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Today's Double Tap dives into accessible tech tips and real-life listener experiences. From smart doorbells to video editors, Steven and Shaun unpack the best tools, hidden features, and affordable solutions for blind and low-vision users.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!In this inbox-focused episode, Steven and Shaun respond to a wide range of listener emails with practical advice and witty banter. They share lesser-known TalkBack gestures, discuss affordable Android phones with strong accessibility support, and explain how to maximize Windows using only the keyboard.Listeners ask about the most accessible video doorbell—Ring vs. Blink—and Steven explains why Blink may win on both usability and cost. They explore the reappearance of OrCam in the assistive tech market and examine the value of specialty devices like RealSam Pocket and OpenBook with the Pearl Camera. The episode also covers video editing challenges with screen readers, including why Clipchamp may be the best free option for now.Chapters00:00 - Start01:31 - Listener Randy on Android Talkback volume controls10:12 - Listener Shazhad on the best smart doorbell18:48 - Listener Graham on using HP scanning app on iPhone20:48 - Listener Jim on maximising windows on Windows29:29 - Subscribe to the Double Tap newsletter30:27 - Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions32:03 - Listener following up on Orcam interview38:29 - Listener Cay on remembering to give us prices for items discussed42:59 - Listener Peter on AI dubbing tools44:59 - Listener Charles on custom gesture for scrubbing on iPHone49:30 - Listener Scott on best ways to read documents on PC52:50 - Listener Felix on best free Windows video editing software Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Episode Notes 0:00 Start 8:55 Rachel introduces the Odyssey by HumanWare and NextVPU 10:00 Modern market for OCR devices vs OCR apps, what makes the Odyssey stand out? 11:11 Showing off the physical device, its camera arm, handle and buttons. 12:00 Ports include USB-C, HDMI display port, Wired Power options, Micro SD card for saving files 12:45 Navigating through the menus, how to activate Auto Mode for taking pictures and reading via OCR 17:30 welcoming Mathieu the Project Manager for the Odyssey 18:15 Using Manual Mode to take a photo of a document and having it read aloud. 21:45 AI, Standard Description and Summary uses Chat GPT so you must be connected to the internet 22:22 Future developments will use the built in microphone to ask Follow-Up questions 23:00 Spanish and French translation to English, more languages and voice commands to follow! 26:50 Finger Pointing Mode, ideal for reading newspapers and other complex documents 29:45 Other than the OrCam, no other standalone OCR device has that finger pointing feature 32:00 Max 50 requests a month, but subscription models exist for additional requests 38:00 Bluetooth and Wired Headphones for audio options other than the speaker 40:20 Rachel explains why Odyssey is best, durable, easy to operate, solid AI, 42:30 Wrap Up, additional links for more info, upcoming videos and livestream topics 46:30 Ending Music Find out more at https://techconnectlive.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

All My Travelogues are Belong to You CSUN 2025: QL Plus Personalized Solutions for Injured Veterans Support the Show A Lexicographical Loop with 'nym' Words (Bart Busschots) CSUN 2025: OrCam Read 5 Handheld Reader Transcript of NC_2025_05_16 Join the Conversation: allison@podfeet.com podfeet.com/slack Support the Show: Patreon Donation Apple Pay or Credit Card one-time donation PayPal one-time donation Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle NosillaCast 20th 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 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

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest developments in AI-powered wearables, smart glasses, and Apple's ongoing struggles with Siri. The duo opens with a passionate rant about endless product prototypes and the tech industry's obsession with “potential” over polished releases.You'll get the inside scoop on Google's new prototype AR glasses powered by Gemini, and why Apple may be falling dangerously behind in the AI race. They unpack a revealing report on how Apple allegedly fumbled its AI and Siri development due to poor leadership and internal silos — and what the rumored shift toward third-party and open-source AI models means for the future of Apple Intelligence.Then, in a long-awaited exclusive, the team welcomes Corinne Nero from OrCam. She clears the air on rumors that OrCam was pulling out of the low vision market and introduces their newest device: the OrCam Read 5. This powerful, AI-driven handheld reader features a conversational assistant that extracts relevant details from documents — all while maintaining OrCam's trusted on-device privacy. Plus, learn how the updated OrCam app simplifies user access and supports AI functionality across OrCam devices.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.Relevant Links:rCam homepage and support: https://www.orcam.comoogle Cloud Next: https://cloud.withgoogle.com/nextApple's AI Failures” coverage by 9to5Mac: https://9to5mac.comLearn more about the OrCam Read 5: https://www.orcam.com/en/read5Hable Easy and Hable One: https://www.iamhable.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567

