Microsoft Live Captions A chance typo (Win/Ctrl/L) brought t my attention that Microsoft (MS) actually provides a lot of captions at a system level that will in real time like captains of any audio played. It even will transcribe buit-in access features like Narrator and Read Aloud. I often use closed captions on youtube, howeverContinueContinue reading “Live Captions for everything on MS Windows 11”
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Computer Control – with your tongue
Want to control your electronics with your tongue? This company is making that happen MouthPad resembles a plastic retainer and encases a trackpad, pressure sensor, battery, charging coil, and Bluetooth chip. Here’s what users can do with it. https://vimeo.com/818500537?mc_cid=bd55d47983&mc_eid=6e54f7497e via: https://www.zdnet.com/article/want-to-control-your-electronics-with-your-tongue-this-company-is-making-that-happen/
SNOWL – The Mouse Reimagined
Snowl is a wearable ring-shaped device that brings 3D range of motion to devices that are traditionally 2D such as touch screens and computer mice. With Snowl, you can experience precision control over your favorite devices through three motion tracking modes: Air Mouse mode, Gesture Mouse mode Joystick Mouse mode.COXSPACE
Planck EZ: A Powerful, Backlit, Open-Source, 40% Mechanical Keyboard | Planck EZ
RGB Backlight? Check. Powerful open-source firmware? Check. Graphical configurator? Check. This keyboard has it all — 47 keys is all you are going to need. This compact keyboard impressed me as a possible good condidate for me or others who use a mouthstick or others who have a limited field of movement. Would love toContinueContinue reading “Planck EZ: A Powerful, Backlit, Open-Source, 40% Mechanical Keyboard | Planck EZ”
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Accessibility and AI
For over 30 years I’ve believed and said people living with disability stand to benefit the most from technology as a tool. So good to see Accessibility being thought, talked about and more inportantly actioned at high levels in companies. Marques talking with Satya Clip from a video by Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) on Youtube. TranscriptContinueContinue reading “Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Accessibility and AI”
Apple’s Voice Control in iOS13 is the real deal
A friend on Twitter asked my impressions on Voice Control. That prompted me to finally install iOS13 and give it a go. I am very enthused by the result. Voice Control acts just like most Apple products do – they do what they say and they show thought and attention to detail. It’s a gameContinueContinue reading “Apple’s Voice Control in iOS13 is the real deal”
Hear a sound after saying “Ok Google” on Google Home device
When Google Home hears the hotword (“OK Google” or “Hey Google”), it records what you say and sends the recording to Google to fulfill your request. To hear a brief sound at the start and/or end of your request: Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google HomeContinueContinue reading “Hear a sound after saying “Ok Google” on Google Home device”
UNOBRUSH | World’s First Hasselfree Anti-Cavity Toothbrush
A definite yes from me… The world’s smartest hasselfree anti-cavity toothbrush that delivers a refreshing clean to your mouth, teeth and gums. In just 6 seconds. Source: UNOBRUSH | World’s First Hasselfree Anti-Cavity Toothbrush
Knocki – Make Any Surface Smart
Knocki – Make Any Surface Smart. Make Anything a Remote Control Knocki is a smart device that gives you control of your favorite functions through the surfaces around you.
Mount your phone on your Laptop screen with Mountie
When in bed I use my phone almost entirely by voice, not being able to have a specific stick for touch in addition to my mouthstick as well as reaching being an issue. This works reasonably well and gets me through the night. However I’ve been looking for away to mount and hold the phoneContinueContinue reading “Mount your phone on your Laptop screen with Mountie”
Ford’s ‘Feel The View’ prototype aims to help visually impaired people ‘see’ outside cars
… Developed in collaboration with visual impairment specialist Aedo and GTB Roma in Italy, Feel The View is a unique device that uses a range of hardware to relay vibrations on a car’s windows. These vibrations effectively relay Braille-like feedback of the scenery outside the car, hence enabling the visually challenged individuals to ‘see’. ThisContinueContinue reading “Ford’s ‘Feel The View’ prototype aims to help visually impaired people ‘see’ outside cars”
Siri Shortcuts stands to be a boon for people living with disability
I watched the Apple WWDC presentation this morning and was excited to see the announcement of Shortcuts. Siri Shortcuts Streamline the things you do often with shortcuts. Siri can now intelligently pair your daily routines with third-party apps to suggest convenient shortcuts right when you need them. So if you typically pick up a coffeeContinueContinue reading “Siri Shortcuts stands to be a boon for people living with disability”
UXMAS advent calendar for UX folk. | accessibility news
It’s on again. The excellent UXMAS advent calendar for UX folk.
