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2025-05-31
Software: betula | FediIndex
fedi.wrm.sr/software/betulaFediIndex data on Betula. Very interesting! 1.3.0 is still used by some, 1.2.0 has ceased to exist. Third of all instances are hosted in Russia. I wish it knew more Betula instances though.
Thunderstorm brings strong winds, hail to Ottawa Friday evening | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-thunder-storm-1.7548870PeerSuite
peersuite.space2025-05-30
Techie fixed a ‘brown monitor’ by closing a door
www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/on_callRecognizing Where Accessibility Is Being Implemented, Featuring TabBuddies
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/05/29/recognizing-where-accessibility-is-being-implemented-featuring-tabbuddies2025-05-29
Press Release: 3Play Media Releases Annual Study, Finds ASR Technology Showing Signs of Plateau
www.3playmedia.com/blog/2025-asr-report-release[May 28, 1970] A pair of Saras: Flower of Doradil and A Promising Planet - Galactic Journey
galacticjourney.org/may-28-1970-flower-of-doradil-and-a-promising-planetIt’s Time To Go Back to Web 1.0 | TimeMachiner // Presented by Aaron Crocco
timemachiner.io/2025/05/29/its-time-to-go-back-to-web-1-0I wore smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and they're a promising alternative
www.zdnet.com/article/i-wore-smart-glasses-with-built-in-hearing-aids-for-a-week-and-theyre-a-promising-alternativeHellCaptcha: Accessibility Theater at Its Worst — fireborn
fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/hellcaptcha-accessibility-theater-at-its-worst2025-05-28
The Missing Link of Ignorance
thedailywtf.com/articles/the-missing-link-of-ignorance2025-05-27
This blind darts league is a bullseye for some in Windsor's blind community | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-blind-darts-league-1.7543798[May 26, 1970] A Regrettable Case of Runaway Apophenia (Erich von Däniken's Memories of the Future) - Galactic Journey
galacticjourney.org/may-26-1970-a-regrettable-case-of-runaway-apophenia-erich-von-danikens-memories-of-the-futureClassic WTF: Superhero Wanted
thedailywtf.com/articles/classic-wtf-superhero-wantedGoogle Play’s latest security change may break many Android apps for some power users
www.androidauthority.com/google-play-integrity-hardware-attestation-35615922025-05-26
Techies thought outside the box. Then the boss took the box
www.theregister.com/2025/05/26/who_meHighlights from the Claude 4 system prompt
simonwillison.net/2025/May/25/claude-4-system-prompt2025-05-23
My Request to Google on Accessibility
adrianroselli.com/2025/05/my-request-to-google-on-accessibility.htmlTechie fixed broken PC with a nail file
www.theregister.com/2025/05/23/on_call2025-05-22
Bell apologizes for internet outage in Ontario, Quebec, details cause
mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/21/bell-apologizes-internet-outage-ontario-quebecAs the game industry cuts back, accessibility is feeling the impact
www.theverge.com/games/669419/gaming-industry-accessibility-cutbacksAI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision
theconversation.com/ai-is-now-used-for-audio-description-but-it-should-be-accurate-and-actually-useful-for-people-with-low-vision-256808Pocket is Saying Goodbye: What You Need to Know | Pocket Help
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/future-of-pocket2025-05-21
Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech | TechCrunch
techcrunch.com/2025/05/20/adaptation-ventures-is-a-new-angel-investor-group-focused-on-disability-and-accessibility-tech2025-05-20
QWERTY is Good Enough • C Stuart Hardwick
cstuarthardwick.com/2016/07/03/qwerty-is-good-enoughDvorak and Colemak Keyboard Layouts: pros and cons
www.allthingsergo.com/colemak-dvorak2025-05-19
UK-to-US English converter produced amazing mistakes
www.theregister.com/2025/05/19/who_meberkeley-dsep-infra/jupyterlab-a11y-checker
github.com/berkeley-dsep-infra/jupyterlab-a11y-checkerAn In-depth Introduction to the WordPress Block Editor for Screen reader Users (Part One) – Customer Servant Consultancy
www.customerservant.com/block-editor-part-one2025-05-18
Microsoft quietly rolls out new Advanced Settings for Windows 11, here is how to enable it
www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-quietly-rolls-out-new-advanced-settings-for-windows-11-here-is-how-to-enable-itSevere thunderstorm warning lifted for Ottawa | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/severe-thunderstorm-warning-lifted-for-ottawa-1.7538086Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles | AppleVis
www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/art-fauna-cozy-puzzlesLemonade Stand
possiblywrong.wordpress.com/2024/03/12/lemonade-stand2025-05-17
Figma sites, this isn’t empowerment. It’s miseducation
chrisyoong.com/blog/figma-sitesAssorted Stupidity #168
www.loweringthebar.net/2025/05/assorted-stupidity-168.htmlAccessibility Isn't a Side Quest: It's the Story AI Has Been Waiting to Tell
www.letsenvision.com/blog/accessibility-updates-20252025-05-16
For this CVS Health developer, making tech more accessible is personal
www.fastcompany.com/91335061/for-this-cvs-developer-making-tech-more-accessible-is-personalApple’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.