0:00 Start IBVI Industries 7:15 Setting Expectations for this year's CSUN, Livestreaming Tuesday and Wednesday 5pm Pacific 9:40 Quick Run Through of the full list of CSUN Vendors and Exhibitors 10: 00 Accessibyte w/ Joe Jorgenson featuring: Typio, School and Work Suite of software, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Xy-XB6Jtc 11:20 Agiga w/ Hassan featuring: Hardware similar to Meta Glasses 12:45 Aira featuring: visual assistance connection app either on phone or on your computer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHiIPrAja_k 14:00 AwareWolf w/ Dave featuring All Terrain Cane https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-6nAGz0xfyY 16:00 Be My Eyes featuring: assisted video call with a volunteer or using AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Lugpgj5JM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dCA4qWaXlQ 17:30 Blindshell accessible smart phone w/ Barry Azman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pohUlMcaO3U 18:30 Brava Smart Oven, microwave sized accessible oven subdivided for differential cooking 21:00 Case for Vision featuring an iPhone case designed to turn it into a magnifier. Similar to the Optaro by Eschenbach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-Byo_FGXM 22:22 Dot Incorporation featuring the Dot Pad multiline braille display, also Dot Watch 23:15 EMVI.AI featuring AI powered app for visual assistance 25:30 Glidance mobility aid w/ Amos Miller https://www.youtube.com/live/42KuD0uuZls 27:00 HumanWare featuring Prodigy Magnifier for Windows w/ Peter Tucic and Rachel Ramos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZzDYV0MRLY 28:10 Maggie Vision VR style wearable using an iPhone, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-kfxFJP6fs 28:50 Morphic control panel for Windows, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-LqmxbRto8 30:00 NewHaptics Braille hardware designed for large area tactile "screen" display 32:15 Orbit Research and the Activator by Dream Vision Group for braille similar to dual monitors 34:00 Orcam, Reineeker and the Navis App by Touch Pulse handsfree personal navigation app, 36:20 TrySight's Mercury Vision wearable magnifier with speech 37:50 The Vispero Group: Freedom Scientific, Optelec, Enhanced Vision, 38:30 Voxiweb, sign up for a service designed for navigating the internet using a screen reader 39:00 WeWalk featuring GPS and phone connected smart cane, 40:15 Zoomax wearables, electronic magnifiers, 40:45 Wrap-Up, Sony PS5, Amazon, upcoming livestreams at 5pm Pacific on 11th, and 12th, 42:00 Post your questions and requested topics, comment and like the videos! 42:45 Closing Music Find out more at https://techconnectlive.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we'll hear about the wearable visual aid ‘My Eye 3' from OrCam. Plus, we'll be finding out about  the ‘Easy Reader' app from Dolphin. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun kick off the week with a lively discussion following listener emails, starting with Glendon, who shares an interesting television commercial about the checkered eye symbol for blind and low vision people. This sparks a broader discussion about the various symbols and methods used to indicate disabilities and the public's understanding of them.Frank writes in about his experience with OrCam's customer service and the challenges of dealing with tech issues. He also touches on the RNIB's banking problems and the frustrations of dealing with IT issues. The hosts discuss the importance of accessible tech and the need for better training and support.Leannda's email brings up the topic of Braille and its accessibility, especially after education. Steven and Shaun discuss the declining use of Braille and the importance of making Braille technology more affordable and accessible to ensure its continued use. They also touch on the recent changes in iOS 18 and the issues some users have faced with the eloquence voice disappearing.Mark from Perth shares his positive experience with Braille screen input on iOS 18 and recommends a helpful podcast episode from BrailleCast which can be found here: https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x077/Gregory's email connects the recent news about Be My Eyes on Meta's mainstream glasses to the broader issue of universal design and accessibility. The hosts agree on the importance of making all products accessible to everyone and discuss the challenges of achieving this goal.Finally, Callum's message addresses the topic of Neuralink and the possibility of regaining vision. He shares his perspective as someone who has been blind from birth and expresses a desire to experience vision, despite the potential challenges. This leads to a thoughtful discussion about the varying opinions within the blind community on the topic of regaining sight.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.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro03:05 Glendon's ‘Interesting' TV Ad05:36 Symbols for Disability Awareness15:44 Frank's Resolved Issues With OrCam19:55 Leannda's Thoughts On The Future Of Braille33:00 Mark's Experience Of Braille Screen Input37:00:Gregory's Thoughts On Teaching Braille To Kids45:19 Callum's Thoughts On Neuralink & Vision Restoration Perspectives

In der ersten Podcast-Episode nach der Sightcity 2024 gibt es einige Kurzinfos: - Wie geht es mit der OrCam weiter? - Was tut sich bei Helptech? - Wie klingt der ältere IO Blindenlangstock und wie hört er sich nach dem Gratis-Akustik-Update an? - Welche Themen und Tests sind für Herbst und Winter in Vorbereitung? So viel sei schon verraten: Es wird voraussichtlich sechs Produkttests geben, wovon drei Hilfsmittel der Kategorie "neu auf dem Markt und heiß" zuzuordnen sind.

Dr. Christopher Bonn, Leadership Consultant at OrCam, delves into personalized AI and learning support. The escalating teacher shortage is particularly concerning for students with learning challenges like dyslexia, who often require individualized support. However, personalized AI holds the potential to empower teachers and foster a more inclusive learning environment where students of all abilities can thrive. Today, Dr. Bonn discusses personalized AI for overcoming learning challenges.Connect With: Dr. Christopher Bonn: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Dr. Christopher Bonn, Leadership Consultant at OrCam, delves into assistive technology in education. The current teacher shortage crisis in public schools demands immediate attention. With an estimated 405,000 vacancies nationwide and a potential doubling within five years, urgent action is required. Fortunately, assistive technologies present a viable solution to tackle this issue and provide support for diverse learning needs. Today, Dr. Bonn discusses utilizing assisted technology in school districts.Connect With: Dr. Christopher Bonn: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro3:57 - e-mail - Bev on Setting Up the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses6:45 - E-mail - Dawn on the Future of Double Tap10:13 - E-mail - Kerry on the Double Tap Podcast12:32 - E-mail - Frank on Orcam Support20:37 - E-mail - Callum on Dog Trackers26:39 - Naming the Double Tap Plant27:55 - E-mail - Graham is Looking for a New Alarm Clock30:04 - e-mail - Sonia on the MX Keys Keyboard35:33 - Contact Us35:45 - In-Door Navigation Interview with Darryl Adams, Director of Accessibility at Intel

Si hay una persona que sabe cómo nos moveremos por las carreteras del futuro, es el profesor e investigador de informática de la Universidad Hebrea de Jerusalén, Amnon Shashua. Desde la década de los 90, Shashua intuyó que la inteligencia artificial transformaría nuestras vidas, lo que lo llevó a enfocarse en desarrollar un sistema de visión artificial para automóviles. Su objetivo era que los vehículos pudieran detectar otros coches utilizando cámaras, proporcionando así datos reales del entorno y generando respuestas autónomas, lo que permitiría que los automóviles se condujeran solos.  Su meta siempre ha sido mejorar la seguridad vial, disminuyendo al máximo los accidentes causados por colisiones en las carreteras. Gracias a sus avances en este campo, Shashua cofundó la empresa Mobileye, que en 2016 ya colaboraba con 25 de los mayores fabricantes de automóviles en el desarrollo de vehículos autónomos. En 2017, Mobileye fue adquirida por la multinacional Intel, una estrategia que permitió a la empresa iniciar pruebas con vehículos autónomos en tres continentes en 2021. Al año siguiente, Mobileye logró proveer más de 100 millones de chips que dirigirán la conducción autónoma vehicular en un futuro cercano. Amnon Shashua posee más de 94 patentes y ha sido reconocido con múltiples galardones. Entre ellos, se destaca el premio como Científico de Imágenes Electrónicas, otorgado por la Sociedad de Ciencia y Tecnología de Imágenes (IS&T), así como el premio Israel a la Trayectoria en 2023. Además, Shashua es cofundador de Orcam, una empresa que produce dispositivos de asistencia para personas con discapacidad visual, y fundador de One Zero Digital Bank, una de las propuestas bancarias más innovadoras del mundo. Esta es la historia del israelí que hizo posible que los automóviles tuvieran ojos y mente, permitiéndoles conducirse de manera autónoma.

