Author: Colin Hughes

macOS finally lets you record custom vocabulary in Voice Control – but Apple still has work to do Did this really just happen? Tucked away in a recent macOS Sequoia update, Apple has quietly rolled out a long-awaited feature: you can now record custom vocabulary in Voice Control on the Mac. This feature first arrived on iOS in version 18.0 last year — now, at last, macOS has caught up. No fanfare,...

Each May, Apple marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with a series of announcements showcasing its commitment to disabled people. A few weeks later, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) sets the tone for the company’s next big software and hardware moves. As we approach these important moments, the conversation around Apple accessibility 2025 is coming into sharper focus. It’s...

When I first started using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, they transformed my daily life. As someone with a quadriplegic disability, the ability to access messages, make calls, and interact with the world using just my voice was liberating. For 12 months, the experience was rock solid. Then, in October 2024, it broke. The bug: voice assistant fails after phone or WhatsApp calls Since Meta firmware ve...

Meta is gearing up to unveil its much-anticipated Hypernova smart glasses, an advanced wearable expected to launch as early as the end of the year. Following the success and growing adoption of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, this new iteration aims to significantly elevate the technology—and the price tag, reportedly set around the $1,000 to $1,400 mark. But as we anticipate cutting-edge features, the ...

Apple has long been a pioneer in accessibility, crafting hardware and software that unlock new possibilities for disabled people. While big tech grapples with shifting priorities around inclusion, Apple’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion remains central to its ethos. As a disabled person who relies on Apple’s ecosystem daily, I’ve experienced both the transformative power of its tool...

Accessible technology has the power to transform lives, but for disabled people, significant barriers remain. As we approach 2025, the tech industry has a chance to embrace inclusion like never before. Here’s my wish list for the advancements I hope to see, ensuring disabled people can fully participate in the digital age. 1. Technologies that truly advance accessibility While advancements in spee...

As someone who reviews technology for Aestumanda, I get to try out some of the latest gadgets. Of all the tech I’ve tested in 2024, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses stand out as my personal gadget of the year. They’re sleek, accessible, and so practical they’ve quickly become a part of my daily routine. But as much as I admire what Meta has achieved, the Apple fan boy in me can’t help but wonder: wh...

For disabled people unable to use a keyboard, voice dictation tools provide vital independence. Whether you’re composing emails, managing documents, or sending messages, accurate dictation apps are essential for seamless communication and interaction with technology. This review explores a diverse range of voice dictation tools, from built-in options like Apple Voice Control and Microsoft Voice Ac...