Podcasts about be my ai

Taking a big bite out of life, brother/co-host Brian has returned from a birthday celebration trip to New York City and he's back and telling us all about it. He shares about his accessible travel and airport experiences at Toronto Pierson, JFK, and LaGuardia, the music show “An Evening With Ida and Tsunami” at Bowery Ballroom he attended with friend/Outlook guest Nefertiti Matos Olivares on Birthday Eve, and another round (after his experience in London, England) and again he set up an exploration of a city with greeter organisation Big Apple Greeters to be shown around by a local along with meeting up with friends from around the state, including sushi with an upcoming Outlook guest. His snapshot of NYC and most of its boroughs includes a tour of NYC transport including a tactile map of the subway system and its history (one puzzle pieced put together at a time) found Brian checking out the tactile further with an exhibit of subway station turnstyles through the years and an accessible touch tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For us at Outlook though, it wouldn't be the same without audio to tell a fuller tale along with hearing about a few wild New York City encounters with security guards, allowing Brian to get a broader, more personalized feel of the place he's in. Check out audio from the live show he attended, his latest subway and other NYC transport and being live at Grand Central Terminal, and his special time spent on Roosevelt Island and The East River. And time in New York wouldn't be the same, especially a first visit, without stopping in Central Park to listen to some live saxophone music. Brian shares both audio and Be My AI image descriptions of some of the photos he took for sighted family and friends to see what he did, it's a full multi-sensory glimpse of the landmark New York City as we meet Brian beneath the big clock. At one point, he stands with his NYC local guide at FDR's statue there on Roosevelt Island, with The United Nations right there and the words of Roosevelt clearly underscoring some of the dangerous changes sweeping the States these days. Plus, also on The Island, they make a brief stop at the Accessibility Services booth to find out if they have any information for that spot available in braille. Stay tuned for the answer. Along with a sharing of some comforting cuisine prepared by a dear friend, plenty of King of the Hill watched, and a homestay at a Manhattan apartment, with the added benefit of getting to explore NYC with the blind leading the blind, he won't ever forget his first Big Apple experience shown to him by its locals. Book your own personalized tour with Big Apple Greeters: https://bigapplegreeters.net/visitor/register Check out a segment from Ida's Bowery Ballroom set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUTcW325GT4

“When I was a little girl, I used to dream as a man, because I wanted to do things that women didn't do back then such as traveling to Africa, living with wild animals and writing books," said Dr. Jane Goodall. "I didn't have any female explorers or scientists to look up to but I was inspired by Dr. Dolittle, Tarzan and Mowgli in The Jungle Book — all male characters. It was only my mother who supported my dream: 'You'll have to work hard, take advantage of opportunities and never give up,' she'd tell me. I've shared that message with young people around the world, and so many have thanked me, and said, 'You taught me that because you did it, I can do it too.'" (Jane's quote is excerpted from a 2018 op-ed with Time magazine.) March - It's a lot of things really. It's another Mixed Bag, a Mid March Mixed Bag, along with it being a St. Patrick's Day Monday special when we aired live and we on Outlook are also still celebrating Women's History Month. We're looking back and reflecting on what was the five year anniversary of the start of the “stay at home” orders and lockdown and the start of Covid. Speaking of medical things, and spring, sister/co-host Kerry shares facts about the lotus flower and its symbolism of rebirth in nature and science, which leads to celebrating March being Kidney Health Month as she and her dad recall the rebirth and fresh start of the kidney transplant Kerry received from him, a rebirth of sorts. Kerry shares a health update with her kidney and levels being as stable as ever. Kerry in blue and our International Women's Day edition guest Jane Piper in red, like the Radio Western sign in the background, brother/ally/co-host Brian starts the second half of the show reading the Be My AI image of the two ladies posing in the lobby of the studio after, as we like to take photos with our live and in-studio guests when we are lucky enough to get them, as we look back on the previous week's episode and the discussion with restorative justice activist Jane. We've managed to post the actual photos even with the accessibility issues that come along with social media these days. The second half is dedicated to what's going on in politics, both provincially and nationally as we share concerns about our premier receiving a third win last month, even with his silence and lack of action on matters concerning the disability community. Last week's guest Jane spoke a lot about accountability and the lack of it in our society, these actions or lack of that politicians often are modelling and still being voted in by those who don't consider marginalized populations. Also, we finish up talking about the Canadian Disability Benefit set to come into effect this summer and a federal election on the horizon, we share more about the CDB and provinces like Ontario which has not yet promised not to put in clawbacks and Alberta which has put in the barrier of clawbacks to the already set provincial benefits. Organisation Disability Without Poverty is working to pressure politicians to live up to the promises to combat disability plus poverty across the country. “Green alligators, long neck geese, chimpanzees.. We begin the show with a song about these animals, including the ones Jane Goodall worked with, the featured woman in history for the month of March and finish off talking the spring promise of an upcoming baseball season. Today though, we're unfortunately celebrating St. Patrick's Day without our Irish co-host Barry and Oyster the guide dog with us live, but they'll be back, but so we've started off the show with a silly song from our childhood - The Unicorn Song, The Irish Rovers version proving that spring is on it's way to green things up in honour of our Irish connection. We love all things Ireland, but we at Outlook are Canadian and proud to be so. https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca

When Danish furniture craftsman Hans Jørgen Wiberg launched Be My Eyes, an app connecting blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers, he had no idea it would grow into a global movement. But 10 years after its launch, the app now boasts 800,000 blind users and over 8.5 million volunteers, more than the population of his country. In this episode, Hans, who is visually impaired himself, tells the origin story of the app, how it “spread like wildfire” and Be My Eyes' partnerships with companies like Microsoft and OpenAI.The conversation covers:The diverse and innovative ways people use the Be My Eyes appWhy microvolunteering - helping out for just a few minutes - has become such a powerful force for goodThe rapid growth of Be My AI, a new AI-powered feature providing users with quick visual assistance for everyday tasksThe challenges Be My Eyes faces in reaching underserved communitiesMissed last week's episode? Inside Adobe's mission to build more inclusive tech---About Hans Jørgen WibergHans Jørgen Wiberg is the founder of Be My Eyes, a groundbreaking app that connects blind and visually impaired individuals with sighted volunteers for real-time assistance via video calls. Born in Denmark and visually impaired himself, Hans created Be My Eyes in to address everyday challenges faced by blind and low-vision people. Under his leadership, the app has grown into a global community with 800,000 users and over 8 million volunteers in 150+ countries.---Learn more about Be My Eyes : https://www.bemyeyes.com/ Follow Be My Eyes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemyeyesapp/?hl=en Follow Hans Jørgen Wiberg on LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/hans-j%C3%B8rgen-wiberg-8a16b915 ---Connect with Made for UsShow notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ Newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/

20250228 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renee Originally Broadcasted February 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This time we went over various things AI. Meta live AI on the glasses, AIRA Access AI, Seeing AI, Be My AI. There are so many tools available to us and we just highlighted a few features of some of them.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

W najnowszym odcinku TyfloPrzeglądu omawiamy ciekawe nowości technologiczne i rozwiązania wspierające niewidomych użytkowników komputerów. Przedstawiamy VoiceToggle – narzędzie do szybkiego przełączania głosów w NVDA, oraz TCA Boot Manager – dostępny menedżer rozruchu komputera. Wyjaśniamy, jak dzięki Be My AI i niedrogim grabberom można poznać zawartość ekranu telewizora lub komputera. Zwracamy uwagę na innowacje francuskiej kolei, która wdrożyła przetwarzanie języka naturalnego w wyszukiwarce połączeń, oraz omawiamy karę nałożoną na accessiBe przez amerykańską komisję handlu. Dodatkowo przyglądamy się Shokz OpenMeet – słuchawkom z przewodnictwem kostnym na 2,4 GHz, oraz prezentujemy aplikację Kolei Śląskich i nowość od naszego słuchacza Krzysztofa – TyfloBota. Audycja dostępna jest również w wygenerowanej automatycznie wersji tekstowej

Episode Notes Notes go here 0:00 Start 6:00 Jokes and Audience Comments and Questions 7:50 Introducing PiccyBot, AI descriptions from video and photos 11:30 PIccyBot's creator Martijn Van Der Spec enters the chat! 13:00 Demo using VoiceOver navigating through the app , headings, controls 16:55 Demo of taking a still photo in the app and hearing its description 27:00 Using PiccyBot to analyze old photos already saved on your device 32:00 Comparing this with the Be My AI description and response time. 37:00 Uploading an existing video file to the app for description 43:00 Actually taking a live video and uploading it for a detailed description! 49:00 Summary thoughts from our Assistive Technology Experts! 53:00 Upcoming videos, live shows and events! Stay Tuned! Find out more at https://techconnectlive.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into the next big announcement from Apple, this time around the focus is on their new Mac Mini.But is this the real ‘blind' Mac, and why does Steven think it is? Find out about all the features of the new Mac Mini and discover whether it might be right for you.Also there's more of your feedback, including more comments and questions on the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, and a comment on the usefulness of Be My AI.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.

