The VFO Group has released Zoomtext Fusion, which combines Zoomtext and JAWS in one product release. Now blind and visually impaired people can have access to magnification software, screen reading software, and braille display support all in one package. Many people have ever changing vision, and also see better in certain situations or on better on certain days. This software solution makes it easier to have access to all of the accessibility tools that can provide feedback of the information on the screen.
Listen to our interview with the VFO Group at CSUN earlier this year on Zoomtext Fusion.
NEWS
NVDA Update Supports Audio Ducking and Microsoft Edge.
NVDA 2017.2rc1 is available for download, and includes several updates for the popular Windows screen reader. NVDA now supports audio ducking in the Windows 10 Creator’s Update. Audio ducking automatically lowers the volume of media content so that a visually impaired user can still hear the speech generated by the screen reader.
NVDA has also made improvements on how the screen reader works when using Microsoft Edge, and it has corrected some selection problems that occur when using browse mode with NVDA.
If you would like to go ahead and download the latest version of NVDA, you can do so here.
Amazon Echo Look App is Now Available!
The new app for the Amazon Echo Look is here, and you can download it from the Play Store.
Echo Look on the App Store.
The app was designed in order to help you get your fashion advice while on the go. Not only can the app help you setup your Amazon Echo Look, but it can also show you pictures of the outfits you previously wore. It also gives you a live preview picture of whatever you want to photograph before you actually take it.
How To Cast Audio From Your Android Device To Google Home
Google Home shares a lot of aspects with Google’s Chromecast devices, including what essentially equates to having a Chromecast Audio inside of the device. Just like with a Chromecast Audio, you can push audio from a smartphone or tablet directly to Google Home in a number of ways.
How To Turn On Audible Feedback for Google Home Commands
In Google Home’s settings, there is an accessibility feature which allows your Google Home unit to emit a sound anytime the device hears you, as well as after it registers a command.
Deaf-Blind People Can Now Access Television with New Software
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Telefónica and FASOCIDE (the Spanish acronym for the Federation of Deaf-Blind Persons Associations) presented the PervasiveSUB software which allows deaf-blind persons to receive and enjoy television content without assistance at the same time as the people around them.
VIP: Are You Ready for Prime Time?
This week the Cool Blind Tech team reviews some of the latest happenings in the world of accessible technology. Join hosts Joel, Jessica and Rachel as they discuss new laptops, navigational aids for the blind and of course their Cool Picks of the week. It’s another jam-packed show that can’t be missed.
Beta Release of Android O Includes Updates to Accessibility
The beta release of Android O includes updates to the accessibility tools services, settings and APIs that help users access the mobile operating system.
The World’s First Tango Enabled and Daydream-Ready Phone
Asus is coming out with a smartphone that supports Google Tango and Google Daydream VR.
Tango offers smartphone users a form of computer vision–motion tracking, depth perception, and area learning- allowing them to view the augmentations through the phone’s screen. The Daydream capabilities make the ZenFone AR one of the latest smartphones that unleash Google’s next generation of smartphone-based VR with a Daydream controller.
AI for Everyone: A Look At Google I/O 2017
Google held their Google I/O 2017 and announced some very exciting developments; not just for companies or advanced users, but for everyone. Unlike most years, this year saw changes implemented across all platforms and devices, and a greater commitment from Google than ever before to the concept of Machine Learning. So what do all of these changes mean for us as consumers, and how can we expect to see accessibility implemented?
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