Uber doesn't need to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles in all cites, judge rules
'The anticipated cost here is too high for the limited service that would result.'
Accessibility
TikTok now lets you turn on captions for any video
You can also get translated captions and descriptions.
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
The company will also have to waive wait time fees for two years.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Paralyzed race driver completes Goodwood hill climb using head movement to steer
The run is a milestone for accessible driving technology.
Wearable arm muscles could help overcome upper body injuries
The exoskeleton can restore strength and endurance.
Spotify buys an AI startup that turns text into 'realistic' speech
Sonantic's tech could share recommendations when you aren't looking.
Android 13 will have native support for braille displays
You won't need a gateway app or virtual keyboard.
Sony details 'God of War: Ragnarok' accessibility features
Among the more than 60 options is a customizable high-contrast mode.
Apple adds systemwide Live Captions as part of larger accessibility update
The FaceTime implementation is particularly thoughtful.
DOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination law
Companies may unfairly exclude people with disabilities.
Engadget Podcast: Google I/O and hands-on with Microsoft’s Adaptive Mouse
Plus, we say goodbye to the iPod.
'Deathloop' update adds much-needed accessibility options and a photo mode
You can adjust the combat difficulty and slow down the game speed.
15Microsoft Adaptive Mouse hands-on: Inclusively designed, infinitely customizable
Thanks to 3D printing, the number of possible attachments is endless.
Inside Microsoft’s new Inclusive Tech Lab
“An embassy for people with disabilities.”
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube is the first set top box to stream directly to hearing aids
Users with can pair their Starkey hearing aids in a few steps.
Twitter begins rollout of alt text badges for greater accessibility
As of today, three percent of users can access the feature.
Instagram brings automatic captions to videos in your feed
The social network is catching up with TikTok on a key feature.
Disability organizations call on DOJ to finalize online accessibility rules
An embarrassingly small percentage of the web is compliant with ADA guidelines.
‘Forza Horizon 5’ adds American and British Sign Language support
The feature adds a picture-in-picture display to cutscenes.
'Fortnite' patch adds gyro and flick stick aiming options
They're 'more robust' than previous motion controls for Switch and Android.
