Talking Tech for December 22 2015

AccessWorld for December 2015

 

Product review of Speak Easy,a review of Making Windows 10 Easy to See, how far Blind Fold Kid Friendly games has come etc.

 

http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw1612toc 

 

Tripview Sydney/Melbourne VoiceOver Scrolling Bug Fixed

 

The bug which caused VoiceOver users to have the page scroll back to previous times when looking at a trip has now been fixed in the latest update.

 

First Week in December: Apple updated Os versions Across the Board

 

Apple has updated OS’s for Apple TV 4th generation, iOS 9.2, watch os 2.1, and Os X 10.11.2.

 

Apple Releases iOS 9.2 with a number of accessibility fix’s (Applevis)

 

http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ios-news/apple-releases-ios-92-number-fixes-blind-and-low-vision-users 

iOs 9.2: Braille displays connectivity are now more stable.

Apple tv 4 ben 9.1: Siri alert sound gone, volume up/down sound gone, and Siri can now search for music.

 

Apple Releases Battery Case for the iPhone 6s giving an Extra 25 Hours

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/12/08/apple-debuts-smart-battery-case-for-iphone-6s-extends-life-up-to-25-hours- 

 

updated Remote app for iOS now works with the Apple TV 4 generation

 

Great for parents who are blind as the parental pin number entered in to the Remote app is only heard on local device (using head phones), rather than being heard through the Apple TV/TV speakers.

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/12/08/apple-tv-remote-support-new-apple-tv/ 

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Mosen Consulting Releases Apple TV 4 Generation with VoiceOver

 

Excellent book.

 

http://mosen.org/index.php/mosen-consulting-ebook-apple-tv-4th-generation-with-voiceover/

Talking Tech for December 15 2015

VA Employment Services

 

Interview with Jordan Ashby (Vision Australia Employment Services) to explain what VA Employment services is all about, and how to contact the service for further information/assistance.

 

Catch Up With The Vision Australia Summer of Reading Webinar 

 

If you missed this webinar held on the 2nd of December 2015, here is the page to get access to the Youtube version, transcript, and book recommendations.

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/news/2015/12/04/vision-australia-s-top-tips-for-summer-holiday-reading-from-our-latest-webinar 

Victor Stream Reader 4.6 software Update

 

Record Internet Radio and mass delete podcasts.  In addition, the podcast links for Vision Australia feeds has been fixed.

 

http://support.humanware.com/en-australia/support/victor_reader_stream_new_generation/victor_reader_stream_new_generation_software 

Windows 10 Essentials for uses of the NvDA Screen Reader

 

http://addons.nvda-project.org/addons/wintenApps.en.html 

Smart Phones are Revolutionising Indoor Navigation for the Vision impaired.

 

http://www.cnet.com/news/startup-wayfindr-aims-to-help-the-visually-impaired-get-around/#ftag=CADf328eec 

QSeek from Accessible Apps Released

 

With Control+Alt+Q look up a definition of a word, check your spelling, get stock info, translate a phrase in to your language, Consult wikipedia etc.

 

http://getaccessibleapps.com/qseek/

Talking Tech for December 8th 2015

Christmas Ideas: Vision Australia Equipment Solutions

 

Daylight  Foldi Desk Lamp

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/daylight-foldi-portable-desk-lamp 

 

3x LED Pocket Sliding hand-held Magnifier

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/3x-pocket-led-sliding-magnifier 

 

Umbrella With Torch

 

Just had to put this one in.

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/umbrella-with-torch-handle 

 

Big Button Cordless phone

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/big-button-cordless-phone 

 

My Christmas Ideas

 

Amazon, Apple, and Audible Gift cards

 

Always a great idea especially for people who purchase lots of digital content.

 

Blues Digital Sparks Microphone

 

Great microphone that you can use on iOS via the lightening connector cable or on Mac or Pc via the USB connector cable.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HF130ZM/A/blue-microphones-spark-digital-microphone-with-lightning-connector?fnode=878e1d71d7b96af7df7be74fb609ccfe02645243f7e5e38d1fb875cf060a23693476eb782472ee9a64df1330e14827a4893abd5c7cc1a73978c42cf512c522f04fe308b0e2c8cc88c30480889c5533edd8f47249552e725ab61f5696a7e943ff 

 

Beats Pill 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers

 

These speakers are great: good sound for a small portable speaker, plug in to another device via 3.5mm out, charge another device from the speaker itself, and connect two Pills together via NFC.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MH9M2X/A/beats-by-dr-dre-pill-20-speaker?fnode=3a04496f10c1f7d3775df3434ba618d73cac7e18badd19fb387b1144ccc451aee7221c504f104162807b86dbf47f47242bcc84fee381b64c363727f02895b27358934165adf38a3a35a6f03c9ab695272ba5d203a88c20efd25b3a3ee4d67176 

 

Apple tv 4th Generation

 

Fantastic accessible streaming box, and of course, a fully accessible app and game console: great if you are a parent.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv 

 

iPod touch

 

Entry level device in to the iOS eco system.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/ipod-touch/ 

 

iPHone 6s

 

Had to recommend an iPhone of course.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/watch/ 

 

Apple watch

 Still finding mine very useful.

 

Note - two sizes 38mm and 42mm, plus you need an iPhone 5s and above.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/watch/ 

 

Apple watch bands

 

For those that have an Apple watch already, don’t forget you can get different bands.

 

Chargers and Cables

 

Sounds odd, but giving people an extra charger for work or a couple of extra cables that they can use to plug their devices with isn’t a bad idea.