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Send us a textAI tools are popping up everywhere — but can we use them in a way that still aligns with second language acquisition and communication-centered teaching?In this episode, I'm walking you through how I use AI — especially ChatGPT — in my Spanish classroom without losing the heart of what we do as CI teachers. I'll share the 5 tools I actually use (and how I stack them), plus the mindset I bring into every lesson to make sure my students get compelling, comprehensible, and connected input.Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with it, this episode will give you ideas, inspiration, and lots of teacher-to-teacher encouragement.
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun get their hands—and ears—on a truly luxurious piece of audio tech: the Zohn-1 One wireless earbuds from Breggz. These aren't your everyday earbuds—they're high-end, custom-fit hearables designed for professional-grade audio quality. Steven shares his early impressions after trying the generic versions, and Marc Aflalo interviews the Breggz founder for an exclusive deep dive into the technology, sound engineering, and backstory of the company's latest innovation.You'll also hear listener emails on iPhone power-down shortcuts, using Voice Control and Shortcuts on iOS, Apple Watch health alerts, and a thoughtful discussion around the accessibility challenges of TikTok. Plus, a warm thank-you to Double Tap fans from around the world, including updates from Katie, Mary, and others!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:Breggz official website: https://breggz.comBreggz Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872418928/world-first-wireless-custom-made-in-ear-hearableChapter Markers:00:00 Introduction08:59 Health Monitoring and Smartwatch Experiences11:47 User Experiences with iPhone Shortcuts15:09 Voice Control vs. VoiceOver Accessibility27:34 Introduction to Zohn-1: The Future of Hearables42:30 Experiencing Zohn-1: Highlights and Celebrity Endorsements45:30 Kickstarter Success: Bringing Zone One to Market 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
Nicole Peltier has been teaching her eclectic, musically motivated, creative yoga classes for over 25 years to all ages and levels. Nicole draws a lively following of teens and young people who are inspired by her young, fresh attitude and easy to follow instruction. Being "mature" also makes Nicole an ideal teacher who inspires older students to let down their hair and rock without reservation. Tulsa's first yoga studio was opened and operated for over 20 years by Nicole and her partner. She is considered, by many, the OG of Yoga in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is wildly passionate, energetic and inspirational. She is a true motivator. She is known as a powerful leader within the yoga community. She offers exceptional yoga retreats. Raven Yoga Retreats encompass sacred spiritual practices, mindful living techniques, healing modalities, holistic health and yoga for beginners as well as seasoned practitioner in a tranquil environment. Her powerful delivery in yoga classes is called "an experience" by her students. She focuses on the energy yoga arouses when combined with music which is part of how she connects the students to joy, movement and childlike freedom. Also, since Nicole's discovery into her own recovery, she has developed her own 'Raven Yoga for Freedom', (Trademarked in 2016) which addresses the issue of addiction, fear and emotional blocks. Nicole also leads a non-denominational Sunday Yoga Service with gospel and worship that she calls "All Rise Yoga Service". Nicole studied at Mount Madonna Center in Santa Cruz in 2000, and has studied extensively to hone her craft. She spent 2022 studying Shamanism with a local shaman and incorporates shamanic practices into her classes. Nicole is a festival favorite presenting at Internationally renowned yoga festivals. Yoga on the Mountain (4 yrs), Fayetteville Yoga Fest (4 yrs), Telluride Yoga Fest (3 yrs), Yoga Farm Fest Shreveport (3 yrs), Wild West Yoga Fest (2 yrs.), Drishti Beats (2023), Little Rock Yoga Fest (2023), Serenity Fest - Durango (2022, 2023), OKC Yoga Fest (2018), I AM Yoga Fest (4 yrs), Big Om Yoga Fest (2 yrs). Nicole shines at yoga retreats being a top presenter at Big Om Retreat (13 seasons), Dazen Collective (8 retreats) & Connect & Evolve (4 retreats). She has several modules she offers for yoga teacher training. She teaches Cueing, Voice Control and Flow Tactics to budding new yoga instructors. She continues to travel all over the world hosting yoga classes, retreats and ceremonial offerings.
Nicole Peltier has been teaching her eclectic, musically motivated, creative yoga classes for over 25 years to all ages and levels. Nicole draws a lively following of teens and young people who are inspired by her young, fresh attitude and easy to follow instruction. Being "mature" also makes Nicole an ideal teacher who inspires older students to let down their hair and rock without reservation. Tulsa's first yoga studio was opened and operated for over 20 years by Nicole and her partner. She is considered, by many, the OG of Yoga in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is wildly passionate, energetic and inspirational. She is a true motivator. She is known as a powerful leader within the yoga community. She offers exceptional yoga retreats. Raven Yoga Retreats encompass sacred spiritual practices, mindful living techniques, healing modalities, holistic health and yoga for beginners as well as seasoned practitioner in a tranquil environment. Her powerful delivery in yoga classes is called "an experience" by her students. She focuses on the energy yoga arouses when combined with music which is part of how she connects the students to joy, movement and childlike freedom. Also, since Nicole's discovery into her own recovery, she has developed her own 'Raven Yoga for Freedom', (Trademarked in 2016) which addresses the issue of addiction, fear and emotional blocks. Nicole also leads a non-denominational Sunday Yoga Service with gospel and worship that she calls "All Rise Yoga Service". Nicole studied at Mount Madonna Center in Santa Cruz in 2000, and has studied extensively to hone her craft. She spent 2022 studying Shamanism with a local shaman and incorporates shamanic practices into her classes. Nicole is a festival favorite presenting at Internationally renowned yoga festivals. Yoga on the Mountain (4 yrs), Fayetteville Yoga Fest (4 yrs), Telluride Yoga Fest (3 yrs), Yoga Farm Fest Shreveport (3 yrs), Wild West Yoga Fest (2 yrs.), Drishti Beats (2023), Little Rock Yoga Fest (2023), Serenity Fest - Durango (2022, 2023), OKC Yoga Fest (2018), I AM Yoga Fest (4 yrs), Big Om Yoga Fest (2 yrs). Nicole shines at yoga retreats being a top presenter at Big Om Retreat (13 seasons), Dazen Collective (8 retreats) & Connect & Evolve (4 retreats). She has several modules she offers for yoga teacher training. She teaches Cueing, Voice Control and Flow Tactics to budding new yoga instructors. She continues to travel all over the world hosting yoga classes, retreats and ceremonial offerings.
