The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert begins by speaking with the CEO of Orbit Research, Venkatesh Chari, about the Orbit Player. This product is in the late stages of development and is expected to be available sometime during the summer of 2025. The Orbit Player is a very small but full featured book and media […]

In this episode of the Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors welcome special guest Nicole Bond and Tim Noonan.   Nicole and Tim were Braille 'n Speak users who enthusiastically explained why they loved the Braille 'n Speak. Nicole got her Braille 'n Speak at age 7 and used it through college. Tim used the […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks with seven members of the team at Blazie Technologies. The people who were interviewed included Deane Blazie, his three sons, Bryan, Chris and Stephen, Steve Clower, David Goldfield and Tim Noonan.   Each member of the Blazie Technologies team stressed their commitment to allowing the customer to be […]

In this Tech Doctor episode, David Woodbridge puts on his brand new HumanWare employee hat and teaches us all about the new Braille and graphics tablet from HumanWare and the American Printing House for the Blind. David describes the Monarch and walks us through its various features and options. After listening to the podcast, you […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors explore all that Apple announced in their September 2024 Event. New Apple Watches, AirPods and iPhones were announced. Sit back and listen as we tell you all about it.

The Tech Doctors are back this time to offer their reactions and perspective on the 2024 WWDC Keynote presentation. There is a lot to unpack. The Tech Doctors hope you benefit from and enjoy our spirited discussion.

On May the 7th, Apple held an event entitled “Fast and Loose.” The company introduced four new iPads, a new Apple Pencil and a new Magic Keyboard. In addition to telling you about the event, the Tech Doctors explore their feeling that the iPad is in a transition period where its full potential has not […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors thoroughly examine the BTSpeak from Blazie Technologies. They tell you where it comes from, what it is and why they love it. The BTSpeak was created by Deane Blazie who developed the legendary Braille ‘n Speak in the 1980s. Deane along with his sons, some other developers and a […]

The Tech Doctors are back with an end of the year review of some of the major things that Apple accomplished in 2023. You may be surprised, as we were, to realize just how productive Apple was during this past year. The Tech Doctors hope you enjoy this end of the year Apple review. If […]

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert briefly summarizes what was presented at Apple's October 30th Scary Fast event. It was all about the new M3 chip and new MacBooks Pro. All of the Tech Doctors will be back in mid November to do an end of the year Apple review podcast. Be sure to stay […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors carefully examine all that was announced during Apple's Wanderlust event. The Apple Watch Series 9 and the iPhone 15 were introduced. There are lots of new features to discuss. Sit back and relax and let us tell you all about it.

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors explore everything that was announced at the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation. There was a lot covered. Enjoy.

In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Allison, David and Robert take you through all of the things that were announced at the Apple Event held on September 7, 2022. This is an unedited and unscripted version of the Tech Doctor Podcast. We do this after each Apple Event. This gets you the information quickly and allows […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison Meloy, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter summarize everything that Apple announced at their WWDC 2022 Keynote event. The Tech Doctors are excited to bring you their perspective on where Apple is headed. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

This is an unedited Tech Doctor podcast that was recorded shortly after the March Apple Event called “Peek Performance.” You get to hear the Tech Doctors react to what Apple announced. We do it this way to get you the information as quickly as possible. Enjoy.

In this episode, the Tech Doctors are joined by Jamie Pauls. We explore the current state of the Mac and conclude that most people are likely to have the optimal computing experience if they have both a Mac and a Windows computer. We examine some of the strength and weaknesses of each operating system. We […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, we explore Apple's October event. It focused on music and new MacBook Pros with two new pro versions of Apple's M1 chip. As you can tell, we love talking about the Mac.

This is the annual unedited and unscripted hot off the press Tech Doctor podcast where we react to everything that just happened at Apple's September event. Listen and enjoy.

The Tech Doctors are back with their unedited examination of Apple's 2021 World Wide Developers Conference Keynote presentation. There is lots of good information in this one. Enjoy.

