The Google Pixel 8a: A Blindness Perspective on the Modern Budget Flagship Table of Contents Introduction: Changing the Narrative Hardware and Tactile Design TalkBack and Screen Reader Performance Guided Frame: Photography Without Sight AI as a Visual Assistant Braille Support and Customization The Verdict Introduction: Changing the Narrative For over…
Hey Siri, My Name is Aqsa: Why Voice AI Needs to Learn Our Accents
Who: For the South Asian community and users with disabilities who are tired of being “misunderstood” by tech. What: A research-driven look at why voice assistants fail users with regional dialects. Where: From homes in Pakistan to the global development labs in Silicon Valley. When: Updated…
“From Touchscreen to Independence: How Accessible Mobile Apps Are Changing Women’s Lives Worldwide”
Redefining What It Means to Be a Smart Worker From Touching Screens to Touching Lives As a modern-day Communication Manager, I often say I’m not a hard worker — I’m a smart worker. My smartphone is my magic wand. Each morning, the gentle voice of VoiceOver whispers my alarm in…
Digital Doors Shut: Why Subway’s Inaccessible App Violates the Right to Equal Access
Accessibility Is a Human Right: Why We Are Boycotting Subway Over Its Inaccessible App At Accessible Technology Solutions (ATS), our mission is to advocate for true digital equality. Unfortunately, the current state of the Subway mobile application serves as a stark and unacceptable example of corporate indifference. This post addresses…
Mac is the Truck, iPad is the Future: Why I Switched to iPadOS 26 as My Primary Professional Machine
The iPad: From Sidekick to Solo Act – How iPadOS 26 Finally Made it My Main Machine Table of Contents Introduction: The iPad’s Evolving Role iPadOS 26: The Game Changer Personal and Professional Use Cases iPad vs. Mac: A Shifting Landscape Accessibility and Continuous Innovation Conclusion: The iPad’s Future Introduction:…