Haptic Revolutionizes Navigation for Visually Impaired
Haptic's non-visual navigation tech uses vibration to guide users, partnering with big players to scale globally
Accessibility
Amazon Boosts Fire TV Accessibility with Dual Audio, Tactile QR Codes, and Eco-Friendly Packaging
Amazon announces significant accessibility improvements to Fire TV, including Dual Audio for hearing aid users and tactile QR codes for visually impaired customers, alongside eco-friendly packaging updates.
ASL Aspire Revolutionizes STEM Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Illinois-based startup ASL Aspire tackles literacy gap in deaf community with game-based STEM education platform
Evinced Raises $55 Million to Expand Accessibility Tools to Europe Amid Growing Demand
Evinced secures $55 million in funding to fuel European expansion, capitalizing on growing demand for accessibility solutions in software development
FTC Fines AccessiBe $1 Million for False Advertising and Deceptive Marketing Practices
The US Federal Trade Commission has fined accessiBe, a startup claiming to make websites more accessible, for false advertising and compensating reviewers without disclosure.
Google Brings Auracast Bluetooth Technology to Android Phones for Enhanced Accessibility
Google announces Auracast support on Android phones, enabling direct audio connections from hearing aids to public broadcasts, and unveils new accessibility features in Android 16 beta.
