A new accessibility-focused update should help visually impaired users navigate Google Workspace much more easily, the company has revealed.
Waymo adds new Accessibility features to its autonomous taxis
Waymo is taking advantage of its participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent Inclusive Design Challenge to implement four new features intended to make its robotaxis more accessible to more customers.
How to delete duplicate photos on iOS 16
Apple has made some nice additions to the Photos app and one feature that will be liked by many is the ease with which you can delete duplicate photos. Almost everyone ends up clicking photos that are similar or duplicate. Deleting them has always been a tedious task on the iPhone. Not anymore as with iOS, deleting duplicate photos has become a lot easier.
Slack releases new Accessibility updates
Earlier this month, Slack, published a blog post in which the Salesforce-owned company talked about a new software update promising to make the app more accessible.
How to unsend text messages on iOS 16
A new iOS 16 feature lets you unsend text messages on your iPhone.
After you send an iMessage, you’ll have 15 minutes to unsend it and delete it from everyone’s phone.
Railway company launches new sight loss assistance trial
In an industry first, South Western Railway (SWR) has embarked on a trial of new, cutting-edge technology which enables people with sight loss to navigate train stations with greater ease. The train company is trialling the myEyes app, which uses Near Field Technology, the same technology that allows contactless payment by mobile phone, to provide audio directions. These directions guide customers from the station entrance to the SWR Assisted Boarding Points on platforms, where they can get help to board their train with as little as 10 minutes notice.
Microsoft Edge adds new accessibility features with Narrator
Edge Dev Insiders have a new build that improves the browser’s accessibility. Microsoft Edge Dev recently received an update to version 105.0.1336.2.
TikTok adds new accessibility and translation tools
TikTok announced that it’s introducing new caption and translation tools to make its content more accessible for users. The new updates will support an initial batch of languages, including English, Portuguese, German, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Turkish.
University starts installation of home-grown accessibility device
A new device coming to Bradley university’s campus will allow students to open doors with the literal push of a button.
Researchers win prize for software that makes self-driving cars more accessible
The VEMI lab at the University of Maine earned third place in a national competition and an invitation to the White House for developing an inclusive smartphone software platform that will provide navigational assistance to people with visual impairment and seniors who want to use self-driving cars for ride-sharing and hailing services.
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