Tuesday Topics will focus on how AI is being used by people who are blind! This was planned for last Tuesday but the ACB Board of Directors preempted our discussion! We will be expanding our second topic from last week! I wonder how many of us are using artificial intelligence to describe pictures and other things. I saw a long article almost a year ago about a blind person who was using A i to describe coins he was collecting! Are there other things you are using these programs to accomplish? How well do they work? Have you noticed "hallucinations" much? Are they becoming less common? Are there things you can't do now with artificial intelligence that you would like to be able to do? There are lots of ways that we can access artificial intelligence! How should we do it? Should we use AIRA? Should we concentrate on the approach of Be My Eyes? Should we expect that entities like copilot will become the way we implement AI. Should the use of AI become part of the curriculum of rehab agencies? Should ACB, perhaps through BITS (Blind Information Technology Specialists), consider doing some training for us? Are we making AI more important for people who are blind than it needs to be? Should we be concerned over what has happened to Orcam? What are the implications of this development for those who own Orcam products? There are lots of questions and lots of issues!

On the show today Steven and Shaun discuss various topics including the new studio setup, the MX keys keyboard, and the future of Google Chrome OS. They touch on the updates to Chrome OS that benefit users of ChromeVox, such as better PDF support and a new read-aloud mode. The hosts express their thoughts on the potential of Chrome OS in education and the workplace, as well as the importance of accessibility in technology. In this conversation, Shaun and Steven discuss the frustration of reader mode not working consistently on websites, the benefits of using RSS readers, and the importance of focusing on apps for different platforms. They also touch on the closure of AppleVis and the uncertainty surrounding OrCam's exit from the visual aid market. The conversation highlights the challenges of affordability and sustainability in the assistive tech industry, as well as the impact of subscription models on end users. Keep in touch with the show by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube.

Product Minute:  Big Purple Phone Silver Fox   Large print phone for low vision, seniors or people with cognitive challengers.   In the box:   Phone, stylus, charger/charging chord, phone case, welcome booklet, Nokia booklets,      Physical Buttons;   Emergency SOS, volume, and power.   Connectivity:   Head phone jack, USBC, and 3.5mm head phone jack. Also Bluetooth and Wifi can be setup.   Features: 6.5 inch screen. Trouble with touch screens, easily tap or swipe. Talks as you touch the phone (optional). High contrast keypad. No spam or unwanted calls or texts (optional). All settings hidden so users don't get lost in phone settings. Volume is still available. Every screen is designed for people with cognitive challengers. Customisable, toggle on or off buttons. Full screen notifications, picture based navigation, and contacts. Emergency SOS call button, and the owners location is sent to their family. Phone, messages, , one click video calls, SoS, camera/photos, torch, radio, Web browser. Carer portal so carers can manage the phone remotely. Live help with an Australian  customer care member at the touch of a button.   Battery:   5500 may battery. 5V charging. Up to 3 days battery life.   Based on Nokia hardware, Android, and the  Big Purple phone launcher. Nano SIMM. 5GB monthly data plan recommended.     Orcam in the News   Senior management at both Quantum RLV and Vision Australia/Vision Store are aware of the situation concerning Orcam, and will update us in the near future.     List of My followed mainstream and Technology podcasts   Round about 20 podcast from my apple podcasts app.   Two blokes talking techv https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/two-blokes-talking-tech/id422268706   Blind abilities https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blind-abilities/id972152176   Braillecast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/braillecast/id1259853662   Daily tech news https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/daily-tech-news-show/id790864884   Double tap https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/double-tap/id1309267346   Download this show https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/download-this-show/id499804600   Freedom Scientific FSCast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/freedom-scientific-fscast/id292355470   Freedom Scientific training podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ freedom-scientific-training-podcast/id1521340640   IACast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/iacast/id1070053713   ISee various tech from a blind persons perspective https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/isee-using-various-technologies-from-a-blind/id423121261   Intouch https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-touch/id261292201   IOS today https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ios-today-audio/id381972795   Last week in AI https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/last-week-in-ai/id1502782720   Living blindfully https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-blindfully/id973360653   Macbreak weekly https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/macbreak-weekly-audio/id179237749   Unmute presents https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unmute-presents/id1646722812   Sight and sound tech podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sight-and-sound-technology-podcast/id1437977653   RNIB techtalk https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rnib-tech-talk/id1151874507   Talking Tech https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio/id919830401   Techtalk https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tek-talk/id1500954706   The AI daily brief https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ai-daily-brief-formerly-the-ai-breakdown/id1680633614   The tech doctor blog and podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-tech-doctor-blog-and-podcast/id370507954   The Virgcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-vergecast/id430333725Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show. The entire gang of Allison, Brian, Ed, and Jeanine are back together for the first time in awhile.   We start with a brief conversation about Sell and Venmo. Which then leads us in to the first ever death segment of That Real Blind Tech show, as we discuss the demise of AppleVis. You can read David Goodwin's article about shutting AppleVis down here at least until August 31st. And as soon as the paint dried on the news of AppleVis shutting down, Orcam while not publicly, but it has been announced that Orcam will halt development of visual aides.   Switching from dying products to new products, would you wear an always listening A.I. pendent?   We then discuss Google pulling their Gemini A.I. ad from the Olympics after the backlash it received.   In our favorite story for this episode, Epic's Tim Sweeney is blasting Apple's Find My for actually tracking the thief who stole his MacBook. Say what!   Logitech wants to sell you one more mouse for the rest of your life, but they also want you to pay a subscription for it! What, again!   Siri supposedly seems to get better in iOS 18.1, but does it really? Allison has been running iOS 18.1 and gives us her opinions of how things are running so far. We then discuss everything Apple Intelligence can and can't do in iOS 18.1. It ends up iOS 18 could be the safest way to use ChatGPT. And will this whole partnership with ChatGPT blow up in Apple's privacy face? We then talk about the new feature coming to iOS 18 called reduced interruptions for notifications. And would you like to unlock your iPhone with your heartbeat? Apple once thought of it.   So the whole CrowdStrike thing happened in between us recording, and now we have all heard of CrowdStrike. Delta's CEO question if this sort of crash could ever happen on the Mac? This leads to Allison telling us about all the fun of traveling on International CrowdStrike Day, and the fun that ensued from all of it. We then find out all about Allison's cruise. Which then leads us to talking more about the Meta Ray Bans.   And it's more of What's Pissing Off Brian Now and Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.  It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show. The entire gang of Allison, Brian, Ed, and Jeanine are back together for the first time in awhile.   We start with a brief conversation about Sell and Venmo. Which then leads us in to the first ever death segment of That Real Blind Tech show, as we discuss the demise of AppleVis. You can read David Goodwin's article about shutting AppleVis down here at least until August 31st. And as soon as the paint dried on the news of AppleVis shutting down, Orcam while not publicly, but it has been announced that Orcam will halt development of visual aides.   Switching from dying products to new products, would you wear an always listening A.I. pendent?   We then discuss Google pulling their Gemini A.I. ad from the Olympics after the backlash it received.   In our favorite story for this episode, Epic's Tim Sweeney is blasting Apple's Find My for actually tracking the thief who stole his MacBook. Say what!   Logitech wants to sell you one more mouse for the rest of your life, but they also want you to pay a subscription for it! What, again!   Siri supposedly seems to get better in iOS 18.1, but does it really? Allison has been running iOS 18.1 and gives us her opinions of how things are running so far. We then discuss everything Apple Intelligence can and can't do in iOS 18.1. It ends up iOS 18 could be the safest way to use ChatGPT. And will this whole partnership with ChatGPT blow up in Apple's privacy face? We then talk about the new feature coming to iOS 18 called reduced interruptions for notifications. And would you like to unlock your iPhone with your heartbeat? Apple once thought of it.   So the whole CrowdStrike thing happened in between us recording, and now we have all heard of CrowdStrike. Delta's CEO question if this sort of crash could ever happen on the Mac? This leads to Allison telling us about all the fun of traveling on International CrowdStrike Day, and the fun that ensued from all of it. We then find out all about Allison's cruise. Which then leads us to talking more about the Meta Ray Bans.   And it's more of What's Pissing Off Brian Now and Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.             

