Podcasts about cool blind tech

In the second hour of the show, A startup has developed a smart headband to assist swimmers who are blind and partially sighted. Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech gives you the details of this story. And, Elysia Yardley returns to compete with Amanda Shekarchi and Meagan Gillmore in another edition of the weekly news quiz!

In the second hour of NOW with Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about ‘Commute Booster,' a navigational app for New York City subway riders with low vision (9:16). Plus, Karen Magee returns to the weekly news quiz to compete against Amanda Shekarchi and Alex Smyth (31:40)!

In the second hour of the show, Reece Martin from RM Transit shares his experience on the REM light rail system in Montreal (25:05). Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech tells you all about Sony's new ‘Access' controller for PlayStation 5 (8:51). And, Amanda Shekarchi, Elysia Yardley and Alex Smyth go head-to-head-to-head in another edition of the weekly news quiz (36:07)!

In the second hour of the show, Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you all about a 3D photography series that offers a tactile experience to blind audiences (12:07). And Elysia Yardley and Alex Smyth compete against Paula Dineen in another edition of the weekly news quiz (36:00)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech gives you details about Wimbledon's 5G headsets for tennis fans who are blind and partially sighted (8:29). Plus, Meagan competes against Amanda Shekarchi and Elysia Yardley in another edition of the weekly news quiz (28:37)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes the newly launched “SeeColors” mode for Samsung TVs (14:12). And Amanda Shekarchi, Elysia Yardley and Alex Smyth battle against each other in another edition of the weekly news quiz (35:37)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes the ‘VizLens' label app for users who are blind and partially sighted. And Elysia Yardley, Amanda Shekarchi and Alex Smyth compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech describes a new pair of assistive glasses developed by engineering students at California State University's Fullerton campus (15:46). And Elysia Yardley and Amanda Shekarchi compete against Alex Smyth in another edition of the weekly news quiz (32:25).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: a French company has developed a haptic handle for people with vision loss called the Dornell, Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech has the details (16:02). And, a new contestant enters the ring as our apprentice Cecilia Zheng battles it out with Karen Magee and Alex Smyth in the Weekly News Quiz (40:10).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about the ChatGPT app for the iPhone (18:18). And guest contestant John Melville competes against Meagan Gillmore and Karen Magee in another edition of the weekly news quiz (26:31).  

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech describes a tongue-driven interface that allows users to control their smartphones (16:42). And guest contestant Jennie Bovard competes against Karen Magee and Alex Smyth in another edition of the weekly news quiz (37:23).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about a Braille-reading glove called ‘BrailleWear” (20:41). And guest contestants Jennie Bovard and Meagan Gillmore battle against Karen Magee in another edition of the weekly news quiz (38:00)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech gives you details behind NeuroPort Array, a new brain chip is being tested to improve functionality of disabilities like vision loss and paralysis (21:51). And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with Karen Magee, Greg David and Alex Smyth (41:13). 

In the second hour of the show, Gentler Streak has updates for iOS accessibility features on it fitness tracker. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you all about it (19:52). And guest contestant Cara Nye joins in on the weekly news quiz with Alex Smyth and Karen Magee (38:44)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech shares tips on how to have your tech prepared in case of emergencies (23:24). And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with regular contestants Karen Magee and Alex Smyth and special guest Jim Krysko (41:09).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech highlights one of the finalists at this year's Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” Contest (17:45).  And contestants Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Paula Dineen compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz (36:55)!

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a new study that finds heartbeat detection is more common in people who are blind than those who are sighted. Plus, for his tech tip of the day, he explains how to enable speed limits on Google Maps (17:58). And finally, we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants: Janis Davidson Pressick, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth (40:06)!  

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech discusses how AI is turning text into videos (16:22), and The Weekly News Quiz is back with Karen Magee, Alex Smyth, and Elysia Yardley (39:29).

