This Ars Technica article discusses just how much the rushed release of the new Sonos app will hurt their revenue, but I'm particularly impressed that their first example of its failures was "accessibility features", and that text links straight to @JonathanMosen’s blog post. I'm trying, but I just can't make myself feel too bad for them. And they still have to show they can actually get back on track.
Sonos’ $30M app fail is cautionary tale against rushing unnecessary updates | Ars Technica arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/0…
Sonos’ $30M app fail is cautionary tale against rushing unnecessary updates
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems.Ars Technica
If apples are the betas of the fruit world, does that make #durian the alpha or the omega?
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Attached: 1 image Help, I was idly scrolling through this newsletter of translated Weibo chatter and ran into this incredible comment on apples 🍏🍎 https://weibo.substack.com/p/072524-i-feel-like-eating-apples #omegaverseFederated Fandom
- Alpha! (47%, 9 votes)
- Omega! (31%, 6 votes)
- A secret third thing I will explain below! (21%, 4 votes)
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Gefährlicher Müll: Brände durch E-Zigaretten oder Handys
Was haben E-Zigaretten, Bohrmaschinen und singende Grußkarten gemeinsam? Oft enthalten sie Lithium-Ionen-Akkus. Landen diese im Müll, sind sie eine große Gefahr. Denn sie können sich selbst entzünden und verheerende Brände auslösen.swr.online
Transformer HD: A Powerful Solution at School and Work
Transformer HD: A Powerful Solution at School and Work The Transformer HD is a small but powerful electronic magnifier that is easily transported from home toEnhancedVision (Enhanced Vision)
GyroGlove™ Aims to Provide Hand Tremor Relief
Essential tremor, the most common type of tremor that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking or trembling most obvious in the hands and forearms, affects up to 5% of people worldwide and an estima…Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads
Magnifying Life with Visolux
In the ever-evolving world of assistive technology (AT), the Visolux Digital XL FHD stands out as a versatile tool designed to enhance — or should we say, magnify — the quality of life for individu…Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads
What is PDF/UA and Why is it Important? - Allyant
PDF/UA is an accessibility standard that sets requirements and guidelines to ensure that PDF documents are accessible to all audiences.Avery Hymel (Allyant)
Blog | How Tactile Diagrams Are Used By Blind People | A2i
Dave, who has sight loss, explains why tactile diagrams and maps are important and how he uses them and where he wants to see more. Read moreAlice Clark (A2i Transcription Services)
Donate to Assist Mendi in Navigating Tough Times, organized by Melinda Evans
Hello everyone. My name is Mendi. I am a woman who is blind. I unfortunately lost… Melinda Evans needs your support for Assist Mendi in Navigating Tough Timesgofundme.com
For those who are musicians, what’s your impression here?
REPORT | Tap-Tap: A New Device For Blind & Low Vision Musicians Is Game Changing
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Toronto Concert Orchestra | Movies at Tiffany’s
Celebrating the centennial year of Henri Mancini, we highlight Mancini’s iconic “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which earned every musical accolade the year it was released.\nLudwig van Toronto
When it comes to digital accessibility lawsuits, the best defense is a good offense | Deque
Invest in digital accessibility now to avoid future lawsuits. You'll pay less overall, while making the world more inclusive—which is the real goal!Greg Williams (Deque Systems, Inc.)
While some athletes have raved about the muffins and others have complained about the cardboard beds, some American Olympians are taking advantage of the free healthcare. Team USA rugby player Ariana Ramsey didn't just get a bronze medal in Paris — she's had a pap smear, X-ray, teeth cleaning, and an eye test. She's posted about this on TikTok, influenced other athletes in the Village to visit medical professionals, and now plans to fight for universal healthcare in the U.S. Here's more from Sports Illustrated.
#Olympics #Sports #USA #Healthcare #UniversalHealthcare
U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village
Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey’s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of the medical services offered in Paris.Stephanie Apstein (Sports Illustrated)
New, by me: At least six companies were saved from having to pay hefty ransoms, thanks to rookie security bugs found in the web infrastructure used by the ransomware gangs themselves.
Security researcher Vangelis Stykas said he found simple security flaws in the web panels used by Mallox, BlackCat, and Everest ransomware gangs, which exposed victims' decryption keys and helped him to alert other companies before the criminals could strike.
#Apple Is America’s Semiconductor Problem
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Apple Is America’s Semiconductor Problem - Semiconductor Digest
If Apple wants to source its chips for pennies from foreign suppliers, it should have to pay a price to do so, such as a duty on imported iPhones using only foreign-sourced chips.Pete Singer (Semiconductor Digest)
Downcycled: The story of #Samsung's failed deal with #iFixit
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Downcycled: The story of Samsung's failed deal with iFixit
We sat down with Kyle Wiens, the CEO of iFixit, to hear the story behind its failed partnership with Samsung.C. Scott Brown (Android Authority)
I wrote a tutorial on how to make your own programming language (a lisp) using python:
TUXEDO Computers Unveils Its First 3-in-1 Convertible Linux Laptop
TUXEDO InfinityFlex 14 is a 3-in-1 Linux convertible PC designed to allow flexible operation modes while on the go or in the office.LinuxToday
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Ex-prisoners in China allege they were forced to make U.S. apparel in jail — NPR
A lawsuit alleging a U.S. company used forced prison labor in China could have ripple effects across supply chains.apple.news
Welcome to The Global Voice - The Global Voice
The Global Voice brings together an international team of broadcasters, producers and radio journalists to present for you a wide range of entertaining and informative programs.The Global Voice
Ya well. Couldn't have happened to a better group of people. The olde app was working fine.
App redesign blowback will cost Sonos up to $30 million, CEO says
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems.
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Since I'm seeing a lot of "I have covid" posts, reminder that the WHO actually published a protocol for recovery after the illness to reduce the odds of Long Covid.
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Attached: 1 image With the #GhostWrite CPU vulnerability, all isolation boundaries are broken - sandbox/container/VM can't prevent GhostWrite from writing and reading arbitrary physical memory on affected RISC-V CPUs.Infosec Exchange
Balatro accessibility mod available! (Page 1) — New releases room — AudioGames.net Forum
Balatro accessibility mod available! (Page 1) — New releases room — AudioGames.net Forum — Discuss audio games!forum.audiogames.net
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Welcome to the list of reproducible apps, Calculator You! 🥳
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Thanks to the joint efforts with its developer, v3.0.0 now is reproducible 
#reproducibleBuilds #IzzyOnDroid
„Calculator You“ – IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository
Calculator You is a beautiful calculator for solving simple tasks.IzzyOnDroid App Repo
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Unsurprisingly, workers who are able to work from home are happier at their jobs
Remote working really could make workers happier, study findsLuke Hughes (TechRadar pro)
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