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Wired.com | June 15, 2024
Older iPhones might well be able to cope with Apple's AI, so why won't your $900 year-old model run it? Here's why.

Apple Intelligence Won’t Work on Hundreds of Millions of iPhones—but Maybe It Could Older iPhones might well be able to cope with Apple’s AI, so why won’t your $900 year-old model run it? Here’s why.

Anyone can launch X, press Insert+H and select Check For Updates. A very significant update to the JAWS scripts for X is now available. This is build 18. Changes include.

From Hartgen Consultancy: Scripts for X/Twitter Updated If the timeline refreshes, JAWS should no longer speak the highlighted text which is the focused post. In addition, JAWS itself should no longer cause refreshing.

June 13, 2024
Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful and flexible computer programs in the world. With these tips, you can become a true Excel wizard.

Great guide to Excel - how to work smarter and more efficiently Here's how to make friends with powerful Excel.

We're looking for a few new beta testers for the Stream 3. Criteria to join

For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Looking for new beta testers. Hello! We're looking for a few new beta testers for the Stream 3. Criteria to join: 1- Comfortable with technology: you will have to update your Stream 3 using an SD card and downloading builds via a web link. We want people who are comfortable doing this. 2- Agree to provide feedback in a construct...

Freedom Scientific | June 20, 2024
In a Zoom meeting or webinar, content shared by a presenter is displayed as an image on the screen, and cannot be read by JAWS. You can now access this content with the JAWS feature Picture Smart AI, which will provide a description of the screen or window being shared.

JAWS Power Tip: How To Describe Shared Content in Zoom with Picture Smart AI in JAWS - Top Tech Tidbits - A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication In a Zoom meeting or webinar, content shared by a presenter is displayed as an image on the screen, and cannot be read by JAWS. You can now access this content with the JAWS feature Picture Smart AI, which will provide a description of the screen or window being shared.

Deque.com | June 18, 2024
PDF (Portable Document Format) is one of the most widely used file formats worldwide. Whether used for academic research, corporate documentation, or digital publications, PDFs are universally recognized for their convenience and consistency. In this article, you'll get a brief overview of what PDF accessibility is and why it's so important. We'll also provide you with an easy, eight-step checklist that you can use to help ensure your PDFs are fully accessible.

Your eight-step PDF accessibility checklist | Deque PDF accessibility benefits your company in many ways. Use this checklist to help ensure your PDFs are fully accessible.

EqualEntry.com | June 25, 2024
For a while now, disability inclusion and accessibility professionals have expressed concerns about artificial intelligence bias against people with disabilities. Of course, this is on top of many people''s concerns about AI''s making up information and data collection privacy.

Two New Artificial Intelligence Laws and Their Effects on Accessibility - Equal Entry EU and Colorado lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence bias against people with disabilities and did something about it.

OpenAI.com | June 25, 2024
Chat about email, screenshots, files, and anything on your screen.

ChatGPT on desktop ChatGPT on your desktop. Chat about email, screenshots, files, and anything on your screen.

A screen reader-friendly app is a description we use for an application that can be used by blind people because their screen reader can identify its buttons and controls, read the information it displays, and interact with its options and features. Another term we use is “accessible,” meaning an app that blind users can take advantage of, focusing on the specific needs of visually impaired individuals rather than the broader definition of accessibility.

Spotlighting Some Accessibility Misconceptions Among Android App Developers - Accessible Android A screen reader-friendly app is a description we use for an application that can be used by blind people because their screen reader can identify its buttons

Forbes.com | June 25, 2024
When it comes to mobile browsers, there are just two that matter: Chrome and Safari have 90% market share between them. And so when Apple takes shots at alternative browsers targeting iPhone users, it's taking those shots at Google and Google alone.

Apple Issues New Google Chrome Warning For iPhone Users Apple’s very public Chrome warning has just been posted for all to see…

Aira is announcing an exciting new partnership with Pneuma Solutions, a leader in accessible cloud solutions. This partnership will see Pneuma Solutions' Remote Incident Manager (RIM) available to support Aira's services. RIM is recognized for delivering the most accessible and efficient remote access solution for the blind and low-vision community. This integration is part of Aira's commitment to providing our Explorer community with a wide range of accessible options during calls to best fit their needs and goals.

New Integration: Free Remote Incident Manager - Aira Aira is announcing a new integration with Pneuma Solutions’ Remote Incident Manager. Use is free for Explorers when calling Aira, and can streamline online tasks.

Meet Grant Weathers

Golf was Grant’s life—until he was diagnosed with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy. The condition caused him to go legally blind and ended his career as a PGA golf pro. Then he learned about IFB Solutions, where he started in the Impulse Merchandise Program and is now the low vision services and outreach coordinator in Asheville, NC. “I’ve never worked for a company that is so empowering,” Grant said. “I’m proud to work here.” To learn more about Asheville low vision services and resources, contact Grant at 828-761-2468 or [email protected].

9to5Mac.com | June 24, 2024
When asked why Apple Intelligence won't be available on older iPhones, the company has so far said that the chips simply weren't sufficiently powerful to provide a good experience. Responses would take too long on older chips. But many have said that if their phones weren't up to the task, why not just use Apple Intelligence servers — aka Private Cloud Compute? After all, that's what already happens with a lot of Siri requests today. We now have an answer to this.

Why Apple Intelligence won't run on older iPhones, or Vision Pro - 9to5Mac When asked why Apple Intelligence won’t be available on older iPhones, the company has so far said that the chips...

ay have been reading and hearing about the new Envision Assistant thats in the works. It's an exciting project and we're welcoming more beta testers to join us on iOs and Android. If you're interested in joining our beta tester community please sign up. Please note we have separate communication channels for beta testers, which you'll be invited to after signing

envision assistant beta are you interested in the beta or updates of envision assistant? sign up here

June 27, 2024
You can use the JAWS Voice assistant to perform Picture Smart AI commands. Say "Hey Sharky" along with one of the following suggested voice commands to activate Picture Smart AI.

