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Google’s accessibility app Lookout can use your phone’s camera to find and recognize objects
Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them.
Proteus Xbox controller is an accessible gamepad made of modular cubes
The Proteus Controller is a modular gamepad created by nascent peripheral company Byowave as part of the Designed for Xbox program.
Apple brings eye-tracking to recent iPhones and iPads
Apple is bringing eye-tracking to iPhones and iPads without the need for additional devices or hardware.
Google's Gemini Nano brings better image-description smarts to its TalkBack vision tool
Google's Gemini Nano is getting multimodal support, which should help accessibility feature TalkBack provide better descriptions.
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro Keyboard has bold keys to boost readability
Microsoft had some accessibility news to share at its event on Thursday. It unveiled a Surface Pro Keyboard with bold keys and brighter backlight that should be easier for anyone to read.
Microsoft’s neural voice tool for people with speech disabilities arrives later this year
Microsoft highlighted some new and upcoming accessibility features at its Ability summit, which kicked off today.
Audio Radar helps gamers with hearing loss 'see' sound effects instead
Audio Radar is an RGB lights system for those with hearing loss to get visual cues about where sound in their games is coming from. At CES 2024, the company is launching an SDK to allow developers to customize the lights to their games.
Our favorite accessibility innovations at CES 2024
All the accessibility-related products we saw at CES 2024.
MouthPad turns your tongue into a mouse for your phone
A unique new controller making its first public appearance at CES 2024 lets people control phones, tablets and laptops with their tongues.
Everything you missed at CES 2024 Day 2 on the show floor in Las Vegas: AI, trending gadgets and more
Engadget's recap of the most important news out of the second day of CES 2024.
GyroGlove is a hand-stabilizing glove for people with tremors
The Gyroglove hand stabilizing glove can help people with tremors regain some independence and control.
OrCam Hear hands-on: A surprisingly effective voice isolation platform for people with hearing loss
OrCam's latest product is an app that not only reduces background noise in conversations but helps you focus on the voices of people speaking around you.
A jarring Tekken 8 colorblind filter is concerning accessibility experts
The developers of Tekken 8 are boosting the upcoming game's accessibility with color blind options, but some experts and users say some of the settings may cause more harm than good.
How to use Personal Voice on iPhone with iOS 17
Use iOS 17's new accessibility features to save a copy of your Personal Voice. Here's how to set it up, what the process is like and how effective it is.
Microsoft's Seeing AI app for low-vision and blind users comes to Android
Microsoft's Seeing AI app, which is designed to help blind and low-vision folks understand more of the world around them. is finally available on Android.
Telegram now offers all users limited transcriptions of voice messages
Telegram has released an iOS and Android app update that includes several new features. Anyone can now get a transcription of a voice message, while you can finally repost other people's public stories.
Latest Xbox accessibility features include controller pairing without touching the console
Microsoft announced a slew of accessibility updates for Xbox players on consoles and PCs, including a way to pair a new controller without touching the console.
Google rolls out more accessibility features for Maps, Search and Assistant
Google has unveiled several more accessibility minded features for Maps, Search and Assistant.
Logitech reveals an accessory kit for Sony's PS5 Access controller
Logitech has revealed a set of buttons and triggers that can be used with Sony's upcoming PS5 accessibility controller.
Reddit is revamping search and improving support for screen readers
Reddit is revamping search and making a key feature of its app more accessible.