By Tim Scannell | Deaf BSL user, accessibility consultant and BSL tutor The Google Pixel 11 Pro demonstration gave me a rare feeling of genuine momentum. It suggested a move beyond one-way information towards technology that could help Deaf people communicate with the world around them. Concept image showing the move from a public information screen to personal two-way communication Why the Pixel demonstration felt different I have followed sign-language technology for years, and I am...

Around 2017, I wore Google Glass at a business event in London. Several people politely approached me and asked if I could remove it. Their concern wasn't about me. It was about privacy. They didn't know whether the glasses were recording. At the time, Google Glass was unusual. Today, AI is evolving much faster. Smart glasses. Smart watches. Wireless earbuds. Hearing aids. Cochlear implant systems. Smart rings. Wearable clips. Connected medical devices. Many of these technologies can improve...

A Deaf traveller should not lose access each time they move from one part of a journey to the next. Navigating travel with accessibility tools: A Deaf traveller communicates using sign language while assisted by digital devices providing live captions and translation support in various transport and hospitality settings. Caption: Accessible travel should follow the whole journey from leaving home to arriving at the holiday destination. Alt text: A Deaf woman travels from home to a holiday...