In today's digital word, accessible technology is more important than ever and plays an important part when it comes to inequality around the world. Whether it's a socially conscious campaign, offering free wifi or finding cheaper ways to construct consumer goods, accessible technology has many applications.
Entrepreneurs, brands and municipal governments are finding ways to ensure more people have access to inexpensive Internet as evidenced by free Internet redistributors, giant fries hotpots and smart city-enabling technology. From public hotspots to access-expanding endeavors in rural areas, ensuring greater access to the Internet is clearly a priority worldwide.
Moving beyond crafts, tech is also becoming increasingly DIY, like DIY phone chargers. Companies are also making affordable versions of products like fitness trackers and 3D printers. Moving beyond potentially costly solar panels, others are using kinetic energy to charge devices.
64 Examples of Accessible Technology
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Disposable Data Stashers
GIGS-2-GO Flash Drives Employ Convenient "Tear and Share" Technology
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DIY Tiltshift Camera Lens
This DIY Camera Lens Lets Users Take Soft Focus Shots in a Snap
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Solar-Powered Stoves
The ACE 1 Stove Uses Solar and Biomass Energy
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Affordable 3D Printers
The RoBo 3D R1 was Released at CES 2014
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Portable Wind Turbines
The AirEnergy3D Can Fold Into a Backpack
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WiFi-Providing Trees
The Sologic eTree Offers WiFi and Phone Charging
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Wifi-Providing Umbrella Installations
O2’s Free Wifi Spot Provides Tons of Internet Coverage
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Affordable Fitness Trackers
Movo Wave is a Stylish and Accessibly-Priced Personal Fitness Tracker
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Tabletop 3D Printers
This Tiny 3D Printer is Fast and Hardly Takes Up Any Space
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Low-Cost Lighting Solutions
Solar-Powered Lantern Brings a Cheap Source to the Underprivileged
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Inexpensive Luxury Tablets
The Hisense Sero 7 Pro is an Affordable High-Speed Tablet
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Low-Tech Minimalist Tablets
The NoteSlate is the Cheaper iPad Alternative
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Affordable 3D Printing Technology
This Successful Indiegogo Campaign is for an At Home 3D Printer
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DIY Wearable Tech Kits
The WaRPboard Platform by Freescale is Being Demoed at CES 2014
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DIY Smartphone Chargers
Casey Neistat’s iPhone 5 Dock is Handmade
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Mobile Eye Examinations
Peek Vision Attempts to Combat Needless Blindness
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3D Printing Shops
Copenhagen's 3D Printhuset Makes 3D Printing Accessible to All
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Sustainable Smartphone-Charging
This St. Louis Public Charging Station Uses Renewable Energy
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DIY Phone Chargers
This Solar-Powered DIY Phone Charger is Affordable and Easy to Make
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3D Printed Part Replacements
These Electric Skateboard Parts Can Be Replaced Cheaply By Skaters
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Energy-Generating Jungle Gyms
Empower Playgrounds Harnesses the Boundless Energy of Children
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Smart City-Enabling Technology
The Veniam Wifi Vehicle Network Connects Methods of Transportation
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Accessible Internet Apps
The Facebook Internet.org App Brings Free Web Services to South Africans
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Affordable Fitness Trackers
Misfit Flash is an Activity and Sleep Monitor that Retails for $50
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Affordable Photography Drones
The Parrot Bebop is Competitively Priced for All to Enjoy
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Kerosene-Replacing Lamps
Nuru Uses LED Lights to Create Jobs and Promote Safety in Rural Rwanda
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3D Printing Labs
Israel's Fab Lab Makes 3D Printing Accessible to the Public
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Simplistic Virtual Reality Headsets
The Google Cardboard is for Everyone with Smartphones
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Accessible 3D Printing Software
The Leopoly App Expands to Expands to Schools and Businesses
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Low-Tech Tablet Holders
The Smarter Stand Props Up the iPad Using Two Clips
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Egg Carton Amplifiers
Sustainable Speakers Fill Low-Tech Shells with Hi-Tech Features
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Inexpensive 3D Printers
Deltaprintr is an Affordable 3D Printer That's Faster at Printing
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Free Data Devices
Outernet's Solar Powered Lantern Internet Stick Connects to the Web Even Offline
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Inclusive Internet Initiatives
Facebook is Launching a Free WiFi Program for Students in NC
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On-the-Go Wi-Fi Devices
A Portable Internet Router Keeps Five Gadgets Connected When Off the Grid
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DIY Robotics Kits
This Soft Robotics Toolkit Lets You Build Soft Robots
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Free Internet Redistributors
This WiFi Hotspot Setup Startup Gives the Public Access At No Cost
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Inexpensive Streaming Sticks
The Mozilla MatchStick is a Budget-Friendly Chromecast Alernative
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Global Internet Initiatives
Google's Project Loon Wants to Bring the Internet Everywhere
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Pavement-Powered WiFi
iPavement Blocks Provide Citywide Bluetooth and Internet Access
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Elementary Assembly Cellphones
The Extru Low Cost Phone is Pure Function with No Frills
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World-Uniting Internet Objectives
Internet.org and Facebook Want to Make the Internet Worldwide
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Low-Tech Lumber Gramophones
Hexaphone iPhone Amp Makes Use of the Raw Natural Accoustics of Wood
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Kindness-Rewarding Routers
The 'Karma' Wi-Fi System Rewards You for Sharing Internet Connections
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Accessible Communication Devices
The 'Talk' Communication Device Helps the Disabled Communicate
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Budget-Friendly Internet Phones
