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Microsoft Adaptive Accessories announced during Ability Summit 2022
Microsoft has officially unveiled the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories for creating customizable inputs for those with disabilities.
Google Pixel update introduces live captions and text-to-speech accessibility for calls
Google has announced Google Pixel phones have a new update that adds live captions and text-to-speech accessibility for audio calls.
Twitter trials exposed alternative text feature ahead of possible global launch
Twitter has rolled out exposed alternative text for a small percentage of users to improve accessibility ahead of a possible global launch.
PlayStation VR 2 headset design features could be useful for accessibility
The design of the PlayStation VR 2 headset has been detailed and some of the adjustable features could be good for accessibility.
Niantic announces Sony LinkBuds Audio AR technology heading to Ingress
Niantic announced that its AR mobile title, Ingress will introduce Audio AR through the new Sony LinkBuds device later this year.
Twitter announces auto-captions are now available for “all videos”
Twitter has announced that auto-captions are now available for all videos that are uploaded to the social media platform.
Discord introduces alt text through latest software update
Discord has introduced the option to add alt text to uploaded media in its latest update, as well as uploading 10 files on desktop versions.
Facebook and Oculus detail how they’ll focus on accessibility and VR
Facebook and Oculus have detailed how they plan to focus on accessibility and VR following the rebranding announcement of Meta.
Zoom auto-generated captions are now available for all free accounts
After being previously locked to paid accounts, the Zoom auto-generated captions feature is now available for all free meeting accounts.
Tobii eye-tracking to become a standard feature in Pimax VR headsets
Tobii and Pimax announced that a new partnership will ensure Tobii eye-tracking is a standard feature in Pimax VR headsets going forward.
Apple Music Voice offers cheaper Apple Music plan but only if you use your voice
Apple Music Voice has been announced and will offer users a cheaper Apple Music plan providing they only use their voice with Siri.
PS5 Game Trials are great for disabled players, just give us time to try
The new PS5 Game Trials feature is a great feature for disabled players, but the current timer system leaves them unable to fully try.
YouTube to begin slowly rolling out multi-audio track and captioning features
YouTube has announced that it is going to start rolling out accessibility features such as multi-audio tracks and other captioning tools.
Audio Radar is an accessibility tool that converts 7.1 surround sound into LED cues
Audio Radar is an upcoming accessibility tool that converts 7.1 surround sound into directional LED light patterns attached to a display.
Discord accessibility improvements include TTS speed and keyboard support for drag and drop
Discord has introduced 2 new accessibility improvements to the platform in its latest update, allowing users to adjust a few elements.
Nintendo Switch Bluetooth audio is not compatible with some Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids [Update]
The latest Nintendo Switch firmware update that introduces Bluetooth audio appears to not work with some Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids.