In this episode, we cover four standout products from SwitchBot that streamline smart home and personal device management. First up, the SwitchBot Hub 2 integrates infrared remote controls and automation, featuring a Swiss-made temperature/humidity chip, adaptive light sensor, and Matter compatibility for easy integration with Apple HomeKit. Users can automate home comfort and control appliances with voice commands or a smartphone. Next, the SwitchBot Meter Pro (CO2) monitors indoor air quality, tracking CO2 levels, temperature, and humidity in real-time with an adjustable LCD display and app-based data storage, perfect for enhancing health in various environments.We also discuss the SwitchBot Meter Pro, a versatile temperature and humidity monitor with a large display and support for external sensors, enabling users to monitor multiple locations. Integrating with Alexa and other voice assistants, it allows for hands-free operation and humidifier automation. Finally, the ultra-thin SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card works with Apple Find My, offering precise tracking, three-year battery life, and a waterproof design, making it a dependable, convenient tracking tool for everyday use. Tune in to explore how these devices can simplify and elevate your living spaces. Follow AndroidGuysTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/androidguysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@androidguysofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/androidguysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndroidGuyscomOfficialWebsite: http://www.androidguys.comFollow Scott WebsterTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/swebster77Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottwebsterFollow Luke GaulTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/lukegaulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukegaul
Today on the show Steven and Shaun learn about the new BlindShell Classic 3 mobile phone that is launching today (11th November).But first, we find out why Shaun is all excited about GoodMaps, an app that helps you navigate around indoors if the building has been mapped.However our main story focuses on the launch of the brand new smartphone from BlindShell, the BlindShell Classic 3. Jakub Mikeštík and Filip Hrdlička from the company join Steven to discuss the latest features, including a new AI assistant called Luna, a new Tandem app for supporting people using the device from another smartphone, and new support for third party apps in the Google Play Store.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 Intro02:52 Shaun Explores Good Maps09:06 Introducing Blindshell Classic 3: Features and Improvements20:53 BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem App27:00 BlindShell Classic 3: Introduction to Luna AI Assistant36:49 BlindShell Classic 3: Opening Up to Third-Party Apps48:56 BlindShell Classic 3: Pricing and Availability
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry. We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data collection on devices and a whole plethora of related items. Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction to the Podcast (00:01:20) Walt Zerbi introduces the podcast and the topic of ethical technology design at the Australian Tech Summit. Panelist Introductions (00:02:19) Dr. Haley Daly, Shannon Marsh, and Dave Thomas introduce themselves and their roles related to the discussion. General Discussion on Ethics (00:03:07) The group reflects on the broad topic of ethics before diving deeper into ethical technology design. Ethical Obligations in Technology (00:04:30) Haley discusses the complexities of ethical obligations and the responsibilities of manufacturers and installers. Navigating Ethical Technology Design (00:05:29) Shannon elaborates on the challenges of balancing ethical, legal, and client expectations in technology design. Artificial Intelligence and Ethics (00:06:59) Shannon highlights the opaque nature of AI decision-making and the need for ethical frameworks in technology. Data Collection Ethics (00:08:37) Haley addresses the ethical implications of installers agreeing to terms on behalf of clients without full understanding. Client Goals in Technology Design (00:09:57) Dave emphasizes the importance of meeting all client goals in assistive technology design for effective solutions. Challenges in Assistive Technology (00:12:49) Haley discusses the ethical concerns of technology limitations, such as voice-controlled locks for disabled clients. Emergency Egress Considerations (00:13:53) The panel debates the ethics of using voice control for locking doors, emphasizing the importance of safety. Voice Control and Security (00:14:14) Discussing the integration of voice control technology for door access and its security implications. Experience and Automation (00:15:10) Exploring the importance of user experience in implementing automated systems, like pool covers. Ethics and Liability in Technology (00:16:11) Debating the fine line between ethical design and legal liability in technology solutions. Responsibility and Client Needs (00:17:00) Examining the responsibility of technology providers when clients' needs change over time. Cybersecurity Risks (00:19:17) Highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks posed by new technologies and their implications. Hacking and Smart Technology (00:20:10) Discussing the growing threat of hacking smart devices and the need for better protection. AI and Ethical Considerations (00:22:51) Examining the ethical concerns surrounding AI development and its potential consequences. Building Awareness in Technology (00:24:39) Stressing the importance of awareness in technology design to mitigate future risks. Pacing AI Development (00:25:12) Addressing the urgency of slowing down AI advancements for ethical considerations. Insurance and Ethical Obligations (00:26:05) Discussing the need for insurance to cover ethical obligations in technology deployment. Policing AI Technology (00:27:10) Contemplating the challenges of regulating AI and ensuring ethical practices. Building Ethical Concepts (00:27:32) Discussion on creating ethical frameworks and understanding their applications in technology ecosystems. Positive Duty in Ethics (00:28:42) Emphasis on the need for companies to proactively address ethical concerns, moving beyond mere prohibitions. Terms and Conditions Awareness (00:30:04) The importance of clear communication regarding ethical practices in terms and conditions for clients. Liability and Best Practices (00:31:24) Exploring the implications of liability for technology providers and the necessity of documented best practices. Impact of Budget Constraints (00:32:03) Challenges faced by companies when government funding limits ethical considerations in technology projects. Standardizing Practices (00:33:50) The need for standardized practices and clear terms of use to enhance ethical technology deployment. Home Network Vulnerabilities (00:34:32) Discussion on the security risks associated with home networks and the need for better controls. Parental Controls and Ethics (00:36:08) The ethical dilemma of balancing parental controls with children's autonomy and privacy in technology use. AI and Psychological Impact (00:38:05) Concerns about the long-term psychological effects of AI on users and clients in technology applications. Home Network Security Solutions (00:39:10) Emergence of products designed to enhance home network security and manage user access effectively. Here are the extracted timestamps and their corresponding titles from the podcast episode transcription segment: Discussion on Security and Accessibility (00:39:51) Explores the balance between security measures and accessibility for children and vulnerable users. Insurance and Consumer Protection (00:42:16) Discusses the potential for insurance models to protect consumers in technology use. Recognition of Technology Integrators (00:43:25) Highlights efforts to officially recognize technology integrators as a trade in the U.S. and Australia. Advice for Ethical Technology Design (00:45:04) Emphasizes the importance of education and curiosity in understanding ethical technology design. Communication and Transparency (00:46:48) Stresses the need for communication and transparency in technology practices across various stakeholders. Ethical Principles in Technology (00:47:18) Introduces ethical principles from the Australian Ethics Centre to guide technology design. Responsibility in Technology Integration (00:49:04) Discusses the moral obligations of professionals in technology to ensure best practices for clients. Challenges of Integrating Different Systems (00:50:25) Explores ethical dilemmas faced when integrating multiple smart technologies in homes and businesses. Communication and Transparency in Technology (00:53:11) Discussion on the importance of clear communication and transparency in technology implementation. Ethical Considerations in Technology (00:53:35) Exploration of the current state of ethics in technology design and its relevance to businesses. Encouragement for Further Study (00:54:05) Invitation for listeners to study ethical technology design and provided resources in show notes. Reflection on Previous Topics (00:54:06) Mention of prior podcast episodes and their positive themes related to technology and ethics. Call for Community Input (00:54:21) Encouragement for listeners to share their ideas and engage in discussions about ethical technology. Open Mindset Reminder (00:54:49) A reminder to listeners to maintain an open mind regarding discussions on technology ethics.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry. We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data collection on devices and a whole plethora of related items. Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction to the Podcast (00:01:20) Walt Zerbi introduces the podcast and the topic of ethical technology design at the Australian Tech Summit. Panelist Introductions (00:02:19) Dr. Haley Daly, Shannon Marsh, and Dave Thomas introduce themselves and their roles related to the discussion. General Discussion on Ethics (00:03:07) The group reflects on the broad topic of ethics before diving deeper into ethical technology design. Ethical Obligations in Technology (00:04:30) Haley discusses the complexities of ethical obligations and the responsibilities of manufacturers and installers. Navigating Ethical Technology Design (00:05:29) Shannon elaborates on the challenges of balancing ethical, legal, and client expectations in technology design. Artificial Intelligence and Ethics (00:06:59) Shannon highlights the opaque nature of AI decision-making and the need for ethical frameworks in technology. Data Collection Ethics (00:08:37) Haley addresses the ethical implications of installers agreeing to terms on behalf of clients without full understanding. Client Goals in Technology Design (00:09:57) Dave emphasizes the importance of meeting all client goals in assistive technology design for effective solutions. Challenges in Assistive Technology (00:12:49) Haley discusses the ethical concerns of technology limitations, such as voice-controlled locks for disabled clients. Emergency Egress Considerations (00:13:53) The panel debates the ethics of using voice control for locking doors, emphasizing the importance of safety. Voice Control and Security (00:14:14) Discussing the integration of voice control technology for door access and its security implications. Experience and Automation (00:15:10) Exploring the importance of user experience in implementing automated systems, like pool covers. Ethics and Liability in Technology (00:16:11) Debating the fine line between ethical design and legal liability in technology solutions. Responsibility and Client Needs (00:17:00) Examining the responsibility of technology providers when clients' needs change over time. Cybersecurity Risks (00:19:17) Highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks posed by new technologies and their implications. Hacking and Smart Technology (00:20:10) Discussing the growing threat of hacking smart devices and the need for better protection. AI and Ethical Considerations (00:22:51) Examining the ethical concerns surrounding AI development and its potential consequences. Building Awareness in Technology (00:24:39) Stressing the importance of awareness in technology design to mitigate future risks. Pacing AI Development (00:25:12) Addressing the urgency of slowing down AI advancements for ethical considerations. Insurance and Ethical Obligations (00:26:05) Discussing the need for insurance to cover ethical obligations in technology deployment. Policing AI Technology (00:27:10) Contemplating the challenges of regulating AI and ensuring ethical practices. Building Ethical Concepts (00:27:32) Discussion on creating ethical frameworks and understanding their applications in technology ecosystems. Positive Duty in Ethics (00:28:42) Emphasis on the need for companies to proactively address ethical concerns, moving beyond mere prohibitions. Terms and Conditions Awareness (00:30:04) The importance of clear communication regarding ethical practices in terms and conditions for clients. Liability and Best Practices (00:31:24) Exploring the implications of liability for technology providers and the necessity of documented best practices. Impact of Budget Constraints (00:32:03) Challenges faced by companies when government funding limits ethical considerations in technology projects. Standardizing Practices (00:33:50) The need for standardized practices and clear terms of use to enhance ethical technology deployment. Home Network Vulnerabilities (00:34:32) Discussion on the security risks associated with home networks and the need for better controls. Parental Controls and Ethics (00:36:08) The ethical dilemma of balancing parental controls with children's autonomy and privacy in technology use. AI and Psychological Impact (00:38:05) Concerns about the long-term psychological effects of AI on users and clients in technology applications. Home Network Security Solutions (00:39:10) Emergence of products designed to enhance home network security and manage user access effectively. Here are the extracted timestamps and their corresponding titles from the podcast episode transcription segment: Discussion on Security and Accessibility (00:39:51) Explores the balance between security measures and accessibility for children and vulnerable users. Insurance and Consumer Protection (00:42:16) Discusses the potential for insurance models to protect consumers in technology use. Recognition of Technology Integrators (00:43:25) Highlights efforts to officially recognize technology integrators as a trade in the U.S. and Australia. Advice for Ethical Technology Design (00:45:04) Emphasizes the importance of education and curiosity in understanding ethical technology design. Communication and Transparency (00:46:48) Stresses the need for communication and transparency in technology practices across various stakeholders. Ethical Principles in Technology (00:47:18) Introduces ethical principles from the Australian Ethics Centre to guide technology design. Responsibility in Technology Integration (00:49:04) Discusses the moral obligations of professionals in technology to ensure best practices for clients. Challenges of Integrating Different Systems (00:50:25) Explores ethical dilemmas faced when integrating multiple smart technologies in homes and businesses. Communication and Transparency in Technology (00:53:11) Discussion on the importance of clear communication and transparency in technology implementation. Ethical Considerations in Technology (00:53:35) Exploration of the current state of ethics in technology design and its relevance to businesses. Encouragement for Further Study (00:54:05) Invitation for listeners to study ethical technology design and provided resources in show notes. Reflection on Previous Topics (00:54:06) Mention of prior podcast episodes and their positive themes related to technology and ethics. Call for Community Input (00:54:21) Encouragement for listeners to share their ideas and engage in discussions about ethical technology. Open Mindset Reminder (00:54:49) A reminder to listeners to maintain an open mind regarding discussions on technology ethics.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.We've got Michael Cirillo in the studio on this Monday, as we're talking about how its becoming harder for new auto dealers to secure floorplan loans, how Rivian has decided that voice control is better than physical buttons and how online customers are abandoning carts because of choice overload.Show Notes with links:New and smaller auto dealers face mounting difficulties in securing essential floorplan loans, a crucial step in dealership ownership. Amid rising interest rates and cautious lending practices, lenders are increasingly reluctant to finance smaller deals, affecting many hopeful first-time dealers.Banks and lenders now often require floor plans to exceed $10 million, and many first-time buyers are confronted with last-minute cash demands, sometimes needing an additional $250,000 to $1 million as collateral.Josh Letsis, aiming to buy a Chevrolet store, was denied floorplan loans by multiple banks and GM Financial, which required more cash on hand despite his strong credit. The deal's collapse cost him $60,000 in fees.Chad Chase faced a similar setback when Stellantis unexpectedly pulled out of financing, forcing him to scramble to keep his Chrysler-Ford store purchase alive.In the great button-versus-touchscreen debate, Rivian's Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid doubled down on voice controls as the future, saying in-car buttons are “an anomaly.”At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, he noted that physical controls are “a bug, not a feature,” advocating that voice interactions should replace touch and physical controls. Rivian aims to make every vehicle function accessible by voice, with AI advancements potentially solving current issues in voice assistant technology.Many users remain skeptical, citing frustration with today's voice controls and concern about losing quick access to functions like AC adjustments and seat controls.On top of this, Bensaid called Apple CarPlay (which isn't available in Rivians) a “lazy” option that oversimplifies the UI, which Rivian plans to build out with proprietary, integrated software features.With endless options and extensive product information, today's online shopping experience can feel less like convenience and more like an exhausting chore. Research suggests that too much choice is paralyzing, creating a phenomenon some call “choice overload.”A recent Accenture survey revealed 74% of consumers abandoned online shopping carts due to feeling overwhelmed by choices and content.Top abandoned online shopping carts include clothing (79%), flights (72%), snacks (70%), home goods, and electronics.Psychologist Barry Schwartz's “paradox of choice” explains that while variety can make us happier initially, too many options complicate decision-making.Tools like filters and recommendations often backfire by introducing more factors to consider, which can make shopping fatigue worse, according to NYU's Raluca Ursu.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email
Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by special guests to discuss the upcoming iOS 18 software release on iPhones from September 16th.The guys are joined by the author of the iOS Access For All book, Shelly Brisbin, to discuss the range of new accessibility features coming this year for people with various types of disabilities, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics and Voiceover improvements.Patrick O'Rourke from Pocket-Lint also joins the guys to talk about the more mainstream features within iOS 18 that excite him, and even some that don't!And we get your take on what's exciting you about iOS 18 with a look at some of your comments coming in, alongside a demo of one of the most talked about new upgraded features - Braille Screen Input. Listener Sean Randall is on hand with a demo of the new capabilities.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:42 - Accessibility Features in iOS18 with Shelly Brisbin15:02 - Voice Control Clip with Colin Hughes23:38 - VoiceOver & Magnifier28:38 - Patrick O'Rourke from Pocket Lint on other iOS18 Features37:11 - Shelly on What's New in VoiceOver48:29 - A Demo of The New Braille Screen Input with Shaun Randall
Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into the inbox for the first in our weekly series of “App of the Week” featuring your favourite apps and why others might liike them. We also welcome disability and technology advocate Colin Hughes back to discuss the upcoming Apple Event and why he thinks Meta are missing a trick when it comes to their Ray-Ban smart glasses. As always, the show begins with a catchup between Steven and Shaun, with Shaun telling us about his weekend away coming up at a rather fancy hotel. They both share their packing plans when going away, and discuss the best way to assess and use the features of a hotel room. In our new “App of the Week” feature, listeners Gordon and Dennis share their lists of favourite apps including Be My Eyes, Seeing AI, OoTunes and Mona for Mastodon. Get in touch using the details below to share your suggestions. Our special guest today is Colin Hughes, a long time disability and technology advocate, who talks to Steven about his experience of the Apple beta software ahead of its launch over the next month, as well as discussing his annoyance at the Apple Watch as a person who lives with muscular dystrophy, and why he believes Meta need to better understand the value their Ray-Ban smart glasses can have on the disability community. 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 0:37 - Hotels & Tech 11:50 - App Of The Week 14:06 - E-mail - Gordons Essential App List 18:09 - E-mail - Dennis Essential Apps 25:46 - Contact Us 25:57 - Colin Hughes Interview - Apple Event Preview & Meta Ray Bans YouTube Video Chapter Adjustments. 18:59 - E-mail - Dennis Essential Apps 26:36 - Contact Us 26:47 - Colin Hughes Interview - Apple Event Preview & Meta Ray Bans
