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 on Alexa,” marks a significant…
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:
How do I make hashtags…
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 product information with ease. These…
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 to be used to help…
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.
The addition of Blind Driving…
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 ensuring that Marvel Spider-Man…
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 movements. This technology can now…
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a dataset “VisText”, with the aim of improving the accessibility and understanding of complex charts and graphs through automatic captioning systems. The idea came from…
A collaboration between the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission, University of Rhode Island, and consultants with disability have led to the creation of an app named “R3: Recognise, Report and Respond.” This free app is…
In today’s rapidly advancing digital world, staying connected and embracing technology has become more important than ever, especially for seniors. The Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) is at the forefront of this movement…