When most of us are surfing the Web we generally do it in much the same way we read a newspaper. We scan the entire page looking for information that interests us before focusing our attention on that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the weaknesses of screen-based media is how inaccessible it ...

One group of people has traditionally been left out of our modern tablet revolution: the visually impaired. Our slick, button-less touchscreens are essentially useless to those who rely on touch to ...

We’ve written a lot about touchscreen technology, both existing and near future, but there’s an inescapable limitation if you’re a user with impaired or zero vision: touchscreens accept your touch, ...

Those of us who mostly have (almost) full control of our senses and bodies sometimes take for granted that all the wonderful advancements in technology alienate a group of people who sadly don't have ...

Each summer, Stanford University invites students from around the United States to come up with innovative applications for computers. This year's winning team came up with a touchscreen keyboard for ...

A new Microsoft patent shows how the company might make its Xbox console more accessible to visually-impaired people. The patent describes a new accessory for Xbox controllers that functions like a ...

Can a tablet designed for those who can see become accessible to those who can't? A research group at Stanford has created a Braille writer that has the potential to revolutionize a stagnant market.

Why it matters: As the world becomes more connected, reliable access to technology has become a near-necessity for many. The USB Implementers Forum is looking to make this pill a little easier to ...

This Thursday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and as has been its custom for the last few years, Apple's accessibility team is taking this time to share some new assistive features that ...