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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.

2025-05-15

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Stability AI releases an audio-generating model that can run on smartphones

techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/stability-ai-releases-an-audio-generating-model-that-can-run-on-smartphones
455.

TikTok is using AI-generated alt text to describe photos

www.theverge.com/news/666632/tiktok-accessibility-ai-generated-alt-text-contrast-bold
454.

How Headspace and Ozlo help people drift off with sound

www.fastcompany.com/91324934/headspace-ozlo-sleep-sounds-expl
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GitHub - altcha-org/altcha: GDPR, WCAG 2.2 AA, and EAA compliant, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative with PoW mechanism and advanced anti-spam filter.

github.com/altcha-org/altcha

GDPR, WCAG 2.2 AA, and EAA compliant, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative with PoW mechanism and advanced anti-spam filter. - altcha-org/altcha

2025-05-14

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An accessibility update – GTK Development Blog

blog.gtk.org/2025/05/12/an-accessibility-update
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Former Employees, Community Members Allege AbleGamers Founder Fostered Abuse Behind Closed Doors - IGN

www.ign.com/articles/former-employees-community-members-allege-ablegamers-founder-fostered-abuse-behind-closed-doors

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.

450.

My Dream Fediverse Platform

deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform

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.

449.

Audible is using AI narration to help publishers crank out more audiobooks

www.neowin.net/news/audible-is-using-ai-narration-to-help-publishers-crank-out-more-audiobooks

Audible has announced that it is adding new audiobooks to its library using narration technology powered by AI from Amazon.

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This gorgeous digital platform reframes disability as a source of culture and creativity

www.fastcompany.com/91333740/visible-voices-platform

Visible Voices is part magazine, part gallery, and part curated e-shop. As a whole, it’s a cultural rebrand.

447.

OpenWebSearch – a European index for European search engines

www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/openwebsearch_eu

: Plus: How to make Google less unhelpful

446.

Eight Sleep launches the AI-powered Pod 5 sleep system

www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/eight-sleep-launches-the-ai-powered-pod-5-sleep-system-130014472.html

Eight Sleep has launched a new sleep system called the Pod 5, which uses the power of artificial intelligence.

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Reaction To Apple Accessibility Features released today

taylorarndt.substack.com/p/reaction-to-apple-accessibility-features

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which takes place this Thursday, is a worldwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about digital access and inclusion.

2025-05-13

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Ask expert Donna J. Jodhan – 10 tips for learning the talk back screen reader feature for Android

barrierfreecanada.org/ask-expert-donna-j-jodhan-10-tips-for-learning-the-talk-back-screen-reader-feature-for-android

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 …

443.

Microsoft removes a lot of features from the Edge browser

www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-removes-a-lot-of-features-from-the-edge-browser

Microsoft is about to cut a big chunk of features from its browser. Here is what is getting the axe.

442.

Spotify’s AI DJ now takes requests

www.theverge.com/news/665595/spotify-ai-dj-voice-commands-feature-availability

Users can control AI DJ with voice commands.

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Missing a Human Touch: Why Automated Testing and AI Don’t “Solve” Digital Accessibility… Yet. | American Foundation for the Blind

afb.org/blog/entry/missing-human-touch-1
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Apple Previews New Accessibility Features Coming Later This Year: Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access Mode, and More | AppleVis

www.applevis.com/blog/apple-previews-new-accessibility-features-coming-later-year-accessibility-nutrition-labels

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.

2025-05-12

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GitHub - cheatsnake/airstation: 🎵 Your own online radio station

github.com/cheatsnake/airstation

🎵 Your own online radio station. Contribute to cheatsnake/airstation development by creating an account on GitHub.

438.

Into the Wormhole! (Robots vs Dinos vs Me Book 1) - Kindle edition by Jackson, JD. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

www.amazon.com/Into-Wormhole-Robots-Dinos-Book-ebook/dp/B0F6MLWYG5

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).

437.

So your [expletive] test failed. So %&* what?

www.theregister.com/2025/05/12/who_me

Who, Me?: It was acceptable in the '80s

436.

"Wicked" Star Marissa Bode Called Out The Met Gala For Its Lack Of Accessibility And Inclusion

www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/marissa-bode-met-gala-disability

"If y'all are truly allies, do the work."

435.

Bell fights against CRTC plan to bring down the cost of internet

mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/12/bell-against-crtc-bring-down-cost-internet

Bell has started a marketing campaign against the CRTC because it hates sharing its infrastructure with Telus.

434.

iOS 18.5 now available with new wallpaper, Mail app tweaks, more - 9to5Mac

9to5mac.com/2025/05/12/ios-18-5-now-available-with-new-wallpaper-mail-app-tweaks-more

iOS 18.5 for iPhone is now available for everyone. The update brings multiple new features to iPhone users, including a...

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GitHub - imputnet/helium-chromium: internet, but lighter

github.com/imputnet/helium-chromium

internet, but lighter. Contribute to imputnet/helium-chromium development by creating an account on GitHub.

432.

LESSONS FROM CATS

www.brittlestar.com/p/lessons-from-cats

This Kitty Kills Fascism

431.

Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S. | CBC News

www.cbc.ca/news/business/conference-us-travel-1.7531255

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.

430.

Deque Axe Assistant - First impressions

craigabbott.co.uk/blog/deque-axe-assistant-first-impressions

Testing Deque's axe Assistant for accuracy and ability.

429.

Inclusive Design for Accessibility | Web Development | Paperback

www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/inclusive-design-for-accessibility-9781835888223?type=print

A Practical Guide to Digital Accessibility, UX, and Inclusive Web & App Design. Top rated Web Development products.

428.

I Want to Love Linux. It Doesn’t Love Me Back: Post 2 – The Audio Stack Is a Crime Scene — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-want-to-love-linux-it-doesnt-love-me-back-post-2-the-audio-stack-is-a-crime-scene
427.

LWorks Radio | The station that helps you work

radio.l-works.net

2025-05-11

426.

Fever Pitch

galacticjourney.org/may-10-1970-fever-pitch-new-writings-in-s-f-17-vortex

There is once again international competition for my attention in the anthology release, another New Writings facing off against new fiction from the USSR.

2025-05-10

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GitHub - dcodesdev/LetterSpace: Self-hosted open source newsletter platform for managing subscribers and sending campaigns

github.com/dcodesdev/LetterSpace

Self-hosted open source newsletter platform for managing subscribers and sending campaigns - dcodesdev/LetterSpace

424.

Lord of the Props: A Slice-of-Life Harem LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Wellington's Wonders Book 1) eBook : Davis, Austin: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

www.amazon.ca/Lord-Props-Slice-Life-Wellingtons-ebook/dp/B0F7DM53J1

Lord of the Props: A Slice-of-Life Harem LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Wellington's Wonders Book 1) eBook : Davis, Austin: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

423.

Bluetooth 6.1 Update Set to Improve Privacy, Battery Life of iPhone Accessories

www.macrumors.com/2025/05/09/bluetooth-update-improves-privacy-battery-iphone

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has released Bluetooth 6.1 as part of its new bi-annual update schedule. The update introduces Randomized...

422.

Judge Tells Lawyers to Apologize for Screaming at Philadelphia

www.loweringthebar.net/2025/05/judge-orders-apology-for-screaming.html

It actually wasn’t the screaming, it was the choice to do it at 5:30 a.m.

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The near joy of biking with Ray-Ban Meta glasses | TechCrunch

techcrunch.com/2025/05/10/the-near-joy-of-biking-with-ray-ban-meta-glasses

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.

420.

20 Years of Apple Voiceover - Double Tap

doubletaponair.com/20-years-of-apple-voiceover

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.

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I Want to Love Linux. It Doesn’t Love Me Back: Post 1 – Built for Control, But Not for People — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-want-to-love-linux-it-doesnt-love-me-back-post-1-built-for-control-but-not-for-people

2025-05-09

418.

itter.sh - Social Media via SSH

www.itter.sh

itter.sh: Ironic, text-only, SSH-based social networking for terminal lovers. No browser, no js, just eets.

417.

[May 8, 1970] Tower of Glass (June 1970 Galaxy) - Galactic Journey

galacticjourney.org/may-8-1970-tower-of-glass-june-1970-galaxy

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) →

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taceo | AppleVis

www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/taceo

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.

415.

People break computers. Cats do it more creatively

www.theregister.com/2025/05/09/on_call

On Call: PC repair chap turned pet detective to diagnose the defective

414.

Microsoft engineer explains how even the Windows clipboard is optimized for best performance

www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-engineer-explains-how-even-the-windows-clipboard-is-optimized-for-best-performance

A senior Microsoft engineer has explained how the Windows team has designed the native clipboard such that it does not hog the system.

413.

Accessibility Metadata Display Guide for Digital Publications 2.0 is Released - Inclusive Publishing

inclusivepublishing.org/news-and-events/news/accessibility-metadata-display-guide-for-digital-publications-2-0-is-released

The Accessibility Task Force of the W3C Publishing Community Group has announced the release of the Accessibility Metadata Display Guide for Digital Publications 2.0. […]

2025-05-08

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GitHub - StractOrg/stract: web search done right

github.com/StractOrg/stract
411.

We need universal basic income - Karl Groves

karlgroves.com/we-need-universal-basic-income

This is a follow-up to my prior post: "AI is the future of accessibility". There are market changes that will be materializing in the coming years that will be hugely impactful for all white collar jobs. Some say that time period is 3-5 years, others say it is more like a decade. Regardless of timeline,

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Screen Reader Customization on Mobile : r/RedditEng

www.reddit.com/r/RedditEng/comments/1kccoq2/screen_reader_customization_on_mobile
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The True Cost of Inaccessibility and Why Metrics Matter More Than Ever | TestParty

testparty.ai/blog/the-true-cost-of-inaccessibility-and-why-metrics-matter-more-than-ever

Learn how inaccessibility impacts your bottom line and how data-driven accessibility efforts drive ROI, reduce risk, and unlock growth.

408.