The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is getting short, but we're not done yet. Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine (among other projects) talks about how his presentation will approach to smart home automation, and why it probably won't start where you think it will. He will also share his best tip for taking on the automation challenge. Jeff and host Chuck Joiner are also doing a session together, talking about how to get more for your Apple (and tech) dollar. Find out the kinds of things they will be discussing and why you should attend before buying any new tech. Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Jeff's discount code JGAMET or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 On the road to Macstock 00:21 Welcome to MacVoices 01:53 Different Presentation Approaches 05:53 Voice Control Platforms Comparison 13:13 Balancing Automation and Voice Control 20:06 Getting More Value for Your Apple Dollar 29:28 Learning and Fellowship at Macstock 31:16 Register for Macstock Conference and Expo Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
On this week's show we give a brief lesson on American Antitrust law and how it applies to Hollywood. We also review the SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote. Is it a Harmony Replacement? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: New YouTube TV Customers Can Get Can Get NFL Sunday Ticket For Just $179 a Year Disney Bundle Cuts Hulu Churn Nearly in Half (Charts of the Day) | Next TV Brad Pitt's Formula 1 Film Gets June 2025 Release Date From Apple Sony Pictures Buys Alamo Drafthouse Other: Only 100 cinemas can show 'Inside Out 2' as Pixar intended The HDR Superchannel Stop the FOMO SofaBaton X1S Review We have been searching for a Harmony Replacement since they discontinued what we felt was the best “consumer grade” remote on the market. We reviewed the SofaBaton X1 last november and felt it came close to being the Harmony Replacement. It worked but it still had some rough edges. Well, SofaBaton is back with the X1S ($189.99). The X1S has enhanced performance and compatibility compared to the X1. The X1S boasts features like “Raise to Wake” and supports a vast array of devices, over 500,000 across IR, Bluetooth, and WiFi thanks to its use of the “cloud code library”. There is even a Smart SofaBaton App, that allows you to manage devices, personalize buttons and activities. The X1S makes use of a hub that offers 360 degree control, 40 foot infrared range, and has support for IR blasters for devices in different rooms or in cabinets. There is also support for hands free control with Alexa and Google Assistant, personalized macro buttons, and API integration allows for third parties to further expand on the X1S' capabilities. The X1S also has backlit buttons, and a 45 day battery. The full feature list is below: Features: SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote: Enhanced performance and compatibility over X1 Supports 500,000+ devices (IR, Bluetooth, WiFi) Includes powerful cloud code library Smart SofaBaton App: Device management and customization Favorite channel organization Remote tracking and phone backup control Effortless OneClick Activities: Initiates predefined device settings with one command Example: "Music Time" activity for automated device control Powerful Hub: 360degree control 40foot infrared range 2 IR blasters for signal coverage Can be hidden in cabinet Voice Control with Alexa and Google Assistant Personalized Macro Buttons: Customizable key functions Create sequences for complex operations API Integration: Integration with other applications Personalized control through simple configurations Highlight Design: Raise To Wake function Backlight buttons Rechargeable battery lasting up to 45 days Thumb scroll wheel for quick device switching Setup: The setup process started out intuitive, but it required additional effort and time to fine tune the configuration. The Harmony had some configuration issues too but the X1S was a little more cumbersome. Once you grasp the app's workflow you can work through the issues. The app provides a step by step guide to help you quickly connect your devices. Like other remotes you can personalize buttons and set up macros for specific functions allowing you to customize the remote to suit your preferences. It took me 90 minutes to get my system (AppleTV, Oppo UHD Player, SONY TV, and Yamaha Receiver) up and running. Like the Harmony, once you have added your devices you then create activities. Then you test and then you tweak and you finally get it dialed in. One oddity was how the remote dealt with power. It has a concept of the steady state of the power setting for each device, which I thought was odd. So our tip is just say that your devices are always powered off. Then go into the startup settings and add the power on command for your devices. Do the opposite for the shutdown settings. This caused me at least 30 minutes of grief in setting it up. But once the setup was done the remote worked flawlessly! Performance: The SofaBaton X1S remote's build quality is top notch! And battery life is as advertised. The display is simple, clean and nothing fancy. I had to add delays between some commands for some activities to respond properly. The scroll wheel on the X1S is tighter and smoother than the X1, providing a more precise user experience. The inclusion of a USB C charging port allows usage while charging which is a nice added touch. Syncing commands from the phone to the remote takes a long time which can be annoying while making tweaks to dial in the exact commands you want. But once it's set up you no longer have to worry about this. Also, the battery charging level is only visible from the main screen. It would be nice if you could see it from any screen. We have used the remote for over a week and the family approves. No missed commands, easy to use. I still like my Harmony a little better but I am confident that the Sofabaton will improve with better configuration software and become the replacement to the Harmony we have all been wanting! Pros: Pleasing design and buttons with solid tactile response. Backlit buttons are great for dark rooms. The IR blaster sends signals omnidirectional. Handy "find the remote" button. Cons: The setup process proved challenging, particularly concerning the power settings. An unusual default configuration involved separate power on and power off buttons for each device, such as my receiver and TV. No Direct Number input No Dock for charging. Plugging in a cable is cumbersome Sync times are too slow The remote does not emit IR commands.
From the childhood trauma of living through a cult-like experience, to now being married with 2 kids and running her own successful Podcast Management Company...This week's guest is an inspiration for just how possible it is to get out, start out and eventually stand out in life and business!Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we're talking to my guest Alesia Galati owner and founder of Galati Media. Alesia's younger years were shaped by a Mom, who in her attempt of trying to overcome her struggles with addiction, depression and anxiety - took Alesia and her siblings down a path to living in a fundamentalist Christian cult. The restrictions and lack of control robbed them of their ability to feel empowered, build skills for life outside “the camp”, and also made it hard to leave.Although her journey has not been easy, every step has prepared and led her to be the remarkable human being and business owner that she is today!I'm so happy to connect with her in this episode and to share her powerful, insightful, and inspirational story with you.This is a longer episode, so you might want to listen all at once or enjoy it in smaller chunks or pieces!Whether you're trying to get out of a situation, or start out in a new relationship, or stand out in your business...I hope you walk away from this conversation with a golden nugget or two, that you can apply to create your own empowered life!KK's Takeaways• Personal Values, Childhood Experiences + Entrepreneurship (10:13)• Family Dynamics + Addiction (16:50)• Cult Experiences (27:08)• Cult-Like Program for Women + Their Children (32:24)• Childhood Experiences at a Christian “Camp” (37:45)• Lack of Empowerment (42:49)• Leaving a Cult + Gaining Independence (47:51)• Personal Growth + Rebellion in a Religious Context (51:58)• Career Transition (57:51)• Leadership Styles + Empowerment (1:09:37)• Personal Growth + Financial Stability (1:15:39)• Entrepreneurship + Personal Growth (1:25:51)• Starting a Podcast For small Businesses (1:30:28)• Serving Clients as a Podcast Producer (1:33:37)• Personal Branding + Trusting Your Intuition (1:38:53)• Managing Thoughts + Emotions (1:44:07)• Spirituality, Religion + Personal Growth (1:53:54)• Voice + Control (2:03:45)• Connecting with Audiences (2:07:36)• Systems for Success (2:13:48)• Strategies with a Focus On Empowerment + Healing (2:17:29)MEET ALESIA GALATI:Alesia Galati is the owner and founder of Galati Media. She's has been listening to podcasts since 2015 and knows what goes into creating a standout podcast that captures your audience's attention even before they press “play”. Alesia's helped coaches and thought leaders launch and maintain over 50 podcasts and has developed a signature, thorough system to launching and managing podcasts so you don't have to stress about anything falling through the cracks! Alesia lives in sunny North Carolina with her two kiddos and husband. When not helping her clients, Alesia can be found reading over 200 books a year, hiking, and exploring the zoo with her boys. Favorite podcast: Alesia's ears have been fine-tuned for high-quality audio and she can only tolerate impeccable podcasts. She enjoys listening to heavily produced storytelling podcasts like “Greeking Out” by National Geographics Kids when she takes long road trips with her kids. CONNECT WITH ALESIA: WEBSITE: https://galatimedia.com/ PODCAST: https://galatimedia.com/listeners-to-leads-podcast/...