The $29 Nokia 2015 Was Introduced At CES 2015
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Free Internet Apps (UPDATE)
Facebook's Internet.org is Improving African Internet Access in Kenya
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Roaming-Free SIM Cards
The Sim4Globe Product by Aspenta Will Be Available on Display at CES 2015
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Budget-Friendly Smartphones
The Nokia Lumia 350 is the Cheapest Windows Phone Ever Made
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Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
The Buccaneer is the Most Budget-Friendly 3D Printer
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Accessible Satellite Smartphones
Yaliny Will Let Smartphones Get Satellite Communication Abilities
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Tech-Friendly Rock Installations
'Stein mit Vollausstattung' Charges Laptops and Gives Free WiFi
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Free Internet Radio Services
Rdio's Radio Streaming is Reaching 24 New Countries Thanks to Digicel
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Affordable Lightweight Smartphones
The Super-Slim HTC Desire 510 Boasts LTE Connectivity
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Pocket-Size 3D-Printers
LumiPocket is a Small 3d Printer That is Powerful and Affordable
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Cheap Educational Robots
The Jade Robot is Designed for Grade School Science Education
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Mobile Internet Sharing Services
The Karma 4G Hotspot Encourages You to Loan Your Connection
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Railway WiFi Services
New Delhi Railway Station is Rolling Out Free WiFi Access
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Smartphone-Powering Skateboards
The Chargeboard Features a Power Box that Can Charge Your Phone
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Affordably Functional Tablets
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Boasts Functionality and Affordability
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Open Broadband Platforms
This Satellite Company Factors the Internet of Things into Its Expansion
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Floating Globetrotting Wifi
Google X Project Provides Internet Access Using Balloons
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Cross-Country Wi-Fi Services
FreedomPop Offers Unlimited Wi-Fi Across the US for $5 Monthly
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Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Accessible DIY Housing Strategies
Manuel Cervantes Estudio Promotes "Assisted Self-Production"
Accessible Keyboard-Like Devices
Areum Gu's Matrix5 Offers Multi-Dimensional Communication
AI-Powered Fashion Business Tools
CALA's Technology is Geared Toward Independent Designers
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
The Braun 'FaithFull' Speaker by Edoardo Gouffran is Easy to Charge
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Scalable Eco Energy Systems
The ALLPOWERS R3500 Smart Energy Kit Reduces Electricity Costs
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Off-Grid Connectivity Dongles
The 'Orange Dongle' Offers Free Voice Calls and Texting
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
AI Search Engines
ThinkAny Uses Advance Technology To Do More Than Search Keywords
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Accessible Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch's Toothbrush Accessories Adapt to Individual Needs
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
International Professional Hotspots
The Solis 5G WiFi Mobile Hotspot Keeps Travelers Connected
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Efficient Home Electrification Platforms
Helio Home Helps Consumers Go Carbon Neutral
Affordable Wi-Fi Networks
Vilo Living Seeks to Solve Common Wi-Fi Network Concerns
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Organizational AI Features
Airtable AI Offers a Transformative Approach to Everyday Work
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Co-Branded Inclusive Packaging Apps
Haleon and Microsoft Join Forces to Enhance Accessibility
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Accessible Campus Designs
Stride Treglown Worked with Deaf Academy Staff on an Accessible Design
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances
JEM Brands Debuted AIWA INTELLIGENCE at CES 2024
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Accessibility-Focused Coffee Machines
Orlie's Innovative Coffee Machine Upgrade Tackles Barriers
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Breakneck Wireless Connection Technologies
Huawei's 'Nearlink' Offers High Speed & Low Latency
AI-Powered Digital Document Accessibility
Adobe Implements Artificial Intelligence for Inclusivity
Accessible AI Chatbot Features
OpenAI's ChatGPT Has Introduced a New Accessibility Feature
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Arthritis-Friendly Cooking Platforms
Recetas Nestlé Launches a New Platform with Inclusive Recipes
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
AI Smart Factories
Ericsson, AWS & Hitachi Unveil the New AI-Powered Smart Factories
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Accessible Bathroom Collections
MAC Faucets Aims to Enhance Inclusivity and Comfort
Wireless Charging Solutions
Freepower Turns Any Surface into a Charging Station
QSR Charging Stations
ChargeNet Created Charging Stations for Taco Bell
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Accessible Payment Cards
Mastercard's Touch Cards Have Notches to Aid the Visually Impaired
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Digital At-Home Healthcare
birdie Helps Older Adults Receive Quality Care Using Digital Interfaces
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
AI Podcast Transcription
This Audio-to-Text Transcription Tools Helps Professionals with AI
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Inclusive Outdoor Trail Campaigns
CLIF BAR & Trans Canada Trail Worked on an Important Initiative
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Accessible Bathroom Capsules
Victoria Plum Expands its Products to Support Accessibility Needs
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Democratized Financial Service Tools
Plaid Aims to Make Financial Services More Accessible
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Ethical AI Commitments
Samsung's Ethical AI Aims to Pioneer a Positive Impact
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Efficient Wireless Technologies
Morse Micro Spotlights the Benfits ofWi-Fi HaLow Technology
Accessible Sportswear Campaigns
Decathlon Launches the 'Play It Smart' Campaign in Canada
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Accesible Voter Education Videos
Disability Rights Michigan & Promote the Vote Debut Voter Videos
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Data-Based Task Prioritizers
Whenable Takes a Data-Driven Approach to Organizing Life
Accessible Service Provider Apps
Giga Introduces New Accessibility Features to Its App
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships