Talking Tech for December 20 2016

As I said last week, I would confirm the pairing of Focus Blue displays from FS with the newly released iOs 10.2 which is now confirmed.  Following is a technical support bulletin from FS.

 

http://www.freedomscientific.com/Support/TechnicalSupport/Bulletin/1625 

 

Speaking of iOS: besides iOS 10.2 being released, you’ll find updates for watch os, Apple TV os, and Mac OS: no accessibility improvements to note as yet.

 

Olitech Mobile Phone

 

Just a reminder to folks that the Olitech is a large print mobile phone suitable for folks with low vision, not for people who are blind or who use speech output: only the keypad speaks, not the menus of the phone.

 

Windows 10 upcoming release in Spring (US) 2017 has a number of accessibility improvements including finally support for refreshable Braille displays:

 

https://www.slashgear.com/windows-10-creators-update-to-include-new-accessibility-features-for-braille-narration-03466255/

 

Microsoft continues its excellent development work in accessibility improvements for Word on Mac, iPhone and iPad:

 

https://support.office.com/en-US/article/What-s-new-in-accessibility-for-Word-for-Mac-iPhone-and-iPad-c681eb25-549e-4d1d-a970-e52450c701de

 

AccessWorld for December 2016

 

In this issue, these articles caught my attention: Microsoft Word with NVDA Training Guide, Game Review - Timecrest: The Door, Accessible Recipes for Cooking and Entertaining, and What is NEW in Mac Sierra and the New MacBooks.

 

http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw171201

 

AirPods arrived, but no chance to put them through their paces, will report back in the new year with a podcast.

 

In case you don’t want to wait for my podcast, here is a guide on the use of the AirPods from iMore:

 

http://www.imore.com/airpods-ultimate-guide

 

Similarly, I have now got my hands on a loan MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar, and will report what I think in the new year.

 

Dr Robert Carter who produces the Tech doctor Blog and Podcast has done an excellent job of overviewing the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar:

 

http://www.dr-carter.com

 

For those that may need a bit of help with their Apple products over the Christmas/new year period from an accessibility point of view, the Apple Accessibility Helpdesk is only closed in the US on Christmas and New Years day, so you can still contact them outside of these days on 1300 365 083.

 

I haven’t checked the operational hours for the Disability Helpdesk from Microsoft: but they can be contacted on 1800 280 300.

Talking Tech for December 13 2016

Vision Australia and Vision Telco now Selling Mobile Phones and Plans

 

http://www.visiontelco.com.au

 

The Telstra 2G Network is now Closed

 

https://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Telstra-Product-Exits/Our-2G-Network-has-closed/ba-p/440992

 

Podcast from me: My Podcasting and work Set-up at Home

 

https://s59.podbean.com/pb/65c51471a8a1952d3511286a49029a9a/584c9094/data2/fs54/339150/uploads/My_Podcast_and_Work_home_setup.mp3

 

Braille On display

 

https://soundcloud.com/theblindsidepodcast/episode18

 

A Blind Legend Comes to the Mac

 

https://s65.podbean.com/pb/a6999bb55a08389dfcc86695915c0604/584ca773/data1/fs54/339150/uploads/A_Blind_Legend.mp3

 

Netflix Adds Offline Viewing for iOS

 

http://tidbits.com/article/16924?rss=&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=tidbits

 

How Major Tech Company’s are Improving Accessibility for People with Disabilities

 

http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-major-technology-companies-are-improving-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-352105.html?utm_source=rhs_tagbased

 

Fake Apple Chargers are worse Than you Think

 

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/12/fake-apple-chargers-are-even-more-dangerous-than-you-think/

 

Talking Tech for Dec 6 2016

Saying Good Bye to the Mac by Jonathan Mosen

 

Jonathan makes some valid points in this article all of which I agree with.  As Jonathan states this his personal point of view to leave and its my personal point of view smile that I’m still staying with the Mac.

 

http://mosen.org/saying-goodbye-to-the-mac/

 

Make a Speaker Call Using Siri

 

Hey Siri call David Woodbridge Using Speaker: great if you want to make a call hands free and be able to hear it.

 

https://twitter.com/dwoodbridge/status/802275779954569216

 

Attenborough Story of Life from the BBC

 

Over 1000 hours of video clips from Sir David Attenborough’s 60 years of documentaries.

 

http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/entertainment/attenborough-story-life

 

Wikipedia Audio

 

Great website where the article’s are spoken out with text to speech.