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors have the pleasure of speaking with Tim Cumings who is onboard to help us thoroughly examine the Zoom PodTrak P4. This is a small digital recorder, smartphone audio interface, and a USB interface for Mac or PC all in one portable device that weighs less than a pound. Tim […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors tell you all about the Apple event that took place on April 20, 2021. It is always exciting to see how Apple keeps moving forward by constantly improving the products. The Tech Doctors do apologize for the unwanted guest called a leaf blower. Sorry for the background noise.

In this podcast, the tech doctors compare and contrast four forty cell Braille displays. All four are known as “hybrid” Braille displays. The term hybrid is used because these displays have some basic capabilities when not connected to another device but the built-in functions are not as robust as you might find in a standard […]

In this Tech Doctor episode, the tech doctors have the pleasure of sitting down with Venkatesh Chari, the CEO of Orbit Research. Venkatesh explains how he found the right career for himself by combining his engineering talents with his desire to develop products that really help people. It was wonderful to learn about Orbit Research’s […]

This Tech Doctor podcast begins with Allison letting us know that she is enjoying working with the Microsoft Surface Pro. She also tells us how she is now carrying two iPhones to meet her entertainment and communications needs. She is enjoying both the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone SE 2020. David tells us […]

In recent years, the iPhone has become known for the excellent photographs that it produces. This is not because Apple has defied physics and put a huge camera lens in a tiny iPhone. It is because Apple has learned how to use computational image processing to create stunning photos. A few years ago, when they […]

The Tech Doctors are publishing this podcast on December 25, 2020. We are currently in the middle of a world wide pandemic that has disrupted all of our lives in one way or another. Far too many people are sick or dead and generalized anxiety is through the roof. In this podcast, the Tech Doctors […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter share their excitement about the “One More Thing” November 2020 Apple event. David and Robert love the Mac and this event introduced three new Macs running Apple’s silicon called the M1 chip. This is a huge breakthrough for the Mac. Listen and enjoy.

In this unedited and lively Tech Doctor episode, Allison Meloy, Robert Carter and David Woodbridge meet up to share their thoughts and feelings about the Apple October 13, 2020 event. They will tell you all about the new HomePod Mini and the new iPhone 12. They had lots of fun bringing you this event. Enjoy.

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison Meloy, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter offer their rather humorous and insightful commentary on the new Apple products that were announced at the September 15th Apple Event. This particular podcast is mostly unedited so that we can bring you the information immediately after the event. Listen and enjoy.

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger offer a quick overview of what has changed with the low-cost Braille displays that they examined in 2019. That four part series is available on the Tech Doctor podcast homepage. The bulk of the podcast is devoted to a new Braille keyboard from Orbit Research […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter, Allison Meloy and David Woodbridge review everything that was important in the WWDC 2020 Keynote. This one was packed with exciting announcements. We hope you enjoy our coverage.

In this final Tech Doctor podcast of 2019, Allison Mervis, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter examine all of the fantastic new products that Apple released during the fall of 2019. They discuss the iPhones 11, the AirPods Pro, the 16 inch MacBook Pro, the update to the HomePod, the Apple Card, Catalina, Apple Watch 5 […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter, Allison Mervis and David Woodbridge discuss the highlights of the September 2019 Apple event. They mention Apple Arcade, iPad 7th generation, Apple TV Plus, the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro and much more. This is an unedited podcast designed to get you the information as quickly […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert is joined by Anna Dresner, Darcy Burnard, Steve Sawczyn and David Woodbridge. The first accessible iPhone went on sale on June 19, 2009. It was the iPhone 3GS. We are celebrating ten years of iPhone accessibility and remembering what it was like when our dream came true during the […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison Mervis, Robert Carter and David Woodbridge discuss and examine all of the important announcements that were made during Apple’s 2019 WWDC keynote presentation. This presentation was filled with new information. The three podcasters found a lot to be excited about in this keynote.

This Podcast is part four in a series on low-cost refreshable Braille displays. Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter spend this podcast sharing their experiences and impressions with the Brailliant BI 14 from HumanWare This podcast will provide you with our perspective on this innovative little device. For details on exactly how it all works, check […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter are back with part three in their low-cost refreshable Braille series. This time, their focus is on the Orbit Reader 20 available from Orbit Research Lisa and Robert provide a basic description of the Orbit Reader and they share what it is like to work […]

In this brief and largely unedited Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert take you step by step through the Apple Event that was held on March 25, 2019 at the Steve Jobs theater. Apple announced several new services.

This podcast is part two of Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger’s exploration low-cost refreshable Braille displays. Part one was an introduction to this topic. Part two focuses on the Braille Me. The Braille Me is manufactured in India and was developed by a company called Innovision Lisa and Robert describe the Braille Me and share […]

In this series of Tech Doctor podcasts, Robert Carter sits down with Lisa Salinger to explore the new and exciting world of low-cost refreshable Braille technology. In this podcast, Lisa and Robert explain how electronic Braille technology remained static for nearly 40 years. Within the last few years, however, some new and less expensive technology […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors examine their new iPhones Robert got the XS and Allison got the XS Max. They also explore their new Apple Watch Series 4. After talking about the new Apple hardware, the Tech Doctors work through a lot of what is new in iOS 12 and Watch os 5. The […]

In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Robert and Allison invite you to listen to their discussion of what was announced by Apple on September the twelfth in the Steve Jobs theater. You will hear about a new series 4 Apple Watch and 3 new iPhones. The Tech Doctors hope you enjoy our keynote coverage.

In this podcast, David Woodbridge and the Tech Doctors take you through all that was announced at Apple’s World Wide Developer 2018 Keynote presentation. There is a lot to get excited about. Sit back and enjoy. Thanks David. It was a pleasure as always.

In this podcasts, the Tech Doctors sit down with Deborah Kendrick to examine the Victor Reader Trek From Humanware. Be sure to read Deborah’s Review of the Trek In the May 2018 AccessWorld Magazine from The American Foundation for the Blind. The Trek which is about the same size as the Victor Reader Stream contains […]

In an earlier podcast entitled: “Using the iPhone Without Looking or Touching the Screen,” the Tech Doctors thoroughly examined the O6 Bluetooth remote for the iPhone. This device intrigued Robert and Allison. They were excited and wanted to learn more. In this episode, Allison and Robert talk with Ben Park, the CTO of Fingertips Lab […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors sit down with David Woodbridge to examine Apple’s new smart speaker called the HomePod. It seems that everyone who hears it in person agrees that the audio is spectacular. Once again, Apple has created some incredible hardware. At the time of this podcast, a subscription to Apple Music is […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors begin by discussing how they feel about their recent Apple purchases. They then move on to a discussion and demonstration of a remote control for the iPhone called O6. This product offers a new way to work with the iPhone that makes excellent use of VoiceOver. To learn more, […]

In this podcast, the tech doctors have the pleasure of talking with Anna Dresner about her three latest books. Anna’s books are available from the National Braille press. The easiest way to locate them on the National Braille Press website is to do a search for “Anna Dresner.” That way, you get to see all […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors are joined by Aleeha Dudley of the i Accessibility Cast To discuss three popular Refreshable Braille products. Aleeha owns the BrailleNote Touch, Robert purchased the BrailleSense Polaris And Allison has the VarioUltra The information that was discussed in the podcast was based on our experiences at the time of […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors discuss their experiences with the new iPhone X. This is an all new design with an edge to edge OLED screen, no home button and Face ID in in stead of Touch ID. The phone has glass on both the front and back to support wireless charging. It is […]

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors share their experiences with iOS 11, tvOS 11, Watch OS 4, Apple TV 4K and the Series 3 Apple Watch. More information about all of these products is available on Apple’s Website. Serenity Caldwell posted an excellent review of the new LTE Series 3 Apple Watch. It is available […]