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics from their YouTube channelThe episode begins with a discussion on the closure of the website Applevis, which has been a valuable resource for blind people seeking information about Apple technology for around 14 years. You will hear from a panel of experts who reflect on the impact of Applevis on the blind community and discuss the need for succession planning for such important sites. Also, Steven reports on a decision by assistive technology company OrCam to shift focus away from visual aids to products for the deaf and hard of hearing, highlighting the implications for assistive tech wearables market. The conversation features a former senior manager from the company, Anat Nulman, who shares her insights into the significance of their decision.Steven also discusses representation in media, particularly with the introduction of the first blind Barbie doll, with blind content creator Claire Sisk.And finally, they address the challenges faced by blind individuals in accessing audio description for TV shows and the need for broadcasters to prioritize making AD available across all platforms. Keep in touch with the show by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media, on YouTube and on doubletaponair.com

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 294 0:00 A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 beta 0:42 Living Blindfully Plus comes to Apple Podcasts. Siri's phenomenal new voices tell us about it 13:19 AI claims a scalp. OrCam exits the blindness and low vision market 22:42 Feedback on the Meta Smart Glasses 25:47 Listener thoughts on the closure of AppleVis 45:26 Jonathan's comments on the closure of AppleVis 52:03 Blind Barbie 1:07:59 Are there players for the PC that support podcast chapters? 1:11:10 Who should I donate to? 1:12:53 Castro and autonomous vehicles 1:16:48 Real-world user experiences of blind people in autonomous vehicles 1:20:15 Poor Telegram accessibility 1:25:25 The UK elections 1:28:48 Thermomix food processors 1:33:06 Rediscovering Braille 1:34:34 Another benefit of Living Blindfully transcripts 1:37:40 Idea for new iPhone users, Nature sounds app, personal voice 1:40:48 TalkBack on smart TVs 1:46:04 ThinkBios Utility and Zoom H1Essential 1:47:45 Tandom Mobi Insulin Pump 1:55:04 Closing and contact info 1:59:00 With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say. Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us. Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.com Phone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736. You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discussed various topics, including tools to make JAWS software even more powerful, the end for OrCam visual aids and the demise of AppleVis. Listener emails bring up the importance of alt text for images and the potential role of AI in generating image descriptions. There's also more comment on the recent news about OrCam and AppleVis.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 across social media.

In today's episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that Orcam is moving away from its visual aids business to focus on hearing devices instead. This means the end of such devices as the Orcam My Eye Pro and Orcam Read.Steven and Shaun are joined by former Business Development Manager for Orcam, Anat Nulman, to give her thoughts on the news.There's also more comments on the news of the AppleVis site closure from listeners Dean, Iain and Dennis. Also Greg and Felix have some solutions for people looking to buy or sell second-hand assistive tech.Keepin touch by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. 

This week, we'll hear from the company delivering braille surtitles for blind and partially sighted opera fans, plus, we'll finish our coverage of this year's Sight Village Central with conversations with OrCam and Professional Vision Services. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on OrCam visit their website - Experience the Power of Assistive Technology with OrCam's AI Devices

OrCam is leveraging its expertise in AI-based devices to address the cocktail party problem in hearing technology with the introduction of OrCam Hear. The device, which made a notable debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), uses advanced AI to isolate and enhance specific voices in noisy environments. This innovation aims to significantly improve the speech-to-noise ratio, making it easier for users to participate in conversations even in loud settings. The OrCam Hear consists of earbuds, a smartphone dongle, and an app that allows users to select and focus on particular speakers while filtering out background noise. The technology, rooted in OrCam's successful development of assistive devices for the visually impaired, offers a groundbreaking solution for those with hearing difficulties, including individuals who do not require traditional hearing aids but struggle in noisy environments. To learn more about the OrCam Hear device, visit: https://orcam.co/ThisWeekinHearing Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter): https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing

Jaume Segalés y su equipo hablan de Una hermana para tres hermanos, de la nueva temporada de la ORCAM y de la actualidad política de Cercedilla.

Im Gespräch mit OrCam sprechen wir zunächst über die OrCam Read 3, ein Lesegerät in Form eines Stiftes. Per USB-C oder WLAN kann es zu Hause mit einem Computer verbunden werden und sehbehinderten Menschen stehen unterschiedlichste Vergrößerungs- und Darstellungsformen offen. Auch ein KI-basierter Sprachassistent ist dann möglich. Wir reden aber auch über die OrCam MyEye 2.0 – kommen hier auch KI-Funktionen aus dem Internet? Und wie lange gibt es eigentlich Updates?