Finally – iOS 11 can have iPhone automatically answer incoming calls on your behalf
I’ve been waiting for an auto-answer feature on iPhone for ages. iOS 11 now includes that function. I’m off to upgrade! Many iOS 11 features seem to be inspired by the jailbreak community. Among them, a brand new call audio routing option in accessibility settings that allows you to set your iPhone to automatically answer incoming callsContinueContinue reading “Finally – iOS 11 can have iPhone automatically answer incoming calls on your behalf”
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New Vision-Impaired User Interface – Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has become the first airline in the Asia Pacific region, and the second airline in the world, to introduce an in-flight entertainment (IFE) user interface for passengers who are blind or have low vision. … The new interface increases accessibility to IFE content through simplified screen layouts, larger icons and voice prompts.ContinueContinue reading “New Vision-Impaired User Interface – Virgin Australia”
Former Microsoft design director on Hololens, Xbox and Cortana and inclusive design thinking
Kat Holmes is the former principal director of Inclusive Design at Microsoft. In this episode, we talk about the definition of inclusive design, take an inside look at her “special ops” design unit, and dive into the best method for deploying human-centered design. Source: Former Microsoft design director on shaping Hololens, Xbox and Cortana with inclusiveContinueContinue reading “Former Microsoft design director on Hololens, Xbox and Cortana and inclusive design thinking”
How a Smart Home Empowers People with Disabilities
… While advances in personal technology continue at a rapid pace, at times their designers seem to forget about the population that could perhaps benefit from it the most. Stabelfeldt says just the ability to charge a phone with a wheelchair didn’t even exist until a few years ago. But features like Apple’s “Home” appContinueContinue reading “How a Smart Home Empowers People with Disabilities”
Liftware Level
Introducing Liftware Level — a new product to help hold a utensil at the angle needed to enjoy any meal. Liftware Level is designed to help people with limited hand and arm mobility, which may be related to cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, Huntington’s disease, or post-stroke deficits, eat more easily. Liftware Level
Windows 10 free upgrade offer still on for AT users
Microsoft continues to support a free upgrade to Windows 10 for people who are using Assistive Technologies (AT) in Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, despite officially ending their promotional offer on 29 July 2016. Curated by (Lifekludger) Read full article at Source: Windows 10 free upgrade offer still on for AT users |ContinueContinue reading “Windows 10 free upgrade offer still on for AT users”
Aipoly – Vision Through Artificial Intelligence
We help the blind and visually impaired quickly identify objects using affordable, cutting-edge technology. Source: Aipoly – Vision Through Artificial Intelligence
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Meet the Blind Man Who Convinced Google Its Self-Driving Car Is Finally Ready
Steve Mahan’s solo ride showed it’s time to take the car to market. Now 63 and having lost his sight, Mahan has become one of those capsule-bound explorers. In October 2015, he became the first member of the public to ride in Google’s self-driving pod-like prototype, alone and on public roads. No steering wheel, noContinueContinue reading “Meet the Blind Man Who Convinced Google Its Self-Driving Car Is Finally Ready”
NY Slant – Uber and Accessibility
Amid Uber’s rapid unregulated expansion, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and nine other urban mayors have wisely chosen to develop a global rulebook to confront economic and social challenges of the sharing economy. This new coalition has a prime opportunity to finally end Uber’s discrimination against wheelchair users in New York and acrossContinueContinue reading “NY Slant – Uber and Accessibility”
Want a Lanyard for iPhone 3/4?
With the advent of the iPhone 5 and the “Lightning” connector, the Danglet style lanyard which clips in the large charging port, is now obselete. Until this year when the iPhone SE came out I used a lanyard from Danglet for my phones. A lanyard is so important and integral to my use of a mobileContinueContinue reading “Want a Lanyard for iPhone 3/4?”
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