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Airbnb held a live event showing off a new app with experiences and social features, Jason was there live, iOS 18.5 shows Apple hasn't forgot about Screen Time, Android 16's Material Three redesign, Samsung Starts the thin phone wars, and Stephen reviews his new M4 Max Mac Studio!Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here!Bonus Episode: Jason keeps meeting famous people, Stephen reviews the Teenage Engineering mic. Listen here!Sponsored by:Insta360 X5: Get the new Insta360 X5 camera with user replaceable lens, longer battery life, and 8K video! Use promo code PRIMARY at checkout: https://store.insta360.com/product/x51Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytechShow Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/TD75XBG3lJIJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showGet ad-free versions of the show plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here if you want chapters: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out:Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fmLinks from the showAirbnb's new app has all of your vacation extras in one place | The VergeAirbnb Just Radically Changed Travel Again. Here's How.Things to Do in Miami | 5-Star Authentic Experiences5 NEW iOS 18.5 Features - HUGE for Parents - YouTubeApple brings insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources to Apple Maps - AppleGoogle updating its ‘G' icon for the first time in 10 yearsFile:Apple first logo.png - WikipediaAndroid 16 Material Three Expressive UI coming in beta this month | The VergeWear OS 6 puts Google Gemini on your wrist | The VergeSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge - YouTubeApple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year - AppleUniversal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy - ApplevisionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report - 9to5MacGoogle's Annoying Plan to Get You to Quit Safari Is a Lesson in How Not to Treat Your UsersWarner Bros. Discovery Just Undid 1 of The Worst Brand Mistakes I've Ever Seen (00:00) - Intro (05:08) - Big Airbnb Event (18:05) - Apple and Live Events (26:25) - iOS 18.5 Features (30:11) - Apple Maps Upgrade (35:04) - Sponsor: Insta360 X5 (37:09) - Sponsor: 1Password (39:19) - Google "Rebrand" (43:23) - Android 16 Redesign (48:53) - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50:47) - iOS 19 Accessibility Features (57:41) - Apple Rumor Inflation (01:00:07) - Google Search Hostility (01:05:27) - HBO NOW PLUS MAX PRO (01:07:44) - M4 Max Mac Studio Review ★ Support this podcast ★
In Folge 260 sprechen die ApfelNerds über die kommenden Accessibility Features von iOS 19, Epic hat Fortnite bei Apple zum Review eingereicht, Gerichtsdokumente bestätigen dass Google die Such absichtlich schlechter gemacht gat, es gibt Hörer-Feedback zum Thema Schneller Ziffernblatt-Wechsel bei der Apple Watch, Apple Glass wird konkreter, Apple hat die Chip-Pipeline voll, im Power On-Newsletter geht es um WIFI Sharing und über das Apple-Lineup 2027, Apple arbeitet an einem AI-Batterie-Management und es gibt Updates.
Rollenspiele ziehen sich durch die dieswöchige Ausgabe des FM4 Game Podcast mit Robert Glashüttner und Rainer Sigl. Gleich zwei davon sind in den vergangenen Tagen erschienen und haben für viel Aufmerksamkeit und Begeisterung gesorgt: Einerseits das Remaster von "The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion" aus 2006; andererseits "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33", das neue französische RPG im japanischen Stil. Außerdem gibt es mehr zur "Xeno"-Serie. Darüber hinaus war Robert bei der Switch 2-Präsentation in Berlin, und es geht um Accessibility-Features. Empfehlungen der Woche: "Stygian: Outer Gods", "Bionic Bay", "Lushfoil Photography Sim". (Folge #160) Sendungshinweis: FM4 Game Podcast, 1. Mai 2025, 0-1 Uhr.Weblinks:- Steam Accessibility Features: steamcommunity.com- Alle Webstories zu Inhalten der FM4 Spielkultur: fm4.orf.at/game
Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece react to Google's announcement that it will discontinue cloud support for the first- and second-generation Nest thermostats — a major accessibility blow for blind users. They discuss the implications for smart home reliability and urge companies to prioritize accessibility from the start.We also celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple's VoiceOver, sharing personal reflections and hearing from Mike Shebanek, who helped bring built-in accessibility to Apple products.Finally, Aaron Linson joins Steven to give an in-depth user review of the Stellar Trek from Humanware. Learn how this standalone navigation device compares to smartphones, how it handles GPS directions, traffic signals, and even reads short texts and doors with its AI features. If you've ever wondered whether dedicated tech still has a place alongside smartphones, this conversation is for you.[Chapters]0:00 – Intro: Nest Thermostat Accessibility Outrage2:15 – How Smart Home Devices Risk Becoming Inaccessible5:40 – Why Accessible Design Must Be Baked In7:08 – Apple's VoiceOver Turns 209:23 – Mike Shebanek on VoiceOver's Origin at Apple14:06 – How the iPhone Changed Accessibility Forever18:32 – Accessibility Features in Early iPhones20:44 – Introducing the Stellar Trek22:45 – Why Apps Alone Aren't Enough for Navigation25:13 – How the Stellar Trek Works for Blind Travelers29:56 – Real World Navigation with Stellar Trek32:19 – How Stellar Trek Provides Richer Location Info36:58 – New AI Traffic Light and Bus Stop Detection39:21 – Should You Still Buy a Pro iPhone for LIDAR?44:05 – Affordability, Technology Reliance, and Spread the Load47:40 – Book Reader and Short Text Features on Stellar Trek50:01 – Why Dedicated Devices Still Matter54:33 – The Value of Environmental Awareness When Traveling56:58 – Wrapping Up: More Stellar Trek User Q&A to Come[Key Quotes]“Accessibility has to be in everybody's mind at all times.” — Steven Scott“If one update breaks accessibility, that's it — you're stuck.” — Aaron Linson“VoiceOver being built in changed everything — no extra cost, no extra software.” — Kelly MacDonald“The Stellar Trek lets me explore what's around me, not just navigate point-to-point.” — Aaron Linson[Relevant Links]Humanware Stellar Trek: https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/homeLearn more about Apple VoiceOver: https://www.apple.com/accessibility/vision/#DoubleTap #AccessibilityTech #BlindTechnology Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the launch of Tapestry, a new app designed to consolidate social media feeds, podcasts, and more into one easy, accessible platform. They interview Gedeon Mayheux from The IconFactory, who shares insights on the app's development, its Kickstarter success, and the importance of accessibility for blind users. The conversation covers the app's features, user experience, and future developments, emphasizing the community's role in shaping the app's functionality. There's also more of your feedback, including the challenges and joys of using Braille, the evolving landscape of AI in narration and the joys of community volunteering.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Tapestry: A New Social Media App09:50 Accessibility Features and User Experience15:03 Navigating Content: RSS, Podcasts, and YouTube20:05 Managing Social Media Feeds and Muffles25:12 Future Developments and Pricing Structure31:34 Feedback: RV Jim's Journey39:09 Feedback: Exploring Braille and Technology50:08 Feedback: AI vs Human Narration57:44 Feedback: Volunteering and Community Engagement