This week, we're bringing you a special panel discussion for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024. We'll also be hearing about the range OrCam products available in the RNIB Shop. Plus, we'll be diving into some of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

OrCam products uses a smart camera and AI technology to instantly read out text from any printed surface or digital screen. Tech Talk's Dave Williams has been hearing about several devices in the range, now available from the RNIB Shop. More information can be found on the RNIB Shop website: OrCam Read Smart - Orcam Read Smart | RNIB OrCam Myeye Pro - Orcam Myeye Pro | RNIB OrCam Myeye Smart - Orcam Myeye Smart | RNIB

Talking Tech for April 9 2024 Product Minute: Shokz Open Move Bone Conduction Head Phones   Two reasons why I always go back to these head phones. Firstly of course, they are bone conduction head phones leaving my ears free to listen to what is around me. Secondly, they use a standard USBC port which means for my ever growing collection of USBC devices plus their cables, they still fit wright in.   https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shokz-openmove-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-grey.html   Update from Blazie Technologies   Due to overwhelming interest in the BT Speak Pro, Blazie Technologies has decided to discontinue the Bt Speak basic. For the moment, the company is only selling from their Own website.   https://www.blazietech.com   Another Update, Touch Pad Pro Foundation Getting Closer (sort of) to Launching the Braille Doodle    —   Copy of Email April 5 2024 Dear BrailleDoodle Family, We've found it incredibly challenging! We're at the point where we just can't wait any longer! We've been hesitant to post an update without any significant progress to report. However, we're thrilled to share that recent advancements in manufacturing have been truly remarkable. Throughout this process, we've strived to maintain transparency, and in that vain, these past few months have been frustrating and, at times, even scary. It's hard to overstate the precision required for every aspect of the BrailleDoodle to function flawlessly. With over 1600 metal beads and holes in the BrailleDoodle, even a single malfunction is simply unacceptable. After numerous adjustments, we're finally producing fully functional BrailleDoodle samples, one after another. Below, you'll find an audio-described video showcasing the BrailleDoodle being put through its paces. We're confident that BrailleDoodles will soon be in the hands of people within the next couple of months. We understand that many of you are disappointed by the delays, but when you finally have this product in your hands, you'll realize it was worth the wait! The BrailleDoodle is poised to be nothing short of incredible! Despite the chaos of this journey, we're immensely grateful that you've chosen to be part of the BrailleDoodle family. As we've emphasized many times before, you're not just customers; you're the ones breathing life into the BrailleDoodle! Warm regards, The TouchPad Pro Team    —   The new Owners of Voice Dream Reader (Applause) Backs down from Subscription   Model for Everyone    Good to see what overwhelming feedback can do.   https://applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/applause-have-backed-down-purchased-voicedream-features-will-stay     Review of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses   Interesting, these glasses are getting closer and closer to what Envision are Orcam are doing, but only for $550 or so Australian.   https://applevis.com/podcasts/review-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses   My Chat on Studio One Fromm VA Radio Re AI and how it Would Assist Blind or Low Vision Folks   50 minute or so tech chat about AI.   https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/a-i   Trying Out my Zoom H4 Essential with the BTA1 Connection to my iPhone Via the H4 Essential Control App As the file list on the H4 is still inaccessible via the internal guide voice, this app gives you full access to the file list and other functions of the H4 including being able to remote control it via the app say in the case of using it for lectures. Note - there is also an app for the H6 Essential, but not for the H1.   https://apps.apple.com/au/app/h4essential-control/id646717678Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christopher Bonn, Leadership Consultant at OrCam, delves into personalized AI and learning support. The escalating teacher shortage is particularly concerning for students with learning challenges like dyslexia, who often require individualized support. However, personalized AI holds the potential to empower teachers and foster a more inclusive learning environment where students of all abilities can thrive. Today, Dr. Bonn discusses personalized AI for overcoming learning challenges.Connect With: Dr. Christopher Bonn: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Dr. Christopher Bonn, Leadership Consultant at OrCam, delves into assistive technology in education. The current teacher shortage crisis in public schools demands immediate attention. With an estimated 405,000 vacancies nationwide and a potential doubling within five years, urgent action is required. Fortunately, assistive technologies present a viable solution to tackle this issue and provide support for diverse learning needs. Today, Dr. Bonn discusses utilizing assisted technology in school districts.Connect With: Dr. Christopher Bonn: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

In this lively discussion from the Learning Disability Association (LDA) Conference in Orlando, Laurie and Abbey interview three guests: Polly from Legi-Liner, Jennifer from Syllables Learning Center, and Tim and Lindsay from OrCam. They share great insights into innovative tools and approaches for individuals with learning disabilities. Resources: Polly Benson https://www.legiliner.com https://www.facebook.com/Legilinertool https://www.instagram.com/legiliner Jennifer Hasser https://syllableslearningcenter.com Lindsey Lamica & Tim Stanton https://www.orcam.com/en-us/home Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

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In this episode, we address a range of listener questions and concerns. Topics include troubleshooting laptop arrow keys, editing forms on an iPhone, difficulties with small buttons, reliability of multi-port hubs, verifying Gmail addresses, and more. We also discuss OrCam, screen recording, "do not disturb" settings, and offer tips and recommendations. The episode wraps up with gratitude and well wishes to the audience.

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show as Brian sits down with Dr. Bryan Wolynski from the Lighthouse Guild in New York City fresh off of this year's CES and ATIA conferences.   We start off discussing this year's CES Conference and the most interesting things that caught Bryan's attention. How odd we start with autonomous vehicles. We discuss the fun part of locating your vehicle when it arrives.   Next up was Robot Dogs. Blind brian's Guide Dog Wesley was not a fan.   Bryan then dives in to the Eureka Park area at the Venetian Hotel where all the start ups are located and some real innovation is being done.   We discuss the newly released app OOrion that helps people discover items around them. We then discuss another app Bryan got introduced to called From Your Eyes. We then dive in to the obstacle avoidance apps that were on display at CES. We then discuss OneCourt for the blind sports fan out there. And the impressive work that AARP is conducting. We wrap up our coverage of this year's CES discussing an award that the Lighthouse Guild NYC won.   We then jump in to this year's ATIA Conference that just wrapped up. Surprisingly Apple was an attendee at this year's conference. We then discuss a company called Audible Sight whose goal is to allow you to produce your own audio description for your videos. Next up is Orcam and E-Sight.   We then discuss CSUN which will be happening in mid-March.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.  

La directora polaca Marzena Diakun nos habla en este podcast acerca de su visión de la música de Brahms y de su trabajo con la Orquesta y Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid (ORCAM).

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.

