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This App Is a Personal Trainer for Your Brain, Now 59% Off for Life
Improve your memory with an app thanks to this lifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan, now just $79.99 (reg. $198).
Hokum Review: Adam Scott’s New Horror Movie Had Me Screaming Hoarse
I screamed myself hoarse at Adam Scott’s new horror movie, “Hokum.” Review.
Liquid Glass and Ongoing Bugs Result in Diminished Scores for Apple in Visual Accessibility Report Card
AppleVis has unveiled its 2025 edition of the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card, concentrating on the requirements of individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision. This report continues the initiative that commenced in 2023, drawing inspiration from Jason Snell’s Six Colors Report Card, which assesses Apple’s annual performance.
Established in 2020 by Be My Eyes, AppleVis offers complimentary resources to support and empower users with visual impairments in utilizing Apple products. The 2025 report is grounded in a thorough survey aimed at users who have interacted with Apple products over the past year, soliciting their evaluations of various accessibility features.
The survey indicated a slight decrease in Apple’s overall visual accessibility performance, with a total rating of 3.7, falling 0.2 points from last year. Significantly, numerous low vision users reported unfavorable experiences due to the alterations in the Liquid Glass interface, while VoiceOver and braille users expressed disappointment regarding software quality and persistent accessibility bugs.
In spite of these obstacles, there were advancements in particular areas, such as the iPadOS Braille User Experience, tvOS Low Vision User Experience, and macOS Braille User Experience, all of which experienced a 0.1 increase in satisfaction. VoiceOver was praised for its functionality, being recognized as a premium feature across devices.
Participants noted Apple’s dedication to improving accessibility features but also highlighted ongoing challenges, especially concerning long-standing bugs and the effects of the Liquid Glass redesign. The report delivers a comprehensive analysis of these results, inviting readers to delve into the complete details available on AppleVis.
The FBI is buying Americans’ location data
FBI director Kash Patel admitted that the agency is buying location data that can be used to track people’s movements. Unlike information obtained from cell phone providers, this data can be accessed without a warrant – and used to track anyone. “We do purchase commercially available information that’s consistent with the Constitution and the laws […]
NASA’s Backup Strategy for Saving Astronauts in Case of Possible Apollo Lunar Landing Failures
vacate the ISS in the event of a medical crisis, but what happens when astronauts are in lunar orbit? The Moon is considerably more distant. Nevertheless, NASA had strategies in place to extract astronauts — to some extent. It ultimately relied on the Command and Service Modules (CSM) that initially transported astronauts to the Moon.
As reported by Wired, the firm that constructed and designed the CSMs for the Apollo Missions, North American Aviation (NAA), developed proposals for a “one-man CSM mission” capable of rescuing stranded astronauts. NAA offered a general outline regarding how a single astronaut would occupy what was labeled a “rescue CSM” and, in case of an emergency, implement “adjustments” that would allow it to dock with the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module (LEM). NAA’s designs also incorporated extra space for rescued astronauts and umbilicals that would enable them to connect their oxygen supplies to the CSM’s (no point in rescuing them if they lack breathable air). The concept was that the rescue CSM would be on standby during each expedition, situated atop a Saturn V rocket and poised for launch at a moment’s notice.
NAA put forth two “programs” to produce the necessary rescue CSMs. One initiative entailed modifying two existing CSMs and preparing them by 1969, followed by constructing one per year; the alternative initiative would have NAA fabricate nine CSMs each year.
The best laid plans of mice and men often face rejection
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Yahoo’s new AI search tools support the open web, unlike others (hint: Google)
Yahoo AI search tools like Yahoo Scout support the open web, unlike a company that rhymes with Schmoogle, writes Mashable’s tech editor.
New DarkSword Spyware Targets Millions of iPhones
Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei Predicts Smartphone Apps Will Be Replaced by AI Agents
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user’s behalf.
Overcast Unveils Transcripts Feature, Strengthening Its Edge Against Apple Podcasts
**Overcast Unveils Podcast Transcription Feature: A Transformative Addition for iOS Users**
Overcast, a well-known third-party podcast application for iOS, is preparing to improve its capabilities with the launch of a novel transcription feature for podcast episodes. This forthcoming enhancement is expected to provide Overcast a competitive advantage over Apple’s built-in Podcasts app, which recently added auto-generated transcripts in iOS 17.4.
### The Emergence of Podcast Transcriptions
In Apple’s most recent update, the Podcasts app now includes auto-generated transcripts, akin to the lyrics feature found in Apple Music. This functionality enables users to follow along with the spoken content of their preferred podcasts. However, Overcast intends to elevate this feature by overcoming certain limitations found in Apple’s offering.
### Notable Features of Overcast’s Transcription
Currently accessible to beta testers, Overcast’s transcription feature is tailored to accommodate a wider selection of podcasts, including those outside of Apple’s free Podcasts catalog. Here are some of its key features:
– **Transcription of Private Feeds**: Overcast will provide transcriptions for private feed podcasts, including exclusive episodes for members. This is a notable advantage, as many podcasts distributed beyond Apple’s ecosystem lack transcription support.
– **Direct Transcription on iPhone**: Should users find a podcast episode without an available transcription, Overcast allows them to create one directly on their iPhone, assuming they are running iOS 26 or higher.
– **Live-Scrolling Transcripts**: While listening, users can view live-scrolling transcripts, facilitating easier tracking of the dialogue.
– **Interactive Features**: Users can tap on any line of text in the transcript to jump to that particular moment in the episode, enriching the listening experience.
– **Music Detection**: The app will also feature music detection, ensuring the transcription remains precise even with dynamic ad insertion.
### Future Release
As Overcast works on refining this feature, users are keenly anticipating its shift from beta to a complete release in the App Store. The capability to access transcripts for a broader array of podcasts, including those behind paywalls, positions Overcast as a frontrunner in podcast accessibility.
For those keen on exploring Overcast, it is available for download on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch via the App Store.
### Final Thoughts
With the impending transcription feature, Overcast is set to significantly elevate the podcast listening experience. By tackling the shortcomings of current transcription services and broadening access to private and exclusive content, Overcast is establishing a new benchmark for podcast players on iOS. Users can anticipate a more inclusive and interactive method to engage with their favorite podcasts.