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including the recent storm in the UK, the emergence of a new AI competitor, DeepSeek, and its implications for the AI industry. They also address accessibility issues with the Apple Watch and the ongoing challenges faced by the NFB in improving Facebook's accessibility for users with disabilities. Steven and Shaun dive into the latest accessibility updates from Google, including new features for the Pixel phone and improvements in AI technology that enhance user experience. They also explore a unique talking microwave conversion kit.Listener feedback brings up accessibility issues related to AI integration in Apple devices, and a discussion on the need for a modern approach to Braille education, emphasizing the importance of teaching kids relevant skills for the future.Mentions:Facebook Mobile site: https://www.facebook.com/?force_mobile=1NFB article on Facebook accessibility: https://nfb.org/blog/making-meta-accessible-update-latest-improvementsGoogle Accessibility YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUSUvulzpUw&list=PL590L5WQmH8ce6ZPBbh0v1XVptLJXmQ0KMicrowave conversion kit from Eyes for Life; https://eflc.org.au/product/microwave-conversion-kit/Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro05:35 AI Disruption: The Rise of DeepSeek14:23 Apple Watch Volume Issues and Updates21:21 NFB and Facebook: Accessibility Challenges28:19 Innovations in Accessibility at Google38:03 Talking Microwave: A New Solution for Accessibility43:57 Listener Feedback: Accessibility and AI Integration53:10 Listener Feedback: Revisiting Braille Education for the Modern Age
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the evolving landscape of accessible content creation and home security solutions. They explore the barriers to entry for content creators, the importance of technology in connecting with loved ones, and the affordability and accessibility of smart home devices, particularly focusing on Blink security cameras. The discussion also touches the evolution of content creation tools, the significance of authenticity, and the need for accessibility in technology with featured guest Stephen Robles - host of the Primary Tech podcast. The conversation, first featured on Marc Aflalo's Your Tech Report, emphasizes the importance of expanding audience reach and the role of technology in enhancing content quality using tools you may already have.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro10:19 Exploring Blink Security Cameras16:25 Accessibility Features in Smart Home Devices23:49 Future of Smart Home Technology with Apple30:21 Content Creation Insights with Stephen Robles41:07 Accessibility in Content Creation Tools
Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by special guests to discuss the upcoming iOS 18 software release on iPhones from September 16th.The guys are joined by the author of the iOS Access For All book, Shelly Brisbin, to discuss the range of new accessibility features coming this year for people with various types of disabilities, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics and Voiceover improvements.Patrick O'Rourke from Pocket-Lint also joins the guys to talk about the more mainstream features within iOS 18 that excite him, and even some that don't!And we get your take on what's exciting you about iOS 18 with a look at some of your comments coming in, alongside a demo of one of the most talked about new upgraded features - Braille Screen Input. Listener Sean Randall is on hand with a demo of the new capabilities.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:42 - Accessibility Features in iOS18 with Shelly Brisbin15:02 - Voice Control Clip with Colin Hughes23:38 - VoiceOver & Magnifier28:38 - Patrick O'Rourke from Pocket Lint on other iOS18 Features37:11 - Shelly on What's New in VoiceOver48:29 - A Demo of The New Braille Screen Input with Shaun Randall
Summary In part two of the operating system deep dive, the hosts discuss mobile operating systems, focusing on iOS and Android. They highlight the accessibility features of iOS, including VoiceOver, zoom, and screen recognition, and recommend it for blind users. They also discuss the benefits of the Apple ecosystem and the availability of accessible apps and games. However, they mention that there are some bugs that Apple takes time to fix. They also discuss the limitations of Android for hearing aid users and the delayed availability of certain apps. Overall, they recommend iOS for its comprehensive accessibility features and industry standard status. The conversation explores the accessibility features and user experience of Android devices, particularly for individuals with visual impairments. The hosts discuss the challenges and improvements in accessibility, including the use of screen readers and remote control options. They highlight the benefits of using Google Pixel phones for better accessibility support. The conversation also touches on the availability of apps and games on Android compared to iOS, as well as the importance of trying out different operating systems to find the best fit. Chapters 00:00 The Accessibility Features of iOS 18:19 The Benefits and Limitations of the Apple Ecosystem 20:51 Bugs in iOS and Delayed Availability of Apps on Android 20:51 Issues in Accessibility 22:18 Remote Control Options 23:50 Trying TalkBack on Android 25:47 App and Game Availability 28:02 Benefits of Google Pixel 36:16 Finding the Best Operating System Thank you for checking out this episode of BLT. If you have any questions, as always, give us a call at (720) 712-8856, or you can email us at feedback@aftersight.org. Have a great week and we'll see you on the mountain.