 

http://wikipediaaudio.com/?platform=hootsuite

 

Electric Cars and Hybrids Will Soon Have to Announce Their Presence

 

https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/239465-nhtsa-evs-hybrids-quiet-car-noise

Talking tech for November 29 2016

 

My Christmas Ideas

 

Before I get on to my Main Stream Tech ideas for Christmas, last show I mentioned the Synapptic software for Android phones, I have now produced my first episode in a series for the Synapptic software which can be purchase from the Vision Australia Equipment Solutions shop.

 

https://s101.podbean.com/pb/f0ff747bd6851493dc86daf089c510fb/583a1081/data4/fs54/339150/uploads/Synapptic_overview_demo_episode_1.mp3

 

Christmas Ideas

 

No links or costs, just straight product names or broad categories just to give you some ideas

 

Audible, Amazon, iTunes or Harvey Norman etc gift cards

 

Charging Dock for Smart Phone or Tablets

 

Charging power brick for various devices

 

Portable External Hard drive

 

Apple Magic Keyboard

 

Samsung tv with Audio Guidance

 

Apple Watch or Apple Watch bands

 

iOS or  Android phone or tablet

 

AirPods if They Get Here in Time

 

Hope this gives you a few ideas.

Talking Tech for November 22 2016

Christmas Ideas from the Vision Australia Equipment Solutions shop

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop

 

Oletech large print Mobile Phone

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/olitech-easy-mate-exclusive-to-vision-australia-large-button-mobile-phone

 

Synapptic Software on a Samsung Core Prime phone

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/samsung-core-prime-with-synapptic-software

 

EZ See Large Print Keyboards

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/ez-see-large-print-keyboards

 

Daylight Foldi Portable Desk Lamp

 

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

 

Talking Kitchen Scales

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/talking-kitchen-scales

 

Talking Measuring Jug

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/talking-measuring-jug

 

Talking Indoor/Outdoor thermometer

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/talking-indoor-outdoor-thermometer

 

Bump Ons

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/bump-ons

 

Liquid Level Sensor 2 levels

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/liquid-level-sensor---2-level

 

Loc Dots: 6 pack

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/loc-dots---6-pack

 

Talking Key Ring Clock

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/talking-keyring-clock

 

Talking Calendar Alarm Clock

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/talking-calendar-alarm-clock

 

Small Tactile Timer

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/small-tactile-timer

 

Big Button Speaker Phone

 

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

 

Talking Tech for November 15 2016

Some Thoughts of my Recent Purchase of Tile

Tile

 

Tile is a little plastic tile with a button which allows you to find an object that it is attached to locate that item.  If you press the button on the Tile, it locates the smart phone that it is attached to.

 

The Android version is more accessible than the iOs version, but still works.

 

The developer has said that improvements to accessibility should be coming down the track particularly for the iOS version: i.e. only get Tile name and not map location in the iOS version.

 

iOS demo of Tile

 

https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/ap45u3/

Demo_of_the_Tile_app_and_Tile_hardware_for_locating_items.mp3

 

Android demo of Tile follow-up

 

https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/44ufrj/Tile_Android_app_demo.mp3Tick

 

Watch Aussie TV Anywhere on your Smart phone

 

Freview FV is a way of watching digital tV free on your smart phone: the Android version of this app is more accessible than the iOS version, but still works.

 

Android

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.freeview.fv&hl=en

 

iOS

 

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A Bit of Information on How the MacBook Pro Touch Bar Works with VoiceOver

 

Yes the Touch bar does work in the new MacBook Pro, you can use your VoiceOver gestures to flick left right, and 1 finger double tap to activate an item.  You can also hold down the Command key and triple tap the Touch ID to start/stop VoiceOver.  As the new Macbook Pro’s don’t have a function key line, holding down the FN key turns the number row in to the function key row.

 

http://linkis.com/iaccessibility.net/i/Z9jbF

 

Quick Tip if You Can’t Remember Mac VoiceOver Commands

 

VO+HH will bring up the VoiceOver Commands Help menu, if you start typing the word that a command should contain you will get a list of suggestions: comes in very handy..

 

MacBook Buyers Guide

 

With the new MacBook Pro’s coming in, Apple’s line up of MacBooks is getting more and more complicated, this article from iMore will hopefully make things a bit clearer.

 

http://www.imore.com/macbook-buyers-guide

Talking Tech for October 31 and November 8 2016

Talking Tech for October 31 and November 7 2016

 

Apple Keynote event October 28 2016

 

Accessibility ad started off the keynote.

 

New Apple Accessibility website announced:

 

http://www.apple.com/accessibility

 

An article concerning the new website from iMore:

 

http://www.imore.com/accessibility-faq

 

New TV app announced for iOs for the Apple TV.

 

Watch all of your movies and TV shows from one source, rather than multiple apps: folks don’t seem to think this includes Netflix.

