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Shouldn’t there be a way to keep your apps or project data private and improve performance by reducing server latency? This is what on-device AI is designed to solve. It handles AI processing locally, right on your device, without connecting to the internet and sending data to the cloud. In this article, Joas Pambou explains what on-device AI is, why it’s important, the tools to build this type of technology, and how it can change the way we use technology every day.

We need to talk about recent executive orders and memorandums regarding accessibility.

Who, Me?: Hey! Teacher! Leave our network alone!

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We don’t live in a purely deterministic world of technology anymore.

The Nuance Audio hearing aid smart glasses have received FDA clearance and a CE marking in the EU, clearing the way for a Q1 launch.

The optional features include letting drivers know in advance you travel with one. Drivers who try to cancel will be reminded that doing so is against Uber policy — and the law.

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The NRSC’s AM Improvement Working Group published a study examining the effects of RF noise on AM radio reception in cars.

The Audio Issue

The first week of the new republican administration was frightening and disorienting for all of us who believe in civil and human rights, justice, equality, fairness and more. This guest article is written by Eve Hill, a disability rights and digital accessibility lawyer, about actions taken on day

Ars staffers take aim at some of the web’s worst predatory practices.

Techie complains as biz ignores contractual working hours

Malicious microcode vulnerability discovered, fixes rolling out for Epycs at least

A beloved community radio station featuring only music by Fediverse artists has closed its doors. This is its legacy.

Dissecting various compression algorithms.

How are financial institutions faring in this often-overlooked component of the digital banking experience?

The refreshed museum of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, is slated to open in 2026 with a novel invitation to visitors: please touch.

Additional data can help differentiate subtle gestures, hand positions, facial expressions

The organization appears to be in the process of renaming the tool they use to score hundreds of companies' on disability inclusion.

With its brand new design, PeerTube's new interface isn't just prettier (although it is). It is also simpler, easier to use and understand and more accessible. Welcome to a new era of this software that empowers creators to get, control and connect their own video platforms. 🎈Framasoft is 20 years old🎈 : Contribute to finance...

On Call: Shabby admin invented 'transparent tape' – a terrible storage medium but a magic tool for unlocking IT budgets

A new accessibility program based on an app for deaf and hard of hearing users is being tested on the...

When your state machines are vulnerable, all bets are off

Who, Me?: That's not even the worst part of this story, which features a flood, broken promises, and plenty of panic

Brent Devloo hopes to inspire kids who become blind to not only continue their schooling but to return to their passions as soon as they can.

Improved service or even more barriers?

His ex-wife will therefore not be required to support him in that endeavor (or any others).

Screen readers are great, and they deserve a lot of love. But let me give you a better option to start testing with.

Baltimore, Maryland (February 15, 2025): The National Federation of the Blind strongly condemns the inappropriate and harmful stereotyping of blind people that has been highlighted in the response to a recent Co

Ableton Move's screen reader support is still getting rave reviews from blind and low-vision users, even though it's not officially documented. Here's more about how it works and more about what's left to do - and an appeal to the entire industry to add more accessibility features.

As users flee from Twitter/X, two visions of social media's future compete: Mastodon's community-controlled network versus Bluesky's venture-backed promises. The difference isn't just technical—it's about whether we'll finally break free from the profit-driven cycle that has degraded every major social platform.

In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged in the legal landscape: the filing of mass lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with…

The Braille Institute has just launched their Atkinson Hyperlegible Next, now with enhanced characters, upgraded with seven weights, and a bonus variable version for all you professional hyperlegible-ites out there. It has improved legibility and readability for individuals with low vision. They have also released Hyperlegible Mono, a brand-new monospaced typeface inspired by the original

I was glad to learn that a lawsuit was filed in federal court challenging two Executive Orders published shortly after trump became president. These sweeping (and unlawful) executive orders attack diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) from many angles.

I was also glad to see that

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Who, Me?: 'If I wasn't already taking blood pressure meds, I'm sure I would not have survived'

This is still considered bad form in the UK, apparently.

Romance fraud has been growing as an issue for years. It's not uncommon to see news stories with bewildered victims explaining just how deeply they'd been sucked in. After receiving a number of opener

UI Automation (UIA) is Microsoft’s recommended accessibility framework for Windows, replacing the earlier Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) framework. De...

On Call: With only BASIC knowledge to fall back on, and a typing pool in tears, the OFF switch looked very attractive

The ESA and leading game developers have formed a new initiative that aims to make it easier to know what accessibility features a game has.

Jenny had been perfectly happy working on a series of projects for her company, before someone said, "Hey, we need you to build a desktop GUI for an existing API."
The request wasn't the problem, per se. The API, on the other hand, absolutely was.

Ghost has announced a public beta for Social Web integration, bringing their publishing platform to the Fediverse. We test it out!

Sorry, dear designers, your excuses are officially dead. GitHub just proved you wrong with the rebuild and redesign of their home page.

Barry rolled into work at 8:30AM to see the project manager waiting at the door, wringing her hands and sweating. She paced a bit while Barry badged in, and then immediately explained the issue:
Today was a major release of their new features. This wasn't just a mere software change; the new release was tied to major changes to a new product line- actual widgets rolling off an assembly line right now. And those changes didn't work.

Explore various Nintendo Switch 2 system settings that can help support different types of players and individual needs.