Summary In this conversation, Evan and Kelvin discuss the accessibility features and tools available on different operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, and Linux. They compare the pros and cons of each system and highlight the unique features and challenges of using them. They also touch on the availability of assistive technology and the importance of considering individual needs and preferences when choosing an operating system. Thank you for listening to BLT. If you have any questions for Evan or Kelvin contact us at (720) 712-8856. Don't forget to register for the hike. www.aftersight.org/hike Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Updates 08:36 Introduction to Operating Systems 09:24 Exploring the Accessibility Features of Windows 13:08 Screen Readers and Magnification Tools for Windows 16:25 The Cost of Assistive Technologies for Windows 19:25 Hardware Options for Windows: Pre-built vs Custom-built 21:04 Internet Safety and Windows Defender 22:15 Introduction to Accessibility Features on Different Operating Systems 25:23 Accessibility Tools on Mac 29:05 Advantages of Mac for Accessibility 30:23 Considerations for Choosing an Operating System 31:37 Exploring Chrome OS for Accessibility 36:08 Introduction to Linux and Raspberry Pi 37:57 Accessibility Features and Screen Readers on Linux 41:44 Program Availability and Tools on Linux 45:53 Trying Out Linux in a Virtual Machine 46:29 Sandwich of the Week
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode: Harvey and Felix find a flying saucer. Dennis and Xanthe battle a tentacle-Hunter. Teek and Glamp attempt to make friends with the tentacles. The map of Tentacle Garden City is here: https://blackarmada.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tentacle-Garden-City-map.png You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode: Teek and Maltar hunt for the parts to repair their spaceship - with widdlywee! The Women's Institute return to the medieval fete to find it in tentacle-induced chaos. Karen and Wes are still exactly where they started - but surely this time they'll get out of the close? Needless to say, it'll all end in tears. The map of Tentacle Garden City is here: https://blackarmada.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tentacle-Garden-City-map.png You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode: The neighbourhood watch have more car trouble - will they ever leave Wes's house? The underage skaters make a plan to escape to safety. The community theatre tool up to fight the tentacles. Needless to say, it'll all end in tears. The map of Tentacle Garden City is here: https://blackarmada.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tentacle-Garden-City-map.png You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
In Folge 209 sprechen die ApfelNerds über Apples Ankündigung der neuen Bedienungshilfen (Accessibility Features) für iOS 18 & visioOS 2.0. iPad-Nutzer verwenden ihre Geräte immer länger, Netflix erhöht in Deutschland die Preise, das iPhone 16 Pro Max soll einen neuen Akku bekommen, Apple soll für 2025 ein dünneres/teureres iPhone-Modell planen, die iPhones 16 Pro sollen eine Rosé-Variante bekommen, es gibt Gerüchte von Mark Gurman, Apple COO Jeff Williams war bei TSMC, und Apple hat iOS/iPadOS 17.5.1 veröffentlicht.
