A gamer who lost his arm built a one-handed controller after existing hardware failed him
It combines a mouse, keyboard, and gamepad into a single device
Accessibility articles
These Wall-E-like robots are making Texas sidewalks safer
The robots check sidewalks for ADA compliance
Wearable finger mouse brings precision control anywhere, no desk needed
Something to look forward to: Designers have been attempting to reinvent the computer mouse since the earliest iterations were demonstrated in the late 60s. Many would agree that the form factor is pretty well dialed in and refined at this stage, yet folks are continually working on the traditional pointer's potential successor
Big Steam update enables custom sorting, CPU temp monitoring, and much more
In a nutshell: The September 9 Steam client update is one of the largest in recent memory. It introduces dozens of bug fixes and several new features meant to improve the user interface, controller inputs, and performance monitoring. One notable addition is CPU temperature monitoring – but enabling it requires users to decide whether they trust Valve with access to the Windows kernel.
Balabolka is a free text-to-speech tool for Windows
Balabolka converts written text into spoken audio using installed speech synthesis engines, such as Microsoft SAPI. It supports a wide range of file formats-including Docs, ePub, and PDFs, allowing allows users to save the output as audio files. This makes it useful for accessibility, language learning, and content narration.
Steam adds Apple Silicon support and new accessibility filters
Color blindness, text size, control options, and other accessibility filters are now available
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
The haptic wearable shows promise for broader medical applications
Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year
Pixel owners get the first look at Android 16's smarter notifications and enhanced security
Ubisoft Chroma helps developers simulate color blindness across all game engines
Making games more inclusive for 300 million players with color blindness
Google Drive adds searchable transcripts for video uploads
Another improvement for video content search and accessibility
Iron Man-inspired exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk again
It's a bit bulky, but further refinements could turn it mainstream
Microsoft expands accessibility in gaming with new adaptive joystick and controllers
It has collaborated with 8BitDo and ByoWave as part of the Designed for Xbox program
Mind-controlled bionic leg enables amputees to move more smoothly and naturally
Helping amputees almost glide up stairs
Microsoft Office adds support for OpenDocument format 1.4, raising interoperability concerns
The latest ODF 1.4 standard adds new features but isn't finalized yet
Microsoft's Proteus is a snap-together Xbox controller for accessibility
You may have built a PC, but what if you could 'build' a controller too?
Control your iPhone and iPad using your eyes and voice with Apple's upcoming AI patches
Many existing accessibility features will also recieve AI functionality
With Project Gameface, Google lets you control Android games with your gestures and head movement
Developers can now add the tech to their apps and games
Haptic suit lets deaf and hearing people alike experience a new way to consume music
Feel up to 24 independent instruments and vocal elements
Intel One Mono is a new open-source typeface for visually impaired developers
Programmers are loving Intel's new font. Well, except for those brackets...
Apple's upcoming accessibility features include text-to-speech AI that can imitate users' voices
Most of the features are gear toward cognitive disabilities
Studio adds audio cues to Forza Motorsport that help blind players race like pros
It turns out audio cues are just as effective as visual landmarks in conveying where you are on a track
Microsoft's adaptive accessories arrive on October 25
Prices range from $40 to $60
Modder releases one-handed Nintendo Switch controller adapter
Another accessibility-minded Switch controller
8BitDo's accessibility-minded gamepad moves all buttons to the front and makes them easier to push
A reasonably priced alternative to Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller
Apple expands accessibility features across all devices with Live Captions, gesture controls, and more
New accessibility features should arrive later this year in device OS updates