Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs has faced frustration and disappointment from fans after making and subsequently reversing accessibility improvements in the game. On June 27, Niantic made Pokémon…
Read full story: Pokémon Go Faces Backlash for Rolling Back Accessibility Improvements, Frustrating Fans
Google has unveiled a new image-to-text feature in Chrome on ChromeOS. This functionality aims to assist screen readers in working with PDFs, particularly when images lack alt-text…
Read full story: Google Introduces Image-to-Text Feature for Enhanced Accessibility in Chrome on ChromeOS.
Prime Video has announced it is launching Dialogue Boost, a new accessibility feature designed to improve the audio experience for viewers. Initially available on select Amazon Originals worldwide, Dialogue Boost…
Read full story: Prime Video Introduces Dialogue Boost: A New Accessibility Feature for Enhanced Viewing Experience.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), aimed at introducing accessibility requirements for products and services across the European Union (EU), is set to have significant implications for businesses. Sectors such as…
Read full story: The European Accessibility Act Unveiled – Ireland’s Path to Implementation and Business Preparations.
In our new series “Ask an Expert”, Chris Leighton, our Technical Lead, explains a common question that is frequently asked.
If you have any questions about all things digital accessibility…
Read full story: Ask An Expert: What are the considerations for making audio content accessible, such as podcasts or audio players on websites?
The ABC’s Entertainment team has recently announced the expansion of Audio Descriptions to ABC iview, enabling audiences who are blind or have low vision to view their favorite on…
Read full story: ABC Expands Accessibility with Audio Descriptions on ABC iview.
Meta’s latest venture, Threads, aimed at luring users away from Twitter, is receiving criticism for its lack of accessibility features, leaving users with disability feeling left behind. The new…
Read full story: Threads Launch Fails to Prioritize Accessibility.
Thousands of communities on Reddit have gone dark in protest against the tech giant’s plans to implement API pricing that users deem too high and too fast. While the…
Read full story: Reddit Communities Protest High API Pricing, Highlighting Accessibility Concerns.
The Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) has generously been awarded an Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) grant to support a project aimed at enhancing support for consumers with…
Read full story: CFA Australia Receives Grant to Promote Mobile Service Accessibility and the Right to Cancel.
Meta, formerly the Facebook company, recently announced creation of a new AI model to enhance speech generation.
Voicebox is claimed to be “the most versatile AI speech for generations,” and…
Read full story: Meta Introduces New AI Model for Speech Generation.