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Microsoft, ByoWave Team Up on New Modular Xbox Controller
The accessibility-focused Proteus controller features a modular snap system that lets you customize it to various combinations and shapes.
The Best Transcription Services for 2024
Whether you have audio files to transcribe daily or only occasionally, our list of the top transcription services will help you pick the right one.
Having Trouble Seeing Your iPhone or iPad Screen? These 5 Features Can Help
Accessibility settings like Dark Mode and Zoom can make the screen easier to read, while the Magnifier tool can help you better see and hear the world around you.
ChatGPT Can Now Read Its Responses to You Out Loud
Just long-press a message and tap the 'Read Aloud' button to hear the chatbot's answer.
Elon Musk's Brain Implant Is Now Inside a Human Patient
The first human patient to receive Neuralink's brain chip is 'recovering well,' Musk says.
Help Is on the Way: A Look at the Future of Assistive Tech at CES 2024
Do you have issues with your eyesight or hearing, or experience tremors? Chances are good there’s a technology in the works that'll help.
The Best Speech-to-Text Apps and Tools for Every Type of User
You don't need to use your fingers when you can type by talking with the best dictation software we've tested. It's fast, easy, and helps people who otherwise can't type.
The Best Text-to-Speech Apps and Tools for Every Type of User
Reading is great, but sometimes you want or need to listen. Let your computer or phone read aloud to you with the top text-to-speech tools for accessibility, productivity, and enjoyment.
CES 2024: Use Your Tongue to Control a Cursor: See the 'MouthPad' in Action
The device promises to help people with quadriplegia more easily use today's PC and mobile hardware, hands-free and without relying on voice controls.
How to Create and Use a Synthesized 'Personal Voice' on Your iPhone
Personal Voice creates an artificial version of your voice to use on voice or video calls. It's intended to help those with disabilities speak, but anyone with select Apple devices can set it up.
The Best Sites for Learning American Sign Language in 2024
Learning ASL is different from learning orally spoken and written languages. We've vetted the top ASL sites to help you start signing today.
Google to Let Some Pixel Owners Respond With Text During Phone Calls
The feature lets you take a phone call without the need to hear or speak, which is great for accessibility. But not every phone or language works.
Apple Watch Series 9's Big Reveal? An Innovative Double-Tap Gesture
The Apple Watch Series 9 includes bright displays, a new S9 SiP (System in Package), and a handy new method of control: double tap.
Lego Launches New Line of Braille Bricks
The bricks, which were previously only available through organizations that work with kids with visual impairments, roll out on Sept. 1 for $89.99.
Game Changers: Inside The Epic Quest to Make Gaming More Accessible
Video games aren't typically designed with disabled users in mind, but there's a growing movement to change that.
How to Dictate Text in Microsoft Office
There are a few different ways to dictate text in Microsoft Office depending on the version you use. Here’s how to do it in Word, PowerPoint, and other applications.
How to Quickly Change the Font Size on Your iPhone Apps
With the Text Size option in Control Center, you can stop squinting at your favorite apps.
Make the Switch: How to Control Your iPhone or iPad With Head Movements
An Apple accessibility feature called Switch Control allows you to use your head to trigger specific actions on your iPhone or iPad.
Stop Swiping: How to Add a Virtual Home Button to Your iPhone
Revive the home button with a virtual one and enjoy a few benefits over the real thing.
The Best Apps and Tools to Help Kids Organize Schoolwork
Some kids struggle to stay on top of their tasks at school and home. A little bit of technology can help, and we show you where to start.