Google has upgraded the Live Caption on Android with a new feature called Expressive Captions. As the name suggests, it tells users what emotions are conveyed in the content they are watching.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated all smartphones that will be sold in the United States must be compatible with hearing aids.
The KDE project has unveiled Plasma 6.2, featuring enhanced drawing tablet support and advanced color management options for artists and daily users alike.
Members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can check out a new feature in Word for Windows called Quick Fix. It's been made to correct multiple accessibility issues in Word files at once.
The Chinese phone maker, Honor, will roll out eye tracking technology to its phones from August 27. With this, you will be able to open notifications and apps just by using your eyes.
In addition to announcing a bunch of new phones and other devices, Google revealed four new AI-powered accessibility features that should make it easier to use your Pixel devices.
Apple iOS 18 packs some new accessibility features for iPhones. Alongside Eye Tracking, an accessibility feature can help reduce motion sickness when sitting in a moving vehicle. Here's how to try it.
Apple announced Eye Tracking for iPhone and iPad earlier this year and it is available on the iOS 18 developer beta. Here's how you can set it up and use your iPhone just using your eyes.
Mozilla is not ignoring the ever-reaching AI boom. However, unlike other companies with gimmicky features, the company is trying to put AI to some good use, namely improve accessibility in Firefox 130
Google is rolling out some new accessibility features for Android and Google Maps. For instance, the Lookout app is getting a Find Mode to locate different objects, Sound Notifications is redesigned.
Apple announced Eye Tracking will be available for iPhones and iPads later this year. This adds to the host of accessibility features the company will add to the iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, and CarPlay.
Microsoft is working on a new accessibility feature for Windows 11. Spotted in the latest preview builds, the "Speak for me" feature will let you type text for the operating system to synthesize it.
Instagram captions might improve in a future update with the ability to auto-translate captions in various languages. It's reportedly working on a new toggle button to enable the feature.
Microsoft has announced another feature deprecation today as it has killed off Speech Recognition and replaced it with Voice Access. The former was added back in the Windows Vista days.
Users are reporting an iOS 17 bug that triggers the app switcher while typing something on the virtual keyboard. The bug is reportedly affecting all the versions of iOS 17, including iOS 17.1.2.
To celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Microsoft published a short recap of all the new accessibility features it added to its operating system during this year.
Microsoft has revealed some new accessibility improvements for the Excel app for Windows. They include some optimizations for when the Narrator screen reader is used in the Excel app.
Microsoft has announced some new accessibility features for Xbox and PC players. They include a new accessibility settings menu for Xbox Widgets in the Xbox PC Game Bar, among other changes.
The Blind Drive Assist feature in Turn 10 and Microsoft's upcoming racing sim reboot Forza Motorsport will offer audio cues to gamers that will help blind players compete in races.
The recently released Windows 11 build 25921 (Canary Channel) contains a new unannounced accessibility feature. Those using built-in color filters can now adjust the intensity and color boost.
Sony's latest hardware endeavor is aimed at increasing the PlayStation 5 console's accessibility. The hugely customizable Access Controller is coming out later this year with a $90 price tag.
Reddit says that developers who make non-commercial accessibility apps that make use of the online forum's API services will now get "exemptions from our large-scale pricing terms."
The new Immersive Reader feature that's being added to Excel for the web will help people with reading difficulties by increasing spacing between words, breaking up words into syllables and more.
Sony shared an updated look at its upcoming accessibility controller today, revealing its official name as well as detailing some of the software features it will ship with for the PlayStation 5.
Apple has shown off some of the new accessibility tools that are coming to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac later in the year. They will primarily help those who can't speak or have no or poor vision.
Mozilla has released Firefox 113, delivering a massive feature-packed update to all users. A better PiP, improved search bar and password manager, revamped accessibility engine, and many more.
Turn10 Studios is implementing an impressive number of accessibility options into its upcoming Forza Motorsport reboot. This includes Blind Driving Assists, One Touch Driving, and more.
Respawn Entertainment has detailed how much gameplay customization does the soon-releasing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers for both reducing gameplay difficulty and increasing accessibility.
A new tech developed by researchers called LipIO allows users to perform tasks without using their hands or eyes. It can detect various tongue gestures that can be used to control devices.
Sidekick is a relatively new Chromium-based browser with a noble goal in mind: deliver a distraction-free experience for those wanting to stay focused on work and get a great all-around browser.
Google has announced some new features that will be coming to Android and Wear OS. The update will bring improved productivity, connectivity, accessibility and fun across your Android devices.
To make your PowerPoint presentations more accessible to people with hearing loss, Microsoft has added an important new feature to PowerPoint for Windows and Mac. However, it's not available for all.
Project Leonardo for the PlayStation 5 comes touting high levels of button and analog stick customizability, ports for expansion, and button mapping capabilities for improved accessibility.
Trying to explore new places with friends or traveling to see family? Don't worry, Google Maps' new AR feature - Live View, will help you navigate this busy season with a little less stress. See how!
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After over a year of waiting, Microsoft has announced today that Workspaces are finally coming to its Edge browser, along with security enhancements and accessibility improvements.
Microsoft is planning to launch new Adaptive Accessories on October 25 in select countries. They include a customizable mouse and a hub that can connect buttons, d-pads, and joysticks.
Windows 11 2022 Update brings four new accessibility features built by people with physical limitations for customers with exact needs, making it the most accessible operating system from Microsoft.
Microsoft has notified customers about a new known issue in Windows 11 21H2. The company had to apply a server-side change to fix the broken voice input in its latest operating system.
The new tool arrives with the U.S. Disability Voting Rights Week 2022 having kicked off today as well. It is available in all 50 states in the United States, as well as in Washington DC.
TikTok has given accessibility a big boost by giving users the ability to switch on captions. Viewers can switch on AI-generated subtitles and will be able to rely on translations as well.