Today on the show Steven and Shaun dig into the mailbag to listen to and respond to your emails and voicemails.They begin with a rather troubling admission from Steven about what he did with the remaining mince in his slow cooker, moving on rather quickly (thankfully) to discuss their use of Be My AI and Talkback 15's new image description feature on supported Android devices.In the inbox there's emails from Jeff and Ian on using the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, and a rather nice example of how Barri uses Be My AI at home. Plus our good friend and loyal listener Greg tries to calm his beating heart following Steven's recent thoughts on the cost of specialist tech.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 - Intro  13:14 - E-mail - Jeff on Meta Ray-Ban Glasses  26:36 - E-mail - Ian on Possible Apple Restrictions on 3rd Party Cameras  28:11 - Contact Us  28:34 - E-mail - Barrie With An Interesting Take On Using Be My AI  31:18 - E-mail - Tom on More Android Please  37:06 - E-mail - Greg on Specialist Tech Pricing  48:33 - E-mail - Jenny on Braille Learning  49:09 - E-mail - Ian on O&M Provision & Sight Loss Support 

20241005 Be My Eyes Update! Originally Broadcasted October 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We were joined by Andy, product manager at Be My Eyes, to learn about the Be My AI feature, the partnership with Meta, the service directory, my groups feature,  and the latest on the AppleVIS acquisition. They gained valuable insights into Be My Eyes and its impact on independence. Learn more about Be My Eyes     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20240927 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renee Originally Broadcasted September 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Today we covered some new voiceover features in IOS 18. If we have time, we  also want to go over some new features in voice memos and briefly demonstrate using Be My AI.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20240914 Basics with BITS Originally Broadcasted September 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This time, Joel Dodson introduced us to the new Be My AI app for Windows. Joel guided us through downloading and installing the app, as well as getting started with keyboard shortcuts, performing image recognition, and more.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today on the show the guys are back discussing Shaun's recent trip to a luxury hotel and the challenges he had with his Meta Ray-Ban frames, plus we find out why Samsung phone users may not be able to access the Talkback version 15 screenreader on their devices. We start with Shaun's real world use of the Meta Ray-Ban Frames which has caused him concern in relation to the ability of the artificial intelligence when trying to do simple tasks like reading a menu. It raises an interesting debate about the need for specialist solutions like Be My AI, Envision and Seleste. There's also a look ahead to this year's Next Big Thing event held by Vispero for users of JAWS, Zoomtext and Fusion products. The company are back again with an offer of $1000 to the winner of the competition to find the next big feature that could come to the assistive software in 2025. There's reporting from Android Authority's Mishaal Rahman that the Google Android screenreader Talkback 15 won't be making its way to Samsung smartphones. He joins Steven to discuss, and Pocket-Lint's Patrick O'Rourke reviews the latest Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Fold devices for us. 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 - Intro 1:28 - Shaun's Experience with the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses 17:47 - Vispero's Next Big Thing Event 22:56 - Googles Guided Frame Feature for taking Photos 26:25 - Sense Player Update Brings New Features 33:02 - Pixel 9 Range Thoughts & Impressions from Patrick O'Rourrke 37:57 - TalkBack 15 & Samsung with Mishaal Rahman

Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan Starnes interviews Joe Weber from Be My Eyes. They discuss the latest updates and features of Be My AI, including the integration of GPT-4.0 and the expansion to Windows desktop. They also talk about the future plans of Be My Eyes, including the integration of wearables. The conversation highlights the importance of privacy and ethical use of data in AI technology. The episode ends with the sandwich of the week segment. Takeaways Be My AI, the AI tool integrated into Be My Eyes, is continuously improving and becoming more responsive. Be My AI is being used by companies like Microsoft and Unilever to provide customer support through the app. Be My AI is planning to integrate with wearables in the future. Be My Eyes prioritizes privacy and ethical use of data in their AI models. The sandwich of the week is a chicken bacon ranch wrap. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:01 Be My AI: A Review and Preview 04:22 The Growth and Adoption of Be My AI 05:49 Be My AI and Support from Brands 07:47 The Impact of Be My AI on Call Resolution Time 09:38 The Advancements in Be My AI with GPT-4.0 16:16 Introducing Be My AI for Windows Desktop 19:33 The Future of Be My AI: Integration with Wearables 23:56 Privacy and Ethical Use of Data 27:34 Sandwich of the Week: Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap 29:48 Closing Remarks and Future Updates

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya Topics: Viewing the Today screen; VO Starter app; deleting app from Home Screen; off loading unused apps; whether to run iOS 18 beta; Be My Ai added a button, now able to read checks with handwriting ; uploading checks to bank; techniques for taking photo of check; technical help at access@zoom.us; do we need extra virus software to protect iPhone; bluetooth device to measure blood pressure; delete and report as spam; reactions to text messages not showing; changing default action of rotor; setting in Zoom to display length of call; iBUG Bytes - recording an iBUG Bytes segment in 6 steps; sharing your contact information; iToys segment - Beats Pill speaker; selecting text; whether to buy 15 Pro or any model of iPhone 16; all iPhone 16 models support AI; merging Safari data on iPad; preparing to transfer information from old iPhone to new iPhone; automatic back up feature does not always work.

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya Topics: Sound Scape Community for navigation; leaving a What'sApp group; toggling screen recognition on or off; navigating Hoopla app, reading apps vary; deleting multiple calls from call history; changing photograph in Apple ID; mag safe charging; Apple mag safe charger; monitoring AFIB on Apple Watch; Alexa notifications appearing on iPhone inconsistently; labels for iPhone in contacts changed, no longer labeled correctly as "Home" or "office". iBUG Bytes - notification style; notification come through on iPhone speaker not earbuds; Nighttime app for detecting night time; logging in to the My Chart app; checking existing passwords; add password to existing list of passwords; choosing your own password as opposed to one generated for you; using fingerprint id; Be My Ai giving fashion suggestions; resetting Hey Siri; becoming a beta tester; Birthday Alarm app for sending e-cards; USB-A to USB-C dongle; using Apple certified products.

In this episode, Taylor and I discuss our experiences at the ACB convention, focusing on the latest developments with Aira. We delve into Aira's new Access AI feature, which is a free competitor to Be My AI, offering a range of innovative services. Additionally, we explore Aira's plans to integrate features into Meta Ray Bands, bringing advanced capabilities to mainstream tech at an affordable price point. Furthermore, we highlight Aira's Build AI service, which provides free minutes for users to engage with visual interpreters. Taylor and I share our thoughts on Aira's shift towards obtaining funding from businesses rather than individuals, showcasing a strategic move to enhance accessibility without burdening end-users financially. We also touch upon Aira's Agent Verification feature, a valuable tool that allows visual interpreters to verify AI-generated information for accuracy. The evolution of Aira's services reflects a commitment to user privacy and satisfaction, as evidenced by their transition to Claude from Anthropic for AI training data. Additionally, we explore the benefits of JAWS and the PictureSmart feature, emphasizing Freedom Scientific's dedication to user privacy by leveraging OpenAI and Claude technology. This privacy-focused approach enhances the user experience and underscores the commitment to safeguarding sensitive information. Overall, our conversation sheds light on the exciting developments in assistive technology at the ACB convention, showcasing how innovations like Aira and JAWS are revolutionizing accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. Stay tuned for more updates on these groundbreaking technologies in future episodes of the IACast.

