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Hi everyone, Beta 7 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. Download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026… Changes introduced in Beta 7: Prevented some cases of NVDA crashing on secure screens The empty Bangla translation has been removed. Updates to translations.

What did you think of our article about add-on development & AI in last week's In-Process #newsletter? Did we cover the main points? Did we miss anything? If you are visual, what did you think of our AI-generated image? nvaccess.org/post/in-proces… #NVDA #NVDAsr #Newsletter #Addons

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 6 is now available! PLUS, bonus In-Process blog! So, head over to nvaccess.org/post/in-proces… and you can read all about all the news. As well as the new Beta, there is also news on Sight City, and a discussion around using AI in add-on development. #NVDA #NVDAsr

NV Access are excited to announce that we will be at Sight City in Germany in May! We're keen to meet NVDA users & like-minded organisations in person in Europe. Unfortunately, we aren't attending CSUN this year. We will keep sharing what is new with NVDA & our roadmap with you.

@LuSchmoo @Your_Sins @KHRattlehead Well only Microsoft can answer that - but just looking back to when Windows 10 came out, we didn't have access to OneCore voices initially either. So this situation isn't without precedent.

@NVAccess @Your_Sins @KHRattlehead Hello, sorry to chip in on this, but do you think this will happen, Microsoft allowing other third-party developers to use their own developed voices/synthesises? I highly doubt it and they will still be exclusive to narrator going forward.

I hope in the future @NVAccess or someone in the community gets access to the new MS narrator voices. They sound so natural and clear.

Beta5 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released. Full info and download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026… #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility

Our latest In-Process blog post is out and it's a big one! - NVDA 2025.3.3 - Restarting after updating - Where do you get your info? - #NVDA20 - Thank you Germany! - NVDA 2026.1 Beta 4 - One week with NVDA All that and more right here: nvaccess.org/post/in-proces… #NVDA #NVDAsr

@KHRattlehead @BGFH79 Yes I responded to the original query yesterday, but it is waiting on Microsoft to make the voices avaialble to third party developers such as us. Once that is available, I'm hopeful it won't be too complex to make them work in NVDA.

@BGFH79 @NVAccess Looks like it's mainly permission to access is what they're waiting for. Hopefully this is the case and we can get those voices included.

@Your_Sins @KHRattlehead We would like to bring them to you - at the moment, it's waiting on Microsoft to make them available to third party developers like us.

@KHRattlehead @NVAccess Yes!

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 4 is available for testing for anyone interested in trying out the next version of NVDA before it is released! Full details & download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026… #NVDA #NVDAsr #Update #PreRelease #FOSS

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 3 is now available with fixes for: - A freeze with SAPI 4 & 32-bit SAPI 5 synths. - NVDA remaining silent if eSpeak NG was the default synthesizer & failed to load. - Updates to translations. Read more & Download at: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026… #NVDA #NVDAsr

NV Access is pleased to announce NVDA 2025.3.3 is now available for download. This is a patch release to fix a security issue. Full details & download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025… (For those on the 2026.1 Beta, a beta with this patch will be out soon). #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

@moashy_mango We're looking at how we could best implement syncing NVDA add-ons and settings, though I don't have a time line

@NVAccess I have a suggestion. an account that allows you to sync NVDA addons and settings between computers

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 1 is now available for testing! Info & Download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026… There are so many updates they won't all fit here, so please read the post at the link! #NVDA #NVAccess #ScreenReader #Beta #FOSS

An update to this, the @Intopia survey has been extended and is now open until March 6th: intopia.digital/articles/intop…

Intopia's Australia & New Zealand Assistive Technology Survey is open, only until the end of this week. The survey is open to users of assistive technology in AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND: intopia.digital/articles/intop… If you are eligible, please do take part.

Our In-Process blog is back for 2026: Switching from Jaws to NVDA Running NVDA on a Mac Creating a new NVDA Shortcut Achievements in 2025, and we want to hear yours! Using Clip with the command line! All available now at: nvaccess.org/post/in-proces… #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

Happy World Braille Day! Each January 4th, the birthday of Louis Braille, the day aims "to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind & partially sighted people." #WorldBrailleDay #Braille

While NV Access enjoy some well earned rest, we may be delayed in replying for the next few weeks. Please do refer to the tips and links in our last In-Process: nvaccess.org/post/in-proces… A very Merry Christmas if you celebrate & a safe & happy New Year to all! #NVDA #NVDAsr

Following on from that last In-Process, I (Quentin) am mostly off until the a week or so into January. If you need help with NVDA, please do check the resources in the "Holiday season trading hours" article in the blog. Happy New Year everyone!

Welcome to our last In-Process blog post for 2025! nvaccess.org/post/in-proces… Do have a wonderful break if you are having time off, spend time with loved ones, and we look forward to catching up with everyone in 2026! #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Christmas #NewYear