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.....»»
Bluetti"s EP900 & B500 home battery backup system gives you peace of mind in a blackout
Get peace of mind and a potential return on investment with a home battery backup system that'll reduce your reliance on the grid with the Bluetti EP900 & B500.Bluetti offers a rich product line of powerful battery systems for home and on-the-go, to.....»»
AI will destroy Hollywood as we know it
Tom Graham, founder of Metaphysic.ai, on how generative AI will upend the film industry and change our understanding of what’s ‘real.’ Tom Graham was a couple of hours away from his keynote conversation with Chris Anderson on st.....»»
Ghosted on Apple TV+ is kind of a travesty, never mind that it stars Ana de Armas and Chris Evans
Ghosted on Apple TV+ is kind of a travesty, never mind that it stars Ana de Armas and Chris Evans.....»»
How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses
A recent Food and Drug Administration decision that makes naloxone available without a prescription may increase the drug’s accessibility. But cost could be a barrier.....»»
Amazon introduces new feature to make dialogue in its TV shows intelligible
It's an accessibility feature, sure, but muddled audio is a problem for everyone. Enlarge / A promotional image of Dialogue Boost. (credit: Amazon) Amazon has introduced a new feature to Prime Video called Dialogue Boost.....»»
Research shows students with disabilities will benefit from COVID-19"s fast-tracking of app-based learning
After COVID-19 moved classes online in 2020, a West Virginia University expert in adapted physical activity discovered that apps aren't created equal when it comes to accessibility......»»
WhatsApp adds additional security to its platform
New features come to WhatsApp to give users more security across devices. WhatsApp places a high value on privacy and security for your messages, equating it to the level of protection in an in-person conversation. The foundation of this se.....»»
Bungie takes aim at Destiny 2 cheaters using “third-party peripherals”
Accessibility devices are still OK to use "where a player could not play otherwise." Enlarge / You think I'm using an external cheat device? Then why is this shot going to miss so badly? (credit: Bungie) After nearly six.....»»
Entrust offers zero-trust solutions for authentication, HSM, and multi-cloud compliance
Entrust is supporting organizations’ zero trust journey with new foundational identity, encryption, and key management solutions. “Zero trust approaches are reshaping security in a perimeter-less world. While the conversation often starts with id.....»»
Archaeologist explains why we need to look underwater to understand our past
Traces of the past remain hidden in rivers, lakes and seas. But we rarely look underwater and, as they say, out of sight is out of mind. In his inaugural lecture Martijn Manders will explain why underwater archaeology is so important to understanding.....»»
Velotric Thunder 1 review: A tech-infused e-bike in disguise
If you've shied away from e-bikes because of their gaudy looks or overly complicated displays, the Velotric Thunder 1 e-bike might be able to change your mind about what a tech-infused bike could be.Velotric Thunder 1When we were discussing reviewing.....»»
We’re one step closer to reading an octopus’s mind
A recording device and electrodes were implanted in the very flexible cephalopods. Enlarge (credit: A. Martin UW Photography) Nine brains, blue blood, instant camouflage: It’s no surprise that octopuses capture our int.....»»
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (April 2023)
Your mind is the scene of the crime in Inception, and the original Psycho returns to our list of the 50 best movies on Netflix right now!.....»»
Gentler Streak fitness app is now fully compatible with iOS accessibility features
Gentler Streak has become one of the most popular fitness apps for iPhone and Apple Watch. And to ensure that everyone can use the app to track their health, Gentler Streak has now been updated to fully support iOS accessibility features. more… T.....»»
Selena Gomez Apple TV+ film nominated for MTV"s Best Music Documentary
The high-profile Apple TV+ show, "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me," has been nominated for Best Music Documentary at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.(Source: Apple)First announced in September 2022, the feature-length documentary simultaneously debuted on Appl.....»»
Apple may embrace the metaverse now after all
Apple CEO Tim Cook is not averse to changing his mind, and his recent description of a digital world to enhance people's lives sounds a lot like the metaverse......»»
"I started walking the long way": Many young women first experience street harassment in their school uniforms
Can you remember the first time you were harassed in a public space? What comes to mind? Can you remember how old you were, or what you were doing? Perhaps this is not something you have personally experienced, although we know 87% of young Australia.....»»
Tim Cook changes his mind about AR glasses as Apple’s headset launch approaches
Apple will likely unveil its Mixed Reality headset during the WWDC 2023. After years of speculations, it seems the company is finally ready to talk … The post Tim Cook changes his mind about AR glasses as Apple’s headset launch approaches.....»»
Tim Cook will talk to US Lawmakers about China challenges
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to talk with lawmakers visiting Hollywood and Silicon Valley in the coming week, with China being the subject of conversation.Apple CEO Tim CookThe group of lawmakers will be arriving in Hollywood on Wednesday, as part.....»»
Tim Cook to talk about China to visiting U.S. lawmakers
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to talk with lawmakers visiting Hollywood and Silicon Valley in the coming week, with China being the subject of conversation.Apple CEO Tim CookThe group of lawmakers will be arriving in Hollywood on Wednesday, as part.....»»