Inspirierend Anders Forscht – Oliver Bendel Erfahre, wie KI Pornos ablösen wird, warum KI mit Klischees zu kämpfen hat, was KI zu Schönheit sagt, warum KI für alle Generationen eine Gefahr beim Thema Sex ist, wie Blinde von KI profitieren könnten, ob wir die KI benutzen oder sie längst uns und noch vieles mehr! Oliver ist Professor an der Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW und beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit Robotics und KI. Oliver findest du unter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-bendel-08904163/ PS: Der Podcast ist eine Herzensangelegenheit und lebt durch dich! Teil den Folgenlink deshalb mit jemandem und inspiriere ihn! Weitere Themen: Generative KI, Schönheit, DALL-E 3, ChatGPT, Hässlichkeit, Empfinden von KI, KI-Guardrails, Stereotype, KI-Porno, KI-Schönheitswettbewerbe, KI löst Pornos ab, Klischees, KI für Blinde, Be My Eyes, Be My AI, Lügenbot, Symbolische KI, Nichtsymbolische KI

The Be My Eyes app is now available for Windows, specifically for the AI feature. Be My Eyes is an app that allows users to create a video call with a sighted volunteer for assistance. It has evolved to include artificial intelligence (AI) functionality called Be My AI, which can provide descriptions of images. The Windows app offers four main options: describe the screen, describe a picture taken using the built-in camera, describe a picture from file explorer, and describe the clipboard. The AI provides detailed descriptions and can answer follow-up questions. The app is simple to use and can be beneficial for blind or partially-sighted individuals.ChaptersIntroduction (00:00)Be My AI: AI-Powered Image Descriptions (01:24)Describe My Screen (06:59)Take Picture Using Built-in Camera (13:47)Describe Picture from File Explorer (17:31)Final Thoughts on Benefits of Be My Eyes for Windows (20:03)Be My Eyes Download Links 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

Facilitators: desi & Sandhya Topics: Assistive touch; multiple addresses in elm; moving item from trash to inbox; locating attachment in e-mail; guided access; Google search instead of Siri search; Air Pods 3; use Siri to answer and hang up; Apple Pay in text messages; image description; turn off screen recognition; Apple Pay in iMessages app; identifying unlabeled buttons; using screenshot and analyze with Be My AI; change focus from screen recognition is rotor; iBUG Bytes - pinning a note; sharing a photograph to Be My AI; when to open an app in Safari; using the Notes app; Any List app; reporting problems with app; sending email to Appleaccessibility.com; using Ring Doorbell app; Amazon Prime and Grub Hub.

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya Topics: Numbering convention for iOS versions; Rainbird app not accessible; Air Pods Pro not staying paired; screen curtain does not affect camera on Zoom; personalizing spacial audio; Perplexity app with Chat GPT; splitters and dongles; sending a group text; iBUG Bytes - notifications about government alerts; notifications in native weather app; Weatherology app; Weather Gods app; predictions for Siri to get major upgrade; Siri stops during dictation; improvements coming to Be My AI; can have verbal conversation with Chat GPT;

Ahead of the upcoming local and European Elections this Friday, June 7th, we explore accessible voting options and the potentials of technology for people with sight loss. Brian Dawson, Communications and Public Engagement Manager at The Electoral Commission, joins us to tell us more.We learn about an interesting use case of Aira shared by one of our listeners and discuss the launch of Be My AI, the world's first AI visual assistant for people who are blind or have low vision, now available for free on Windows.Support the Show.

In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics related to accessibility and AI. Shaun is on hand with a demo of the new Be My AI app on Windows, and they both explore the recent  Rabbit R1 controversy. They also dive into the potential of AI to improve voice recognition, enhance smart assistants like Siri, and provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities with disability advocate Colin Hughes.They touch on the challenges and advancements in AI technology, such as voice cloning, personalized speech recognition, and the future of mainstream tech in accessibility. Colin also shared insights on the role of AI in employment, the impact of voice control tools like Dragon and voice assistants, and the potential of AI to revolutionize accessibility in the future. Keep in touch by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media.

In this episode Chris and Kim give travel tips to enjoy the season. Next Kim gives a demo of We Are Wild, a site that sells body wash and other beauty products. Finally there is a demo of Be My AI from BeMyEyes.com -

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web Le futur de Be My Eyes, Be My AI avec GPT–4o. - Spring Update : OpenAI dévoile son modèle GPT–4o, une application desktop et de bonnes nouvelles pour la version gratuite de ChatGPT. Google TalkBack utilisera Gemini pour décrire les images aux personnes aveugles. - Filtre anti-arnaques, TalkBack enrichi, assistant Gemini : Google promet une IA au cœur d'Android 15. Encore des nouvelles fonctions d'accessibilité dévoilées par Apple pour iOS 18. Mises à jour Apple : iOS 17.5, macO 14.5, Etc. NVDA 2024.2beta1 est disponible pour les testeurs. Mise à jour de Jaws de mai 2024, un coic au lancement, retrait et attente de correctif. VMware Workstation et Fusion passent en gratuits pour les usages personnels !. Google Wallet ne fonctionnera plus sur ces vieux smartphones Android. Application Sonos et accessibilité, des nouvelles d'un beta-testeur. Le reste de l'actu AccessiJeux propose TTMC Access en précommande. LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader - un appareil d'aide à la lecture via OCR. Siri disponible sur certaines enceintes Denon !. Artha France - Foire de Paris : le Concours Lépine 2024 récompense un système d'aide aux malvoyants et non-voyants. Sur le site cette semaine Le podcast Présentation de l'enregistreur audio Zoom H4 Essential et de son accessibilité. L'article : Édito – Les associations pour le bien des aveugles en France non informées ou je-m'en-foutiste, faites votre choix. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Antoine, Carlos, François, Jacques et Pascale pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal ou en cryptomonaie c'est à l'adresse : oxytude.org/don. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par notre lien affilié oxytude.org/amazon., ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats Pour animer cet épisode Cédric, Fabrice et Philippe.

Facilitators: MARIE &  Sandhya Topics: unmuting a thread; VoiceOver changing speed when in status bar; Apple Watch rings when working out; removing exercise complications from Apple Watch; off  loading apps feature;   sheet grabber; setting; audio description on iPhone; using Siri to create a calendar event, let Siri ask for more information; liftable images in camera app; Be My AI and family members; IBUG BYTES - changing VoiceOver voices;  deleting multiple apps at once, is it possible; reviewing apps. In App Library; adding items to the rotor; swiping to a link  in X; remove volume from rotor; navigating to link with rotor; changing rate and pitch while sampling voices; iToys segment - Otter Box Herbie; on iPad, some contacts have names and others have numbers; iPad with split screen, numbers on main keyboard; containers on iPad.

Temperature change. Animals acting out of the ordinary. These are some non visual signs of an eclipse. It's the day of the total solar eclipse, April 8th, 2024. We're here, on Outlook today with our Eclipse Soundscapes app with its rumble map, to discuss how we plan to join this giant party, an astronomical event we can and should all be able to share in. We talk an accessible eclipse experience, co-host Kerry plays a little Be My AI game of "what's the same in these two pics?" and April 7th was Green Shirt Day and co-host Brian reflects on what would have been his 25-year kidney transplant anniversary this month.     From nephrology to ophthalmology and with themes of darkness and light, as the moon starts to obscure the sun's light and the threat of looking and damaging one's sight - all of this is our bread and butter on this show and we'll have a follow-up episode to follow this one where we discuss all of this with someone who definitely knows the subject. To check out the accessible app, search for “Eclipse Soundscapes” on the app store or learn more on the official website: https://eclipsesoundscapes.org Check out more information on Green Shirt Day: https://greenshirtday.ca/about/ And listen to the ophthalmologist we both grew up seeing, Dr. Phil Hooper, on the CBC speaking about the dangers of staring at a solar eclipse without proper eyewear: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-158-london-morning/clip/16053698-staring-solar-eclipse-without-proper-eyewear-damage-eyes

