibleExpand the applicant pool and support higher rates of employment for people with disabilities. It's a win-win.
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Does 'The Golden Bachelor' have an accessibility problem?A new generation of reality TV stars, the same old problems.
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New Google Maps features tackle obstacles to accessibilityStair-free walking routes and business markers add to Google's wider push for accessibility and ease of navigation.
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Twitter/X's removal of link headlines slashes site accessibility even furtherElon Musk creates a new hurdle in the path to web accessibility.
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AI's exclusion of Indigenous voices is history repeating itselfCreative strategist Meggan Van Harten on inclusive AI's role in accessibility and cultural preservation.
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'Sesame Street' videos get an accessibility expansion with new descriptive audio and ASL featuresAn upgrade for both English and Spanish content.
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Is Apple's new double tap feature really that new?Accessibility advocates and users with disabilities say it's expanding upon an old feature.
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988 Lifeline now available in American Sign LanguageThe hotline becomes more accessible to people in crisis who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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An alt text guide to ensure everyone can enjoy your memesMake your meme game accessible.
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For captioning, humans are still the key to accessible, AI-driven techNew AI captioning report shows huge improvements, but it's still not enough.
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Threads launch fails to prioritize accessibilityUsers question Threads' lack of basic accessibility features.
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Threads needs user-generated alt text ASAPOf all the missing features, this one is standing out.
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Google announces new accessibility and teaching resource updates for K-12 classroomsA new Google for Education hub and accessibility tools make group learning easier.
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A guide to writing alt text and accessible image captionsMake it easier for everyone to enjoy your pretty Instagram posts and funny tweets.
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Apple unveils Live Speech and Personal Voice: Two new features that will change the way you talkThe features are part of Apple's iOS 17 accessibility updates, which are coming later this year.
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Dubai joins the vaccine pass bandwagon! Makes Al Hosn app mandatory to enter events and clubsAmong UAE's neighbours in the gulf, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have also launched their own versions of e-passports for vaccinated people. Dubai Airports chief has also stated that safe travel can only be possible if vaccine passports are brought in.