Eyedaptic Eva aids low vision
Eyedaptic launched Eva, an agentic AI assistant for EYE7 smart glasses that can adjust vision tools from natural speech, with a remote upgrade for current wearers.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Offline voice on your phone
On November 10, 2026 Google added on-device speech recognition and text-to-speech to AI Edge Gallery so phones can chat and tutor by voice without a network.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Free apps for access news
On November 9, 2026 Access Information News released free iPhone, iPad, and Android apps built first for blind and low-vision readers, with Listen, offline search, and Topic Alerts.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Firefox 160: Mini Window and PiP
Mozilla released Firefox 160 on November 10, 2026 with Mini Window, Picture-in-Picture playback speeds, MKV audio support, PDF MathML accessibility, and on-device speech recognition.
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Waymo UK accessibility network
On November 10, 2026 Waymo launched an Accessibility Network UK with RNIB, Guide Dogs UK, and other partners so disabled riders help shape autonomous travel in London.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Free ALS voice clones in Spain
On October 28, 2026 ElevenLabs and adELA opened free AI voice restoration for people with ALS in Spain, so families can keep hearing a familiar voice.
Michael Narehood3 min read
Meta AI glasses aid low vision
On October 29, 2026 Meta partnered with CNIB so Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision can help shape AI glasses, with donations through Come to Work.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Brain implant restores speech, gestures
On September 14, 2026 NIH highlighted a UCSF brain-computer interface that lets people with paralysis drive speech and gestures together on a digital avatar.
Michael Narehood3 min read
NVDA 2026.3: freer screen reading
NV Access released free open-source screen reader NVDA 2026.3 on October 26, 2026 with snappier File Explorer use, better crash recovery, and more touch gestures.
Michael Narehood3 min read
FaceTime opens ASL video relay
On October 29, 2026 ZP Connect said Apple FaceTime users can reach ASL video relay interpreters starting October 30, so Deaf callers can join hearing conversations more easily.
Michael Narehood3 min read
