Apple recently announced a new update set to revolutionise the podcasting landscape: the integration of auto-generated transcripts into Apple Podcasts, slated to debut with iOS 17.4.
Traditionally, podcasts…
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Google’s Android keyboard app, Gboard, is set to revolutionise voice dictation with its upcoming “Seamless Voice Typing” feature, aiming to make voice typing more accessible and user-friendly.
The…
Read full story: Google’s Gboard in the Works for ‘Seamless Voice Typing’ Feature.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has released the First Public Working Draft of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.3, and they are seeking…
Read full story: W3C Invites Feedback on First Public Working Draft of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.3
Australia breaks new ground in cinema with the premiere of “TOUCH,” the country’s first-ever feature-length ‘motion picture without pictures.’ Produced by MasterCard in collaboration with Westpac, this…
Read full story: Australia Debuts First-Ever Visual-Free Film ‘TOUCH’ for Inclusive Cinema Experience.
Transport has been a challenging domain for commuters with low vision or as a non-English speaker but now a QR style code is being trialed in New York Subway…
Read full story: QR Style Decals Trial Closing the Inaccessibility Issue Within the Public Transport Sector.
Another year, another Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024!
Hosted in Las Vegas, 2024 did not disappoint, showcasing cutting-edge gadgets and a myriad of new accessible tech.
Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie film, having already smashed box office records, now offers an inclusive viewing experience on the Max streaming service. The latest feature allows audiences to enjoy…
Read full story: Barbie Movie Introduces American Sign Language Interpreter, Making it “Kenough”.
Microsoft has expanded its innovative Seeing AI app, designed to assist people who are blind or have low vision, to Android devices. Launched in celebration of International Day of People…
Read full story: Microsoft’s Seeing AI App Expands to Android, Enhancing Accessibility for Users Who are Blind or with Low Vision.
Forza Motorsport is redefining the gaming experience by placing accessibility at the forefront. Turn 10 Studios has elevated the standard for racing games by introducing an array of features that…
Read full story: Forza Motorsport Drives Innovation with Accessibility Features
In a groundbreaking initiative at Queensland University of Technology, students are adapting Spot, the robot dog, to serve as a guide for individuals who are blind or with low vision…
Read full story: Queensland Researchers Transform Spot, the Robot Dog, into Potential Guide for Individuals who are Blind or With Low Vision.