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A major car manufacturer is moving away from digital touch screens and back to analog for various functions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, and Jim Rea discuss how this relates to Apple's CarPlay ambitions and how other car manufacturers are addressing the integration of entertainment and vehicle controls. Panel members share their experiences and preferences. Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:58 Analog vs Digital Controls in a Fully Virtual Environment 0:02:23 Challenges with CarPlay and Apple Music Menus 0:03:12 Tesla's screen-only control sparks debate in car industry 0:05:41 Balancing necessary functionality and core functionality in car controls 0:08:34 Tesla's emphasis on voice control and menu navigation 0:09:53 Comparing Apple CarPlay's user-friendly buttons to other interfaces 0:10:34 Frustrations with the Lexus and Tesla Infotainment Systems 0:11:56 Comparing Steps to Listen to Radio Programming 0:13:09 Choosing the Source: Streaming, Apple Music, Satellite, or FM 0:14:17 Cumbersome Menu Navigation in BMW Cars 0:17:59 Challenges and Successes of Voice Control in Infotainment Systems 0:18:41 Potential Issues with Touchscreen-only Infotainment Systems 0:19:36 Teslas with Screens: A Common Sight on the Road 0:20:26 Tesla's Control Alt Delete: Easy Reboot on the Steering Wheel Links: Volkswagen is returning to physical buttons instead of touch controls https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-drivers-want-more-physical-buttons-instead-of-touch-controls-044931087.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on Twitter and Mastodon. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
A major car manufacturer is moving away from digital touch screens and back to analog for various functions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, and Jim Rea discuss how this relates to Apple's CarPlay ambitions and how other car manufacturers are addressing the integration of entertainment and vehicle controls. Panel members share their experiences and preferences. Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:58 Analog vs Digital Controls in a Fully Virtual Environment 0:02:23 Challenges with CarPlay and Apple Music Menus 0:03:12 Tesla's screen-only control sparks debate in car industry 0:05:41 Balancing necessary functionality and core functionality in car controls 0:08:34 Tesla's emphasis on voice control and menu navigation 0:09:53 Comparing Apple CarPlay's user-friendly buttons to other interfaces 0:10:34 Frustrations with the Lexus and Tesla Infotainment Systems 0:11:56 Comparing Steps to Listen to Radio Programming 0:13:09 Choosing the Source: Streaming, Apple Music, Satellite, or FM 0:14:17 Cumbersome Menu Navigation in BMW Cars 0:17:59 Challenges and Successes of Voice Control in Infotainment Systems 0:18:41 Potential Issues with Touchscreen-only Infotainment Systems 0:19:36 Teslas with Screens: A Common Sight on the Road 0:20:26 Tesla's Control Alt Delete: Easy Reboot on the Steering Wheel Links: Volkswagen is returning to physical buttons instead of touch controls https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-drivers-want-more-physical-buttons-instead-of-touch-controls-044931087.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on Twitter and Mastodon. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:00:58 Analog vs Digital Controls in a Fully Virtual Environment 00:02:22 Challenges with CarPlay and Apple Music Menus 00:03:12 Tesla's screen-only control sparks debate in car industry 00:05:41 Balancing necessary functionality and core functionality in car controls 00:08:34 Tesla's emphasis on voice control and menu navigation 00:09:53 Comparing Apple CarPlay's user-friendly buttons to other interfaces 00:10:34 Frustrations with the Lexus and Tesla Infotainment Systems 00:11:56 Comparing Steps to Listen to Radio Programming 00:13:08 Choosing the Source: Streaming, Apple Music, Satellite, or FM 00:14:16 Cumbersome Menu Navigation in BMW Cars 00:17:58 Challenges and Successes of Voice Control in Infotainment Systems 00:18:40 Potential Issues with Touchscreen-only Infotainment Systems 00:19:35 Teslas with Screens: A Common Sight on the Road 00:20:26 The Speedometer Story: Driving without Knowing the Speed
Our final episode for 2024 is an absolutely fabulous Christmas gift, full of a lots of presents in the form of different AI tips and services Joe Dale, who's a UK-based education ICT & Modern Foreign Languages consultant, spends 50 lovely minutes sharing a huge list of AI tools for teachers and ideas for how to get the most out of AI in learning. We strongly recommend you find and follow Joe on LinkedIn or Twitter And if you're a language teacher, join Joe's Language Teaching with AI Facebook group Joe's also got an upcoming webinar series on using ChatGPT for language teachers: Resource Creation with ChatGPT on Mondays - 10.00, 19.00 and 21.30 GMT (UTC) in January - 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January 2024 Good news - 21:30 GMT is 8:30 AM and 10:00 GMT is 9PM in Sydney/Melbourne, so there's two times that work for Australia. And if you can't attend live, you get access to the recordings and all the prompts and guides that Joe shares on the webinars. There was a plethora of AI tools and resources mentioned in this episode: ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com DALL-E: https://openai.com/dall-e-2 Voice Dictation in MS Word Online https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/dictate-your-documents-in-word-3876e05f-3fcc-418f-b8ab-db7ce0d11d3c Transcripts in Word Online https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/transcribe-your-recordings-7fc2efec-245e-45f0-b053-2a97531ecf57 AudioPen: https://audiopen.ai ‘Live titles' in Apple Clips https://www.apple.com/uk/clips Scribble Diffusion: https://www.scribblediffusion.com Wheel of Names: https://wheelofnames.com Blockade Labs: https://blockadelabs.com Momento360: https://momento360.com Book Creator: https://app.bookcreator.com Bing Chat: https://www.bing.com/chat Voice Control for ChatGPT https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/voice-control-for-chatgpt/eollffkcakegifhacjnlnegohfdlidhn Joe Dale's Language Teaching with AI Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1364632430787941 TalkPal for Education https://talkpal.ai/talkpal-for-education Pi: https://pi.ai/talk ChatGPT and Azure https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/chatgpt-is-now-available-in-azure-openai-service Google Earth: https://www.google.com/earth Questionwell https://www.questionwell.org MagicSchool https://www.magicschool.ai Eduaide https://www.eduaide.ai “I can't draw' in Padlet: https://padlet.com
The Voice Control feature allows people to control their iPhones entirely with spoken commands. Designed with sighted people in mind who have motion difficulties making use of the touchscreen difficult, the system can be used in conjunction with VoiceOver. This final lecture for 2023 will give a basic tour of how Voice Control works. This completes the many different ways there are of controlling your iPhone. In the new year, we'll begin talking about the many different apps and services which can be used and accessed by blind people through the use of their iPhones.
View in HD at . There are two separate type of dictation you can use on your Mac. Basic keyboard dictation lets you easily combine talking and typing. Voice Control adds a powerful list of commands and lets you control almost every aspect of your Mac.
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Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ184 – Q1. Mobile Accessibility features for hard of hearing, Q2. Reading and Comprehension Software and Apps, Q3. Windows Magnifier compared to Zoomtext, Q4. Voice Control TV solutions, Q5. Large Print Alarm Clocks, Q6. Wildcard: What if AT never existed? ———— Transcription Starts Here ————- Speaker 1: I […] The post ATFAQ184 – Q1. Mobile Accessibility featurers for hard of hearing, Q2. Reading and Comprehension Software and Apps, Q3. Windows Magnifier compared to Zoomtext, Q4. Voice Control TV solutions, Q5. Large Print Alarm Clocks, Q6. Wildcard: What if AT never existed? first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
We argue over what sucked the most at WWDC this year and then surprise each other with two things that thrill us.
This podcast begins a slightly off-topic look at repetitive strain injuries, and how George is using Voice Control on the Mac, as well as the Kensington Expert Trackball Mouse. The major sections of the episode deal with what happened to the young Edgar (and his brother and sister) immediately after his young mother died.What happened to Rosalie?Who founded Richmond?What do you think “Alone” is about? Where was the young Poe christened?How did the Allans feel about the young Poe at first?What is “The Lay of the Last Minstrel'?Who is Thomas in the Allan household?00:01 Introduction01:50 Mouse overuse, voice control, and trackballs06:33 Poe and Rosalie with their dying mother, Eliza08:48 Richmond as a city09:48 The Allan family10:27 “Alone”12:16 Monumental Episcopal Church.13:35 Perceptions of Poe as a child20:51 Next episode21:14 Sources22;00 Outro
we will explore the most useful feature on macOS, which can help you boost productivity and streamline your workflow. From managing your files to multitasking, macOS has several features that make it a preferred choice for many users. However, there is one feature that stands out, and in this video, we will dive into it. We will take a closer look at this feature, exploring how it works and why it is so useful. We will walk you through how to use it effectively and how it can save you time and effort. Whether you're a seasoned macOS user or new to the platform, this feature is something you don't want to miss.
Lex has thoughts on his own voice. How meta. This episode published early and will show up at the right time again on Monday. Probably. Maybe you’ll have it twice. Maybe once. Who knows?
At CES in Las Vegas, Brian Staller of Amp Genie shows us how their product can be set up to add voice control or app control to your legacy gear. Amp Genie listens for the music, turns on your receiver and sets the correct input and volume. Brian demos how quickly it responds, how it works with your favorite music service, and why you can dig out that old receiver or amp that you've been holding on to. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
At CES in Las Vegas, Brian Staller of Amp Genie shows us how their product can be set up to add voice control or app control to your legacy gear. Amp Genie listens for the music, turns on your receiver and sets the correct input and volume. Brian demos how quickly it responds, how it works with your favorite music service, and why you can dig out that old receiver or amp that you've been holding on to. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
View in HD at . Dictation on the Mac is pretty powerful as long as you are using Voice Control Dictation instead of standard Dictation and you know some of the commands you can use to perfect your text.