3Play Media launches global linguist marketplace and AI-enabled language solutions for video, positioning businesses for European Accessibility Act compliance

www.newscaststudio.com/2025/04/30/3play-media-launches-global-linguist-marketplace-and-ai-enabled-language-solutions-for-video-positioning-businesses-for-european-accessibility-act-compliance

3Play Media, a leader in media accessibility solutions, announced the launch of its global linguist ... Read More

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Rogers Increases ID Verification for New Activations to Reduce Fraud • iPhone in Canada Blog

www.iphoneincanada.ca/2025/05/07/rogers-increases-id-verification-for-new-activations-to-reduce-fraud

Rogers has apparently begun enforcing stricter identity checks for new mobile activations, according to an internal notice seen by iPhone in Canada. The updated process, which took effect on May 6, is part of the company’s push to strengthen customer security and reduce fraud. Although the system and submission process remain unchanged, Rogers employees are

406.

Windows 11/10 package manager UniGetUI gets big performance boost with TRIM support

www.neowin.net/news/windows-1110-package-manager-unigetui-gets-big-performance-boost-with-trim-support

The latest update for UniGetUI brings another big performance boost thanks to TRIM support. There are many other changes too. Check the full list here.

405.

WhatsApp provides no cryptographic management for group messages

arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/whatsapp-provides-no-cryptographic-management-for-group-messages

The weakness creates the possibility of an insider or hacker adding rogue members.

404.

Do Not Publish Your Designs on the Web with Figma Sites…

adrianroselli.com/2025/05/do-not-publish-your-designs-on-the-web-with-figma-sites.html

…Unless you want to fail all the WCAGs, create litigation risk, close off opportunities in Europe, engage in reputational harm, and oh yeah, throw up barriers to your customers and users. What am I talking about? Figma announced Figma Sites, letting you publish your Figma designs directly to the web.…

403.

The Impact of Accessibility Laws in Canada: A Critical Perspective - Equal Entry

equalentry.com/accessibility-laws-impact-canada

In this episode of A11y Insights, Thomas Logan and Ken Nakata welcome Nicolas Steenhout, a veteran in the field of digital accessibility with over 30 years of experience. The conversation delves into the early days of digital accessibility, highlighting how personal experiences with colleagues who had disabilities inspired Nicolas to champion accessible web design. From […]

2025-05-07

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England’s first community-owned farm introduces ‘Braille Trail’ for visually impaired visitors

www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2025/05/07/englands-first-community-owned-farm-introduces-braille-trail-for-visually-impaired-visitors

The team at Fordhall Organic Farm, England’s first community-owned farm, in Shropshire are excited to have introduced a ‘Braille Trail’ on-site, providing a tactile experience for visually impaired visitors.

401.

Minimum Viable Curiousity

randsinrepose.com/archives/minimum-viable-curiousity

I was in the city a few weeks ago and exclusively used Waymo for the entire trip. My biggest complaint? I needed to walk four minutes to a pick-up spot. Other than that, the car just showed up, traversed San Francisco streets easily, and the cost was reasonable1. Sitting in the back seat watching t

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Blind Users' Negative Attitudes Towards Paid Apps: Mindsets and the Struggles of Sustainable Development - Accessible Android

accessibleandroid.com/blind-users-negative-attitudes-towards-paid-apps-mindsets-and-the-struggles-of-sustainable-development

Sunday, the 27th of April 2025 marked a major turning point for Tech-Freedom, one of the blind-specific apps on Android, which includes features like a

399.

Graph Fundamentals — Part 1: RDF

medium.com/terminusdb/graph-fundamentals-part-1-rdf-60dcf8d0c459

Graph databases are on the rise, but amid all the hype it can be hard to understand the differences under the hood. This is the first…

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[May 6, 1970] Wondrous and Astounding (The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, Part One) - Galactic Journey

galacticjourney.org/may-6-1970-wondrous-and-astounding-the-science-fiction-hall-of-fame-volume-one-part-one

by Brian Collins For those who don’t know, the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) was founded five years ago in what would become the first successful attempt at forming a professional writers’ association for science fiction writers—at least here in the States. With the SFWA came the Nebula, an award made to be on … Continue reading [May 6, 1970] Wondrous and Astounding (The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, Part One) →

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Apple debuts RC for tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more - 9to5Mac

9to5mac.com/2025/05/06/apple-debuts-rc-for-tvos-18-5-and-visionos-2-5

Apple has released RC beta versions of upcoming updates including tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more.

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Gmail to drop support for 'outdated' 3DES encryption in incoming SMTP connections

www.neowin.net/news/gmail-to-drop-support-for-outdated-3des-encryption-in-incoming-smtp-connections

3DES has been around since 1978, but today, it's considered far less secure than modern standards. Google apps such as Chrome have already dropped support, and now Gmail is following suit.

395.

Microsoft moved the goalposts before. Could it happen again?

www.theregister.com/2025/05/07/microsoft_hardware_gates

Comment: Windows 11's hardware requirements: Sales ploy or security play?

394.

Curl takes action against time-wasting AI bug reports

www.theregister.com/2025/05/07/curl_ai_bug_reports

: Lead dev likens flood to 'effectively being DDoSed'

393.

AI Docker Generator

dockergen.jonte.au

Generate optimized Docker configurations for any GitHub repository

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