PASS Power Blogs

As summer approaches and new accessible tech continues to bloom, Perplexity’s AI-powered browser Comet is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about innovations in the browsing space. Launched for iOS on March 18, 2026, Comet combines a traditional web browser with an AI assistant that can summarize content, answer questions, and even perform tasks directly on web […]

If you haven’t played with voice typing on Windows 11 lately, it’s time to dust off that microphone and let your keyboard take a tiny vacation. The fastest on-ramp is wonderfully simple: place your cursor in any text box and press Windows key + H. A compact voice typing panel pops up and starts listening, turning spoken words

Driverless cars are no longer just a conversation about the future — they are becoming part of transportation conversations in cities across America, including Philadelphia. At the recent Philadelphia City Council hearing on autonomous vehicles, city leaders raised important concerns about Waymo and the arrival of driverless rides, including public safety, traffic enforcement, emergency response,

Join us for Living Your Best Accessible Life, an inspiring community gathering centered on empowerment, advocacy, and innovation for blind and low-vision individuals. Held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at New River Presbyterian Church (4159 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia), the event welcomes attendees through an accessible entrance at 1213

Recent reporting says Apple is preparing its first smart AI glasses for a late‑2026 entry, aiming for a lightweight, everyday wearable that relies on cameras, audio, and Siri, rather than a built‑in display. That detail matters for how the glasses really look: when a product skips an in‑lens display, it typically avoids the most “futuristic” visual giveaways (no

HIGH POWER FOOTBALL: Feel the Ground Shake—Then Own the Gridiron Welcome to the PASS Power Blog kickoff you’ve been waiting for, spring season football is a bit early, but for blind audio gamers, it’s time to “get in the game.”  Developers of High-Power Football/HPF’ makes it crystal clear that (HPF) isn’t “just another football game”—it’s

ShirlaDelphia’s Free Dance Classes Bring Fitness, Friendship, and Fun to Philadelphia. For blind adults and seniors, dance is more than movement — it is a joyful, powerful way to stay active, build confidence, and support overall health. ShirlaDelphia’s dance lessons at the Free Library of Philadelphia are a great fit for people who want to

Starting on March 24, 2026, web users can take advantage of a brand-new, built-in Virtual Private Network (VPN) included directly within the Mozilla Firefox web browser’s version 149 update. This highly anticipated service allows users to benefit from enhanced privacy without the need to install external software extensions or pay for premium third-party subscriptions. By

Artificial Intelligence chat bots are no longer experimental tools in government—they are now officially approved for use in the United States Senate. Earlier this month, an official memo from the Senate Sergeant at Arms authorized Senate offices to use ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot for everyday work in their official capacity. This guidance allows Senators and

Special article (re-release) because it’s so awesome The highly anticipated Apple Smart Glasses! Slated to hit the shelves in early 2027 and is packed with unheard of autonomous AI vision detection technology. Apple is skipping the bulky headset approach and designing their own sleek, fashion-forward frames. Unlike current AI glasses on the market that often