Things like grammar and sentence structure are hard. That's why we do more talking than writing on this site. Except, for a considerable time, we haven't been doing a lot of that either. Well, that changes today as we replaced the batteries, dust off the cobwebs and have knocked off some of the krust with an all new BBQ episode featuring an interview from CSUNATC24! Sponsor: A.T. Guys Now Has Zoom Products For Sale The ZOOM H1essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder, THE WORLD'S EASIEST RECORDER With the push of a button the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float. 32-BIT FLOAT MAGIC' With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high quality in every take. THE FIRST HANDY RECORDERS WITH ACCESSIBILITY The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.* Find out more about the ZOOM H1essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder, and the other Zoom products now available, at the A.T. Guys store today! CSUNATC24 Interview: Mike Buckley CEO of Be My Eyes BE My Eyes may now be a service with a worldwide reach, however for the BBQ Crew, it holds a special place in our audio hearts as the service was our featured interview in our official first episode back in January 2015. Since that time the service has gone on to be used by millions and JJ sat down with Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, to talk about several subjects regarding the three services the company offers. Listen to the pair discuss how Be My AI has grown over the last year to become a Visual Interpretation tool for reading menus, describing objects and even a bird finder. The conversation gives some insight into the Open AI partnership and how that impacts the service when it comes to regional privacy concerns. Mike also touches upon the importance of business partners as it pertains to their successful Customer Service initiatives and how that led them to the recent announcement of the Service Directory that will allow you to easily find information for directly reaching well known branded companies. Lastly, the discussion turns to the upcoming launch of the muchly user requested Be My Eyes for Windows that is slated for a debut later this year. To learn more about the products and services mentioned during this interview, visit the official Be My Eyes site A Quick Programming Note: Sure, we released this one on April 1st. But, we promise, this is not a one off thing. We have more CSUNATC24 coverage heading towards the interwebs as you read this. And we have some other surprises along the way. We are trying out some new things, some new formats and some new tech. Although we hope to circle back to some familiar voices too. We thank you for listening and please be aware that some content may have shifted in the overhead bins while we were in flight.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 264 0:00 A tribute to Paul Paravano 1:52 Zoom are about to release audio recorders with accessibility features 9:04 Potentially good news for Castro users 13:27 Machine-generated transcripts coming to Apple Podcasts 18:01 Some blindness stories 19:03 Helpful Samsung TV accessibility hints 26:40 How do I share images to Be My AI on Android? 30:10 Apple Tech Support woes 31:56 OS choices, why I don't have a new Stream, routers and more 39:17 Vocalizer voices, DAB receivers and Life Unseen 57:24 The Feelspace Navibelt is a high tech Orientation and mobility tool 1:10:21 Fitness apps 1:39:53 Habel pricing discrepancies 1:43:03 Thoughts on assistive technology 1:44:44 Disabling automatic language detection on iPhone 1:51:52 eBikes and scooters taking over New York City 1:53:27 Question about Goodmaps Outdoors 1:57:40 Closing and contact info 1:59:11

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web SNCF : Assist'Engare remplace Accès Plus. Composer de la musique en utilisant le braille avec Muse Score 4. VOCR v2.0.0-alpha.3 pour macOS Reconnaît ce qui se trouve dans le curseur VoiceOver. Un projet de lecteur d'écran alimenté par l'IA pour Mac. Un Addon NVDA pour l'application Scanvox. Notre podcast de présentation de Scanvox. Un canal Discord pour les développeurs NVDA, développeurs de plugins et utilisateurs (en anglais). Sur Android, ChatGPT pourra bientôt remplacer Google Assistant. monlecteurd'écran.be, un site consacré aux lecteurs d'écran gratuits.. Windows 11 : Microsoft se prépare à mettre de l'IA même dans l'application Bloc-notes. Be My AI est disponible sur le smartphone adapté BlindShell Classic 2. Le reste de l'actu Clicks : un clavier physique pour iPhone. Un nouveau produit en préparation chez Orcam pour aider à l'audition. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Claire, Murielle, Thierry et Vincent pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal ou en cryptomonaie c'est à l'adresse : oxytude.org/don. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par le lien oxytude.org/amazon., ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats Pour animer cet épisode Cédric, Philippe et Sof.

In today's episode, we introduce the new Be My AI feature, a collaboration between Be My Eyes and OpenAI. It provides detailed descriptions of images and is now available on the Blindshell Classic 2. To access this feature, open the Be My Eyes app and navigate to the Be My AI tab. Capture a picture and receive a detailed description. Stay tuned for more updates!

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news coming out of CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Las Vegas. Plus, we discuss the latest news from Apple who have announced the new Vision Pro launch date of February 2. As CES gets into full swing, we hear about the latest innovations in AI-driven tech, new televisions and robots to clean up after us. Regular contributor Michael Babcock also joins us to discuss the news that Be My AI is coming to the Blindshell Classic 2 soon, and we are joined by podcast host, broadcaster and author Shelly Brisbin, to give us her take on the Apple Vision Pro launch announcement, as well as how well it may perform for low vision people like her. As always, keep in touch with us and share your feedback or check us out on social media by searching for ‘Double Tap'. New episodes air every day on AMI-audio and are available from noon Eastern for download on our podcast. More details can be found at doubletaponair.com.

In this episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast, Anil and Melissa are joined by Gary Wunder, editor of the Braille Monitor, and Aaron Cannon, a blind accessibility specialist for Ancestry.com. They discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of life, with feedback from listeners incorporated into the conversation. The discussion touches on AI tools such as Be My AI and ChatGPT, their benefits and limitations, and the broader implications of AI for the blind community and for society. Your thoughts are welcome on social media and at podcast@nfb.org or by calling 410-659-9314, extension 2444.   Important links: National Federation of the Blind Resolution 2023-13 Regarding Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and their Information on Blindness: https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2023-resolutions#13 Large language model (Wikipedia entry): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_language_model  “There Will Come Soft Rains,” short story by Ray Bradbury about an automated house (Wikipedia entry with plot summary): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_Will_Come_Soft_Rains_(short_story)  

In our special episode, we're revisiting the tech highlights of 2023. The year began with Sony's PlayStation 5 controller launch and Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. Twitter made waves by banning third-party apps, sparking a discussion featured in a clip with Gedeon Maheux. February brought Google's AI plans with Bard and exciting tech news from Canada. HumanWare introduced the Victor Reader Stream 3rd gen. March featured Humanware's "Made for Surface" devices and the CSUN conference. April marked Amazon's support for cochlear implants and Seeing AI's indoor navigation feature. May was packed with innovations, including Braille Doodle and Final Cut's iPad debut, alongside an audio transcription demo using AIKO. Sadly, Microsoft bid farewell to Soundscape, but it returned via Open Scape beta, the Scottish Tech Army, and the NCBI. June showcased Apple's WWDC and Vision Pro, along with Reddit's significant API changes. July was Convention month, featuring Sight Village PamTrad, NFB Report by Damashe Thomas, and ACB-OKO. August turned the spotlight to smart glasses, including Seleste and Kapsys smartvision 3. In September, LEGO launched braille bricks for everyone, while WordPress Accessibility Day emphasized web inclusivity. October unveiled CES in Amsterdam, and November featured a talking air fryer, Be My Eyes at an Open AI event, JAWS news, and some Open AI chaos. Be My AI emerged as the first customer service AI. December concluded with Forza's success at the Game Awards, the Netflix drama "All The Light We Cannot See," and the Android debut of Seeing AI and Be My AI. Sight Tech Global was a must-attend event for tech enthusiasts. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

“Tis the season to be jolly/tis the season to be brother” Outlets and outlooks. We're ringing in the new year (goodbye 2023 and hello 2024), here on Outlook, from down in sister and co-host Kerry's basement. We're discussing trends that made an impression in 2023, for blind people, including things like Be My AI in the “Be My Eyes” app, the celebrating of our 200th show and 5th year in 2023, and sharing on the losses experienced in the disability activist community over the last twelve months. Co-host Brian is back with some stats on our year and we examine the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and its themes we on this podcast also try to highlight. So Happy Kwanzaa as we continue to broaden all our outlooks in the months ahead. Be sure to check out co-host Kerry's recent appearance on the CBC podcast Now or Never sharing her love for the winter solstice: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-to-brighten-up-the-longest-night-of-the-year/id1169422760?i=1000639359566

Be My AI for Creating Photo Captions and Alt Text Find Any File – by Christian from Germany OCR PDFs using Free Open Source Tools with a Shell Script and Keyboard Maestro Transcript of NC_2023_12_17 Join the Conversation: allison@podfeet.com podfeet.com/slack Support the Show: Patreon Donation PayPal one-time donation Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle Podfeet 15-Year Anniversary Shirts Referral Links: Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me Backblaze - One free month for me and you Setapp - One free month for me and you Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you. PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

A reminder that this is the last episode of the current season. We will be publishing again from 28 January 2024. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 262 0:00 Reflecting on a remarkable year for Living Blindfully 4:15 My 25th anniversary of live Internet broadcasting 7:54 Drafts working around a serious iOS bug 14:50 Hearing technology 17:45 iPhone call volume not being remembered 18:46 Update on using Salesforce at work 20:42 Follow-up on switching to Windows for music production 26:00 Learning to use Face ID 31:45 Changing the WiFi network on Sonos 48:35 Making technology available to developing countries 49:52 Tap to wake, and Be My AI 55:13 JAWS country license and Marmite 57:19 A demonstration of Suno.ai 1:04:57 Amazon Echo users beware of changing your password 1:42:43 I am getting my first iPad. How do I learn to use it? 1:44:36 Trouble with the Peacock app 1:49:50 Closing for 2023 1:55:01

