A slide titled "Cognitive offloading." On the left it has two bullets with information from a University of Toronto study on the effects of using ChatGPT when writing essays. On the right is an image of brain activity within study participants.

Unpacking the accessibility trap of Google Slides’ “Beautify” feature

If you use the Google Suite, you’re no doubt familiar with the daily creep of Gemini and other Google-based AI tools into your documents. In Google Slides, you’re constantly prompted to “beautify” your slide using Nano Banana, Google Gemini’s image-generation … Continue reading Unpacking the accessibility trap of Google Slides’ “Beautify” feature

Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature

Apple’s Background Sounds is an feature available on iPhones, iPads and Apple desktops running iOS 15 or later. It’s designed to help users stay focused, calm, and centered—whether you’re studying, relaxing, or managing sensory input. Here are a few reasons … Continue reading Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature