Webex meetings will use AI tools to help speech-impaired users communicateVoiceitt's technology learns speech patterns and live transcribes statements. By S. Fielding, 05.16.2023
Lyft starts charging wait time fees to late passengersUber has had a wait time fee policy since 2016.By I. Bonifacic, 01.24.2023
The tech industry still has a long way to go when it comes to accessibilityProgress continued to be made in 2022, paving the way for a more inclusive industry.By C. Low, 01.16.2023
UK surgeon named world's first astronaut with a disabilityDecorated doctor and athlete John McFall lost his right leg after a motorcycle accident at age 19.By W. Shanklin, 11.23.2022
Over-the-counter hearing aids go on sale in the USA prescription is no longer needed for those with mild-to-moderate hearing impairment, the FDA said.By K. Holt, 10.17.2022
Sony releases its first over-the-counter hearing aidsThey start at $1,000 and combine 'premium' technology, easy of use and comfort, Sony said.By S. Dent, 10.13.2022
Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsyThe technology could also help anyone with mobility issues.By J. Fingas, 09.23.2022
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilitiesThe company will also have to waive wait time fees for two years.By J. Fingas, 07.18.2022
Brain-machine interface helped a man with paralysis feed himself using robotic armsA new technique lets people control bionic arms with little mental effort.By J. Fingas, 06.28.2022
Apple adds systemwide Live Captions as part of larger accessibility updateThe FaceTime implementation is particularly thoughtful.By C. Low, 05.17.2022
DOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination lawCompanies may unfairly exclude people with disabilities.By J. Fingas, 05.13.2022
'Deathloop' update adds much-needed accessibility options and a photo modeYou can adjust the combat difficulty and slow down the game speed.By K. Holt, 05.12.2022
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
The tech industry's accessibility report card for 2021How the industry fared this year.By C. Low, 12.31.2021
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
Twitter adds automatically generated captions for videosThe feature currently only works with newly uploaded clips.By I. Bonifacic, 12.14.2021
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
CVS Pharmacy now offers audio prescription labels across the USThe accessibility feature reads Rx bottle labels aloud in English or Spanish.By I. Bonifacic, 12.01.2021
Chrome OS adds more natural voices for 'Select-to-speak' accessibility featureThey're available in 25 languages and various accents.By I. Bonifacic, 10.14.2021