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Patently Apple – Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:44 AM Apple Patent Reveals advancing Siri for Controlling Apps on Apple Devices including their upcoming Vision Pro Headset Yesterday the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to enabling Siri to understand a new set of commands for controlling applications likeContinue reading

Australian Story produced an episode where half the interviewees were blind. This is what we learnt

Mon 19 Jun 2023 at 3:58pm One producer, one camera operator and two blind men rushing through Auckland Airport. There was a short window between our flight from Auckland to Samoa and we had to pretty much run to make the tight turnaround. Airports can be overwhelming for the most seasoned travellers. Add in blindness andContinue reading “Australian Story produced an episode where half the interviewees were blind. This is what we learnt”

Sharon’s Shortcuts – Monday, June 26, 2023 at 5:24 AM Calculate Formulas in Excel Spreadsheets You can get Excel to recalculate formulas and functions in all open workbooks, or just in one worksheet in a workbook. Press F9 to recalculate formulas in all open Excel workbooks. Press Shift + F9 to recalculate formulas in the active worksheet.Continue reading

Say goodbye to CT Scans and MRI’s

https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/googles-ai-set-to-disrupt-medical-diagnostics

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Hearing Aids This Summer – CNET Now more than ever, hearing aids are easily accessible to those who need them. If you’re one of the many people who uses a hearing aid, then you know it’s important to take care of your device on a daily basis. ThisContinue reading

Google introduces new accessibility and collaboration features for classrooms Google introduced new accessibility and learning features on Tuesday at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) expo. These features included expansion of the reading mode, pairing with a sign language interpreter in Google Meet, and AI-powered question suggestions in a class. The company hasContinue reading

Accessibility is Officially Recognized as a Cybersecurity Priority When I joined Deque almost a year ago as the Director of Security, I became acutely aware of the importance of accessibility in cybersecurity. Through my research, I found that not only are cybersecurity solutions in most organizations not accessible for end users, but most tools usedContinue reading

Accessibility – BingNews – Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM Employers And Workers With Disabilities Both Benefit From Technology Accessibility Companies that ensure their technology is accessible to all, typically experience enhanced … [+] productivity, more innovation, improved recruitment and retention, as well as a stronger brand identity. Pexel Technology in our lives andContinue reading

How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices

How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices Google Docs offers a convenient way to create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, forms, and drawings online. One of the best aspects of Google Docs is that it is compatible with assistive tools like screen readers and braille devices, making itContinue reading “How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices”

I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future

I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future Introduction There has been quite a bit of discussion and debate of late around the merits of iOS and Android, and this has coincided with my own journey into using Android. In February this year, after thirteen years using iPhones, I boughtContinue reading “I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future”