Apple recently announced a new update set to revolutionise the podcasting landscape: the integration of auto-generated transcripts into Apple Podcasts, slated to debut with iOS 17.4.
Traditionally, podcasts, being an audio-centric medium…
Google’s Android keyboard app, Gboard, is set to revolutionise voice dictation with its upcoming “Seamless Voice Typing” feature, aiming to make voice typing more accessible and user-friendly.
The feature addresses the current two…
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has released the First Public Working Draft of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.3, and they are seeking input from the community to…
Australia breaks new ground in cinema with the premiere of “TOUCH,” the country’s first-ever feature-length ‘motion picture without pictures.’ Produced by MasterCard in collaboration with Westpac, this immersive cinematic experience challenges traditional…
Transport has been a challenging domain for commuters with low vision or as a non-English speaker but now a QR style code is being trialed in New York Subway. Although NaviLens having been established…
Another year, another Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024!
Hosted in Las Vegas, 2024 did not disappoint, showcasing cutting-edge gadgets and a myriad of new accessible tech.
We at CFA Australia have listed some of…
Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie film, having already smashed box office records, now offers an inclusive viewing experience on the Max streaming service. The latest feature allows audiences to enjoy the movie with an American…
Microsoft has expanded its innovative Seeing AI app, designed to assist people who are blind or have low vision, to Android devices. Launched in celebration of International Day of People with Disabilities, the app narrates…
Forza Motorsport is redefining the gaming experience by placing accessibility at the forefront. Turn 10 Studios has elevated the standard for racing games by introducing an array of features that create an inclusive environment for…
In a groundbreaking initiative at Queensland University of Technology, students are adapting Spot, the robot dog, to serve as a guide for individuals who are blind or with low vision. Spearheaded by electrical engineering student…