Apple adds systemwide Live Captions as part of larger accessibility update
The FaceTime implementation is particularly thoughtful.
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DOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination law
Companies may unfairly exclude people with disabilities.
'Deathloop' update adds much-needed accessibility options and a photo mode
You can adjust the combat difficulty and slow down the game speed.
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Snapchat's latest lens helps you learn the American Sign Language alphabet
You can play games to prove your skill.
The tech industry's accessibility report card for 2021
How the industry fared this year.
Portal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video calls
You can use sign language regardless of who you're talking to.
SiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearing
Advocacy groups are demanding both compensation and mandatory changes.
Twitter adds automatically generated captions for videos
The feature currently only works with newly uploaded clips.
FCC aims to make emergency alerts more accessible for the hard of hearing
On-screen warnings should be more helpful.
CVS Pharmacy now offers audio prescription labels across the US
The accessibility feature reads Rx bottle labels aloud in English or Spanish.
Chrome OS adds more natural voices for 'Select-to-speak' accessibility feature
They're available in 25 languages and various accents.
Microsoft’s five-year accessibility pledge begins with AI improvements for Office and more
The 'accessible by design' features are available across core Office apps, Outlook and LinkedIn.
HBO Max gets more accessible with audio-described content rollout
It'll make shows richer for blind or visually impaired users.
Researchers developed an AI backpack system to guide vision-impaired wearers
The system uses a 4K spatial camera and Intel tech for image processing.
Google and Microsoft chat accessibility in tech
How should companies approach inclusive product design?
Accessibility in tech improved in 2020, but more must be done
How did the industry’s biggest companies perform?
Steam add-on makes VR games more accessible
WalkinVR Driver adjusts VR controls to make games easier to play.
Lyft settles with Justice Department over disability lawsuit
The rideshare company will pay a $40K civil penalty, educate drivers.
Google releases Action Blocks to aid people with cognitive disabilities
Live Transcribe has also received updates that help the hard of hearing.
Google Disability Support is more accessible with sign language specialists
You can master accessibility features no matter what your hearing is like.