Chris Parkinson began working on the idea behind RealWear while at Kopin back in 2007. In 2015, he founded WearNext to explore routes to further technical development and commercialization of the productivity tool for connected industrial workers. That ultimately led to co-founding RealWear in 2016. The company presents itself as providing the first hands-free and fully ruggedized head-mounted tablet solution. But it's not quite a tablet. It's a headset for voice interactive hands-free access to data, information, and applications. Earlier in his career, Parkinson was a senior engineer at Alien Technology and a researcher at Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He earned a PhD in computational and theoretical chemistry from the University of Manchester.
Dans cet épisode bonus, il est question d'assistants vocaux, et de leur avenir. Aujourd'hui, que vous utilisiez ou non des assistants virtuels, vous n'avez pas pu passer à côté de leur développement. Quasiment inexistants il y a 10 ans, ils sont aujourd'hui de plus en plus présents dans la vie quotidienne. Mais s'ils se multiplient, ces assistants ne sont pourtant pas à l'abri des critiques et de la méfiance. Une méfiance souvent due à l'utilisation du cloud. À contre-courant, Sonos a lancé Sonos Voice Control, son assistant vocal fonctionnant en local, sans cloud. De quoi réellement endormir la méfiance des utilisateurs ? Est-ce l'avenir des assistants vocaux ? Siècle Digital a posé la question à Joseph Dureau, vice-président expérience vocal chez Sonos.Les autres épisodes sont disponibles sur Siècle Digital. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
We talk a lot on the show about the accessibility features built into operating systems such as iOS, Android, PC and Mac, however, we often focus on the vision-related features. Today on the podcast, Steven and Shaun learn more about the other accessibility features for people out there with different disabilities such as Colin Hughes, who has muscular dystrophy and struggles to physically use his devices. He talks to Steven about the features he has found most useful, including one in particular that brought him to tears when he learned of its existence. He also talks about his frustrations with Voice Control on the Mac. As always, we value your feedback so get in touch and email feedback@ami.ca or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
If you've done work with designers and architects, you know that they are looking for design-minded or discreet solutions for technology. Two trending categories that can help integrators win over those trade partners on projects – and their customers – are motorized shades and voice control. And speaking of those categories, Brittany Mier y Teran, Partnerships and CI Channel Manager for North America, Somfy; and Casey Levy-Tulloch, Manager of Business Strategy and Partnerships Team, Josh.ai, talk about the benefits of their latest integration partnership in this week's CE Pro Podcast episode. The motors and window treatments provider and voice command and AI specialist stand to help their dealers make inroads in the design department thanks to the recent announcement.
In this podcast, Thomas Domville gives us short looks at some of what's new and notable with Accessibility features in iOS 16.Topics include:Door DetectionNew Voices and localesLive CaptionsHover TextApple Watch MirroringSound Recognition customisationEnd call with Side or Lock buttonSound and haptics feedback for VoiceOver users to identify the starting point for walking directions in Apple MapsThemes and customisation in Apple BooksMagnifier ActivitiesAutomatic CAPTCHA skippingScreen Recognition item focusUse Siri to end calls, set auto-answer, and restart your deviceConfigure Siri's pause timeCustom spellings for Voice ControlStartup chime on iPhone 14 Pro
Pramit Bhargava is the founder Visio apps Technology Pvt. Ltd in Gurgaon, Haryana, India and also the creator of the app Louie voice control -A voice solution that allows the use of voice commands for controlling other apps such as Uber ,WhatsApp ,You tube ,Gmail ,Contacts syncing , Messages , Facebook messenger, Google search , spreadsheets and more Louie voice control was inspired by Pramit's vision impairment and sight loss. He wanted a solution that would make day to day activities easier for visually impaired people and has built Louie as a solution to the his own challenges and that of other visually impaired people in over one hundred countries with multi lingual support available 24/7 . Pramit is a Computer Engineer from IIT-BHU and an MBA from IIM, Bangalore. He has worked with global companies such as Unilever, Motorola and Quest Diagnostics. Pramit says, “Leveraging one's disability to build something useful for others is a rare opportunity and I am fortunate to build Louie, which potentially can help millions of users across the world. We are hence highly driven to build an app that impacts life in a truly positive way.” on this episode we discussed : How Pramit went partially sighted overnight in reaction to a pain medication he was prescribed and how his vision deteriorated and he lost his job as n IT engineer . His reaction to the sight loss which he never envisaged. Different ways his sight loss affected his confidence Actions he took in acceptance of his sight loss Different emotions that he went through at the time The support he got from his friends, family and community and with the use of different technology and apps . The apps that he uses on his computer to help with his sight and to commute daily Also please share the link of the episode once it is out. Social Handles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramit-bhargava-1860668/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouieVoiceApp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pramitl.bhargava Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pramit_bhargava/ Louie YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6A1mTbJ2QN0b8qxT2LaYQ Website Link: https://louievoice.com/ #Louie voice Control #sightloss #Visioapps Technology Pvt. #Vision impairment #LiveInthemoment ConfrontingYourFear Listen to The Meademusings Podcast , add it to your favourite playlist on ill w #Gaana #Newsly #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotify podcast #Listennotes Podcast #Google Podcast #ItunesPodcast #Podchaser Podcast #Blubrry podcast #Bullhorn Podcast #Amazon Podcast Also on Audible ,Audapp , Anghami ,Breaker ,Castbox ,Castro ,Deezer , Fydd, Goodpods ,Headliner ,Stitcher ,Podcast addict , Radio Public , Podlink, PlayerFM Samsung Podcasts ,Tune in and Alexa ,You tube . Finally on Newsly USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings
Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. We also make transcripts available, thanks to funding from InternetNZ. You can find these on our website at Here's what features in this week's show, and when. Reminder: a special episode coming up wrapping the WWDC keynote,0:00.000 Paying tribute to Neville Kerr,1:21.958 Google's Braille HID Quandary,4:46.003 Will the Bulgarian TTS in iOS 16 be fit for purpose?,15:08.944 Learning remotely,25:28.260 Sonos and meditation,29:46.500 ACB and NFB, guide dogs and more,33:53.427 The quality of Ambutech canes,42:07.660 How accessible is Zendesk?,43:23.798 iPod Touch memories,44:25.404 Negotiating withSpark,50:21.134 How do I get the direct URL of an audio stream?,51:57.500 Coupons inMicrosoftEdge,55:24.680 Selecting text in iOS with the Mantis Q40,57:11.858 Where can I get tutorials on Microsoft 365?,1:01:26.500 Thoughts on various recent topics,1:03:49.558 Still can't input iOS Passwords with a Braille entry keyboard,1:12:02.766 Dodgy customer support,1:13:27.304 A very special and happy announcement,1:45:02.473 M20,Closing and contact info,1:58:10.765 Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736. Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about Apple's new accessibility features including a voice control spelling mode. He also describes a new screen reader that Sony is adding to their A7R IV camera. From the May 24, 2022, episode.
Bringing back CDs, looking at Sonos' Q2 report and Josh.ai partners with Bond Bridge.
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Josh is a voice-controlled automation system that was borne from the notion that your home should inspire, embolden, and delight you and the people around you. Utilizing advanced AI technologies, including natural interfaces like voice and touch, Josh orchestrates the technology in all aspects of your home to deliver an exciting and effortless living experience. Fun, functional, and enjoyable, Josh offers uncompromising privacy and is like no other brand on the market today. Hear what that means and learn how to connect with this future-thinking brand in this episode of Connecting Tech+Design.
iRobot adds Siri support, we round up the best AirPlay speakers, Andrew reviews the Wemo plug and Eve Water Guard with thread, plus we discuss how to choose a HomeKit light switch in a new home construction. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen:
It was only three years ago when Apple launched the popular Voice Control feature that allows people with physical disabilities to use their computer without the need of a keyboard or mouse. Since then however the feature has received only minor updates but in the newest version of Mac OS, it has received some much-needed love. There are also updates for iOS 15.4 users who wear face-masks and a new feature in Watch OS 8.5 for those who might benefit from audio hints within Apple Fitness+. To discuss all of this and more specifically on the topic of Voice Control and its drawbacks, we were joined on the podcast by Colin Hughes. Colin is a former BBC producer who is now a disability activist and campaigner on a range of topics, most notably around technology. Useful links from this episode: Apple Website - |Crete import and export a custom vocabulary for Voice Control on Mac Apple Website article on using new custom vocabulary features in Voice Control Colin will also join the team in the next episode to discuss the benefits of good microphones when it comes to dictation. Join in the conversation by emailing hello@blindguytalkstech.com or call 0204 571 3354 to add your voice to the show.
