AI assistant that makes daily tasks easier for elderly people and those with sight loss launches public beta
Assistive technology specialist Envision has launched a public beta of ‘ally’, which is an accessible, personalised, and conversational AI assistant designed to help people of…
Microsoft unveils latest accessibility updates and innovations
Technology giant Microsoft has announced some of its latest accessibility features and projects, which include a modular adaptive gaming kit and a touchpad that allows…
Tongue-operated AI-powered device that helps disabled people easily control computers wins Red Dot 2024 Award
Tip Assistive Technologies, a US-based firm that develops assistive products, has revealed that its Tip Device has won a prestigious global Red Dot Award 2024…
EXCLUSIVE: Are we really designing for our future selves? How to bridge the gap in tech accessibility for older adults
Elizabeth Buie, Senior User Experience Consultant at Nexer Digital, provides a unique perspective on this issue of whether we are truly designing with the needs…
Apple announces raft of accessibility updates to enhance independence for disabled people
Apple Vision Pro Live Captions Technology giant Apple has announced new accessibility features coming later this year that are designed to make its products easier…
Case study: Electric rise and fall worktops deliver kitchen independence to Danny
Danny Motley was injured in a cycling accident, which resulted in him being left with a spinal cord injury known as Central Cord Syndrome, as…
Project that makes automatic speech recognition tech more accessible is now sharing data with organisations
The Speech Accessibility Project, which aims to make automatic speech recognition technology more accessible to people with speech differences and disabilities, is now sharing some…
EXCLUSIVE: How assistive technology has granted me greater independence
Joshua Wintersgill Joshua Wintersgill, an entrepreneur, technologist, speaker, lobbyist, and campaigner, discusses four key areas of his life – the home, work, travelling, and gaming –…
AI app feature for visually impaired people provides detailed image descriptions
Aira, an that app provides on-demand, remote visual interpretation for visually impaired and blind individuals, has launched a new AI image feature. The Aira app…
Microsoft announces launch of personalised natural-sounding voice tech for those with speech disabilities
On 7 March 2024, Microsoft kicked off its 14th Ability Summit, a free virtual annual event that brings together thought leaders to discuss the future…