Apple iPhone tech helps reinvent the hearing aid
Special hearing aids that meet Apple's specifications can tap directly into iPhones and iPads to stream audio.
Why the fate of online accessibility may rest with a Domino's Pizza lawsuit
The pizza chain asked the Supreme Court to review a case that could push business websites to better serve people with disabilities.
Wounded warriors are getting better lives with new tech
Rob Jones' legs were amputated after an attack in Afghanistan in 2010. Now, his home is giving him an assist to live more independently.
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Google's Lookout App Adds Detailed, AI-Powered Image Descriptions
The app is designed to help blind and low-vision users understand their surroundings. People can also ask follow-up questions for more information about an image.
Apple Previews iPhone, iPad and Mac Accessibility Features Ahead of WWDC
Live Speech, Point and Speak and other software updates are slated to roll out later this year.
Amazon's Prime Video Makes It Easier to Hear Dialogue Above Background Sounds
The feature, called Dialogue Boost, is designed with accessibility in mind, but it can be helpful to anyone wanting to adjust their listening experience.
Amazon Fire TV Can Now Stream Audio Directly to Hearing Implants
The update lets people who are deaf or hard of hearing more seamlessly watch TV.
Amazon's Alexa Adds Text-to-Speech, Gestures and Captioning Features
The features are available on Echo Show devices and are designed with accessibility in mind.
Apple Short Film Highlights Accessibility Features
Detection Mode, Voice Control and AssistiveTouch have made navigating iPhones, iPads and Macs more seamless for people with disabilities.
Comcast's Large Button Voice Remote Features Accessible Design
The new remote is free for X1 and Flex customers.
Pixel 7 Makes Taking Selfies Easier for Blind, Low-Vision Users
A feature called Guided Frame uses audio and haptic cues to help people frame their selfies.
Speech Accessibility Project Aims to Make Voice Recognition More Inclusive
Tech giants are teaming up with researchers at the University of Illinois to improve speech recognition for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Gains From the Pandemic Shouldn't Be Forgotten, Advocates Say
Accommodations like remote work and captioning on video calls were a step in the right direction. But more can be done to support employees with disabilities going forward.
Apple to Bring Live Captions and Other Accessibility Features to iPhone Later This Year
The tech giant unveils new and expanded features for the iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac.
Microsoft Expands Adaptive Accessories to Include Mouse, Hub and More
And the company consolidates its accessibility research into a single, broadly focused facility.
Envision Glasses for the Blind Can Read Documents, Scan Faces, Aid Navigation
Smart glasses from Envision are built on the enterprise edition of Google Glass.