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BBC Sounds Introduces AI-Generated Subtitles.

3rd September 2024

The BBC have recently launched a trial using Generative AI to add subtitles and transcripts to content on BBC Sounds. This feature aims to improve accessibility for users who are deaf or hard of hearing…

Google Unveils 4 New AI-Powered Accessibility Features.

15th August 2024

Google has announced four new AI-powered accessibility features for Pixel and Android devices.

These innovative updates include:

– Guided Frame: An AI-powered camera feature that provides spoken guidance for taking perfectly framed photos and…

Paris Olympics Embrace Accessibility Technology.

12th August 2024

The Paris Olympics have introduced new technologies to make the Games more accessible for fans who are blind or have low vision. These new additions provide equal access to the excitement of the Games.

The…

Apple Enhances Accessibility in iPadOS 18.

7th August 2024

Apple’s latest update, iPadOS 18, introduces several new features and improvements that make the iPad more accessible to users with disability.

One notable addition is handwriting recognition and correction, which allows users to take…

FCC Announces New Rules for Closed Captioning in US Television.

2nd August 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced new regulations aimed at enhancing the accessibility and usability of closed captioning across various platforms, including cable, streaming services, and set-top boxes.

The changes come as…

Inclusive Icons: New Emoji Expand Disability Representation.

1st August 2024

The emoji dictionary has been updated to include new images of people with disability. The latest additions feature individuals using a motorised wheelchair, manual wheelchair, and white cane. These new emoji join existing ones that…