AppleVis to Launch Community Bug Tracking Initiative | AppleVis
www.applevis.com/blog/applevis-launch-community-bug-tracking-initiativeWe 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.
GitHub - adityachandelgit/BookLore: BookLore is a web app for hosting, managing, and exploring books, with support for PDFs, eBooks, reading progress, metadata, and stats.
github.com/adityachandelgit/BookLoreMeshDash - Advanced Meshtastic Command & Control Panel
meshdash.co.uk2025-05-15
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/altchaTikTok is using AI-generated alt text to describe photos
www.theverge.com/news/666632/tiktok-accessibility-ai-generated-alt-text-contrast-boldStability 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-smartphonesMicrosoft shuts off Bing Search APIs and recommends switching to AI
www.theverge.com/news/667517/microsoft-bing-search-api-end-of-support-ai-replacementMeta’s smart glasses can now describe what you’re seeing in more detail
www.theverge.com/news/667613/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-ai-detailed-responses-call-a-volunteerFirsty ad-supported free eSIM network comes to Canada
mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/15/firsty-ad-supported-free-esim-canada2025-05-14
Reaction To Apple Accessibility Features released today
taylorarndt.substack.com/p/reaction-to-apple-accessibility-featuresGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which takes place this Thursday, is a worldwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about digital access and inclusion.
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.htmlEight Sleep has launched a new sleep system called the Pod 5, which uses the power of artificial intelligence.
OpenWebSearch – a European index for European search engines
www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/openwebsearch_eu: Plus: How to make Google less unhelpful
This gorgeous digital platform reframes disability as a source of culture and creativity
www.fastcompany.com/91333740/visible-voices-platformVisible Voices is part magazine, part gallery, and part curated e-shop. As a whole, it’s a cultural rebrand.
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-audiobooksAudible has announced that it is adding new audiobooks to its library using narration technology powered by AI from Amazon.
My Dream Fediverse Platform
deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platformFormer 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-doorsOver 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.
2025-05-13
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-labelsAhead 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.
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-1Spotify’s AI DJ now takes requests
www.theverge.com/news/665595/spotify-ai-dj-voice-commands-feature-availabilityUsers can control AI DJ with voice commands.
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-androidDonna 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 …
2025-05-12
LWorks Radio | The station that helps you work
radio.l-works.netI 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-sceneInclusive Design for Accessibility | Web Development | Paperback
www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/inclusive-design-for-accessibility-9781835888223?type=printA Practical Guide to Digital Accessibility, UX, and Inclusive Web & App Design. Top rated Web Development products.
Deque Axe Assistant - First impressions
craigabbott.co.uk/blog/deque-axe-assistant-first-impressionsTesting Deque's axe Assistant for accuracy and ability.
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-1.7531255LESSONS FROM CATS
www.brittlestar.com/p/lessons-from-catsThis Kitty Kills Fascism