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Amazon improves Kindle accessibility with new text spacing adjustments
Amazon released a new software update for several recent Kindle models last week. The company’s release notes only mention “performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements,” but the update includes notable upgrades when it comes to adjusting text and line spacing, improving legibility and accessibility for many users, as spotted by The eBook Reader. Previously, these Kindles only offered…
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Google’s New Accessibility Features Will Finally Make Small Text Easier to Read on Mobile
Ahead of Google I/O 2025, which starts on May 20, the company has announced a few big accessibility focused features for Android and Google Chrome. Among these are improvements to the Android screen reader, more expressive captions, and easier to read text in Chrome for Android. This follows Apple’s recent accessibility focused announcements, with both companies’ posts timed to mark…
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Apple just announced huge accessibility upgrades for iPhone, Macs and more — 9 biggest new features
Apple is making its devices easier to use for those with impairments. The company announced many new accessibility features scheduled to arrive later this year for iPhone, Mac, Vision Pro and more. Some of the most interesting features are designed for those with vision impairments, but accessibility features are coming that are intended to benefit everyone. In total, Apple revealed…
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Implications for accessibility & security
Choosing the right tool to secure your network connections can be confusing. Two popular names often come up, and we’re going to compare them: Tailscale vs Wireguard. While Tailscale is built using WireGuard, it represents fundamentally different approaches to creating secure connections. WireGuard is a lean, fast VPN protocol typically used in a traditional client-server setup. Tailscale is a service that uses…
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iPhone Accessibility Features for Cognition, Mobility & Dexterity
This may sound obvious, but activating “Hey Siri” and Face ID has made a huge impact on my life. When I’m in the middle of a paralysis attack or a bout of significant weakness, they make it possible to place calls, send texts, and set reminders. I feel safer and more in control, even when I’m unable to raise the…
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How will AI affect accessibility in tech?
The impacts of AI can be a thorny issue to navigate at the best of times, especially when it comes to generative AI. But when it comes to the effect of AI on the disability community, that picture gets even more murky. The landscape is a crowded one. AI has long been a part of the digital accessibility story, tools…
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How tech leaders can foster accessibility in their organizations
Throughout the working world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies have become more widely adopted. But while many enterprises have dedicated a large swathe of resources towards these initiatives, there is a large gap when it comes to one group that falls under that umbrella: the disability community. Scope, the UK’s largest disability support organization, puts the number of working…
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