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 highlights how Proloquo2Go and an iPad help users find their voice
May 18 is Accessibility Awareness Day, and Apple has chosen to profile one app developer's contribution to making communication easier for those in need.Image Credit: AppleAssistiveWare has developed the augmentative and alternative communication (AA.....»»
This Lenovo laptop just had its price slashed from $3,199 to $749
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s is a highly portable laptop designed with business users in mind. It's currently available at a great price when you buy direct......»»
US "space symphony" puts stunning NASA images to music
It could be the ultimate blend of art and science—a new seven-suite "space symphony" inspired and illustrated by NASA's latest mind-boggling images......»»
Musk says Tesla building two new models, probably challenged by the economy in next 12 months
Tesla held its annual shareholder meeting in Texas, USA, on May 16. CEO Elon Musk said the company is designing two new vehicle models. He also warned that Tesla will likely see challenges brought by the global economic environment in the coming mont.....»»
Your iPhone will soon be able to speak with your voice
Personal Voice for people unable to speak is one of a bunch of new accessibility features on its way to Apple devices later this year......»»
Apple details upcoming AI-driven iOS 17 accessibility features
You'll be able to create an AI voice for yourself and more. Apple plans to roll out new accessibility features to its devices in iOS 17. [credit:.....»»
Designing 3D-printed pills with desired drug release
Don't be surprised to see pills with unusual shapes in the future. At first sight they may look funny, but they can release pharmaceuticals inside the body in a controlled manner. Using a combination of advanced computational methods and 3D printing,.....»»
How government guarantees give banking customers peace of mind and keep banks open
Spooked by volatile reports from the Silicon Valley Bank in early March, many customers panicked and withdrew their money, creating the largest bank failure since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The problem—investors and customers lost confidence i.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 16, 2023 – Apple’s iOS 17 accessibility features, Apple Music updates
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
The best movies and shows on Shudder right now (May 2023)
This month on Shudder, take a horse-and-buggy ride to a sanitarium straight out of hell, and straight from the mind of Edgar Allan Poe......»»
Your iPhone will soon be able to replicate your voice after 15 minutes of training
Apple on Tuesday announced a series of new accessibility tools for the iPhone and iPad, including a feature that promises to replicate a user's voice for phone calls after only 15 minutes of training......»»
LG’s massive, lightweight 17-inch laptop is $600 off today
The LG Gram is sleek, stylish, yet packs a huge 17-inch display. It's even more appealing when you bear in mind its great discount right now at Best Buy......»»
Apple previews iOS 17 accessibility features: Assistive Access, Personal Voice and Live Speech, more
Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple today has announced a range of new accessibility features coming to iPhone and iPad this year. The new features include a new “Assistive Access” interface option, Live Speech, Personal Voice Advance Speech, and more......»»
Made for iPhone hearing aids can now pair with Mac; customized audio, too
As part of a flurry of new accessibility improvements announced by Apple today, the company says that Made for iPhone hearing aids can pair directly with Macs for the first time. Previously, pairing was only available with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod T.....»»
Apple’s new ‘Personal Voice’ feature can create a voice that sounds like you or a loved one in just 15 minutes
As part of its preview of iOS 17 accessibility updates coming this year, Apple has announced a pair of new features called Live Speech and Personal Voice. Live Speech allows users to type what they want to say and have it be spoken out. Personal Vo.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is getting an improvement in accessibility
To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Samsung has announced an update for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro that will make it easier for those who might be hearing impaired. Many of us probably take for granted the things we do on a day-to.....»»
iOS 17 is getting some giant new accessibility features
Apple has previewed some of the accessibility features it is introducing in iOS 17, including one to help with user interface interactions, and another that allows a user to use their own voice for text-to-speech.Apple's iOS 17 accessibility previewA.....»»
WhatsApp allows users to lock sensitive chats
Meta has unveiled Chat Lock within WhatsApp, a feature that allows users to keep sensitive and intimate conversations safe from prying eyes. WhatsApp Chat Lock (Source: WhatsApp) Enabling Chat Lock By tapping on a one-to-one or group conversation, us.....»»
Where Baby Dolls And Music Meet
I’m sorry. I don’t have much to say about these, but I can’t get them out of my mind. Now they’re in your mind too. This delightful musical device is made by Moon Armada. They make all kinds of musical devices, but the thing.....»»
The best web browser just got an update to make it even better
Mozilla Firefox's latest update significantly improves on accessibility in a major way......»»