Omnisent News is a comprehensive and fully accessible news aggregation platform, meticulously engineered to provide a barrier-free information experience. While designed with a focus on visually impaired users, its intuitive interface serves everyone by consolidating reliable global news sources into a single, unified application.

Powered by advanced neural voice technologies from Microsoft and Google, the platform offers a high-fidelity listening experience. Users can seamlessly switch between reading and listening, ensuring access to information anytime, regardless of visual ability.

Our Core Mission:

• Universal Access: Democratizing news access for all individuals, regardless of ability.
• Unified Experience: Integrating diverse, trusted sources into one seamless ecosystem.
• Empowerment: Enhancing user independence through adaptive and intelligent design.
• Inclusion: Removing technological barriers to information.

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to fostering a digital environment built on:

• Accessibility: Adhering to modern inclusive standards.
• Collaboration: Working with the community for continuous improvement.
• Trust: Delivering only verified and reputable news.

Key Features:

• Seamless Screen Reader Support: Optimized for TalkBack, Jieshuo, and major screen readers.
• Natural Neural Audio: Integration of Microsoft & Google human-like voice engines.
• Dual-Mode Consumption: Instantly switch between reading text and listening to audio.
• Smart Language Detection: Automatically applies the correct native voice (Bengali/English).
• Playback Speed Control: Adjust audio tempo to match your listening preference.
• Structured Topic Browsing: Full category support for organized news discovery.
• Dedicated Regional Hubs: Separate tabs for Bangladesh and International news sources.
• Advanced Sharing Tools: Copy full articles or share direct links with a single tap.
• Direct Support Channel: Easy access to the development team for feedback.
• High-Performance Design: Lightweight, fast, and optimized for all devices.
• Continuous Evolution: We are constantly adding new news platforms and working on innovative features.

Credits:

Driven by Responsibility, Accessibility, and Innovation, Omnisent News is led by Mohammad Arif Hossain as Project Leader & Chief Coordinator. The core development team consists of Abu Faraj (Student, University of Dhaka), Awoal Hossain Arafat (Student, Jahangirnagar University), and Md. Hridoy Sheikh (Student, University of Dhaka). Technical contributions include System Architecture & Design, Front-End Accessibility Engineering, Content Aggregation Pipeline, and User Experience Optimization. Developed and maintained by the Omnisent News team, who continue to innovate and expand the platform to ensure accessible and reliable news for all users.