In the absence of a physical Home button, Apple’s so-called “iPhone 8” may allow users to activate Siri by holding down the Sleep/Wake button if they prefer not to do so using the voice command “Hey Siri”. That’s according to iOS developer Guilherme Rambo, based on a discovery he has made in source code that points to the possibility.
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68 Top Scoring Companies That Are The Best PLACES to Work for Disability Inclusion
US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) have released the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI) the third year measured by the Index. 110 companies participated in the 2017 DEI, with results indicating where companies are excelling in their commitment to inclusive environmental, social, and governance policies.
MoviePass Subscribers Can See Unlimited Movies for $9.95 per Month
In a move that has angered many movie theatres, MoviePass has offered its customers a Netflix like subscription service to see unlimited movies in theatres for only $9.95 per month. AMC in particular has express that they will attempt to block this program, but there isn’t a lot that they can do, sense MoviePass purchases the tickets at full price from the theatres.
How to Use Your Google Home as a Bluetooth Speaker
In the most recent update, the Google Home has gained the ability to function as a Bluetooth speaker. Although many apps allow you to cast to your Google Home, not all of them do. So this is a feature that many people may want to use.
Cortana and Alexa Join Forces in the Battle of the Voice Assistants
In a stunning move, Microsoft and Amazon announced that Cortana and Alexa will now be able to work with one another. By the end of the year, you will be able to have Cortana open Alexa on your computer or mobile device, and you will be able to have Alexa open Cortana on your Alexa enabled device.
Future Versions of NVDA Will Not Support Windows XP or Windows Vista
NV Access, the makers of the popular NVDA screen reader, will no longer be able to support older versions of Windows, such as Windows XP and Windows Vista. The change will take place with the release of NVDA 2017.4, which should be released at the end of November. NV Access will continue to offer NVDA 2017.3 for people who can not update to a newer operating system.
A Glimpse of a blind software developer’s Workflow
Tuukka Ojala is a blind software developer in Finland. When he works, he keeps his laptop closed with an external keyboard attached to it. In this interview on Vincit, he explains how he works:
Way of the Passive Fist is Coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PCs
When he talks about his latest video game, Toronto-based Jason Canam is most proud about his game’s accessibility options.
‘Bionic Eye’ Allows Mother to See Her Youngest Child for First Time
A Quebec mother of four can partially see again thanks to a “bionic eye” that was implanted in March in the first such operation of its kind in the province.
Scientist Invents a Sticker That Detects Sexual Assault
MIT researcher Manisha Mohan created a device called Intrepid. It’s a smart sticker that’s intended to detect, communicate, and prevent sexual assault. It’s connected to your phone via Bluetooth and it can attach to any piece of clothing.
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