In this festive episode of Talking Technology, we first chat with Dave Nason, CX Accessibility Manager at Sky Ireland, about the latest in Sky product accessibility, including voice guidance on Sky Glass TV and Sky Stream. Exciting news for Android users as Seeing AI and Be My AI hit the Play Store, closing the accessibility gap with iOS. Join us as we discuss what this means for vision-impaired Android users, and catch a special visit from old Saint Nick. Tune in for a tech-filled Christmas celebration!Support the show

Episode 157: Microsoft Seeing AI comes to Android!AnnouncementsIt's the 3-year anniversary of the Blind Android Users podcast next week, we love you all so please come and join us live!. Look out for the links to join on our Telegram, Facebook and email channels.ANDROID BASICSIt's an AI episode this week. We discuss the Google Gemini, and Be My Eyes rolls out the Be My Ai feature to many people running Android!SpotlightWe were delighted to welcome Saqib Shaikh from Microsoft to showcase Seeing AI, one of the most anticipated apps to arrive on the Android operating system.Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web Android : des nouveautés annoncées dans TalkBack 14.1. Microsoft annonce la disponibilité de Seeing AI sur Android. Seeing AI dans le Google Play Store. Be My AI beta est disponible sur Android. Spotify distribue désormais des livres audio avec des voix de synthèse. Une extension d'accessibilité pour l'application Windows/macOS Virtual DJ. Logiciel Windows Talking Balance, une solution vocale pour les balances scientifiques de précision. EA (Electronic Arts) offre des technologies d'accessibilité aux autres développeurs. Du mieux en ce qui concerne “VoiceOver occupé” sur Safari dans macOS 14.2 ? Sur Youtube, baptistecastanera4416, nous a indiqué que l'application Orange TV pour iOS était accessible avec VoiceOver. Le reste de l'actu Ces nouvelles cartes bancaires doivent faciliter la vie des malvoyants, quid des aveugles ? Le TactiLab, un FabLab adapté aux DV. Article du blog de Koena : FACIL'iti contre Koena. Cette semaine sur Oxytude Nous vous avons proposé une sélection d'idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2023. Nous avons également mis à jour, de façon silencieuse, notre article sur Des écouteurs pour le guidage piéton numérique.. N'hésitez pas à aller y jeter un oeil si vous êtes à la recherche de ce genre d'équipement pour votre locomotion guidée. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Baptiste, Carlos, Jean-Marc, Joachim, Stéphane et Sebastian pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal c'est par l'adresse courte paypal.me/oxytude. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par le lien oxytude.org/amazon, ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats. Pour animer cet épisode Cédric, Philippe et Sof.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss rumours that Apple are going to make major improvements to the microphone inside the iPhone 16 to assist in improving the quality of an enhanced Siri using artificial intelligence. Shaun, however, is unconvinced that an upgraded microphone would make any difference. Also, there's an update from listener Matthew on his decision to move to Windows for his music production work, and Lena updates Steven and Shaun on the capability of Seeing AI on the iPhone. Our feature interview today is with Kareen Kiwan and Salih Kunduz, who write for the Accessible Android website, sharing their unique perspectives as Android users who are blind. They join the guys to talk about the arrival of Seeing AI on the platform and the update to Be My Eyes which will soon include Be My AI, and chime in on the release of Talkback 14.1. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Episode Notes Notes go here 0:00 Start 4:30 Guest Audience: Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired 7:00 Be My AI App Introduction 9:00 Comparison to OrCam What's in Front of Me? Feature 13:00 Using Be My AI to scan a menu and ask follow up questions 19:00 Envision Glasses attempts the same task 25:00 Comments from the audience 30:00 Scene Description with empty chair questions 39:00 Be My AI describing an image sent to your phone 43:00 Interpreting handwritten words 45:00 Envision App using scene description (Postponed) 47:00 Final Comparison of Envision to Be My AI 50:00 Closing thoughts and upcoming shows! Find out more at https://techconnectlive.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news about Be My AI, the open beta feature that has been available for some time in iOS, is and is now available on Android devices via the already available Be My Eyes app. There's also a guide to buying the perfect Amazon Echo device courtesy of the fantastic David Ward who hosts the Echo Tips podcast. He shares his wealth of experience in making sure you know about the best devices out there and the best deals. And there's more of your feedback, including questions on why a blind person should buy an Apple Watch and a wonderful story from Eden, who tells us about the job she does thanks to her ability to read Braille. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Living Blindfully taking a break over the New Zealand summer 0:00 Welcome to 260 with some help from ChatGPT 1:35 There's still time to vote in the Mushroom FM holiday countdown 4:35 The Castro podcast app is being shut down 7:50 JAWS and Fusion aren't as accessible with RIM as they should be, and users are the losers 17:52 The quality of iOS Vocalizer voices has become really bad 38:19 Anyone know of an accessible DAB radio? 40:45 Wireless Lavalier microphones that don't breakVoiceOver 42:46 Vosh, travel, and notetakers 49:25 A fun travel story 57:34 Catch-up with Pneuma Solutions 1:02:35 Problem with my Sonos ARC 1:45:26 Bose versus Sonos 1:47:44 The language rotor in iOS 1:50:13 Object orientation with Be My AI 1:52:26 Spectrum Access app and PhoneLink 1:53:38 Closing and contact info 1:56:46

In this episode of Shaun of the Shed I'll be showing you how we can use artificial intelligence to get amazingly detailed descriptions of any photos we take. Want to know exactly the colour and design of that T-shirt you're about to put on? Not a problem. Want to identify that mysterious can in your cupboard and get cooking instructions? Not a problem. You can even take multiple pictures of a menu and then ask questions such as “What are the vegetarian dishes?” etc.Learn all about how the new artificial intelligence features in the apps “Be My Eyes” and “Seeing AI” are both very easy to use and a must have if you are blind or partially-sighted.SUMMARYIn this episode of Shaun of the Shed, Shaun Preece discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in apps for people who are blind or partially-sighted. He focuses on two popular apps, Be My Eyes and Microsoft's Seeing AI, which have recently added AI capabilities. Shaun explains that AI allows for more conversational and human-like interactions with technology. He demonstrates how Be My Eyes uses AI to provide detailed descriptions of images, including objects, people, and the atmosphere of the photo. He also shows how Seeing AI allows users to browse their photo gallery and get descriptions of images. Sean highlights the usefulness of AI in quickly obtaining information and the potential for further advancements in these apps.Highlights:All About Artificial Intelligence (00:34)Benefits of AI for the Blind and Partially-Sighted (2:17)Be My Eyes App (3:12)How to use “Be My AI” (5:53)Using “Be My AI” for Detailed Image Descriptions (7:47)Reading a Multi-Page Menu with “Be My AI” (13:58)Seeing AI App (15:55)Using New “Scenes” Channel (17:57)Be My Eyes vs. Seeing AI (20:16)Final Thoughts (22:03)Related Links:Seeing AIBe My Eyes / Be My AIShaun of the Shed - Episode 5 - Be My Eyes & Aira 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 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

Today on the Express Edition, Steven and Shaun look back at the week's news in tech with Grace Scoffield reading through some of the big headlines of the week, including the latest on the chaos at Open AI, Apple gives in on RCS messaging and Sonos sets out to launch headphones in 2024. There's also a chance to catch up on the conversation following Mike Calvo's exclusive interview with us regarding the Humane AI launch, with listener Stan being our final voice on the subject. There's also a catch up with Mark Walker from the UK charity AbilityNet sharing his thoughts on this year's TechShare Pro event, and Shaun provides a detailed look at how to use the new AI-based Microsoft Disability Answer Desk service via Be My Eyes. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 258 0:00 A third-party screen reader for Mac may be on the way 3:23 Is blindness-aware AI customer service the future? Be My AI comes to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk 11:17 A funny thing happened to me on my way home 37:14 Can't hear VoiceOver on a call 42:56 Transitioning to Windows for music production 49:10 Is this an ableist job description for a disability role? 54:36 Keypad problem when updating iPhone 1:12:26 Comments on Selena Mills interview 1:13:55 Not happy with the Victor Reader Stream 3 1:17:22 Any tips for a new Mantis Q40 user? 1:29:38 Uber accessibility and self-identification 1:33:23 All the Light we Cannot See, and Apple accessibility bugs 1:42:22 My iPhone 15 is still the bane of my existence 1:48:13 Closing and contact info 1:58:54

