I posted recently about how sharing images through services like Twitter are often inaccessible to users with visual impairments because they lack meaningful alt text. In its March 28 release (version 6.50 for iOS), Twitter now provides some mobile users the option of including alt text. (No word on when the feature will be available for website … Continue reading “Twitter Adds Alt Text Authoring for Some Users”
Month: March 2016
Nissan Gas Gauge is Misleading
For more than 12 years, I’ve been staring at this gas gauge that looks like it’s divided into quarters but is actually bigger towards F and smaller towards E. The discrepancy is easier to see with the gauge rotated. It’s just weird and confusing. I’d like to know why they did it this way. The … Continue reading “Nissan Gas Gauge is Misleading”
Images Embedded in Tweets
Being able to add images easily to tweets is great (even if they aren’t accessible). I find myself frustrated, though, with the inconsistent nature of how those images are displayed. In the feed, you get a snapshot of the image based on the size of the original image. Here is an example where the original … Continue reading “Images Embedded in Tweets”
Dump Trucks, I Can’t See Your Little Sign
On dump trucks, I frequently see a tiny sign on the back (often partially covered in dirt) that reads: Warning Stay Back 200 ft. Not responsible for broken windshields! These signs are not only too small to read from 200 feet away as we’ll see, but it’s also unclear why not staying back might result in … Continue reading “Dump Trucks, I Can’t See Your Little Sign”
Waze, what is that bar on the left for?
I’ve been using Waze for a few months now, and every now and then, a bar shows up on the left side. I’d glance down and see that it showed “something” was estimated to happen (or last?) for a few minutes, but I could not figure out what. We have a hands-free law here, so I could … Continue reading “Waze, what is that bar on the left for?”