Dylan LeMaster, an 11th grader at Riverside High School and Auburn Career Center is known for being curious, determined, and skilled at using technology. He began learning Braille at age three and quickly became interested in using assistive technology. He even appeared on The Steve Harvey Show five years ago, showcasing how he was the youngest individual using the OrCam MyEye 2 for greater independence at home and school.During the past summer, Dylan participated in an Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Summer Youth Work Experience at Magnifiers & More. The opportunity allowed him to use his expertise in troubleshooting and repairing equipment while considering possibilities for his future career.Deborah Kogler, President of Magnifiers & More, explained, “He definitely has the personality to help people, and that's the big thing is to want to help people.'Amanda Teddleton, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, explained: “Dylan's successes should be attributed to his incredible skills, hard work, and diligence.”Transcripts and MP3 files are available at ood.ohio.gov/podcast.Do you have a disability? Do you want a job? OOD can help! Visit OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536 to get started.Connect with OOD on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhioOODTwitter: https://twitter.com/OhioOOD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohioood/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ood/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OhioOODSign up for our newsletter and other email updates at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHOOD/subscribers/qualify.Have a disability? Want to work? Visit OODWorks.com!

Rich talked about how everything is on demand these days. He used to have to wait for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to air once a year during the holidays. Now you can just buy or stream anything you want on demand.Seraphine asks why the audio and video is out of sync on a particular TV channel. Fred chimed in via email to say it's probably because they are compressing the signal too much.Ryan Greene, founder of tech support company GoGoQuincy will join to share 5 Preemptive Tech Steps to take today to prevent tech headaches tomorrow.Richard in San Bernardino says no one remembers phone numbers anymore.Mike in Los Angeles says his Samsung phone automatically dials 911 and the voice assistant activates when he puts in the car holder. Rich says the holder is pressing the side button and to get a new holder. Rich likes the custom holders from ProClip.Bird scooter is filing for bankruptcy.Dr. Chris Pierson, a cybersecurity expert with Blackcloak.io, will share tips on how to keep your digital life safe and protected.Carmen in Hollywood lost access to her work WiFi and wants to know if the password is stored on her phone. It is but only if it's a saved network. You can check on Samsung by going to Settings > Connections > Wifi > (three dots) > Advanced Settings > Manage networks. Tap a network to see the password. On iPhone, go to Settings > WiFi > Edit > KNOWN NETWORKS. Tap the (i) and then tap Password to see it.Regulators are proposing new rules to protect kids online.Ernie in La Mirada wants to know if virus pop-ups on his phone are real. Rich says to go through the list of installed apps and uninstall any you don't know or recognize. Then, clear the history on your web browser and restart your phone.Carrie in Torrance wants to know how emergency contacts can call through when the iPhone is on Do Not Disturb. Contacts > Contact > Edit > Ringtone > Emergency BypassOn Android, go to Settings > Notifications > Do not disturb > Calls and messages and choose the people you want to be able to “breakthrough.”Android's Nearby Share is getting rebranded as Quick Share.Looking for an AirDrop that works across iPhone and Android and even Windows and Mac Computers? Try Pairdrop.net. Just go to the website from any browser and any two devices on the same WiFi network can swap photos, videos, files and more quickly and with no sign-in —Via Jared Newman's excellent Advisorator newsletter.Gene in San Francisco is unhappy with the SiriusXM update on iPhone and wants to know if there's a way to go back to the old app.Xfinity has a data breach impacting an estimated 36 million people.WSJ has a must-read piece on how a thief broke into hundreds of iPhones and stole thousands of dollars from victims. Watch the YouTube video, too, and learn how to protect yourself.Mercedes will use turquoise exterior lights to let other drivers know the car is self-drivingBill Raduchel, author of "The Bleeding Edge: My Six Decades at the Forefront of the Tech Revolution" will chat about key takeaways from from a career in technology.Bill explained the term “abstraction layer,” which is a piece of technology that does work without the need to specify how it works.Bill in Oshkosh, WI is thankful for the Orcam 3, which helps his low-vision son see.Google will pay over $700 in a settlement related to the Play Store.iMazing 3 Beta is now available for Windows and macOS.051 - December 23, 2023Rich 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.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Matt Darusz – Area Sales Manager for Ohio, Indiana and Michigan – OrCam Technologies Ltd. Contact Matt Directly: Email: matt.darusz@orcam.com Phone: 803-528-0351 Orcam Website: […] The post ATU653 – Orcam with Matt Darusz first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Hello our little frozen icicles, and welcome to Part 2 of Sight Village South East. This week we have more interviews with product manufacturers and developers from the recent Sight Village event which took place in London a few weeks ago. We are talking to: Bruno Vollmer from biped.ai who tells us about his great product that straps over your shoulders and helps detect obstacles in the area so you can avoid collisions. The harness uses autonomous driving technology to detect obstacles in the wearer's path. You can read more about the product here: https://www.biped.ai/ Ben Andrews tells us about his book “Nicky and Candy's Street (Better Places)”. Ben wrote this book to highlight the issues disabled people currently face so that children, parents and educators can raise awareness of these issues while providing an outlet to take positive action. Ben believes introducing these concepts at an early age will increase these children's understanding of the difficulties encountered by people with vision impairments so that they grow into adults who are better able to build a more accessible and inclusive future. You can read more about Ben's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nicky-Candys-Street-Better-Places/dp/1913230325 Daniel from Sensotec talks to us about their magnification tool for smartboards in the classroom. Read more about this product here: https://www.pro.sensotec.com/my-board-buddy-air. Óran catches up with Mike Page from Touchpoint Vision to talk about the latest developments in OrCam and OrCam Read. These wireless smart cameras which, when attached outside eyeglass frames, can read and verbalize text, and also product barcodes. This information is converted to spoken words and entered " into the user's ear". Face-recognition is also part of OrCam's feature set. You can read more about OrCam here:  https://touchpointvision.co.uk/ Clodagh chats with Alex Ward from Seeing Solutions who tells her about MiniGuide, a smart navigation aid and also an update to the wearable headset Mercury ViewPoint SmartVisor which you can use for magnification or text to speech. Read more about Seeing Solutions products here: https://pamtrad.co.uk/seeing-solutions/. Alan Davis from Humanware talks to Óran about Annie, a new product for teaching young children Braille in a fun way. Humanware also have the Monarch coming out in 2024. This is a multi-line Braille display. Is this the future of Braille displays? We discuss. You can read more about Humanware products here: https://www.humanware.com, and watch a video about the Monarch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=I5JLDkWGkF0&ab_channel=HumanWare. Julie Davis and Geoff Madge talk to us about the Ultracane, which uses ultrasound to detect obstacles in your path, enabling you to navigate around them. Find out more about Ultracane here: https://www.ultracane.com ..and finally we speak to 2 of the sighted guide volunteers about their experiences at the event. It's a packed show folks, so load some paper into your Perkins, type in that email address and start writing your letter to Santa, cos we have no doubt there is something here for everyone's list. Blind Guys Chat: 12 out of 14 British royals prefer it to The Crown TV series Support Blind Guys Chat by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blind-guys-chat