Episode 153: Samsung UI (Notifications/do not disturb) and moreANDROID BASICSWe continue our exploration of Samsung settings. John demonstrates the notifications and Do Not Disturb settings.App of the weekEd brings us a demo of the much vaunted new artificial intelligence functionality – Be My AI – in the Be My Eyes app.CommentaryIn our next video on Jieshuo, Karene takes a look at traditional vs multicolumn menus.Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web Microsoft travaille avec Be My Eyes pour fournir son support client “Support Answer Desk Accessibilité” via l'IA. Be My AI a dépassé le million de requêtes seulement deux semaines après le lancement de la beta publique. Une extension Firefox pour utiliser les mots de passe du trousseau iCloud. Apple suspend le développement d'iOS 18 et macOS 15 à cause de nombreux bugs. Le reste de l'actu Robot chien-guide pour améliorer l'autonomie des aveugles. Tactile Engineering : tablette graphique tactile Cadence. Elon Musk veut redonner la vue aux aveugles avec ses puces Neuralink. Voir Ensemble organise une journée dédiée à la recherche et à l'innovation. Foire Aux Questions Cette semaine, une question de Catherine à propos de TalkBack, le lecteur d'écran d'Android. Les coups de gueule et de coeur de Philippe Application iOS Vigicrues. Application iOS Tempo Infos Couleur du Jour. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Caroline, Jean-Marc et Murielle pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal c'est par l'adresse courte paypal.me/oxytude. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par le lien oxytude.org/amazon, ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats. Pour animer cet épisode Philippe, Stéphane et Yannick.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the announcement by Microsoft to stop supporting third-party game controllers on its Xbox gaming console. The news has shocked many disabled gamers, who rely on various wired devices in order to play the games they love. However, there is an update and it's good news! Also, the Canadian company behind the new smart glasses that allow video and audio calling wirelessly from your iPhone has a big update to share. Seleste is hoping to integrate the same technology behind the popular Be My AI app from Open AI directly into their glasses in the next two weeks. Steven shares the latest. And we meet Karl, from Cobolt Systems in the UK, who have just announced they are launching a new talking air fryer. What makes this stand out and be more accessible? The company tells all to Double Tap. And we hear from Marco in Germany, who has already hit the trigger on a new Mac purchase, but why does this sadden Shaun? Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Mike Malarsie, and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:Introduction )00:00:00)Let's Talk about the new iPhone 15 (00:03:07)The Good, Bad, and Ugly of iOS 17 (00:16:16)Double Tap Fizzle for the Apple Watch Series 9 (00:27:11)Time Moves Fast. Scary Fast, you could Say (00:38:04)Farewell iTunes! Well, Sort Of... (00:49:19)Get Out of Here, How Much is Google Paying Apple? (00:50:26)Apple is Stomping Down on the Gas Pedal for GPT (00:56;46)Be My AI goes Public (01:01:17)Closing (01:07:00)Links:Is the iPhone 15 Pro Worth the Upgrade? How It Compares to Older iPhonesThis iPhone 15 Pro Action Button Shortcut will change your lifeiOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Accessibility Report: VoiceOver, Braille, and Low Vision Issues and ImprovementsApple Releases iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 With Many Fixes for VoiceOver UsersApple Watch Series 9 Review: New Tricks Make for a Minor Upgrade2024 Apple Watch ‘Unlikely' to Have ‘Significant Innovative Experiences'What to expect from Apple's unexpected ‘Scary Fast' evening Mac eventM3 Series MacBook Pro' to Be Focus of Apple's October 30 EventApple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streamingReport: Apple planning revamped TV app, will discontinue dedicated iTunes movie and TV show appsGoogle pays Apple US$18-$20 billion a year to keep its search engine on the company's devicesApple's answer to ChatGPT could be ready in time for iPhone 16Apple could spend $5B on servers to catch up in AI raceAnnouncing ‘Be My AI,' Soon Available for Hundreds of Thousands of…

Have the conversation. Following September 30th, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and ahead of Thanksgiving it's another Mixed Bag with a mixture of topics we discuss on Outlook this week as co-host Brian makes his return to the show live and in person. This week we discuss co-host Kerry's command of things in studio while her co-host was away in the UK and catch up on all Brian did on his trip, including using the new Be My AI app to get visual detail on the world around us. Brian tests out the app, right there, live in the radio studio to demonstrate what it can offer those of us who cannot see. Kerry is glad brother Brian is back and he's brought back with him long-time friend and now Kerry's boyfriend Barry, for the month. Barry's been on Outlook several times before, who came up with the name for the podcast originally, and who will be appearing live on an upcoming October episode. So tune in for that on the next one and also to find out the details of Brian's cliff hanger from at the end of this week's show.

Seeing AI 5.2 has been released providing competition for Be My AI. We try out the new features to see how it all works. We meet Giorgia Paccagnin, the latest addition to the NCBI Labs training team in Dublin. She tells us about how she's found her first week exploring the world of assistive technology. Denis and Dereck tell us about the latest courses from NCBI Labs, and Dereck also makes his debut as our Talking Technology Newsreader. Support the show

Part 2 of 2. Love them or hate them, AI writing tools like Chat GPT have the potential to change the way we write, communicate, and learn. One group looking to harness the technology with, and for, the Blind community is Be My Eyes, an outfit which  connects Blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers through live video calls. Now,  Be My Eyes has partnered with OpenAI to create Be My AI, a free app-based service that provides AI-generated descriptions of user photos. The tech is currently being tested and played with by a large group of users, Christine among them. This week, Christine shares illuminating examples of what the service can -- and can't yet -- do, and JJ breaks down the AI descriptions from a Describer's point of view. Talk Description to Me is not affiliated with, nor sponsored by, Be My Eyes or OpenAI.Support the show

Love them or hate them, AI writing tools like ChatGPT have the potential to change the way we write, communicate, and learn. One group looking to harness the technology with, and for, the Blind community is Be My Eyes, an outfit which  connects Blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers through live video calls. Now,  Be My Eyes has partnered with OpenAI to create Be My AI, a free app-based service that provides AI-generated descriptions of user photos. The tech is currently being tested and played with by a large group of users, Christine among them. This week, Christine shares illuminating examples of what the service can -- and can't yet -- do, and JJ breaks down the AI descriptions from a Describer's point of view. Part 1 of 2.Talk Description to Me is not affiliated with, nor sponsored by, Be My Eyes or OpenAI.Support the show

Be My Eyes meets GPT-4: is AI the next frontier in accessibility? This week we find out about the recent release of Be My AI, the new AI assistant from the popular Be My Eyes app. Founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg joins us on the show to discuss how this AI-powered addition can provide invaluable assistance for blind and low-vision users.Next, we shift our attention to the much-anticipated iPhone 15 Pro as we explore the phone's impressive features, including the all-new customisable "action button."Support the show

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Be My AI available on iOS and faces are recognised again 1:32 Comments on recent Apple releases 10:57 The HeardThat app 1:01:43 Freedom Scientific's Next Big Thing isn't global 1:03:40 Lyft drivers and service dogs 1:04:36 Accessibility improvements with Focusrite Scarlet 1:07:38 Not happy with my BrailleNote Touch 1:11:48 Accessible appliances 1:13:17 The AllTerrainCane and my Braille reading story 1:17:08 Looking for a small mixer 1:27:56 Ad blocking and cookie preferences 1:30:22 Recording Zoom 1:32:00 Samsung accessibility has poor support 1:39:09 iCloud not syncing anymore 1:41:36 SamsungTV and Sonos ARC 1:44:25 Reading the show notes for a podcast episode 1:48:33 More on ableist language 1:52:18 I like Weatherology 1:55:27 New Zealand's Zoomy ride share service gets a rebrand 1:56:23 Favourite cane and cane technique 1:57:19 Closing and contact info 1:59:01.926

Today on the show Steven and Shaun wrap up another big week in tech featuring a roundup of the week's news, including the launch of Be My AI globally, Meta Connect's announcements and a lot of news about the world of podcasting. Plus Steven shows off how to trim and edit short videos using QuickTime Player on the Mac. And we hear about the state of web accessibility in 2023 with The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey, following Wordpress Accessibility Day which was held earlier this week. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Listen Now to 32 Future Now Bennu Asteroid Return Its a grand time for NASA, with their first successful return from space of a robotic craft carrying samples from Bennu, a near Earth asteroid that may have an impact with our planet in the not-to-distant future.  Our scientists are excited about the what this pristine payload of space rubble may reveal about the formation of our solar system, billions of years ago, and perhaps it may also contain clues as to the origin of biological life. Hey, maybe we came from it, when it passed by Earth billions of years ago!   Bennu Asteroid Return Capsule after landing in the Utah desertThis week we also report on the Egyptian adventures of our cosmic sister, Debra Giustri, as she tours and activates the ancient sites of Egypt with a 100 strong crew! What do we mean by activation?  Track her adventures here. And this week in Future News, we report on Firebot, the Fireman’s trusty bot, Bruce Lipton on energy, “Be My AI” and Stem cell treatment for those dealing with blindness related to Retinitis Pigmentosa.  We also explain how AI was part of the recent Writer’s Strike.  Enjoy! 

