Google Adds Audio Description Tool to Gemini Live
Google has introduced Guided Vision, an accessibility feature for Gemini Live on Android that provides real-time audio descriptions of the user's surroundings.

Google has introduced Guided Vision, an accessibility feature for Gemini Live on Android that provides real-time audio descriptions of the user's surroundings.

Google is rolling out Guided Vision for Gemini Live on Android, enabling real-time audio descriptions of the physical world for users with visual impairments.

MTS announced that its AI-driven communication service for the hearing impaired supported 500,000 calls in its first six months.
MTS reported that its service for the hearing impaired processed over 496,000 calls across Russia, including the Sakhalin region, between March and August 2026.
MTS reported that the Perm Territory is a leading region for its Secretary for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing service, which processed over 496,000 calls from March to August 2026.
Microsoft has updated Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.9568 with new accessibility features, including custom mouse pointer colors and a cursor locator triggered by the Ctrl key.

MTS reported that its AI-powered service for the hearing impaired has facilitated nearly 500,000 calls across Russia in the last six months.
A joint study by Kontur.Tolka and the All-Russian Society of the Deaf reveals that customizable interface settings are essential for making online meetings accessible to deaf users.
Apple has released a new API in iOS 27.2 Beta 1 that enables third-party sign language interpretation services to integrate directly into FaceTime calls.

Apple is preparing to launch a FaceTime API that allows developers to integrate live sign language interpreters into video calls, with a release scheduled for later this year.

Developer FamBoy32 has released LiveHaptics, an open-source mod for the Steam Controller that converts system audio into real-time haptic feedback.

Microsoft released Windows 11 preview updates for Beta and Experimental channels, introducing cloud system recovery and improved accessibility tools.
