PASS Power Blogs

Social media accessibility has evolved significantly, yet blind and low-vision users still face distinct challenges depending on their chosen platform. For users relying on screen readers, the experience varies wildly between consumption and creation. TikTok and Instagram have made strides in making their “feed” experiences accessible; VoiceOver users on iOS can comfortably scroll through TikTok’s […]

Google has upgraded its safety tools in ways that help you spot scams faster and request removal of sensitive personal info from Search results. These updates matter because scammers move quickly, and they often target people who they think are easier to pressure—especially seniors and people with disabilities, including blind people. One big improvement is

Unlock the Full Potential of Your USB Drive: It’s More Than Just Storage! Most of us think of USB drives as simple digital backpacks for moving files, but these little sticks can actually be powerful keys to digital freedom and security. Instead of just holding documents, you can turn a USB drive into a physical

The new Bixby debuting with One UI 8.5 is a major step toward turning Samsung’s assistant into a truly conversational device agent instead of a simple voice command tool. Built on deeper integration with system settings and real-time web search, it lets users describe what they want in natural language and have the phone take

A new Yahoo video shows a guide dog calmly helping his blind handler navigate a crowded airplane aisle and reach their seat, and it is a strong reminder of what real partnership looks like in public spaces. In the clip, the handler gives a simple “follow” cue, and the dog moves with focus—staying close, tracking

Aqara’s newest presence sensor, the Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400, is one of those rare smart-home upgrades that does not just add convenience—it changes what a home can “notice” about what is happening inside it. Unveiled around CES 2026 coverage, FP400 is designed to detect presence without relying on a traditional camera, which matters for anyone who

Gmail is still one of the world’s most widely used email services, with a huge share of the global email‑client market and well over a billion active users. Many of those users are blind or low vision and rely on screen readers every day at home, at school, and on the job. The problem is

Written by the PASS Blog Team. Disney’s recent changes to its Disability Access Service (DAS) program have made it much harder for many people with disabilities to enjoy its theme parks, especially those who rely on skipping long lines due to physical, sensory, or chronic conditions. The new rules narrow eligibility, require medical-style interviews, and

By The PASS Power Blog, Holiday Edition It is officially December 2025, and if you have ventured into the digital marketplace lately, you know the weather outside isn’t the only thing that is frightful—pricing volatility is at an all-time high. We are currently witnessing unprecedented “price wars” between retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and

Have you noticed the ads popping up on your Windows system lately? Especially within the “Start Menu,”  the adds can be for various things, from free apps in the “Microsoft Store,” to other products your system thinks you would like, learning what to, and what not to adjust is helpful and can make your computing