Orca Open-Source Screen Reader Gains New Settings and Commands, Web Improvements

Orca Open-Source Screen Reader Gains New Settings and Commands, Web Improvements

Orca 3.19.3 is now available for download and testing

Orca Open Source Screen Reader App Now Presents Firefox "Door Hanger" Alerts

Orca Open Source Screen Reader App Now Presents Firefox "Door Hanger" Alerts

Distributed as part of the GNOME 3.18.1 desktop environment

  • Linux
  • By Silviu Stahie
  • September 10th, 2015
Ubuntu Desktop Lead Working to Get New Important Feature for Disabled Users

Ubuntu Desktop Lead Working to Get New Important Feature for Disabled Users

The accessibility features in Ubuntu are getting enhanced

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 9th, 2015
Panicked Shark Jumps on Land to Escape Pod of Killer Whales

Panicked Shark Jumps on Land to Escape Pod of Killer Whales

The orcas were hoping to make a meal of the poor predator

Orca Open Source Screen Reader Receives Major Update for GNOME 3.16.2

Orca Open Source Screen Reader Receives Major Update for GNOME 3.16.2

Orca 3.16.2 is now available for download

Orca App Gets a Massive Update for GNOME 3.16 with Better Evolution Support

Orca App Gets a Massive Update for GNOME 3.16 with Better Evolution Support

Orca 3.16 Beta 2 is now available for testing

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2015
Orcas Kill Pygmy Whale, Eat Everything But the Heart and Lungs

Orcas Kill Pygmy Whale, Eat Everything But the Heart and Lungs

The incident played out in the waters off the coast of California, US, was witnessed by marine biologists

Weeks-Old Baby Whale Born to Endangered Pod Is a Girl

Weeks-Old Baby Whale Born to Endangered Pod Is a Girl

The young whale was first spotted on December 30, 2014, wildlife researchers are yet to identify its mom

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
Pod of Killer Whales Off the Coast of Washington, US, Welcomes Its First Newborn in 2 Years

Pod of Killer Whales Off the Coast of Washington, US, Welcomes Its First Newborn in 2 Years

The baby whale, named J-50 by wildlife researchers, was first spotted swimming around with its family on December 30

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2014
“Desperate” Orca Must Remain Captive, Dutch Council of State Rules

“Desperate” Orca Must Remain Captive, Dutch Council of State Rules

The whale, named Morgan, presently lives at Loro Parque in Tenerife

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 25th, 2014
Sea Shepherd Asks People to Help Protect Captive Orca Named Lolita

Sea Shepherd Asks People to Help Protect Captive Orca Named Lolita

The marine mammal currently lives at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 8th, 2014
California Moves to Outlaw SeaWorld Orca Shows

California Moves to Outlaw SeaWorld Orca Shows

The state wants to also ban the practice of breeding killer whales in captivity

GNOME's Orca 3.12 Beta 1 Gets Fixes for Gedit and Thunderbird

GNOME's Orca 3.12 Beta 1 Gets Fixes for Gedit and Thunderbird

A new development version of Orca can be downloaded from Softpedia

GNOME's Orca Prepares for Major Overhaul

GNOME's Orca Prepares for Major Overhaul

A new development version of Orca can be downloaded from Softpedia

Fishermen in Alaska Rescue Killer Whale

Fishermen in Alaska Rescue Killer Whale

The whale was stuck on some rocks, needed help getting back in the water

Harpooned Orca Retaliates, Turns Whalers' Boat Topsy-Turvy

Harpooned Orca Retaliates, Turns Whalers' Boat Topsy-Turvy

The crew aboard the boat fell in the water, some were injured

Picture of the Day: Killer Whale Goes Flying Through the Air While Hunting Dolphin

Picture of the Day: Killer Whale Goes Flying Through the Air While Hunting Dolphin

Witnesses say the hunt lasted for two hours, the dolphin was terrified

 
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