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode, Glamp attempts to impose his will on the stranded aliens, while the ladies of the Women's Institute take a leisurely walk back to the Tentacle Garden City medieval fete. The map of Tentacle Garden City is here: https://blackarmada.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tentacle-Garden-City-map.png You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
In this episode of his podcast, Kushal Solanki showcases the “Red Riding Hood” app from the Twisted Tales series, designed for iOS. This app reinvents the traditional storytelling method by providing a pick-a-path adventure, making reading a dynamic and captivating activity for kids.Here's what sets this app apart:Choose Your Own Adventure: Users can steer the narrative, resulting in various possible finales.Interactive Storytelling: The tale springs to life with expert voiceovers, atmospheric music, and sound effects.Educational & Fun: As children delve into the story, they simultaneously enhance their literacy and critical thinking skills.Accessibility: Features are included to cater to the visually impaired and blind, broadening its reach.Parental Controls: An integrated parental lock feature guarantees a secure environment for children to explore the app.This app stands out by being free to download, with optional in-app purchases such as accessing the Big Bad Wolf's viewpoint. It requires iOS 9.4 or later¹ and offers a contemporary take on the beloved fable, positioning children as the central characters and delivering an innovative and interactive reading journey.Red Riding Hood on the App Storetranscription:Disclaimer: This transcript is generated by AIKO, an automated transcription service. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Good day AppleVis, and today on this podcast, I'll be demonstrating a game.Now, I'm sure we've read Little Red Riding Hood, the book, right?You know, where the big bad wolf eats grandma and, you know, all that.Now, this game comes.It's an audio game, so it comes with a twist.So basically, you can pick your own path.Basically, like, you know, let's say, you know, what happened?What would happen if the wolf didn't eat grandma, for example, or whatnot?So you've got that choice.It's that's what's called twisted tails.So.Yeah, without further ado, it's developed by the way, it's developed by a company called Sona in New Zealand and in collaboration with the Blind Foundation of Australia, Blind Foundation, Blind Foundation of New Zealand.So without further ado, we will get straight into the demo.Now, I will say this.You have to use in order to use the app, you have to use direct touch.Also, some parts, like when you're scrolling through the screen, voiceover does seem to cut off like it, you know, does seem to cut words.So if you do notice that, you know, yes, it's it's probably a app bug.But, yeah, without further ado, we will get straight into the demo.Speech setting, wallet, prime video, red writing hood.So I've got red writing hood here.So I will double tap on double tap to open the app.Red writing hood, direct touch area foundation, use the rotor to enable direct touch for this app.So now interactive, twisted tails, red writing hood.So that's kind of the opening thing.Button double tap to select.So we will go through the screen just to kind of give you a bit of an idea.So this is the what all the what elements are…
We go hands-on with Apple's M4 iPad Pro and why it may be the perfect iPad, OpenAI releases GPT-4o as it races against Google Gemini, Apple announces incredible new accessibility features, and Jason tries to convince Stephen he's using Apple Pencil wrong.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshowJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out:Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on XStephen on MastodonJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fmLinks from the showM4 iPad Pro 11” + Magic Keyboard LIVE Unboxing! - YouTubeThe 2 Best Reasons to Buy the New M2 iPad Air | IncDaring Fireball: The M4 iPad ProsM4 iPad Pro: A glimpse into Apple's future - YouTube13" iPad Pro M4 - Unboxing and Tests - YouTubeSpring Update | OpenAIGoogle Keynote (Google I/O ‘24) - YouTube@yasharali • This AI from Google is so wild… Video Demo • ThreadsGoogle and OpenAI race to build the feature of search - The VergeApple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple@stephenrobles • I just made a terrible discovery…this is how my wife attaches Pencil • ThreadsiPad Air Start Guide from @andrewjclare (00:00) - Intro (05:17) - iPad Review Timeline (08:52) - M4 iPad Pro Impressions (22:13) - Tandem OLED + Nano-Texture (29:21) - New Magic Keyboard (35:31) - Member Thank You (37:21) - ChatGPT 4o (48:09) - Google I/O 2024 (54:19) - Future of Web Search (01:04:44) - I Liked The Internet (01:13:22) - iOS 18 Accessibility Features (01:16:20) - Apple Pencil Debate ★ Support this podcast ★
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode, everyone is chilling. Or rather, everyone is trying to chill. The tentacles have their own ideas... The map of Tentacle Garden City is here: https://blackarmada.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tentacle-Garden-City-map.png You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode, the stranded aliens head for the exit at the Tentacle Garden City crazy golf course, and the Women's Institute have an altercation with the serving staff at the organic cafe. Plus: swimming strokes and hair accessory shops. The map of Tentacle Garden City is here: https://blackarmada.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tentacle-Garden-City-map.png You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode, the Women's Institute encounter a weird waitress, the neighbourhood watch have car trouble, the underage skate kids run into The Law, and the community theatre head for the pub. You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode, the community theatre group's rehearsals are interrupted by something weird, and the aliens get into trouble at the duck pond. You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