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Adam Ragle who operates The Shop at the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio talks about exciting new products and upcoming OrCam demos on March 31 beginning at 10a. You can set an appointment by calling 419-720-3937

Join me in the second half of my conversation with Ashley McCombs Mizell, the young woman that lost her site to an Auto Immune Disease called Sarcoidosis four years ago. In this episode we continue exploring the inspirational journey that Ashley has been on since losing her vision and we talk through:How the community has helped her in so many ways, including funding for an experimental Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment.Some of the products that Ashley uses to allow her to be self-sufficient.Ashley's journey to becoming a social media influencer.The unexpected gifts her blindness has brought into her life.Ashley's advice to anyone that has had an injury or is in a situation that is causing them to feel lost and hopeless.Ashley's Links:  My Links • @blind_momofboys • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke) Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

Show Description On this episode of the iACast recorded in September of 2022, Michael Doise, Michael Babcock, Taylor Arndt, Leslie Dickson, and Jim Barbour discuss the latest tech news, and compare the OrCam devices to the Envision Glasses. Links OrCam Envision Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iaccessibility.net. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don't forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you'd like to help support us, you can do so via our PayPal and Patreon pages.

A Chat About the ARX Vision Headset Being Reviewed by the Vision Australia Vision Store   Hardware     Bone conduction head set, on left sound cheek pad contains the volume up/down buttons, and right cheek pad is moulded in to the rectangular camera unit containing 3 clearly shaped buttons. From the bottom of the camera module is the fixed UsBC cable. Microphone is also in the camera housing.   Software   ARX Android only app at the moment used to power the head set, enabling both local and online processing of scene detection, specific object detection, short OCr text, document OCR scanning, face recognition, and QR code scanning. Onboarding on device when first using it, training mode to remind user how to position camera, and Help mode to remind users on how to use the 3 buttons. ARX head set can be used via the buttons or controlled from simple voice commands.   Note - ARX head set connected via a UsBC cable to the Android phone.   Benefits   All processing is done via the smart phone/cloud, head set there to to provide audio output, mic input, and image processing via the camera.   Having a wired connection leads to faster data transfer between the head set and the phone.   Scene detection works extremely well, as does Object specific recognition, Document scanning, and face detection.    Short text recognition perhaps not as fast as Seeing AI app on iOS, but certainly usable.   Audio processing sound is heard to let user know that the ARX head set is active in a mode, and no sound when the unit is put in to idle mode.   A lot more cost effective than other similar products on the market.   Braille companion getting started guide included.   Points To Consider   The screen reader Talkback running on the Android phone is very soft volume wise compared to the self voicing of the ARX head set.   The maximum volume of the self voicing on the ARX head set is distorted at the maximum volume.   The camera unit which gently touch's the side of the face does get quite warm, not hot, but very noticeable.   Aira not yet supported on the ARX head set but coming soon.   iPhone compatibility being worked on.   Blind Shell Classic 2 app being worked on.   Moving forward, most functions will bee via the cloud for getter processing of images etc requiring cellular data on the phone, works well on Wifi at home.   Excellent product under development.   For more info:   https://arx.vision     As a bit of a result of a chat outcome from Tech Friday last week (my weekly tech chat Zoom meeting), thinking of doing a “smack down” chat concerning the ARX, Orcam, and Envision in January 2023.   Resetting Goals on your Apple Watch   Due to my Karate journey, I've had to up my goals on my Apple Watch and surprisingly I couldn't remember where to do this. In a nut shell, it's in the Activity app on the Apple Watch, and you need to scroll down wright to the bottom of the screen to find the change goals button.   https://www.cultofmac.com/671532/how-to-set-apple-watch-move-goal/   Accessibility Assistant for Apple Watch, iPhone, and Mac   This is a shortcut you can run which allows you to pop in your general disability, and any sub-disabilities as it were, and then get recommendations in notes for accessibility settings.   Note - as the Apple Watch does not have an actual notes app, you run the Apple Watch short cut on your iPhone, iPad or Mac along with the other two for iOS or Mac.    Is Siri Falling Behind with Natural Language Processing   Last week I wanted to remind myself how to count to 10 in Japanese as part of my Shotokan Karate training. When I asked Alexa, I got the answer in counting to 10. However, when I asked Siri, she translated “how do I count to 10 in Japanese” as a direct translation sigh.   Alexa and Google are still forging ahead, and can't help feeling Siri is falling more and more behind.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob will introduce the Envision Technologies AI system to the Tech Talk members. He will compare this system to other assistive technology devices and discuss the components of the system and how the features can help the BVI community. Presenter Contact Info Email: bob@letsenvision.com Website: https://www.letsenvision.com/ Cell phone: 832-443-6458 Bio: Assistive Tech trainer for VRS of the Texas Workforce Commission Certified in JAWS, OpenBook, Fusion, ZoomText, Windows, OSX, IOS Provide training on HIMMS, Humanware, Freedom Scientific, Optilek and others Worked for OrCam for 6 years

Bob will introduce the Envision Technologies AI system to the Tech Talk members. He will compare this system to other assistive technology devices and discuss the components of the system and how the features can help the BVI community. Presenter Contact Info Email: bob@letsenvision.com Website: https://www.letsenvision.com/ Cell phone: 832-443-6458 Bio: Assistive Tech trainer for VRS of the Texas Workforce Commission Certified in JAWS, OpenBook, Fusion, ZoomText, Windows, OSX, IOS Provide training on HIMMS, Humanware, Freedom Scientific, Optilek and others Worked for OrCam for 6 years

During National Volunteer appreciation Week, held every year at this time in April, we're pleased to feature one of the kindest, friendliest people we know who's volunteered for years. We first met this guest at a Canadian Federation of the Blind convention out in B.C. and we greatly appreciate her support of this show. This week on Outlook, we speak with Nancy Gill, a mother and now newly a grandmother who's had to learn to manage and adapt to Usher's Syndrome throughout her life. Usher's is a condition causing both blindness and deafness. She tells us about the supports she didn't receive when she was in school as a child, learning braille in her sixties, and the complicated parent/child relationship. We hear about her love of cooking, gardening, and her new OrCam reader which she can use to do both those things more accessibly. Disability has, historically, and still does bring with it challenges (barriers society puts in the way), feelings of denial, and feelings of shame. We, as blind people, need to openly discuss it to eliminate it, how we can all feel useful. Gill goes through life with a sense of humour and outgoing outlook. We discuss the outlooks we have and choose to share and how we learn from others and Nancy's outlook is one of giving back and getting out there. She is doing this with a new senior's support group. Check out the following link to learn more about her Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtables . They have a new intake open right now and are highly recommended for any blind seniors out there who would like to join: https://cobd.ca/programs/roundtables/#seniors And for more on Nancy's story, check out Kerry's article featuring her in The Blind Canadian magazine: https://www.cfb.ca/the-blind-canadian-volume-20-december-2021?id=11

