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Pokémon Go Faces Backlash for Rolling Back Accessibility Improvements, Frustrating Fans

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 Go fully compatible with Campfire…

Google Introduces Image-to-Text Feature for Enhanced Accessibility in Chrome on ChromeOS.

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 descriptions. With the ability to…

Prime Video Introduces Dialogue Boost: A New Accessibility Feature for Enhanced Viewing Experience.

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 allows users to increase the…

The European Accessibility Act Unveiled – Ireland’s Path to Implementation and Business Preparations.

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 banking, technology, media, and transport…

Ask An Expert: What are the considerations for making audio content accessible, such as podcasts or audio players on websites? 

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, drop an email through to…

ABC Expands Accessibility with Audio Descriptions on ABC iview.

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-demand shows, movies, and news…

Threads Launch Fails to Prioritize Accessibility.

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 platform, despite its attempt to…

Reddit Communities Protest High API Pricing, Highlighting Accessibility Concerns.

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 protest has disrupted various aspects…

CFA Australia Receives Grant to Promote Mobile Service Accessibility and the Right to Cancel.

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 disability in mobile plan cancellations…

Meta Introduces New AI Model for Speech Generation.

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 intended to be used to…