This week the Cool Blind Tech team gives us some of their latest Cool Picks in the world of accessible technology. It’s another jam-packed show that can’t be missed.
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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.
Companies highlight efforts in new Global Accessibility Awareness day commitments
There’s a new movement which is taking hold across many disability communities, one which has existed for about 6 years now. Their main website highlights the background and motive for its creation. Checking the website out is highly recommended as it will provide a good overview and interviews for understanding a present-need for such an event. Although opponents of GAAD would argue that there is no need to create a special day just to place disabilities on a high-horse, with the rapid and transforming state of technology, companies need to know that accessibility has to be a part in every aspect of their design cycle.
BackMap Helps Visually Impaired navigate Cities and Indoor Areas
BackMap, which came out of TechCrunch Disrupt NY’s 2017 hackathon, is a backpack that vibrates to let you know when to turn right and when to turn left.
Breaking: Window-eyes discontinued, in the hands of the VFO Group
Today may be a pretty historic day when it concerns innovation and partnerships. Window-eyes might not be a household name among screen readers, but it’s discontinuation means that many especially within the international blind community may be impacted. For anyone who has used the offer whereby a free copy of Window-eyes could be used with Office licenses, you will now be running an unsupported screen reader, and we know how quickly Microsoft has been changing their framework with newer, more modern Windows 10 releases. I am for one doubtful that Window-eyes users will ever experience the new audio ducking behavior changes which will be coming in releases such as NVDA 2017.2. Alas, updates will come no more.
How To Make Free Voice Calls From Your Amazon Echo
With the launch of the Echo Show, Amazon has announced a new calling and messaging feature that will let you make and receive calls, as well as send messages between Echo devices and the Amazon Alexa app for iOS and Android.
HumanWare Unveils the New Generation Connect 12
HumanWare just announced the arrival of the second generation of Connect 12, the highly portable digital magnifier and its 12-inch tablet that features an open Android platform.
VIP: From Biotech to Personalized Assistants, To frying Up Cookies
Join Jessica, Nelson, and Joel for an exciting VIP. This week, we have some dynamic stories. Here is what’s been happening in the world of tech:
The Google Play Award Nominees for Best Accessibility Experience at Google I/O 2017.
The Google Play awards are back again at this year’s Google I/O, and we are happy to announce the apps that have been selected for the Best Accessibility Experience.
Cool Picks: April 24,2017
Join the CBT Team as they discuss some of their favourite Cool Picks this week.
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