Heute widmen wir uns einem Thema, das uns alle angeht: Accessibility.Schätzungen zufolge verwenden rund die Hälfte aller Smartphone-Nutzer:innen mindestens ein Accessibility Feature. Beim Thema Barrierefreiheit wird oft unterschätzt, dass viele von uns im Laufe unseres Lebens auch temporär von Einschränkungen betroffen sein können. Barrierefreiheit betrifft uns also alle.In dieser Folge haben wir Manuela Sakura Rommel zu Gast, um über das Thema zu sprechen. Die Flutter-Entwicklerin ist Expertin in Sachen Accessibility und trat bereits unzählige Male als Speakerin auf dem devfest und verschiedenen Flutter-Events auf.Gemeinsam sprechen wir über Anforderungen und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen des Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetzes. Wir klären, wieso Accessibility nicht nur ein Thema für Entwickler:innen ist, sondern holistisch – vom Design über die UX bis hin zur Implementierung – betrachtet werden muss.Außerdem diskutieren wir, wann Accessibility im Software-Development-Zyklus berücksichtigt werden sollte, wie das Thema am besten angegangen wird und welche Art von Tests uns zur Verfügung stehen. Dabei widmen wir uns sowohl dem Web als auch der Entwicklung in Flutter.Am Schluss erwarten euch einige wirklich hilfreiche Picks of the Day!Picks of the Day: Dennis: Tibber - Dynamischer Stromtarif – Dynamische Stromtarife ermöglichen es, von den Schwankungen des Strompreises zu profitieren. Denn an der Strombörse wird Strom je nach Angebot und Nachfrage zu sehr schwankenden Preisen gehandelt. Anbietende wie Tibber geben diese Preisschwankungen (sowohl positiv, als auch negativ) direkter an euch weiter und wollen so eine bessere Auslastung des Netzes ermöglichen. Mit etwas Planung und Rücksicht kann so Geld gespart und die Umwelt geschont werden. Jan Gregor: Who Can Use? – Diese Webseite ermöglicht es euch, verschiedene Farbkombination zu konfigurieren und zu testen, wie diese für Menschen mit eingeschränkten Sehvermögen aussehen würden. Eine simulierte Vorschau gibt euch ein besseres Gefühl für die unterschiedliche Wahrnehmung von Farben. Zudem gibt es eine Bewertung des Kontrasts und der Erfüllung der Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Die Webseite zeigt auf, wie viele Menschen von welchen Einschränkungen betroffen sein könnten und gibt so Hilfestellung im Designprozess. Manuela Sakura: Appt Foundation – Die Appt Foundation ist eine gemeinnützige Organisation aus den Niederlanden. Sie hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, Apps barrierefreier und zugänglicher zu machen. Erreichen möchte sie das durch das Teilen von Code, Wissen und Statistiken. Auf dem Portal der Stiftung findet ihr interessante Zahlen zur Nutzung von Accessibility Features auf diversen Plattformen und nützliches Wissen zur Implementierung. Hättet ihr gedacht, dass etwa 23 % der befragten Android-Nutzer:innen die Schriftgröße auf ihrem Smartphone angepasst haben? 15 % haben die Schrift vergrößert und 8% sogar verkleinert! Das ist nur ein Beispiel für hilfreiches Wissen für euren nächsten Design-/UX-Sprint. Schreibt
We are playing Tentacle City by Willow Palacek! The people of Tentacle Garden City are going about their ordinary and, let's be honest, faintly ridiculous lives. Little do they realise that they are about to come under attack from hideous tentacles! We are going to find out who survives and who is dragged under by the horrid protuberances. In this episode, the neighbourhood watch and the skater kids meet the tentacles, with horrifying consequences. You can get Escape From Tentacle City here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/118261/Escape-from-Tentacle-City The Crit Awards The crit awards nomination form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG27ZBt5PC__CM2f3zM8KejcDL72lEipfRXwvcXybkewrp-Q/viewform Black Armada Tales series that are eligible include Lovecraftesque, Last Fleet and Gladiators 2050. The relevant award categories, and the eligible nominees in each category, are: Best one shot - Lovecraftesque or Gladiators 2050 Best series - Last Fleet Best NPC - any you like, but we particularly loved the hapless Captain Winther, the commanding officer of the Tychon Best Villain - any you like, but we think Dr Roy (despite being a PC) would be a great nomination Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools - any you like Best game master (indie) - Josh Fox Best player (indie) - Becky Annison, Eadwin Tomlinson, Josh Fox, Nick Bate, Sue Elliott Thanks for your consideration! Black Armada Discord We would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy Credits Our players are: Joshua Fox https://twitter.com/armadajosh Becky Annison https://twitter.com/BeckyAnnison Eadwin Tomlinson Nick Bate https://twitter.com/ickbat Sue Elliott https://twitter.com/SuefaceTM Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here: https://blackarmada.com/ Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here: https://ickbat.itch.io/ The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
Summary Blind Level Tech celebrates its one-year anniversary and expresses gratitude to guests and listeners. The conversation covers various topics, including the collaboration between Chat GPT-4 and Be My Eyes, Netflix's new text options for captioning, accessibility updates for audio descriptions and ASL communications in live entertainment, Apple's accessibility features and devices, and future plans for Blind Level Tech. The episode concludes with the announcement of the Sandwich of the Year and a promo for the merch store. Takeaways Blind Level Tech celebrates its one-year anniversary with gratitude for guests and listeners. Collaboration between Chat GPT-4 and Be My Eyes enhances accessibility. Netflix introduces new text options for captioning, benefiting low vision users. Live entertainment incorporates audio descriptions and ASL communications for a more inclusive experience. Apple continues to roll out accessibility features and devices. Future plans for Blind Level Tech include a new co-host and more product demos. The Sandwich of the Year includes a cinnamon crusted bagel with ham, cheese, and bacon, as well as a buffalo chicken sandwich from Charlie's. Blind Level Tech offers a promo for personalized shout-outs and announces the merch store. Blind Level Tech expresses gratitude to guests, listeners, and the AINC staff. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Celebration of One-Year Anniversary 01:34 Reflection on the Past Year and Gratitude for Guests and Listeners 06:25 Netflix's New Text Options for Captioning 08:16 Accessibility Updates for Audio Descriptions and ASL Communications in Live Entertainment 14:16 Apple's Accessibility Features and Devices 20:57 Sandwich of the Year: Cinnamon Crusted Bagel with Ham, Cheese, and Bacon 22:14 Sandwich of the Year: Buffalo Chicken from Charlie's 23:47 Promo and Merch Store Announcement 26:24 Closing Remarks and Gratitude Thank you to all of our BLT listeners. We hope you had an amazing week. If you have any feedback for the show shoot us an email at feedback@aftersight.org or calling us at 720-712-8856. Have a great week and here's to another year of amazing Blind Level Tech shows.