Inspirations Beyond Disabilities Noon EST - 9 P.M PST #LiveStream Fridays#BeingBlind2021 #Disabilities #Podcast #FreeA growing conversation has begun. #BeingBlind2021 is about awareness, empathy, understanding, and the journey of what it takes to survive on planet earth. Get to know behind the scenes of one of our favorite TikTok influencers Kimberly-Ann00:00 Openings intros and some early year conversations - Being strong because I wanted to be10:00 processing the process of visual disability - Handling the news, getting the news, and all the news20:00 Lighting and transitions in lighting -30:00 Why are you dancing - TikTokers beware40:00 Triggering Blind Tok - accessibility? - OrGam50:00 OrCam - https://www.orcam.com/en/Kimberly Ann https://instagram.com/kimberlyann_legalyblind?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRXHbFXU/ApplePodcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspirations-beyond-disabilities/id1525747198Follow your favorite host on Instagram Ezrick:(Podcast Eye Candy) https://instagram.com/new_yorks_blindest?utm_medium=copy_linkJay: (TikTok Dad)https://instagram.com/thebaritoneblerd?utm_medium=copy_linkDave: (Snack Network Host)https://instagram.com/tellyoudave?utm_medium=copy_link@___BlindBeauty_: (YouTube Fashionista) https://www.instagram.com/___blindbeauty_/?hl=en@NotSoXhy__: (Random Chatter Host) https://www.instagram.com/notsoxhy__/?hl=en  @PublicAccessAmerica:(Public Access America Host) https://www.instagram.com/publicaccessamerica/?hl=en@WilhelmScreamForTheWin: (Unsubscribed Host)https://www.instagram.com/wilhelmscreamforthewin/Follow your favorite host on TikTokEzrick:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdPkPRu7/Jay:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdPkQGXo/Dave: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdPkVNG3/Brittney:https://www.tiktok.com/@___blindbeauty_Xhy: https://www.tiktok.com/@notsoxhyKye: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyeisflyJason: https://www.tiktok.com/@publicaccesspod?lang=enSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/37KJELOruWmjs4DmMAqkfN?si=sYcKR0A_QDiAjsaOpszYRQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inspirations-beyond-disabilitiesOfficial Instagram https://instagram.com/inspirationsbeyonddisabilitys_?igshid=1i720xb02puaw

This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. Today's big idea is seeing with your ears — exploring technology that uses audio to connect people with vision loss to the world around them. Dr. Cal Roberts speaks with Dr. Yonatan Wexler about the OrCam My Eye device. They explore the ideas of whether the brain can recreate a picture using audio alone, how well hearing can replace lost sight, and what are the discovery processes for using audio description technology as a substitute for vision. The Big Takeaways: Developments in technology allow for the use of audio as a substitute for vision for people with no or low vision, sending signals to the brain to create a picture in their mind's eye. The natural gesture of pointing signals the OrCam device to enable audio feedback to the wearer, the same way our selective vision helps us discriminate objects from our surroundings. The journey to the development of this device was intricate and involved, highlighting the constant evolution of this technology and future opportunities for development such as the ability for a user to save their experiences. Tweetables: “I have an idea of how the ball field is shaped, where the players are standing, and what they do. … It's not a fully-fleshed out picture, but it … helps me know what everyone is doing at any … moment.” — Karen, a blind baseball fan describing hearing a game play-by-play “A radio allows you to use your imagination. In some ways, radio is even better.” — John Sterling “It happens and you describe it and hopefully you describe it well. I hope it helps the listeners see the game.” — John Sterling, Voice of the New York Yankees “The beauty of the brain is that it can generate sight using the information from the ears.” — Dr. Wexler   Contact Us: Contact us at podcasts@lighthouseguild.org with your innovative new technology ideas for people with vision loss. Pertinent Links: Lighthouse Guild OrCam Guest Bios: John Sterling John Sterling is an American sportscaster best known as the radio play-by-play announcer of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. Sterling called 5060 consecutive Yankees games, beginning in 1989, before taking an 8-day (4-game) break in July 2019. Dr. Yonaton Wexler Dr. Yonatan Wexler is an experienced researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision. He has conducted research at the Hebrew University, University of Maryland, Oxford University, Weizmann Institute of Science, and Microsoft. His passion is efficient use of visual information that enables exciting new abilities. He is the recipient of the Marr Prize, the highest in the field of Computer Vision. Currently, Yonatan leads the R&D at OrCam, a company that pioneers a generation of clever AI-based assistants that improve people's daily lives. The OrCam MyEye revolutionizes the lives of the blind and the visually impaired. It clips onto any pair of glasses and verbalizes information they find hard to perceive. The OrCam Focus breaks new grounds for hearing aids. It solves the age-old “cocktail party problem” for the first time and lets the wearer focus on one speaker, discarding any other chatter and noise, hence solving the #1 problem with existing solutions. Host Bio Dr. Calvin W. Roberts Calvin W. Roberts, M.D., is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss. Dr. Roberts has a unique blend of academic, clinical, business, and hands-on product development experience. Dr. Roberts is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College. He was formerly Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Eye Care, at Bausch Health Companies where he coordinated global development and research efforts across their vision care, pharmaceutical and surgical business units. As a practicing ophthalmologist from 1982 to 2008, he performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries as well as 5,000 refractive and other corneal surgeries. He is credited with developing surgical therapies, over-the-counter products for vision care, prescription ocular therapeutics, and innovative treatment regimens. He also holds patents on the wide-field specular microscope and has done extensive research on ophthalmic non-steroidals and postoperative cystoid macular edema. Dr. Roberts has co-founded a specialty pharmaceutical company and is a frequent industry lecturer and author. He currently serves as an Independent Director on multiple corporate boards and has served as a consultant to Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis. A graduate of Princeton University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, Dr. Roberts completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He also completed cornea fellowships at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston.