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WCAG 2.2 Drops Today!

We are delighted to announce the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, produced by the World Wide Web…
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Second Controller Assist: New Accessible PlayStation 5 Features.

Game console PlayStation 5 has introduced several new updates, including the notable ability for players to designate a second controller as an assistant. This feature is designed to improve accessibility…
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RAZ Mobility Creates Accessible Smartphone For Users Who are Blind or with Low Vision.

RAZ Mobility, a provider of mobile assistive technology, has introduced the SmartVision 3, a Google-certified smartphone designed specifically for individuals who are blind or with low vision. This smartphone…
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Amazon Unveils Latest Accessibility Features: Eye Gaze on Alexa and Call Translation.

Amazon, with its latest 2023 Devices Event, have unveiled two innovative accessibility features set to enhance the user experience on its devices.

The first, known as “Eye Gaze…
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Ask An Expert: How do I make hashtags more accessible for screen-readers?

In our newsletter series “Ask an Expert”, Laetitia Thompson, our Senior Digital Content Editor, answers a question that was asked by one of our followers, Anna, through our Facebook.
Question…
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Innovative QR Codes Transform Packaging Accessibility for People Who Are Blind or with Low Vision.

A pioneering solution is transforming packaging accessibility for individuals who are blind or with low vision. Developed by UK-based Zappar, these groundbreaking QR codes are tailored to provide essential…
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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 generation,” intended…
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Xbox adds improved accessibility features to Forza Motorsport.

The popular Xbox video gaming series, Forza Motorsport, has recently introduced Blind Driving Assist mode to its newest game, making what Microsoft is calling the most accessible Forza Motorsport ever…
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Marvels Spider-Man 2 To Have Brand New Accessibility Features October 20.

A new accessibility feature that will be included in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has been revealed by Insomniac Games. Launching a variety of comprehensive accessibility enhancements, Insomniac Games are…
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The 'Head Mouse' Headband Takes Centre Stage.

AAVAA, a frontrunner in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, has introduced a novel wearable headband software that enables individuals to control devices through deliberate gestures like blinks, winks, and eye…
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