Under the settlement agreement, the library will not acquire any additional e-readers for patron use that exclude persons who are blind or others with disabilities who need accessible features such as text-to-speech functions or the ability to access menus through audio or tactile options.

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It supports both raster and vector graphics, color separations, various photo filters, and the usual text, paint, and draw functions.

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While you're driving, all of those functions shift to a text-to-speech system, which also recognizes commands presented in full sentences.

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But as you carry the catalogue from room to room, you begin to realize that it functions as an ideal companion, with various advantages over wall text.

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We're keen on the fbt, a phone designed for braille text messaging, and the Tap, which is shaped like a light switch and functions like one too -- when you tap it, the phone turns off so you can live once again in peace.

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When an app wants access to data or functions on your phone, such as your contacts list or the ability to send text messages, it can signal potential security or malware risks.

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With voice integration and voice-to-text functionality, the technology holds promise for productivity boosts in areas like sales, support and many administrative functions.

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