A stream of links that I share without comment. They may be things I intend to read later, things I've read, things I find interesting, etc. My blog with actual writing is at: https://stuff.interfree.ca and you can find me on the fediverse @fastfinge@interfree.ca.
Adaptation Ventures wants to fill the persistent funding gap for early-stage startups building accessibility tech.
What Keyboard Layout is better Dvorak and Colemak. Compared with the QWERTY - expert opinion - everything you need to know.
The QWERTY keyboard layout, the defacto standard derived from the Sholes layout popularized by Remington in the early 20th century,…
Contribute to berkeley-dsep-infra/jupyterlab-a11y-checker development by creating an account on GitHub.
Who, Me?: Yard of Eden just doesn't have the right ring to it
This article was discussed on Hacker News. Introduction This was a fun nostalgia trip. But it ended up being an attempt to collect and preserve some retro computing history as well… and I als…
Discover the wonders of nature with "The Art of Fauna", a beautiful puzzle game! Each artwork is paired with a fascinating description about the animal it depicts, allowing you to choose your path: relax and piece together stunning vintage drawings, or challenge yourself by reconstructing the text and learn about these magnificent animals. THE ART
Environment Canada has been tracking a storm system Saturday that could bring hail and heavy rain to the region.
Microsoft quietly and without any announcements started rolling out a new "Advanced Settings" section for Windows 11. However, it is not enabled by default; here is how to make it work.
One year is not a long time. Yet, from GAAD 2024 to GAAD 2025, it feels as if we have crossed an entire era in AI. What once seemed distant, experimental, even niche, has quietly become essential.
In this installment: stupid transit crimes, Darth Vader’s management style, and it’s overtime for the “ChiefsAholic.”
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Discover MeshDash, the powerful web-based command and control panel for your Meshtastic network. Explore live monitoring, advanced automation, node management, robust communication tools, and an extensible API.
BookLore is a web app for hosting, managing, and exploring books, with support for PDFs, eBooks, reading progress, metadata, and stats. - adityachandelgit/BookLore
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new community bug tracking initiative at AppleVis. Since at least 2012, AppleVis has regularly published lists of new and fixed accessibility bugs in Apple software impacting blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users. As an independent editorial organization, we see the tracking and reporting of these bugs to be one of the more impactful ways in which we live out our mission to serve and empower our community.
On Call: Self-taught coders who work in HR and have a doctorate in English tend to do that
Apple’s ‘Accessibility Nutrition Labels’ will put investments in inclusive design in the spotlight. But Cory Joseph says companies don’t need to be huge to embrace accessibility.
GDPR, WCAG 2.2 AA, and EAA compliant, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative with PoW mechanism and advanced anti-spam filter. - altcha-org/altcha
Over 20 years, AbleGamers has become synonymous with the accessibility movement as its presence and influence grew across the industry. However, new reports from former employees and members of the accessibility community describe abuse, financial mismanagement from leadership, and a board that failed to protect its employees.
Over the years, I've had a bunch of ideas on how to move the Fediverse forward. This article highlights the culmination of what I'd like to build.
Audible has announced that it is adding new audiobooks to its library using narration technology powered by AI from Amazon.
Visible Voices is part magazine, part gallery, and part curated e-shop. As a whole, it’s a cultural rebrand.
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Eight Sleep has launched a new sleep system called the Pod 5, which uses the power of artificial intelligence.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which takes place this Thursday, is a worldwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about digital access and inclusion.
Donna J. Jodhan is pleased to share her latest ask an expert feature with you. Each month, Donna shares 10 tips on various pieces of software that are common, popular, and important to persons who …
Microsoft is about to cut a big chunk of features from its browser. Here is what is getting the axe.
Users can control AI DJ with voice commands.
Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Apple is offering a preview of accessibility features coming to its platforms later this year; including Accessibility Nutrition labels for App Store apps, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access, and more.
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Into the Wormhole! (Robots vs Dinos vs Me Book 1) - Kindle edition by Jackson, JD. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Into the Wormhole! (Robots vs Dinos vs Me Book 1).
Who, Me?: It was acceptable in the '80s
"If y'all are truly allies, do the work."
Bell has started a marketing campaign against the CRTC because it hates sharing its infrastructure with Telus.
iOS 18.5 for iPhone is now available for everyone. The update brings multiple new features to iPhone users, including a...
internet, but lighter. Contribute to imputnet/helium-chromium development by creating an account on GitHub.
This Kitty Kills Fascism
CBC News has identified several North American-based organizations that have relocated upcoming conferences, either partially or fully, from the U.S. to Canada. Conference organizers who spoke with CBC said travel concerns were a decisive factor.
Testing Deque's axe Assistant for accuracy and ability.
A Practical Guide to Digital Accessibility, UX, and Inclusive Web & App Design. Top rated Web Development products.
There is once again international competition for my attention in the anthology release, another New Writings facing off against new fiction from the USSR.
Self-hosted open source newsletter platform for managing subscribers and sending campaigns - dcodesdev/LetterSpace
Lord of the Props: A Slice-of-Life Harem LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Wellington's Wonders Book 1) eBook : Davis, Austin: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has released Bluetooth 6.1 as part of its new bi-annual update schedule. The update introduces Randomized...
It actually wasn’t the screaming, it was the choice to do it at 5:30 a.m.
Biking while wearing Ray Ban Meta AI smart glasses is a lot of fun, but it could use a few upgrades before I'd call it a great experience.
In 2005, Apple introduced VoiceOver, a built-in screen reader that revolutionised accessibility for blind and low-vision users. Two decades later, VoiceOver remains a cornerstone of Apple's commitment to inclusive design, empowering millions to navigate technology independently.
itter.sh: Ironic, text-only, SSH-based social networking for terminal lovers. No browser, no js, just eets.
Be sure to tune in tonight at 7PM Pacific for a terrific Science Fiction Theater! by Gideon Marcus It shouldn't happen here (or anywhere) It was a scene out of Saigon or Prague. It shouldn't be happening in Middle America. On May 4, Ohio National Guardsmen, shot four Kent State students dead, wounding ten more. … Continue reading [May 8, 1970] Tower of Glass (June 1970 Galaxy) →
Play a memory game using only your sense of touch -- no visual or aural stimulus necessary. Taceo is a memory game that can be played using only the sense of touch.
On Call: PC repair chap turned pet detective to diagnose the defective
A senior Microsoft engineer has explained how the Windows team has designed the native clipboard such that it does not hog the system.