Accessibility
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Google brings ASL-to-text translation to Pixel 11Ahead of Made by Google, DeepMind revealed a new Pixel 11 feature that lets people sign instead of type.
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Tesla wants to be the first company to offer wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehiclesA company executive said Tesla is developing an AV that can transport people in wheelchairs.
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Apple's AI-powered accessibility upgrades include eye-controlled wheelchairsAnd something new for Apple Vision Pro users.
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Meta AI glasses adds 'conversation focus' featureGlasses wearers can now amplify the voice of someone they're trying to hear.
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Did you know Apple launched a new product today? Get the Hikawa Phone Grip.The quirky iPhone stand is also an accessibility device.
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Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta's 'AI glasses,' fails demosHas the Facebook founder struck gold or struck out with his latest smart glasses?
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People with disabilities are 'eating the cost' of tariffsAffordability is accessibility, too.
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'Sinners' comes to streaming this week with Black American Sign Language optionIn an industry first, Max is offering an alternate version of the film in the ASL dialect.
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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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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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New video games for players with disabilities coming, courtesy of Electronic ArtsEA's Patent Pledge commits to providing free patented tech to designers.
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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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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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Meta partners with Be My Eyes for accessible Ray-Ban glasses upgradeGlasses wearers who are blind or low vision can access live support as they navigate the world.
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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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Google just dropped a new AI camera update — and you don’t need a new Pixel 9 for itThe Magnifier app for the low-vision community got some AI upgrades.
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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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The biggest assistive technology and accessibility triumphs of 2023From AI volunteers to upgraded iPhones, tech advancements are expanding accessibility.
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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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Learn ASL from home with this $15.97 course bundleGet lifetime access to learn American Sign Language.
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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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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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Study sign language with this $35 online course bundleNow you can include everyone in your conversations.
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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.
