Microsoft Teams makes it easier to host meetings using sign languageVideo chats are now friendlier to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.By J. Fingas, 11.18.2022
Snapchat's latest lens helps you learn the American Sign Language alphabetYou can play games to prove your skill.By J. Fingas, 04.05.2022
Disability organizations call on DOJ to finalize online accessibility rulesAn embarrassingly small percentage of the web is compliant with ADA guidelines.By C. Low, 02.28.2022
Portal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video callsYou can use sign language regardless of who you're talking to.By J. Fingas, 12.16.2021
SiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearingAdvocacy groups are demanding both compensation and mandatory changes.By J. Fingas, 12.15.2021
FCC aims to make emergency alerts more accessible for the hard of hearingOn-screen warnings should be more helpful.By J. Fingas, 12.14.2021
23E3 failed its deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers todayWhen “Guitar Hero” gets transcribed to “Guitar Ho.”By C. Low, 06.14.2021
This web app uses computer vision to teach you the ASL alphabetAll you'll need is a web camera and a desktop browser. By I. Bonifacic, 04.29.2021
Chrome can now caption all audio playing through the browserLive Captions is coming to subtitle everything on the web.By C. Low, 03.18.2021
Naughty Dog details the extensive accessibility in 'The Last of Us Part II'There's a good chance you can play no matter what your abilities.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2020
Google Disability Support is more accessible with sign language specialistsYou can master accessibility features no matter what your hearing is like.By J. Fingas, 12.04.2019
Huawei app uses AI to help deaf children readStorySign turns words on the page into sign language.By J. Fingas, 12.03.2018
Google Slides automatically captions your presentationsThe hard of hearing can follow along without extra effort.By J. Fingas, 10.08.2018
Uber offers basic sign language tips so you can talk to deaf driversLearn to spell your name and say 'hello' and 'thank you.'By R. LeFebvre, 09.29.2017
Lyft offers drivers 24/7 access to support servicesThe company is also incorporating phone and email support for Spanish speakers.By M. Locklear, 09.25.2017
Lyft requests will light up phones for deaf driversThe ride-hailing firm has announced new features for the deaf and hard of hearing.By M. Moon, 09.18.2017
Lyft's dashboard display helps drivers with hearing impairmentsIn-car Amp gadget gets re-purposed for accessibility. By R. LeFebvre, 04.20.2017
YouTube automates sound effect captions with AIIts AI can detect laughter, applause and music for the deaf or hard of hearing. By S. Dent, 03.24.2017
FCC program that gives tech to deaf, blind Americans is permanentPlus, new rules increase the number of hearing-aid compatible wireless devices carriers and manufacturers have to offer.By J. Conditt, 08.04.2016