Android is adding Auracast support, which allows hearing aids to connect to public audio broadcasts

Google announced on Thursday that Android phones will soon support Auracast, a new Bluetooth technology that…

Crowd-source testing helps drive Webex accessibility

Applause, which provides digital quality and crowd-sourced testing, has worked with Cisco to ensure ongoing…

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Google is bringing improved hearing aid features

Alongside a slew of announcements tied to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch at Samsung Unpacked 2025 on…

These startups are making smarter canes for people with visual impairments

The white cane for the 21st century. While many tech companies have increasingly worked to make…

Soliddd is building smart glasses for people with macular degeneration

For the past several years, the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center have been lousy…

FTC orders AI accessibility startup accessiBe to pay $1M for misleading advertising

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined accessiBe, a startup that claims to make websites more…

Amazon Fire TV introduces ‘Dual Audio’ feature for simultaneous listening via hearing aids and TV speakers

Amazon announced on Wednesday new accessibility features for Fire TV, including a notable “Dual Audio” capability…