JAWS Power Tip: How To Use Voice Assistant to Activate Picture Smart AI in JAWS - Top Tech Tidbits - A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication You can use the JAWS Voice assistant to perform Picture Smart AI commands. Say 'Hey Sharky' along with one of the following suggested voice commands to activate Picture Smart AI.

0 Vision Ireland | June 7, 2024
Since late January 2024, Gmail has discontinued basic HTML mode which many screen reader users loved because of its easy navigation with screen reader keystrokes. This forced users who use Gmail on a browser to use the standard version of Gmail which is not that screen reader friendly without adjusting some settings.

Gmail has ended Basic HTML mode for screen reader users, what should I do? - Vision Ireland by Joe Lonergan Since late January 2024, Gmail has discontinued basic HTML mode which many screen reader users loved because of its easy navigation with screen reader keystrokes. This forced users who use Gmail on a browser to use the standard version of Gmail which is not that screen reader friendl...

Last night I had a problem. I had googled how to do something with a smart home app and the only result available to me was a screen recording with no VoiceOver or description. Just hours before on Talking Technology, I had said that I didn't see much use for PiccyBot, but when faced with an inaccessible video I was going to need to reconsider. I've got loads of AI apps on my phone, from Be My AI to seeing AI, Aira Access AI to Envision AI. But just one app could describe video. That app was PiccyBot.

Was I wrong to write off PiccyBot? New AI app now describes video - Vision Ireland By David Redmond Last night I had a problem. I had googled how to do something with a smart home app and the only result available to me was a screen recording with no VoiceOver or description. Just hours before on Talking Technology, I had said that I didn’t see much use for PiccyBot, but

The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 15, 2024
Hey guys, it's Sam with The Blind Life! In today's video, I'll guide you through optimizing your Mac for low-vision accessibility. From setting high-contrast wallpapers to tweaking zoom magnifiers and display settings, we'll cover it all! Whether you have low vision or just want a more accessible setup, these tips will help.

Boost Your Mac’s Accessibility:Top Tips for Low Vision Users! How To Set Up Mac Accessibility Hey guys, it's Sam with The Blind Life! 🎙️ In today's video, I’ll guide you through optimizing your Mac for low-vision accessibility. From setting high-cont...

June 23, 2024
Learn how to use Siri with Apple Music to play your favorite songs, playlists, artists, and radio stations easily. Also, discover new music by using simple voice commands.

How to Use Siri with Apple Music - Siri User Guide Learn how to use Siri with Apple Music to play your favorite songs, playlists, artists, and radio stations easily. Also, discover new music by using simple voice commands.

From Magnifier to Lookout, you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices.

How to Use Your Smartphone to Counteract Vision Loss

CNet.com | June 25, 2024
It's also incorporating AI-powered alternative text descriptions, making it easier for people who use screen readers to browse through photos.

Yelp Adds New ADA-Compliant Labels to Highlight Accessible Businesses It's also incorporating AI-powered alternative text descriptions, making it easier for people who use screen readers to browse through photos.

There are only 400 guide dogs available for the visually impaired in China, which means only one dog is available for every 40,000 people, as there are over 17 million blind people living in the country. Shanghai Jiao Tong University in response has developed a six-legged robot that is meant to serve the purpose of a guide dog for those with visual impairments.

Are Robots Replacing Guide Dogs For The Visually Impaired? There are only 400 guide dogs available for the visually impaired in China, which means only one dog is available for every 40,000 people, as there are over 17 million blind people living in thee

June 18, 2024
PDF (Portable Document Format) is one of the most widely used file formats worldwide. Whether used for academic research, corporate documentation, or digital publications, PDFs are universally recognized for their convenience and consistency. In this article, you'll get a brief overview of what PDF accessibility is and why it's so important. We'll also provide you with an easy, eight-step checklist that you can use to help ensure your PDFs are fully accessible.

Your eight-step PDF accessibility checklist | Deque PDF accessibility benefits your company in many ways. Use this checklist to help ensure your PDFs are fully accessible.

PCWorld.com | June 25, 2024
Microsoft no longer supports WordPad with Windows 11 version 24H2. Want to keep using it? Here's how.

WordPad disappears from Windows 11, but this trick brings it back Microsoft no longer supports WordPad with Windows 11 version 24H2. Want to keep using it? Here's how.

June 17, 2024
The "Listen to this page" feature offers podcast-like playback controls.

Google Chrome on Android can now read webpages aloud Chrome on Android has a new feature called "Listen to this page" that finally lets you read a webpage aloud from within the app.

Web.dev | June 24, 2024
'Learn Accessibility' is a course that takes you through the essentials for building accessible websites and web apps. Created for both beginners and advanced users, this course can be taken beginning to end, or used as a reference for specific topics.

Learn Accessibility  |  web.dev An evergreen accessibility course and reference to level up your web development.

June 14, 2024
How does it all work anyway?

How does a CAPTCHA know that I'm not a robot? CAPTCHA tests are a common means of protecting against bots and spam. But how does it actually work? We explain the magic behind the curtain.

June 21, 2024
Publisher (Di Blasi): And in typical Microsoft fashion we get huge, earth shattering promises (the next generation of PCs have arrived!) followed by a clearly subpar, almost comical delivery. A PWA Web App? Seriously? THAT is the next generation of PCs? A PC with a special keyboard that launches a PWA Web App? I feel like the snake oil is getting thick in here. Rabbit R1 anyone?

Microsoft makes Copilot less useful on new Copilot Plus PCs The new Copilot key is just a shortcut to a web app.