The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about the Apple Vision Pro fins the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden talking about keyboard experience, using the device with the Mac, and audio options and performance. Accessibility, single loop vs. over-the-head straps, weight considerations, productivity, and even comparisons to Meta's headsets are included. (Part 2) Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:02:02 Syncing Bluetooth Keyboard with Apple Vision Pro 0:04:39 Connecting Issues and Rebooting iMac 0:06:04 Using Vision Pro for Multitasking and Native Apps 0:08:02 Adjusting Window Sizes and Font Visibility 0:10:17 Placing Screens Anywhere and Customizing Window Placement 0:13:41 Using External Battery Packs to Power Vision Pro 0:15:23 Testing settings and guest mode compatibility 0:16:54 Panoramic pictures and personalized features 0:18:26 Experience with Juno app and potential issues 0:19:18 Camera Blurs When Covering Mouth or Nose 0:21:06 Traveling with AirPods on a plane 0:22:39 Alternatives to AirPods for noise cancellation and comfort 0:23:26 Dual Loop Band Comes with the Set 0:24:12 AirPods 2 and AirPods 2 with USB Charging Case Comparison 0:26:03 Controversy around Working with an iPad 0:28:44 Challenges with Facial Recognition and Unlocking Devices 0:29:42 Discussion on the Weight of the Apple Watch Bands 0:31:13 Adjusting the Solo Loop Band for Comfort 0:31:51 Comparison between Apple Vision Pro and Competitors 0:33:33 Different functionalities of Meta and Vision Pro Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:00:00 Apple Vision Pro: Immersive Mac Experience 00:02:01 Syncing Bluetooth Keyboard with Apple Vision Pro 00:04:38 Connecting Issues and Rebooting iMac 00:06:03 Using Vision Pro for Multitasking and Native Apps 00:08:01 Adjusting Window Sizes and Font Visibility 00:10:17 Placing Screens Anywhere and Customizing Window Placement 00:13:40 Using External Battery Packs to Power Vision Pro 00:15:22 Testing settings and guest mode compatibility 00:16:54 Panoramic pictures and personalized features 00:18:26 Experience with Juno app and potential issues 00:19:18 Camera Blurs When Covering Mouth or Nose 00:21:06 Traveling with AirPods on a plane 00:22:39 Alternatives to AirPods for noise cancellation and comfort 00:23:25 Dual Loop Band Comes with the Set 00:24:12 AirPods 2 and AirPods 2 with USB Charging Case Comparison 00:26:02 Controversy around Working with an iPad 00:28:44 Challenges with Facial Recognition and Unlocking Devices 00:29:41 Discussion on the Weight of the Apple Watch Bands 00:31:13 Adjusting the Solo Loop Band for Comfort 00:31:51 Comparison between Apple Vision Pro and Competitors 00:33:33 Different functionalities of Meta and Vision Pro 00:33:50 Wrapping up the conversation about Apple Vision Pro 00:34:44 Advertising partnership with BackBeat Media at BackBeatMedia.com.
On this episode of Shaun of the Shed, host Shaun Preece explores the hand gestures feature of the Apple Watch, a game-changer for users who are blind or partially sighted. Shaun guides listeners through setting up and using pinch and clench gestures for easy navigation without needing to touch the screen. His practical tips, combined with personal anecdotes from his travels, make this episode an engaging and informative guide on enhancing accessibility with Apple technology.Highlights:Show Open (00:00)Using Apple Watch While Traveling (00:39)“New” Double Tap Feature (01:41)How to Use Hand Gestures on Apple Watch - Intro (02:34)How to Set Up Hand Gestures (02:58)Clench, Tap & Other Gestures (04:51)Activating Hand Gestures (06:16)Taptic Time & Magic Tap (07:35)Raise to Wake Feature (08:06)Hand Gestures Demo (09:45)Show Close (12:19) About Shaun of the ShedShaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer.Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology.You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
5 Things In 15 Minutes The Podcast: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI
When I'm prepping for a keynote, I love to spend time talking to the client about their DEI goals and current state. Between all these conversations, research for 5 Things, and research for my book, Inclusive 360, I think I figured out the winning formula for meaningful DEI progress: Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA). It sounds simple but we all know it's not easy. Let me break it down:Purpose must be a people-first message that employees can rally around. Leaders should also share their own individual purposes.Strategy must be holistic and organization-wide, not simply workshops and coaching, not simply hiring more underrepresented talent.Accountability must be for all managers, or everyone, if you'd like, where engagement in or progress on DEI goals is a part of performance reviews.Here are the good vibes I found this week:LinkedIn Adds New Accessibility Features, Including Auto-Captions on VideosSoftware Helps Employers Fix Problematic Feedback Language Before It's Delivered‘The Whole Country Shines With a Huge Rainbow': Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All Mexican StatesDiwali Will Be a Public School Holiday in New York City Starting in 2023Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With DisabilitiesRead the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-dei-psaTo learn more about Toby and his company, Mildon - visit: https://www.mildon.co.uk/This episode originally aired October 31, 2022 Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael talks to Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics: Apple announces new Accessibility Features for iOS iPadOS and macOS 17 Apple announces Beats Studio Buds. OpenAI announces ChatGPT for iOS Amazon announces Echo Pop Amacon Announces Echo Show 5 2023 Release. Amazon announces Echo buds for $40 Twitter removing accounts after 30 days Picks Marty: Backpack Studio Lynn: ChatGGPT for iOS Angie: Sennheiser Profile Mic Michael: Spotify Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don't forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you'd like to help support us, you can do so via our and Patreon pages. Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/ce8adeb9-b329-4108-8d33-b26e127df37c Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3bc504 for 40% off for 4 months, and support iACast.Read transcript