Facilitators: Keith & Sandhya Topics: iBUG announcements; VoiceOver described; magnification on Iphone is inefficient; asking Siri to invert colors; labeling a contact – change the label, and customize labels; iOS 14.7 causing trouble pairing Orbit Writer and iPhone; unable to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch; Echo Ear Buds second generation – two parts, not connected; Apple Air Pods has a find feature; Sound Scape app – free navigation app, need stereo ear buds; scrub gesture – two fingers on the screen, make a print letter z; iBUG Bytes – reassigning gestures – VoiceOver, commands, then touch gestures; how to quickly mute Zoom audio; use Voice Control, and say *tap mute button; disconnect audio in Zoom; seeking recommendation for app to play personal MP3 files; VLC Media Player; Voice Dream Reader to play MP3 files; use One Drive to create a music folder, play music from there; use iTunes to download to iPhone; I Toys segment - Kasa Smart Plug HS103p4; using Amazon Alexa app on iPhone to control smart plug; multiple accounts on the Amazon Alexa app; Amazon Alexa app – allows you to control devices and speak to Alexa on Iphone; stop VoiceOver from reading all notifications; go to VoiceOver settings and turn off feature that reads all alerts aloud; how to turn off a recurring calendar event; go into calendar – turn off alerts or delete the event entirely; dismissing a notification by swiping down; ask Siri to tell you upcoming calendar events.
First, and exploration of airline food through history bringing us to the Great Sandwich War of 1954. We try — and fail — to short “intraday” stock. LG gets a full plug. Tony's voice activated television actually works. Also, omelettes. It's a Shandlingful minute with Steve Sarmento as we explore all this and awkward silences.
Hello and welcome back to another episode of your favourite podcast, with three blind guys chatting about crochet... Oh, sorry, that's the other show we produce! Welcome to Blind Guys Chat. We're ready to bring you episode 15 of our fortnightly show, but it appears that all is not well with the Blind Guys. Stuart seems stressed and anxious and, as we'll hear, he hasn't been eating or sleeping. He ended up going to confession to talk about what's on his mind. We received an email on our last show to ask if the guys could share some of their funny travel stories. Well, ask and you shall receive, and the trio have a few funny and indeed in the case of Óran, a rather cute experience to recount. Oh, and how do the guys feel about being offered a wheelchair at airports? Do they have any tips for managing what can sometimes be a tricky and exasperating situation? Last time Clare Whelan introduced a two-part series looking at units of measurement and what has changed in the UEB code. This time she's back to conclude that with Óran O'Neill, her second-favourite Blind Guy. There's a new kid on the block in the form of the BrailleSense 6, the latest notetaker from Selvas Healthcare in Korea, which was launched at the recent CSUN assistive technology virtual conference. Stuart gives some details and tells us how we can find out more. Dave Nason is Accessibility Lead at Sky Ireland, and he's also one of the nicest guys you could meet. He's joining the guys to talk about a really exciting development where Sky are introducing some significant accessibility into the Sky Q box. Voice Guidance is an internal Screen Reader which can be activated from the Sky Q menu or working in tandem with Sky Q's Voice Control and existing accessibility features, Voice Guidance will make Sky Q even more accessible. Dave is here to talk about how it works and what you can do currently. If you want to know more, than sit tight, because so do Jan and Stuart. Luckily for us, Óran is a Sky Q customer, and has promised to demo this new and very exciting solution on the next show. When Dave Nason isn't working hard for Sky, he's working hard for Applevis, where he's part of their editorial team. And, he's interviewed one or two interesting people along the way. On the last show Jan introduced us to 'Who's the Mole?', a Dutch TV show. Well, good news is that we've an update from Jan who confirms that audio description for the show is now available! Stuart has been watching 'Deadwater Fell' on All 4 and gives it a good rating, and Óran is still working through season two of 'For All Mankind'. Clodagh is back, sounding as great as ever, and ready to read more emails. This week, Robin Christopherson, host of the very popular 'Dot to Dot' podcast, and 'The Echo Show' has been in touch. Watch this space, because Robin will be coming on the show soon. Jan gets the most fan mail of the three guys, and this week he's got another one! And, we have a nice recommendation for a coffee with chocolate and baileys. We think Stuart might test that one out soon. Remember to keep in touch by email to BlindGuysChat@gmail.com or send us a tweet @BlindGuysChat. And Clodagh is asking our listeners to record messages and send them to us so that we can play them on the show!
With Gareth Myles and Ted SalmonJoin us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Show Notes: Hardline on the hardware: Xiaomi Mi 11i / Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G / Mi 11 Lite - Mi 11i vs Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Mi 11 Lite Xiaomi Unveils Its First Foldable Mi Mix Fold With 108MP Camera - Specs Xiaomi launches a smart motorhome Huawei releases its 23.8-inch monitor to the UK market The Moto G100, with its Snapdragon 870 processor, goes on sale today - Specs LG to exit mobile business after all What the hell is happening with Android One? Super Nintendo World YouTube Video Everything you need to know about Windows 10X Microsoft Edge is getting floating desktop search widgets Press Render Of Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite - More Casio's new G-Shock watch is maybe the chonkiest WearOS device yet Flap your trap about an App: Tomb Raider Reloaded looks garbage All the free games included with Stadia Pro PeerTube Is A Free YouTube Alternative, Released v.3.1 - What is Peertube? YouTube TV adds your Google movie collection to its library Hark Back: The Xbox - Inspired by this Bargain Basement: Google Pixel 4a 5G £399 (£100 off, 20%) AmazonUK and other places Google Pixel 5 £529 (£70 off, 12%) AmazonUK and other places Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker with 30W Audio, BassUp with App (Customizable EQ) 12-Hour Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof, and USB-C £69 down from £99 Power Bank 30000mAh 4 USB Ports USB-C, microUSB, LCD Display, Brand: YOBON NVIDIA Shield TV 4K HDR Ready Media Streamer GoPro HERO7 Black — Waterproof Digital Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K HD Video 12MP Photos Live Streaming Stabilisation - Was: £249.99 Now: £229.50 Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Smartphone SIM Free Android Mobile Phone Phantom Violet 128GB (UK Version) Was: £949.00 Now: £768.99 Trade in offer Elgato Wave:3, Premium USB Condenser Microphone and Digital Mixing Solution, Anti-Clipping Technology, Capacitive Mute, Streaming and Podcasting - Was: £159.99 Now: £117.99 Smart LED Floodlight 20W, 2 Pcs Novostella WiFi Colour Changing Outdoor Flood Lights, 2000LM Millions Colours + 2700-6500K White Light, APP Smart Control, Voice Control via Alexa Google, 1.5M Wire [Energy Class A+] - Was: £79.99 Now: £55.99 Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: contact@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | garethmyles.com Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Ted's Amazon | tedsalmon@post.com YouTube: Tech Addicts The PodHubUK PodcastsPodHubUK - Twitter - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - TechAddictsUK - The TechBox - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - PixelSwim - Gavin's Gadgets - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants'n'Raves - Ted's Amazon - Steve's Amazon - Buy Ted a Coffee
Receiver Buying Guide 2020 It's that time of year where we get to spend your money. This season we start off with AV Receivers. We take a practical approach with these guides in that we try to get you the best bang for your buck. Well we do indulge with one of our selections. Here is our AV receiver buying guide for 2020. Under $500 Sony STR-DN1080 7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver (MSRP $499.99) The Sony STR-DN1080 is a receiver that has been out for a few years but still checks all the boxes for a 4K receiver that won't break the bank. If you spent a few hundred dollars on a new 4K TV at a Black Friday sale or will do so between now or Christmas this is the perfect receiver for you. We are not going to recommend that you spend a thousand dollars on a receiver for a $300 TV. Even still, this receiver is packed with a lot of features. Features: 6-in/2-out HDMI connectivity with 4K/60p (4:4:4)7 pass-through, HDCP 2.2 support, and HDR support Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X support High-Resolution Audio-compatible Wi-Fi®, AirPlay and Chromecast built-in for music streaming One-cable HDMI eARC With Google Home $500 to $750 Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2 - Channel Network A/V Receiver (Street Price $750, Back Ordered) The Onkyo TX-NR797 makes our list as a solid mid-level receiver with high end features typically found in receivers costing more than $1000. This is the receiver you buy when you spent a little more on your TV but ran out of budget for a receiver to match. Features: 100 Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision®, and BT.2020 Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant. Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® compatible THX® Certified Select™ theater-reference sound Access streaming content from Amazon Music, Pandora®, Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn and share sound as part of a multi-room system via Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, and FlareConnect. Chromecast built-in with the Google Assistant Works with Sonos $750 - $1000 Denon AVR-X2700H 7.2ch 8K AV Receiver with 3D Audio, Voice Control and HEOS Built-in® (MSRP $849.00) The Denon AVR-X2700H is a receiver that is as future proof as it can get. Do we think you will need 8K support anytime in the near future? Probably not. But this receiver can handle it if you do. Of course it supports all the audio formats, HDMI eARC, HDCP 2.3, and so much more. This receiver does it all and at $850 it's hard to beat! Features: 95W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.08%,2 ch. driven) 8K/60Hz pass-through, 4K/120Hz* pass-through for gaming, and support for the latest HDMI specifications Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and IMAX Enhanced HDMI section (7 in/3 out) with a dedicated 8K input that will support 8K/6OHz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through and upscaling HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dynamic HDR, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support 4K/120Hz* pass-through and upscaling, as well as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which reduces or eliminates lag and frame tearing to offer a smoother, lag-free gaming experience. Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai Greater than $1000 Denon AVR-X6700H 11.2 Ch. 8K AV Receiver with 3D Audio, HEOS® Built-in and Voice Control (MSRP $2499.00) If you have upgraded your room with a higher end TV/Projector and better speakers with full blown ATMOS/DTS:X you need a receiver to match. We are so impressed with Denon's 2020 lineup that we decided to stick with them for this category. Our top selection this year is the Denon AVR-X6700H. There are more expensive receivers out there but not necessarily better. The 6700 has everything we like about the 2700 but more! Features: Premium 140W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.08%, 2 ch. driven) amplifier designed specifically for demanding speakers 8K/60Hz pass-through, 4K/120Hz* pass-through for gaming, and support for the latest HDMI specifications Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and IMAX Enhanced Support for DTS:X Pro via a future firmware update Can process 13.2 channels with an additional amplifier HDMI section (7 in/3 out) with a dedicated 8K input that will support 8K/6OHz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through and upscaling HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dynamic HDR, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support 4K/120Hz* pass-through and upscaling, as well as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which reduces or eliminates lag and frame tearing to offer a smoother, lag-free gaming experience. Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai
Predictions Review 2019 At the beginning of each year we make predictions as to what we think will happen in the area of HDTV, Home Theater, and Home Automation. We usually hit at about 40% correct. This year, thanks to some generous judging we only got to 33%. So let's see how close, or far, we came in our predictions. MicroLEDs Make a Macro Splash MicroLED are an emissive display technology similar to that of OLED. Likewise, they can, theoretically at least, produce perfect blacks, excellent color, and near-perfect off-angle viewing. But unlike OLEDs, they claim to be even brighter, thinner, immune to burn-in, and in time, less expensive to make than other technologies. Look for at least one MicroLED TV to come to market in 2019. No Micro LEDs that we could find. However, TCL released a Mini LED product in their 8-Series line. Not quite the same thing but a step in the right direction. The TCL has 25,000 zones which should do better than the current LEDs with hundreds of zones. 0/1 Interactive TV comes to a Screen Near You Thanks to companies like Roku, Apple, Amazon, and Google, many of us have a smart box connected to our sets. In fact, many TVs have the same smarts built into them. Look for at least one manufacturer incorporate interactive TV into the programs being watched through their devices. Participate in fan polls, voting for your favorite contestant, or just chatting with other viewers all from the comfort of your couch! Disney Channel does make use of this during some programming. You can chime in on questions on screen and see what the rest of America feels about questions being asked. But this is done through their app. It's not built into the TV architecture. 0/2 LG Releases a Roll Up OLED Last year at CES we talked about an OLED TV screen that was so thin that it could bend. This year we double down on this technology and bet that LG releases a rollable OLED TV. The screen itself will roll into a box that is about the size of a sound bar when not in use. In fact the same box can house the electronics as well as the speakers truly making it a Home Theater in a box. We wanted this to be true and according to the LG website it ALMOST is. LG says this TV is coming soon. 0/3 Home Security Will Drive Home Automation Demand Home security surveillance and monitoring will become the driving force behind home automation acceptance. Compelling ads similar to the ones run by Ring Doorbell will push many to dip their toes in the water surround home automation. Once you have your outside lights automated it's a simple step to automate your inside. And so it will begin for many. We have seen Ring grow for a doorbell company to a security company and now they sell home automation products. Likewise SimpliSafe is doing similar things. People start here and then incorporate more automation into their lives. 1/4 Smart Mirrors Look for a company to release a smart mirror that is affordable for “most” of us. Imagine getting ready in the morning and looking into your mirror to interact with your social media feeds, watch news and and get weather updates.You will even be able to control your home all from your bathroom! Well we kind of have a winner here. There is a smart Mirror but it's for working out. It displays your vitals and you can look at yourself as you follow the instructor on the screen. No news or weather but that is just around the corner. So we are going to give ourselves partial credit of 25% correct. 1.25/5 Voice Control of our Home Theater Will Become a Reality Whether it be the Echo, Siri, or Google Home you will be able to control your home theater with your voice. And not rudimentary control, we're talking Tell your TV exactly what you want to do and it will be done. Alexa, watch A&E Channel on SlingTV. Or Hey Siri watch the LA Dodgers on the MLB app. This was our gimmie. But with that said it is still not 100% correct. You can do quite a bit with voice like launching apps. You can even tell siri to watch a specific channel on the ATT App and it goes there! We had no idea that would work but it does!! We'll take 75% correct. 2/6 for a grand total of 33%
Predictions for 2019 Time for the HT Guys to look into our crystal ball and try and predict the HDTV and Home Theater landscape for 2019. Our crystal ball isn't as clear as a good HDTV but we faithfully give it another shot nonetheless. MicroLEDs Make a Macro Splash MicroLED are an emissive display technology similar to that of OLED. Likewise, they can, theoretically at least, produce perfect blacks, excellent color, and near-perfect off-angle viewing. But unlike OLEDs, they claim to be even brighter, thinner, immune to burn-in, and in time, less expensive to make than other technologies. Look for at least one MicroLED TV to come to market in 2019. Interactive TV comes to a Screen Near You Thanks to companies like Roku, Apple, Amazon, and Google, many of us have a smart box connected to our sets. In fact, many TVs have the same smarts built into them. Look for at least one manufacturer incorporate interactive TV into the programs being watched through their devices. Participate in fan polls, voting for your favorite contestant, or just chatting with other viewers all from the comfort of your couch! LG Releases a Roll Up OLED Last year at CES we talked about an OLED TV screen that was so thin that it could bend. This year we double down on this technology and bet that LG releases a rollable OLED TV. The screen itself will roll into a box that is about the size of a sound bar when not in use. In fact the same box can house the electronics as well as the speakers truly making it a Home Theater in a box. Home Security Will Drive Home Automation Demand Home security surveillance and monitoring will become the driving force behind home automation acceptance. Compelling ads similar to the ones run by Ring Doorbell will push many to dip their toes in the water surround home automation. Once you have your outside lights automated it's a simple step to automate your inside. And so it will begin for many. Smart Mirrors Look for a company to release a smart mirror that is affordable for “most” of us. Imagine getting ready in the morning and looking into your mirror to interact with your social media feeds, watch news and and get weather updates.You will even be able to control your home all from your bathroom! Voice Control of our Home Theater Will Become a Reality Whether it be the Echo, Siri, or Google Home you will be able to control your home theater with your voice. And not rudimentary control, we're talking Tell your TV exactly what you want to do and it will be done. Alexa, watch A&E Channel on SlingTV. Or Hey Siri watch the LA Dodgers on the MLB app.
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