Designing with accessibility in mind: a conversation
At TechCrunch Sessions: Justice, we examined the importance of ensuring products are designed to be accessible from the beginning. And how building the expertise of disabled technologists and advocates and into the DNA of your company from the start.....»»
Apple wins Best of Show with ‘The Greatest’ ad along with 50+ total awards [Videos]
Apple is well-known for creating some of the most compelling ads whether that’s for a new product or social missions like accessibility. Now a recent global advertising awards program reiterates how strong Apple’s marketing is. The company was v.....»»
Ligand-nanocrystal interactions under visible light irradiation
When designing optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells, photocatalysts, and photodetectors, scientists usually prioritize materials that are stable and possess tunable properties. This allows them precise control over optical characteristics of t.....»»
Ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy: Watching molecules relax in real time
Designing the next generation of efficient energy conversion devices for powering our electronics and heating our homes requires a detailed understanding of how molecules move and vibrate while undergoing light-induced chemical reactions......»»
Android Reading mode just got a lot more accessible
Google has announced an update for its Reading mode app that includes support for background playback support. Back in December last year, Google announced the Reading mode app. This is an app designed with accessibility in mind, where it.....»»
Why open-air markets are booming
Sue-Jean Kang launched Fine Day Fair to fill the void consumers are feeling in an era of anonymous online digital transactions. There are plenty of benefits to shopping in the digital world, where the friction to consume is so low. But conversation.....»»
How the technology behind ChatGPT could make mind-reading a reality
On a recent Sunday morning, I found myself in a pair of ill-fitting scrubs, lying flat on my back in the claustrophobic confines of an fMRI machine at a research facility in Austin, Texas. "The things I do for television," I thought......»»
Ford Retunes Its AM Radio Decision After Massive Backlash
Not many people tune into AM radio stations, but the old-school radio tech has stuck around for a good reason. That's why Ford has changed its mind. Not many peo.....»»
Amazon Wants you to be More Productive with its New Tablet
Amazon targets users who'd like to focus a bit more on productivity. Amazon’s Fire Tablets and Kindle e-readers undoubtedly rank among the most popular consumer electronics devices thanks to their accessibility and affordability. With.....»»
Designing synthetic receptors for precise cell control
Biosensors are artificial molecular complexes designed to detect the presence of target chemicals or even biomolecules. Consequently, biosensors have become important in diagnostics and synthetic cell biology. However, typical methods for engineering.....»»
Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum"s money without her knowing
Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved......»»
REDMAGIC 8 Pro: Unique Design with Exceptional Performance
The rise of gaming-centric smartphones over the past few years has led to various brands and OEMs each offering their own take on how a gaming smartphone should look, feel, and perform. With that in mind, Nubia’s REDMAGIC 8 Pro is set to take on co.....»»
Apple sweeps prestigious award show with "The Greatest" ad & other content
Apple recently received one of the most difficult awards to obtain in advertising with an accessibility film from 2022 and a Rihanna song from Apple Music.Apple won awardsAt the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, The One Show, organized by the gl.....»»
Everyone should use Personal Voice; it does in 15 minutes what currently takes several weeks
While Personal Voice was one of the most exciting of the upcoming accessibility features Apple announced this week, you may have thought it wasn’t relevant to most people. But a new report today suggests that we should all take advantage of it whe.....»»
iOS 17 accessibility features with Personal Voice, "AI" and Siri at WWDC, iCloud wishlist
Hear about iOS 17's new accessibility features, the WWDC "special activity," and the iCloud Drive woes that led your host to wipe his MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast.iOS 17 includes some interesting accessibility featuresApple pre-announced a.....»»
This deal gets you a Dell XPS 17 with 32GB of RAM at $975 off
The Dell XPS 17 9720 is a great laptop for power users. It's on sale now at Dell if you don't mind a refurbished like new model. Here's why you need it......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 434: iOS 17 Accessibility features, Beats Studio Buds+, M3 Mac chip details
Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silico.....»»
Perfection: The enemy of evolution
Scientists are often trained to seek out the absolute best solution to a given problem. On a chalk board, this might look something like drawing a graph to find a function's minimum or maximum point. When designing a turbojet engine, it might mean tw.....»»
DEAL: The Pixel 6a is still a fantastic buy at $250!
If you don’t mind refurbished handsets, then don’t sleep on this deal for the Google Pixel 6a which is going for a mere $250! Google launched the Pixel 7a last week, making it the latest handset in Google’s series of Pixel A devices.....»»
At the vanguard of India"s semiconductor ambition: a conversation with Foxconn-Vedanta JV CEO
India is putting all its weight behind efforts to manufacture semiconductors locally. At the forefront of this is the joint venture between Foxconn and Vedanta. Speaking to DIGITIMES Asia recently, David Reed, CEO of Vedanta-Foxconn Semiconductors ex.....»»
High-quality satellite imagery swiftly reveals post-earthquake details
Remote sensing imagery is widely used in disaster response due to its easy accessibility and timeliness and can clearly reflect changes in features caused by earthquakes using pre- and post-earthquake image comparisons......»»