Instagram adds new photo descriptions for visually impaired users"Alt text" can be added by users or AI.By A. Dellinger, 11.28.2018
How a blind 'Call of Duty' player is racking up thousands of killsNow, what's your excuse?By D. Lumb, 08.02.2018
Google's Lookout will help the blind navigate their environmentIt can tell them if there's an object on their way or where the elevators are.By M. Moon, 05.08.2018
Ford’s smart windows can help blind passengers take in the viewIt converts the view into vibrations that they can feel on the window.By M. Locklear, 05.01.2018
Pinterest made its app more accessible to the visually impairedGreater contrasts and better screen reader support are among the changes.By M. Locklear, 04.26.2018
Lyft is making it easier for the visually impaired to take a rideAR glasses will deliver information from the dashboard to the rider.By T. Seppala, 12.19.2017
Microsoft's Seeing AI app for the blind now reads handwritingThe updated iOS app is available in 35 countries.By S. Shah, 12.14.2017
Hulu lawsuit centers on lack of audio options for blind usersNone of its programming has a dedicated audio track describing on-screen action.By D. Lumb, 11.20.2017
Facebook Live closed captioning makes videos more accessibleIt's the latest tool to improve function for users with disabilities.By M. Locklear, 06.06.2017
ICYMI: Hyper directional sound guides runnersVisually impaired athletes can use the system on indoor tracks.By A. Bouman, 05.11.2017
Aira uses smart glasses to help blind people navigate the worldThe system also works with smartphones.By J. Conditt, 01.04.2017
Toyota's wearable for the blind sees the world through camerasThe company is developing assistive technology under 'Project BLAID.'By J. Rigg, 03.07.2016
Microsoft updates navigation headset for the blind"3D soundscape technology" helps the visually impaired enjoy and learn about their environs.By C. Klimovski, 11.30.2015
Odin Mobile set to launch as first US mobile carrier for the visually impairedBy A. Santos, 06.05.2013
Kindle iOS app gets a slew of new features for the blind and visually impairedBy B. Heater, 05.01.2013
Amazon bringing Voice Guide and Explore by Touch features to Kindle Fires for vision-impaired users (update)By M. Gorman, 12.06.2012
Qualcomm develops eyes-free smartphone for the blind and visually impaired, calls it RayBy A. Santos, 10.23.2012