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web macOS 14 Sonoma est de sortie, quid de l'accessibilité ? Le bug lié au Panneau Légende est résolu dans iOS 17. iOS 17 : ça coince avec certains dispositifs médicaux. Windows 11 : la grosse mise à jour est disponible avec Copilot IA, la révision de Paint et plus encore. Caractéristiques d'Android 14 : Tout ce que vous devez savoir. Be My AI entre en phase de beta ouverte. Le réseau social de Microsoft LinkedIn ajoute des fonctionnalités d'accessibilité à l'aide de son outils Immersive Reader. Estée Lauder crée un assistant au maquillage pour malvoyants à base d'IA et de réalité augmentée. Le MIT travaille sur une IA qui génère du son plus naturel pour les livres audio. Les nouvelles voix de synthèse vocale de Microsoft sont plus « réalistes et engageantes. Alexa s'enrichit d'une bibliothèque audio gratuite pour les personnes handicapées. IA : Spotify parle de révolution avec cette fonctionnalité. Nouvelles fonctionnalités d'accessibilité pour Adobe Acrobat. Du nouveau côté accessibilité pour la Playstation. Accessibilité pour le futur de la PlayStation 5. Les fonctionnalités d'accessibilité de la PlayStation 5 telles que Copilot et UI haptics sont maintenant disponibles. Foire Aux Questions Cette semaine, une question de Christian à propos des plateformes de podcasts accessibles pour les éditeur de podcasts. Un ancien podcast proposé par Nico sur le service Spreaker. Sur le site cette semaine Fabrice à rédiger un billet court sur les différences principales à noter pour les câbles type USB C, charge rapide ou débit rapide, faire le bon choix. Le coup de coeur de Alain Le service d'État Filigrane facile. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions François, Louis, Murielle, Pascale pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal c'est par l'adresse courte paypal.me/oxytude. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par le lien oxytude.org/amazon, ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats. Pour animer cet épisode Alain, Fabrice et Philippe.

An AI-powered tool helped blind people make sense of the world - then ran into privacy concerns. Be My AI user, the BBC's Sean Dilley, in Washington DC, tells us what happened next. A rare interview with the boss of Spotfiy, Daniel Ek, who tells us there's a place for AI in music making. And reporter Marc Cieslak tells us about second thumbs and brain hacking, as he explores the mind boggling world of neural interface technology. (PHOTO: A blind man using a mobile phone. Credit: Agrobacter. Copyright: Getty Images.)

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the launch of Be My AI to the world with Mike Buckley, the CEO of Be My Eyes. The three chat about the rise of the Open AI-enabled feature that allows people who are blind to investigate photos and learn more about the world around them. Also, Shaun reviews the new feature and demonstrates how it will work in practice for everyone. And there's more of your comments and feedback as always. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Iniciamos nueva temporada en SucDePoma estrenando nuevo formato en el que iremos realizando tanto quedadas virtuales como presenciales. Esta primera quedada de septiembre es virtual y en ella tratamos tres temas: En primer lugar, Enrique Varela nos habla acerca de la aplicación VoiceVista. Una app de localización satelital diseñada especialmente para personas ciegas o con baja visión que presenta varias funciones: por un lado, mostrarnos lo que tenemos alrededor en forma de paisaje sonoro tridimensional y por otro, la de poder crearnos nuestros propios marcadores y rutas para posteriormente ser guiados hacia y a través de esas localizaciones mediante guiado sonoro 3D. A continuación, Pedro Sánchez nos habla de una novedad de la aplicación Be My Eyes, denominada Be My AI, la cual se encuentra de momento en versión beta y que nos permite obtener la descripción de imágenes por medio de inteligencia artificial. Finalmente, Juan Núñez comenta las novedades en accesibilidad en iOS 17 y algunas de las características de la nueva gama de los iPhone 15. Enlaces de interés: App BoiceVista en la App Store: App Soundscape Community en la App Store: App Be My Eyes en la App Store:  

Be My AI is an artificial intelligence engine that is being tested by Be My Eyes - an app that connects visually impaired smartphone users to sighted assistance. There are thousands of people currently testing the AI offering and it allows them to take pictures of their surroundings and the AI will describe, with great detail, what is in that image. For example, it can be helpful for things like navigation, describing clothing items or reading menus. However, a lot of its testers are greatly concerned over a recent change where the AI will no longer describe what is in an image, if there is a human present. Sean Dilley is a BBC journalist and user of Be My AI, and he describes the issues that could be behind these changes. *After the time of recording this programme, it appears that the feature has been restored for some users. Orla Guerin is the BBC's Senior International Correspondent and she has recently been back to war-torn Yemen, to catch up with a blind boy she met there two years ago. Ahmed made a particular impression because he was teaching his peers in his bombed-out school. Orla talks with Peter about what Ahmed is like and about his future ambitions. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Many of our listeners will be familiar with Be My AI, the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool integrated into the popular Be My Eyes app. We discuss the news this week that the beta version of their AI tool has started blocking images with faces due to privacy concerns. What does this mean for users of this feature?We explore the latest accessibility updates rolled out with iOS 17. First on the list is the brand-new Assistive Access feature, designed to streamline your iPhone or iPad's user interface by displaying only your essential apps. We find out about a new feature called Screen Distance crafted to safeguard your eyes during extended screen use, along with a slew of notable Siri enhancements.Support the show

Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvGUESTS:Rich talked about all the upcoming tech events in the next few months including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Connect, Google, OnePlus, Code Conference and CES! Whew!Jerry in Anaheim asked how to change the name of his iPhone. Rich says you should also take a minute to customize the name on your Kindle and Android phone, too.Kim Guluk, Head of Uber Live and Sports at Uber to explain how Uber Eats is now at stadiums nationwide.Rich explains what you need to know about the Facebook email about your “saved payment information.” Details here.Shirly of Belmont Shore wants to know why her computer doesn't work the same way when she's at home and at work.Janine wants to know if she should get an Apple laptop and tablet to complement her iPhone 14.A listener wants to know if there's an app that can alert them when a senior discount is available in-store. Rich doesn't know of a specific app that can do this but you can TheSeniorList for discounts, as well as DealNews, CouponCabin, AARP, and of course just ask the cashier!Apple has released a zero day security patch. You should probably update your iPhone and another Apple products now.Amazon will charge $1.99 for in garage deliveries that don't fall on your Amazon Day, starting October 4. The feature used to be free for Prime members.A listener wants to know if there's a record a phone call for free on Android. Rich recommends using Google Voice, but many apps are going to charge. TapeACall is a popular app and TrueCaller offers this feature. Also, check local laws regarding recording phone calls.Jen Caltrider of Mozilla to talk about how our cars are spying on us.Lisa wants to know if they can run old Windows games on a newer computer. Rich says to check out compatibility mode or something like DOSBox.Google Chrome will start to share your interests with websites unless you change these new ad settings.Mike in Long Beach wants a laptop computer for basic investing and banking. Rich recommends the ASUS or the MacBook Air linked here.Don in Utah wants to know how to upload audio recordings to the web. Rich recommends checking out SoundCloud, although free uploads are limited there. If you want free and unlimited, Rich suggests using CapCut to generate a video using Canva to make a background image. You can also use a website called Headliner.Roblox is coming to PlayStation in October.Julian Vargas, Mobile Access Technology Specialist, will explain the latest ways technology is blind and low-vision users to live fuller and richer lives using mobile devices and apps. Mentioned: Microsoft's Seeing AI App, Google Lookout, Speak Screen, Be My AI, and “Siri, read this” in iOS 17.eBay has a new Magical Listing Tool that uses AI.Taste Bud is an AI powered recipe creator.Polaroid has a new high end instant camera called the I-2.Duolingo is adding music lessons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show Steven & Shaun share some of the highlights from recent inter-views and listener app demos.We start off with Mike Buckley & Shaun discussing the latest developments in the upcoming Be My AI feature in the incredibly useful Be My Eyes app.It's then on to 2 fantastic app demos from our listeners. Wiki Trips gives you lots of de-tail about landmarks around you while Weatherology gives your local weather report a personality.It's then back to the interviews with Lucy Begley from Humanware talking to Steven all about the new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation.And finally, Jason Fayre from Toronto stops by to share an update on his experiences with the HIMS Senseplayer device. Is the new firmware giving him new reasons to be excited about the player? Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comCall: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK)Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAirMastodon: @DoubleTapYouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

