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E3 failed its deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers today
If you were relying on the ESA's closed captions to make sense of what’s being unveiled at E3 today, you might have been very confused.
Apple's SignTime brings up a sign language interpreter on demand
A host of new accessibility tools will make using Apple devices easier for all.
Spotify will soon automatically transcribe podcasts
You'll be able to tap on a section to continue listening from that point.
Microsoft is testing Xbox party chat accessibility features
Microsoft has announced that speech transcription and text-to-speech synthesis is coming to Xbox Party Chat, starting today for Xbox Insiders.
Microsoft’s five-year accessibility pledge begins with AI improvements for Office and more
Microsoft has announced a new five-year pledge to create more opportunities for disabled people across education, product design, and internally within its own workforce.
Google's Live Caption feature comes to Chromebooks
Google is adding its auto-generating Live Caption system to Chromebooks by way of a new Chrome OS release.
TikTok is finally adding automatic captions
TikTok is taking a big step toward making its app more accessible: the app is adding automatic captions, which allows video makers to create subtitles for their clips.
HBO Max gets more accessible with audio-described content rollout
The changes coming this week include "nearly 1,500 hours of audio described content on web and mobile platforms." Some of these titles include His Dark Materials, Dunkirk, Euphoria and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Playdate's mirror app links the handheld to a PC for streaming and control
When Panic's Playdate portable console ships, you'll be able to plug it into a PC to mirror the screen for streaming, or control it from the computer.
Researchers developed an AI backpack system to guide vision-impaired wearers
The system uses a 4K spatial camera and Intel tech for image processing.
Chrome can now caption all audio playing through the browser
Google is bringing one of its most useful Android accessibility features to Chrome. The company announced today that its browser can now caption any audio and video you play in it.
Xbox language tags will make it easier to find games you understand
Microsoft is making it easier to find Xbox games you can understand with language tags.
Instagram starts rolling out an auto-caption sticker for Stories
The feature should make Stories more accessible for hard of hearing users.
Netflix pledges $100 million to improve the diversity in its shows
Based on a study conducted by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, while Netflix's shows had made progress towards inclusion, there are still improvements to be made. To do that, Netflix announced a Fund for Creative Equity that will see it invest $100 million over five years.
Android update adds scheduled texts and improves accessibility
The changes include a password checkup tool, dark mode for Google Maps, Assistant lock screen cards, revamped TalkBack screen reader and scheduled Messages. Android Auto is also getting custom wallpapers, voice-activated games and a privacy screen.
Microsoft will test Xbox and PC games to help make them more accessible
Microsoft has started a program that will allow studios to send in their games for testing against its Xbox Accessibility Guidelines.
Nike's latest FlyEase shoe slips on without zippers, laces or straps
The $120 Nike Go FlyEase is a performance sneaker you can put on or take off without using your hands.
Facebook improves AI photo descriptions for the visually impaired
Facebook has detailed how its AI describes photos for the visually impaired, including new tech that offers detailed labels.
Google and Microsoft chat accessibility in tech
Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie and Google’s product manager for Android Accessibility Brian Kemler join us on our virtual stage at the show to share how they think about accessibility. At what stage in product design is accessibility considered?
This gesture-sensing band could make the Apple Watch more accessible
This device could one day make the Apple Watch more accessible to those with disabilities.