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Gemini for Home is rolling out. Are you ready?
The new Google Home speaker has received an upgrade powered by Gemini for Home assistant. Instead of acting like a device that only understands precise commands, your speaker can now understand more natural speech.
Leadership update from the Julia Farr group
A message to our community that our inaugural CEO, Robbi Williams, is resigning from his employment with inhousing (including Stretchy Tech), JFA Purple Orange and the JFM Fund (collectively, the Julia Farr group), for family reasons. Robbi has made a significant contribution to our organisation and to the broader South Australian and national disability community.
iOS 26: What’s new and what it means for accessibility
Apple’s iOS 26 update is compatible with iPhone 11 series up to the latest iPhone 17 series. It introduces one of the most accessibility-focused changes we’ve seen in years. From easier reading tools to powerful new input options, these updates are designed to make iPhones, iPads and Macs more inclusive for people with vision, hearing, mobility or learning disabilities. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, what to look out for, and how to get the most from it.
Gemini for Home rolling out soon
Google is about to make a big shift in the way its smart home technology works. Over the coming months, Google Assistant will gradually be replaced by a new AI system called Gemini for Home. This will affect Nest speakers, displays, and other devices, so it’s worth knowing what’s coming.
Smart apps for low vision support
For people with low vision, everyday tasks like reading labels, identifying objects, or exploring new environments can be more challenging. Thankfully, there's some pretty useful tech out there that can help.
Hidden benefits of LED strip lighting
People with light sensitivity or sensory processing disorder can experience negative reactions to traditional home lighting. In situations like these, LED strip lighting or coloured Wi-Fi lighting can provide a host of benefits.
Seamless, hands-free control
In this clever setup, a USB switcher and a SwitchBot have been tailored for a person who does not have use of their hands and relies on a Quadstick as their primary input device.
Celebrating the launch of the 2024-27 inhousing and Stretchy Tech Strategic Plan
On 7 November 2024, inhousing opened the doors to their newly completed Floriedale Road development for a special open house and the official launch of the inhousing and Stretchy Tech Strategic Plan 2024-27.