We'll explore iOS 17's new accessibility features including personal voice for text-to-speech, discuss WWDC's 'special activity', and iCloud Drive woes led your host to wipe his MacBook Pro.Contact our hosts@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on Mastodon@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Kolide: Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. Plus, it's Zero Trust, tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today when you visit: kolide.com/appleinsiderLinks from the showApple adds concert discovery to Apple Maps, Apple MusicStephen RoblesAccessibility in iOS 17 features Personal Voice for text-to-speechElevenLabs || Prime Voice AIE-Ternal: A Tech Quest to ‘Live' Forever - WSJTwitter Poll on VR vs. AI at WWDCWWDC schedule includes secretive 'special activity'xrOS has been trademarked ahead WWDCGeorgia residents can now add a driver's license to their iPhoneiCloud Drive TrickItsycal for Mac'Killers of the Flower Moon' premieres October 6 in theatersSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:29) - Apple Music Discovery (12:17) - iOS 17 Accessibility Features (23:30) - Sponsor: Zocdoc (25:14) - Sponsor: Kolide (26:23) - WWDC: AI vs. VR (39:13) - Georgia Wallet ID (40:09) - iCloud Drive Saga (53:42) - Killers of the Flower Moon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Die Google I/O hat letzte Woche stattgefunden. Jojo geht für uns im Detail durch die News, die dort zu Dart 3 und Flutter 3.10 gedroppt wurden. Fabi erzählt uns, was es mit der neuen Baseline für Web APIs auf sich hat und warum das im Development-Alltag interessant sein kann, um zu entscheiden, welche Web APIs man nutzen will, um möglichst viele User:innen & Devices zu unterstützen.Vue hat mit ihrer Version 3.3 viel für die Developer:innen-Erfahrung getan und Sebi erzählt uns dazu noch, was es mit dem neuen Browser Opera One auf sich hat.Zum Ende hin wird nochmal gemunkelt, was Apple wohl für AI Features auf der WWDC vorstellen wird. Einen kleinen Sneak Peek liefern sie mit neuen Accessibility Features wie der Möglichkeit, mit 15 Minuten Sprachinput die eigene Stimme auf dem iPhone zu synthetisieren und sie in Facetime Calls zu nutzen.Schreibt uns! Schickt uns eure Themenwünsche und euer Feedback: podcast@programmier.barFolgt uns! Bleibt auf dem Laufenden über zukünftige Folgen und virtuelle Meetups und beteiligt euch an Community-Diskussionen. TwitterInstagramFacebookMeetupYouTube
In Folge 159 sprechen die ApfelNerds über die neuen Accessibility-Features von iOS 17, der Apple Executive Pete Distad verlässt Apple nach fast 10 Jahren, Shazam unterstützt jetzt Apple Music Classical, Emergency SOS via Satellite kommt nach Australien und Neuseeland, der M3 Pro wurde gesichtet und realityOS heißt jetzt doch wieder xrOS. Außerdem gibt es neue Release Candidates, Daniel pickt die Timemore Kaffeewaage und als Rausscheißer: Oculus-Gründer Palmer Luckey über Apples AR/VR-Headset.
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego describes the accessibility features offered of the newest edition of Forza Motorspot (19:52). And guest contestants Elysia Yardley and Greg David join the weekly news quiz against Alex Smyth (36:19)!
This week, Evan and I bring to you the wonderful world of Apple IOS 16 Accessibility Features. In part one, we are looking at the first two sections of the accessibility setting in Vision as well as Physical and Motor Sections. Apple has done a great job at making their devices accessible, and we are going to be bringing you all the updates as we get them. This is a great startup guide for anyone who just got their iPhone or iPad and is needing help in the accessibility features section. Please leave us a comment or question at the link below. Have a great week. Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and have visual impairments. We'll walk you through the latest and greatest tech from Apple to Microsoft and TVs to kitchen appliances. We'll even throw in some good ole dad and tech jokes for good measure. Being blind is hard enough. Your tech experience shouldn't be. www.aincolorado.org/podcast/guest/
5 Things In 15 Minutes The Podcast: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI
When I'm prepping for a keynote, I love to spend time talking to the client about their DEI goals and current state. Between all these conversations, research for 5 Things, and research for my book, Inclusive 360, I think I figured out the winning formula for meaningful DEI progress: Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA). It sounds simple but we all know it's not easy. Let me break it down:Purpose must be a people-first message that employees can rally around. Leaders should also share their own individual purposes.Strategy must be holistic and organization-wide, not simply workshops and coaching, not simply hiring more underrepresented talent.Accountability must be for all managers, or everyone, if you'd like, where engagement in or progress on DEI goals is a part of performance reviews.Consider Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA) as a three-legged stool that wobbles depending on what's missing (a metaphor borrowed from the book Unleashed). In a short conversation with a client, that framework will allow our team to quickly identify the areas of opportunity that can move the needle most quickly. I love that we get to do this stuff!Here are the good vibes I found this week:LinkedIn Adds New Accessibility Features, Including Auto-Captions on VideosSoftware Helps Employers Fix Problematic Feedback Language Before It's Delivered‘The Whole Country Shines With a Huge Rainbow': Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All Mexican StatesDiwali Will Be a Public School Holiday in New York City Starting in 2023Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With DisabilitiesRead the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-dei-psaTo learn more about Toby and his company, Mildon - visit: https://www.mildon.co.uk/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
Discord has come out with several accessibility features for desktop, iOS and web. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech fills you on the details. From the July 12, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses the current review of Nova Scotia's accessibility legislation. Community reporter Louise Levesque Burley shares details about dance lessons offered by the CNIB in Fredericton. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech fills you in on Discord coming out with several accessibility features for desktop, iOS and web. And Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix, and I duke it out in another edition of the weekly new quiz hosted by Corinne Van Dusen. This is the July 12, 2022 episode.
