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Sennheiser's first over-the-counter hearing aids come with a modern charging case
Sennheiser has unveiled its first over-the-counter hearing aids, and they'll seem familiar if you've used wireless earbuds.
Reddit says some accessibility apps won’t have to pay for its API
Reddit is changing its controversial new API policy for the makers of some apps that are focused on accessibility, provided they don’t monetize their services.
Apple previews new accessibility features, including a way to clone your voice
Apple added Live Speech and Personal Voice for people who are unable to speak, have trouble speaking or may lose their voice over time.
Apple announces kid-friendly features to reduce eye strain
Apple gave a look at features targeted at reducing eye strain for kids during its annual WWDC on Monday.
The tech industry's accessibility-related products and launches this week
From Apple and Google to Webex and Adobe, the industry’s biggest players have launched new features to make their products easier to use. Here’s a quick roundup of this week’s GAAD news.
Engadget Podcast: How Apple and Google are highlighting accessibility
This week, we’re highlighting Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual event meant to promote the need for accessible tech solutions.
The Xbox web store now includes accessibility filters
The Xbox web store now includes the option to filter console, PC and cloud games based on accessibility features.
Google AI can now answer your questions about uncaptioned images
Google's AI can not only describe images with no captions, but answer questions.
Sony's 'Project Leonardo' PS5 peripheral is now the 'Access controller'
It includes features like swappable button caps and adjustable sensitivity settings.
Adobe’s new AI automates PDF accessibility tags
Depending on who you ask, AI can be mesmerizing, terrifying or some combination of both. But Adobe’s accessibility-focused artificial intelligence is a use case that (I hope) any reasonable person can get behind. The company’s new Auto-Tag API can remove the tedium from making accessibility-friendly PDFs for people with disabilities.
Samsung updates its Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with enhanced ambient sound controls
Samsung will start rolling out an update for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro that will give users more control over how much ambient sound they want to hear.
Apple's Assistive Access simplifies iOS 16 for people with cognitive disabilities
Apple has announced a raft of new iOS features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice and more.
Xbox app for PC now lets you find games based on accessibility features and estimated playtimes
Microsoft fine-tuned its discovery features in the Xbox app for PC this week. In addition, the desktop app’s April update adds the ability to sort by accessibility features and view collections based on how long it takes to finish them.
'Forza Motorsport' will feature audio cues to help players with visual impairments drive
Turn 10 says 'Forza Motorsport' is its most accessible game to date.
Horizon Forbidden West's new accessibility features address the fear of deep water
Horizon: Forbidden West now has a mode that makes it easier for you to see underwater while giving Aloy infinite oxygen.
Lip-licking controller steers devices using tongue taps
Researchers at the University of Chicago have unveiled an alternative user interface called LipIO that receives and transmits digital information via small lip and tongue movements. This is obviously a boon to those with certain disabilities who may not have the use of their eyes, hands and other common interface sources.
Researchers built sonar glasses that track facial movements for silent communication
A Cornell University researcher has developed sonar glasses that “hear” you without having to speak.
PlayStation Store finally adds accessibility tags for PS4 and PS5 games
The PlayStation Store now has tags to help you find accessible PS5 games.
Trombone Champ's 'autotoot' makes the ridiculous music game more accessible
Trombone Champ now has an 'autotoot' that makes the hilarious rhythm game more accessible.
Sony made a $600 point-and-shoot camera for the visually impaired
Sony's DSC-HX99 RNV is a device designed to make photography accessible to those who couldn’t enjoy the hobby before.

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