6 bookmarks for 2026-01-12

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Ali-Bueno/bazaar-access: a repository to make the bazaar game accesible for blind people

github.com/Ali-Bueno/bazaar-access

A BepInEx plugin that makes The Bazaar accessible for blind players using screen readers (via Tolk).> a repository to make the bazaar game accesible for blind people - Ali-Bueno/bazaar-access

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This game is a single 13 KiB file that runs on Windows, Linux and in the Browser.

iczelia.net/posts/snake-polyglot

A Windows PE header is followed by a shell script that extracts and decodes an ELF file, marking it executable and running it. The script then cleans up the temporary file. The extracted ELF file contains LZMA-packed x86_64 Linux code, which includes HTML content and a packed JavaScript game.

826.

Shadows of The Circuit App - App Store

apps.apple.com/ca/app/shadows-of-the-circuit/id6756452348

Shadows of The Circuit is a game where sound is your only ally in a dystopian world. Navigate procedurally generated sectors, strategically upgrade your abilities, and use 3D audio to evade drones and escape. The game is fully accessible, featuring VoiceOver support for visually impaired players.

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The Late Arrival of 16-bit CP/M

nemanjatrifunovic.substack.com/p/the-late-arrival-of-16-bit-cpm

The delay in releasing CP/M-86, the 16-bit version of CP/M, was a significant factor in its downfall. While the delay was partly due to the success of CP/M 2.2, which required extensive support for OEMs, the primary reason was the time-consuming development of a new PL/I compiler. This diversion from CP/M development ultimately led to IBM choosing MS-DOS for their PC.

Microsoft’s SoftCard, a hardware card that enabled the Apple II to run CP/M, became a major success and the most popular platform for CP/M. This success, however, strained DRI’s resources, delaying CP/M-86 and leading to the development of 86-DOS by SCP, which Microsoft later acquired and rebranded as MS-DOS. Despite initial success, CP/M-86 struggled against MS-DOS, ultimately leading to DRI’s decline and acquisition by Novell in 1991.

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GrabScanGo, Storm Interface, and Vispero Enable Independent Self-Checkout for Visually Impaired Shoppers

www.prweb.com/releases/grabscango-storm-interface-and-vispero-enable-independent-self-checkout-for-visually-impaired-shoppers-302657677.html

GrabScanGo, in partnership with Storm Interface and Vispero, has launched an accessible self-checkout experience for visually impaired shoppers. The solution integrates tactile hardware and screen-reader technology, allowing users to independently scan items, review purchases, and pay. This ADA-compliant system is available now and is being showcased at NRF 2026.

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A polyfill for the HTML switch element

blog.tomayac.com/2026/01/12/a-polyfill-for-the-html-switch-element

Safari 17.4 introduced a native HTML switch element, progressively enhancing <input type=“checkbox”> with the switch attribute. A polyfill is available for browsers lacking native support, adding accessibility features like ARIA roles and high-contrast support. The polyfill also handles writing modes and directionality, and is available on npm and GitHub.