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about Apple's new accessibility features including a voice control spelling mode. He also describes a new screen reader that Sony is adding to their A7R IV camera. From the May 24, 2022, episode.
Alexis Jonathan Conrad from the Government of Canada chats about their first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion. Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi describes what it takes to make transit fully accessible to passengers with disabilities. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how ancient fire practices are beneficial to preventing the risk of wildfires. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details about the upcoming Summer Science Circus in Edmonton. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about Apple's new accessibility features including a voice control spelling mode. And quizmaster Mike Ross challenges Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix, and Dave Brown to another edition of the weekly news quiz. This is the May 24, 2022, episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Shauna Pilipchuk from the Alberta Disability Workers Association describes the staffing shortage for people with disabilities in the province. Steven Scott of Double Tap Canada shares details about new accessibility features coming to Apple devices. In her Pacific regional report, Sylvi Fekete discusses a new documentary about an inclusive housing project that was rejected in South Surrey, B.C. Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week with an article about a new study that finds women are almost twice as likely to be injured in a car crash. And community reporter Becki Zerr chats about some family fun activities offered by the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. This is the May 19, 2022, episode.
Steven Scott of Double Tap Canada shares details about new accessibility features coming to Apple devices and products. From the May 19, 2022, episode.
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses new accessibility features coming to Microsoft Windows 11. He also describes a new voice-activated digital assistant for Sonos devices. From the May 17, 2022, episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore chats about Stephanie Cadieux, Canada's new chief accessibility officer. CNIB's Angela Bonfanti shares details about this year's accessible camping experiences at Lake Joe. Community reporter Louise Levesque-Burley describes this year's New Brunswick Disability Awareness Week. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses new accessibility features coming to Microsoft Windows 11. And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz! This is the May 17, 2022, episode.
Boy, Konami is still a trash heap, New World is bricking Graphics Cards, and Activision Blizzard Settles. Oh Boy! Intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ((Where you can find Jennifer's written content!)) ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Topics: Konami's eFootball worst rated game on Steam (https://www.neowin.net/news/konamis-efootball-is-the-worst-rated-game-on-steam/) New World bricking graphics cards (https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/new-world-is-bricking-gigabyte-rtx-30-series-gpus Microsoft expanding Accessibility Features and Program(https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/microsoft-expands-xbox-accessibility-features-and-programs) Activision Blizzard settles one of their lawsuits(https://nichegamer.com/activision-blizzard-federal-agencies-sue-settle-18-million/) China's 10-Year Plan (https://nichegamer.com/china-bans-under-16s-live-streaming/)
Watching movies and TV is a huge part of pop culture. Meeting someone and finding out you have the same favorite show immediately helps you build rapport. However, “watching” something is a visual act. How does someone who is blind or visually impaired watch movies or television shows? Avery goes into utilizing audio descriptions on streaming platforms, what it was like before audio descriptions, what it is like after, and which streaming services stand out in this area.If you would like to enable audio descriptions on a platform or find titles with audio descriptions, use the resources below to learn more.Audio Description for TV Shows and Movies - Netflix Help CenterHow to Use Audio Descriptions with Downloads - Netflix Help CenterUse Audio Descriptions on Apple TVAccessibility Features on HBO MaxAudio Descriptions for Movies and Shows on HuluHow to Turn on Accessibility Features like Closed Captioning and Audio Descriptions on Paramount+?How to Turn Audio Descriptions On Disney+Disney+ Titles with Audio DescriptionsPeacock Audio Description Titles
In dieser Folge haben wir ein paar technische Nachträge aus dem Umfeld der Google I/O für euch. Allen voran natürlich mit unseren Lieblingsthemen Flutter mit der neuen Version 2.2 und Dart 2.13. Das bedeutet neben Type Aliases in Dart vor allem Verbesserungen für die Web-Implementierung von Flutter.Sebi ist mal wieder unserer Zeit voraus und lässt uns auf CSS Container-Queries schauen, mit denen wir zukünftig CSS Media Queries nicht nur in Relation zum gesamten Bildschirm, sondern auch zu Vater-Containern schreiben können. Ein Meilenstein für wiederverwendbare Widgets und Komponenten, weil sich diese selbst noch flexibler der Umgebung anpassen können, in die sie eingebunden werden.Zu guter Letzt reden wir über eine Reihe von Accessibility-Features von Apple, die letzte Woche in einem Blogpost vorgestellt wurden. Am meisten beeindruckt hat uns die Bedienung der Apple Watch ohne Touch-Eingabe: Handgesten und Bewegungen des Handgelenks werden erkannt und lassen das komplette Betriebssystem steuern.Schreibt uns!Schickt uns eure Themenwünsche und euer Feedback.podcast@programmier.barFolgt uns!Bleibt auf dem Laufenden über zukünftige Folgen und beteiligt euch an Community-Diskussionen.TwitterInstagramFacebookMeetup