Facilitators: Pete and Sandhya  Topics: Loading app from Apple Watch; Minimize battery loss listening to Overcast; Apple TV; Dictation with Siri; Apple TV remote; transferring data from iPad to iPhone; iCloud storage; extra iCloud storage for 21 days for back up purposes; multiple devices using a single Apple ID; iBUG Zoom links opens Zoom and Safari; connecting Zoomax Braille display;  new pin for pairing e-reader; correcting balance in Air Pods; e-mails containing screen shots with text; acknowledgment of new mentees;   iBUG Bytes - adding a website to the home screen; I Toys segment - Sound Core Q 45 by Anker; Be My AI still in Beta; videos opening automatically while reviewing News Feed in Facebook; how to turn of shorts in Youtube; accessability of X, formerly Twitter.

Read transcriptEpisode Notes In episode 193 of the iACast, a lively group consisting of Michael Doise, Angie Fisher, Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Lynn Shneider discuss various topics. They start by talking about the joys of food delivery and share their experiences attending the American Council of the Blind conference. They also announce that the iACast network is expanding with new content from Unmute Presents. There was a 30-minute episode on Thursday with all the details. Marty and Michael mention their behind-the-scenes work to bring the teams together, and Lynn gives an overview of the topics covered in the latest Friday Finds episode, including iOS 17, changes in social media, a headband for blind swimmers, and Google's robotic dog. The conversation then shifts to the topic of robotic guide dogs. The main speaker, as a guide dog user, expresses curiosity about trying a robotic guide dog and discusses the potential time-saving benefits of not having to take care of a real dog. They acknowledge the necessary training for both the robotic guide dog and its user and decide that this topic deserves its own episode to explore the opinions and reasons for and against using robotic guide dogs. They also tease a special announcement coming in the next episode. The hosts briefly mention the topics covered in previous episodes of their podcast/show and highlight the diverse content available in the IACast network feed. They then discuss the upcoming tech events, such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google events, and announce that they will do event episodes for these events. They invite listeners to join their membership program to access these episodes. They also talk about the Threads social media platform and its accessibility on the web, as well as the possibility of switching to Mastodon once Threads supports ActivityPub. Michael then discusses the different devices available for blind and visually impaired users, specifically the BlindShell Classic 2 and the Smart Vision 3. They mention the pros and cons of each device and emphasize the importance of considering individual needs and preferences when selecting assistive technology. The discussion continues with a focus on the needs of elderly individuals when it comes to technology. They mention the complexity of smartphones and the importance of simplicity for older users. They also discuss the potential social considerations and the importance of prioritizing individual needs and preferences. The hosts then talk about the importance of thinking about how different phones might affect the ability of sighted people to assist individuals with visual impairments. They emphasize the importance of listening to the individual and understanding their preferences and needs. They also discuss the social considerations and the need to prioritize the individual's needs. Michael expresses his desire for an iPhone and mentions the Slingers as a neat device he saw at a conference. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of specialist devices versus mainstream smartphones and highlight the importance of personal choice and requirements. Next, the hosts share their picks for the episode. Michael recommends the HumanWare NLS E-Reader, Marty mentions his presence on Mastodon and the IACast network, Lynn recommends the Sennheiser Ambio Smart headphones for stereo recording, and Angie shares her pick, the Be My AI app for detailed picture descriptions. Finally, the hosts share their TV show recommendation, Invasion Season 2 on Apple TV+, and end the episode by thanking the audience and announcing their upcoming move. They encourage feedback and following them on social media. Picks Angie: Be My AI Michael:...

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the issues around Windows for many users who are blind and why some are considering making the switch to Mac. Also, Mike Buckley joins Shaun to discuss the latest developments in their new upcoming Be My AI feature, and Mike talks about their recent partnership with LEGO. And listener Lena gets in touch with her latest app demo on Weatherology, which brings a touch of personality to your weather reports. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

  In this episode of iCantCU, I explore three intriguing topics. First, we touch on the joys and challenges of preparing and enjoying food, a universal experience close to our hearts. Then, I discuss the "Believe You Can! Talent Show," shedding light on an exciting event presented by the Keystone Chapter. Lastly, I dive into the fascinating "Be My AI" app by Be My Eyes, showcasing its incredible AI-driven capabilities for providing detailed image descriptions. It is a journey through food, talent, and innovative technology! Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/243    Links Mentioned EatSmart Kitchen Scale (non-talking): https://amzn.to/3swTN5H Talking Scale from The Blind Kitchen: https://theblindkitchen.com/product/talking-scale/  No-jab Ambutech White Cane: https://amzn.to/3NKpD5J  Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Blind Grilling Experience Podcast: https://www.blindgrilling.com/  City Tap House Logan Square: https://www.citytap.com/location/city-tap-house-logan-square/  Believe You Can! 2023 The 4th Annual Believe You Can! Talent Show for blind and visually impaired performers is coming to screens everywhere on 10/14! Want to perform in the show? Go to https://www.believeyoucan.live/talent/. Want to support the Keystone Chapter? Tickets are on sale now at https://www.believeyoucan.live/tickets/. Learn More About Descript The transcript from this episode is done using Descript. Squadcast is now part of Descript, and I'm excited to try it when recording my following interview. Try out Descript for free at https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yw2dhQ. This is an affiliate link, so I'll earn a commission if you pay for the app. Thanks! Support iCantCU When shopping at Amazon, I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 082 In episode 082, Lisa and I speak with Melissa Wilcox, Jessica Baer, and Juliette Warren from Philly Achilles. The organization serves blind athletes in the Philadelphia area. They meet on Saturdays at 9 AM. If you are interested in joining as an athlete or a guide (and they need guides,) contact Melissa via email at Melissa@phillyachilles.com.  Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/ YouTube Https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast White Canes Connect On Twitter Https://www.twitter.com/PABlindPodcast My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU on your favorite podcast directory! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/iCantCU-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJM26BT  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaWNhbnRjdS5jb20vZmVlZC8  IHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-icantcu-podcast-31157111/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbenj  Reach out on social media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbenj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj Are You or Do You Know A Blind Boss? If you or someone you know is crushing it in their field and is also blind, I want to hear from you! Call me at (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Please include your name and town, and tell me who the Blind Boss is and why I need to have them on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.  

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss an alternative to Be My AI, the new feature coming soon to Be My Eyes users that will enable people who are blind to identify, get descriptions for, and analyze images. However, while the beta is due to open up to more people soon, you can try the feature courtesy of the new Bing Chat app. Regular contributor and podcaster Thomas Domville (also known as Anonymouse) demonstrates the feature. Also, Steven has been buying again, but it's not something with a fruit-shaped logo on it this time. Instead, he bought a talking measuring tape and demonstrates how it works. You can find out more about the device here: https://cobolt.co.uk/products/talking-tape-measure And there's more of your feedback too, including a comment from Glen in Toronto on how fingerless leather gloves can help while using a mobility aid, and there's an apology for Shaun from Negative Julian. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie are joined by John Gassman to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:Apple to hold iPhone 15 event on September 12ChatGPT's fate hangs in the balance as OpenAI reportedly edges closer to bankruptcyBe My AI has Opens the Beta Waiting ListLatest News and Rumors on this year iPhone and Apple WatchNew AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024What's in this month AppleVis NewsLinks:Apple Events 2023: Everything you need to know about the next keynoteChatGPT's fate hangs in the balance as OpenAI reportedly edges closer to bankruptcyBe My AI Waiting ListiPhone 15 rumors: ‘Ultra' name potential, braided USB-C cablesiPhone 15 Pro Models to Come With 2TB Storage Option, Claims RumorWhat to expect from the S9, the first new Apple Watch chip in yearsiPhone SE 4 to feature Face ID, USB-C, iPhone 14-like design, moreNew AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024VO StarterZanagramsIf you have feedback or questions for the Unleashed team, you can reach them by email at unleashed@applevis.com or by leaving a voice message at 1-816-287-1482 (US number, call charges may apply).