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Windows 11 Magnifier application interface showing open settings, highlighting options for Speed, Voice (Microsoft David), Zoom increment (50%), Zoom per display (On), and Contrast theme (Off).
New Windows 11 feature cuts screen glare without altering photos or videos

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Windows 11's new Magnifier contrast theme reduces screen glare while leaving your photos, videos, and media untouched. The feature is in testing now among Windows Insiders.

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Ben Wilson of Windows Central holds a white Xbox Adaptive Joystick close to the camera, featuring a black thumbstick and four round buttons.
One year later, the XBOX Adaptive Joystick has changed our gaming life

By Ben Wilson Published

Xbox XBOX's Adaptive Joystick transformed console and PC gaming in my home, and now it looks like Microsoft's accessibility efforts are facing some uncertainty.

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Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition cover art
Minecraft Bedrock adds long-awaited closed captions to the game

By Adam Hales Published

Minecraft Minecraft Bedrock finally adds closed captions, bringing a long-awaited accessibility feature from Java Edition to more players.

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Footrest with a curved black cushion on wood flooring. An orange-colored button on the top adds contrast. The design suggests ergonomic comfort.
A working TrackPoint foot controller exists and the creator explains why

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware Almost every ThinkPad ever made has had a TrackPoint pointing system, and one engineer wants to repurpose them to create affordable accessibility controllers for PC gaming and more.

Hardware
Xbox Adaptive Joystick held in hand, up to a blue cloudy sky
Xbox Adaptive Joystick review: Microsoft's affordable accessibility

By Ben Wilson Published

Review The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.

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The Steam store just got a big update with great new features

By Brendan Lowry Published

News Valve's globally popular PC gaming client Steam just got a major update that greatly improves its support for showing accessibility features available in a game.

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Ubisoft Chroma software
Game developers can now simulate colorblindness with Ubisoft’s public Chroma tool

By Sean Endicott Published

Gaming Ubisoft just shared its Chroma tool, which simulates color blindness with filters so developers can improve accessibility for colorblind players.

Gaming
A single hand hold the Xbox Adaptive Joystick with a purple background.
Xbox Adaptive Joystick launches exclusively to Microsoft Store

By Cole Martin Published

Gaming Microsoft celebrates its commitment to invest in accessibility during the 15th annual Microsoft Ability Summit by launching the Xbox Adaptive Joystick to the Microsoft Store.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Bethesda outlines Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's accessibility

By Cole Martin Published

Accessibility When we all bash fascists, we all win! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle features an array of accessibility features, with more planned for the future.

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EA expands its Patent Pledge with new accessibility technology

By Cole Martin Published

Accessibility EA has announced it is doubling its catalog of patents on accessibility technologies, which it says will be available to developers royalty and license-free.

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