In the second hour of the show: Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech stops by to highlight some new features from Microsoft's Ability Summit (19:04), and the Weekly News Quiz returns with special guests Jim Krysko and Cassandra Chaddock taking on Alex Smyth (39:59).

In the second hour of the show: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses the speculation around an AR/VR headset by Apple (17:45). Plus, Alex Smyth, Karen Magee and Greg David join in for the weekly news quiz (35:32)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech fills you in on Samsung's new Custom Voice Creator for Bixby (18:12). And contestants Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and David Errington compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz (40:52)! 

In the second hour of the show, Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes “Cyrus,” a new tag kit to help identify your beauty care products (17:24). And contestants Karen Magee, Mike Ross and Jim Krysko battle it out in another edition of the weekly news quiz (35:08).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about a new wearable AR device called TranscribeGlass (18:19). And contestants Mike Ross, Janis Davidson Pressick and Karen Magee compete in weekly news quiz (40:07)! 

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes Ashirase (19:41), Honda's new navigational system. And contestants Elysia Yardley, Line Gendreau and Alex Smyth compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz (38:04). 

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown, Engineers from the University of Colorado have developed a smart walking stick using AI. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech gives you that story (18:36). And contestants Elysia Yardley, Greg David and Alex Smyth compete in this week's news quiz (40:02).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego describes a new authentication method called OneButtonPIN (20:10). Plus, contestants Bruce Baklarian, Alex Smyth and Jim Krysko compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz (39:54). 

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind tech chats about TransLink's new Accessible Navigation Project in B.C (19:39)m. And contestants Karen Magee, Greg David and Alex Smyth compete in the weekly news quiz (38:59).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth return to compete in this year's very first news quiz with a special appearance by Janis Davidson Pressick (40:51). And Panasonic has unveiled a new pair of inclusive smart glasses at CES. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you all about it (18:46).

Dr. Sheri McKinstry describes the newly launched Indigenous Dental Association of Canada. Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore recaps the committee hearings on Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit. Louise Levesque Burley tells you how you can Braille greeting cards for the holidays using chocolate! Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares findings from a new study from iScience journal that looks at the benefits of AirPods for people with moderate hearing loss. And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz, this time with contestants Ryan Delehanty, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth! This is the November 29, 2022 episode.

A new study from iScience journal looks at the benefits of AirPods for people with moderate hearing loss. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares their findings. From the November 29, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, CNIB's Wayne Henshall stops by to discuss the Connecting the Dots events happening across the country during the month. Meagan Gillmore gives us the latest on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan. With Municipal elections scheduled this month in Ontario, Dorothy Macnaughton discusses accessibility at the polls. The founder of Cool Blind Tech Nelson Rego discusses Samsung's assistant Bixby, which is introducing some speech to text features for people on phone calls. And, the Weekly News Quiz returns with Andy Frank, Alex Smyth, and Ryan Delahanty. This is the October 18, 2022 episode.

The founder of Cool Blind Tech Nelson Rego discusses Samsung's assistant Bixby, which is introducing some speech to text features for people on phone calls. He also touches on an app called Glaucoma in Perspective. From the October 18, 2022 episode.

Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech fills us in on the SonarVision app, using augmented reality to help guide blind travelers navigate their environments. From the October 11, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Thea Kurdi, President of DesignABLE Environments discusses accessible play spaces. Lawrence Gunther discusses a new study that explores the environmental impact of nuclear war. Community Reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu shares talks about the upcoming Elegant Wedding Bridal Showcase. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech fills us in on the SonarVision app, using augmented reality to help guide blind travelers navigate their environments. This is the October 11, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an update on the National Disability Benefit. Community reporter Louise Levesque Burley shares some issues she has been experiencing with guide dog access on Prince Edward Island. Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech describes a pair of assistant glasses designed for people who are blind and partially sighted. And, host Dave Brown puts Karen Magee, Andy Frank and Mike Ross to the challenge in another edition of our weekly news quiz! This is the October 4, 2022 episode.

Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech describes a pair of assistant glasses designed for people who are blind and partially sighted. From the October 4, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Lawrence Gunther reflects on DICARP's report on the impact of climate change on people with disabilities. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes the upcoming fundraising campaign “Because of Balance." Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a newly developed app to help bus drivers pick up passengers who are blind and partially sighted. And, we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants Andy Frank, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth! This is the September 27, 2022 episode.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a newly developed app to help bus drivers pick up passengers who are blind and partially sighted. And for his tech tip of the day, he explains how to use Siri to end a phone call. From the September 27, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dr. Sébastien Jodoin discusses DICARP's recent report on the effects of climate change on people with disabilities. Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore chats about the proposed Disability Support Regulations in Manitoba. Dorothy MacNaughton tells you about this year's “Doors Open” event in Sault Ste. Marie! Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech describes a new Assistive Robot for Physiotherapy. And, We have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Andy Frank! This is the September 20, 2022.

Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech describes a new Assistive Robot for Physiotherapy. From the September 20, 2022.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes some new accessibility features available for the iPhone 14. From the September 13, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, NHL Historian Liam Maguire reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union. Lawrence Gunther chats about the rise in remote work benefits and explores what it would take for companies to make employees return back to the office. Shaini Saravanamuthu shares tips for guests attending weddings this fall season. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes some new accessibility features available for the iPhone 14. And, we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants: Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Jim Krysko. This is the September 13, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Meagan Gillmore discusses the issues behind a changing Ontario law that affects patients in long-term care homes. Marc Aflalo shares Lenovo's new tech announcements made at this year's IFA showcase in Berlin. Community reporter Louise Levesque Burley tells us about the Container Village arts event in Saint John, New Brunswick. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about how Google Meet has new accessibility features to offer users. And Andy Frank, Ryan Delehanty and Alex Smyth join in for the weekly news quiz! This is the September 6, 2022 episode.

Google Meet has new accessibility features to offer users. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech fills you in on the details.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses Google's new accessibility upgrades to Google Workspace. He also shares tips on how to complete a hard reset on an iPhone. From the August 23, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses the third annual report on Medical Assistance in Dying within the country. Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech describes new accessibility upgrades to the Google Workplace. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton shares details about the upcoming Fall Rendezvous in Sault Ste. Marie. And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with quizmaster Mike Ross and contestants Mark Phoenix and Alex Smyth. This is the August 23, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Devorah Kobluk from the Income Security Advocacy Centre explains why advocacy groups in Ontario are calling on the provincial government to increase disability support. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes which burgers are more environmentally friendly to consumer at your next barbeque. In his last community report, JR Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta shares his experience using the LyriQ Assistive Text-to-speech Reader. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares details about new accessibility updates to the Slack messaging platform and Waymo, an American autonomous driving company. And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with quizmaster Mike Ross and contestants: Dave Brown, Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix! This is the August 16, 2022 episode.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares details about new accessibility updates to the Slack messaging platform and Waymo, an American autonomous driving company. For his tech tip of the day, he explains how to delete duplicate photos on iOS16. From the August 16, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore describes a new affordable and accessible housing unit in Whitehorse, Yukon. Community reporter Louise Levesque-Burley in Moncton, New Brunswick looks ahead to Acadian Day. She also shares her experience at the TM Liquidation Store. Fareed Khan from Canadians United Against Hate shares an update on the human rights abuses in Myanmar affecting the Rohingya minority. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses Microsoft Edge's new accessibility feature. And, guest quizmaster Corinne Van Dusen puts Dave Brown, Karen Magee, and Mark Phoenix to the test with the weekly news quiz! This is the August 9, 2022 episode.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses Microsoft Edge's new accessibility feature. He also chats about England's South Western Railway company that has begun trials for a new sight loss assistance app. From the August 9, 2022 episode.