Smart glasses discussion, Uber breaks Braille Screen Input in its iOS app, and more from the Technology Vendors' Showcase
Thanks for listening to Access On. Here's what's coming up on this week's episode.
Introduction 0:00
BBC sounds no longer available outside the UK 1:23
No Braille Screen Input in the Uber app 4:37
Smart glasses questions and thoughts 7:49
Bard Mobile and headphones 14:11
My keyboard got stuck in Braille input on iOS 15:16
The Yoto Player 18:31
Thoughts on JAWS pricing changes 23:21
No word from Dot about my Dot Watch 24:33
Independent Science 27:49
Aira 30:32
Selvis Group 33:57
Bridge the Gap Adaptations 36:32
Salesforce 38:48
APH 40:20
Ashirase, Inc 44:01
HumanWare 46:19
Innosearch 48:56
Agiga 52:08
Tech tip, using emojis on Windows and Mac 56:30
Closing and contact info 57:09
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Innovations in AI, a meeting headset recommendation, and adjusting JAWS and system volume from within JAWS
In episode 39 of Access On:
Join us on August 26 for Innovations in online shopping 0:00
From national convention, our presentation on innovations in AI 2:24
Headset recommendation 57:09
Tech tip, adjusting system or JAWS volume from within JAWS 58:02
Closing and contact info 58:58
To send in a contribution for the podcast, you can attach an audio clip to an email, or just write it down and email it to [email protected]
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Envision's new smart glasses from solos, feedback on JAWS pricing changes, and helping Alexa to play radio stations with difficult names
On this week's episode:
Register for our boutique on shopping innovations 0:00
Envision announces new Ally Glasses in partnership with Solos 1:53
You can pre-order the new Envision Solos smart glasses here
Trouble registering with the Envision Ally app 42:10
Troubles with Adobe Reader, and which laptop? 45:27
Can't control BARD from my Shokz 48:36
More on JAWS pricing changes and their communication 49:05
TechTip, helping Alexa play radio stations whose name it has trouble with 56:21
Closing and contact info 57:35
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comparing Apples and Androids
This episode features highlights of our Comparing Apples and Androids presentation from the National Federation of the Blind's national convention in New Orleans. It is presented by Jonathan Mosen, who covers iOS, and Karl Belanger, who covers Android.
Here are the topics covered.
Getting started with the operating system 0:00
Input methods 20:54
Braille support 29:25
Working with the camera 39:27
Working with the web 47:42
Final thoughts 56:46
Closing and contact info 1:03:31
Do you have any thoughts on iOS versus Android, or any other technology topic? Be in touch via email, either by attaching an audio clip or just writing something down, and send it into [email protected]
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Access On Live from the NFB National Convention, and JAWS licensing explained
Most of this episode features highlights from Access On Live, an event at the National Federation of the Blind's national convention in New Orleans.
Topics include:
Access On Live from the National Federation of the Blind national convention in New Orleans 0:00
Ayan Kishore, CEO of Benetech, discusses Bookshare and a special promotion for NFB members 1:54
Sponsor message, The People Make the Places Podcast with Mike May 16:1
Introducing our panel 17:06
Tactile graphics 21:29
The exhibit hall 28:58
AI, the tools, the benefits, the pitfalls 32:52
Tech tip, JAWS licenses explained 51:57
Closing and contact info 1:00:04
Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners.
Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more.
Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you.
Access On listeners benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology.
When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.
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