An innovative initiative is underway to revolutionise accessibility in free software platforms. Spearheaded by a collaborative effort, this next-generation accessibility architecture aims to address critical challenges and advance the state of accessibility technology.
The…
Apple’s latest release, the Vision Pro, introduces a virtual reality (VR) experience characterised by high-resolution OLED displays. Announced at the World Wide Developer Conference 2023 (WWDC23), it has finally made its debut…
BindiMaps, a Sydney-based digital accessible wayfinding startup, has launched its navigation app and platform at the Westpac OpenAir cinema. Aimed at enhancing the cinema experience for attendees who are blind or with low vision…
Publisher SelectaPlay has announced plans to incorporate enhanced accessibility features in the upcoming release of Dark Atlas Infernum, developed by Night Council Studio. Scheduled for global publishing on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as…
TikTok, is currently enhancing accessibility for its users with the rollout of adjustable text size options. Introduced late January, this feature allows users to customise the display size of system text within the app, catering…
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…