 

New MacBook Pro announced with Touch bar/Touch ID.

 

Thinner, 

Lighter, 

Brighter, 

better audio from speakers, 

13 and 15 inch models, 

Butter fly mechanism keyboard,

starting off with 8gb ram and 256GB SSD,

Larger force  touch trackpad, and

4 Thunder Bolt ports (2 either side) integrating data, charging, and video in one port.,

No SD port, but we still have a head phone jack,

multi-touch bar replacing function keys. 

Touch bar changes to what app is running, 

system control strip available to changing volume etc,

predictive text,

Touch ID to allow finger print for Apple Pay and faster user switching.

Hold down Command key and triple press Touch ID to toggle VoiceOver.

 

Microsoft Keynote Held the same week - An Interesting Point

 

You can still get the 13 inch MacBook Air, but the 11 inch is gone.

 

Microsoft like the Apple keynote started off with an Accessibility promo ad.

 

AirPods Delayed

 

The AirPods from Apple which were supposed to be out by the end of the month have been delayed Apple has said they are not quite ready for release: hopefully out by the end of the year.

 

Apple Watch Nike Now Available

 

The Nike Plus Apple Watch is now available.

 

So we now have updated series1, series 2, edition, and Nike Plus.  Nike same as Series 2 but with specific Nike Band, watch face, and pre-installed Nike app.

 

https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/28/apple-watch-nike/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29&sr_share=twitter

 

This Support Document for Resetting the Mac, is a bit alarming: No More Start-Up Sound

 

Interesting that on new MBP’s the start up sound is not mentioned, I hope this does not mean its gone.

 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063

 

KNFB Reader for Android still on at 80 Percent off

 

When I last checked yesterday, Google was still subsidising the KnFB Reader at this great price.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensotec.knfbreader&hl=en

 

New Podcast from Me - using the new Move/Delete function in iOS VoiceOver

 

So much easier using this new functionality of moving/deleting apps.

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com

 

Upcoming Podcast from Me - unboxing and step of the BrailleNote Touch

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com

 

A couple of Products I’ve tried out Recently

 

The Elgato Window/Door Sensor, and

Native Union Key Lightning to USB Cable.

 

http://www.afb.org/aw/main.asp?utm_source=AFB&utm_medium=email

 

JAWS 18 released

 

JAWS 18 now is officially released and out of beta.

 

http://www.freedomscientific.com

 

Talking Tech for October 25 2016

Switch Control for Android

 

We often forget that Android also supports switch control, this support page from google is a excellent starting point for learning about switch control on Android.

 

https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6395627

 

What is the Difference between Google Now and Google Assistant

 

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-difference-between-google-now-and-google-assistant/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=29692679

 

Samsung Buying Viv, the AI created by the Siri developers

 

https://twitter.com/idownloadblog/status/783834954861940736

 

The Windows Weakness that no One Mentions: Speech Recognition

 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3124761/windows/the-windows-weakness-no-one-mentions-speech-recognition.html

 

Introducing the first Voice Activated Hotel Room (pilot)

 

https://www.fastcompany.com/3063118/introducing-the-first-voice-activated-hotel-room

 

 

Boot Camp verses VmWare Running Windows on the Mac: how to select the best option

 

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/boot-camp-vs-vm-when-running-windows-on-a-mac-how-to-select-the-best-option/

Talking Tech for October 11 2016

October 10 2016

 

A Update to my Comments Concerning my New Delonghi Coffee Machine

 

A listener wrote in a week or so ago to let myself and Stephen know that the Android app for the Delogngi coffee machine that I discussed is more accessible with the Android app than the iOS app: he also has the same machine.  Here is a link to the Android app (Coffee Link),.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.delonghi&hl=en

 

And here is the link to my demo on the machine itself using the iOS app:

 

https://s59.podbean.com/pb/06b99fe541a8324a8d41a5f8f8228606/57f9b012/data2/fs54/339150/uploads/DeLonghi_PrimaDonna_Elite_Touch_coffee_machine_demo.mp3

 

Another Product Evaluation Underway: the Elgato door/Window Sensor

 

https://www.elgato.com/en/eve/eve-door-window

 

My Appearance on the Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast October 8 2016

 

http://www.dr-carter.com

 

Apple Stops Selling the 3rd Generation Apple TV

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/04/apple-discontinues-apple-tv-3/

 

GetTheir GPS Navigation App

 

An excellent GPS app for Android based on oPen street Maps.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.LewLasher.getthere&hl=en

 

Today in Apple History from Cult of Mac: Siri is 5 years old

 

http://www.cultofmac.com/447783/today-in-apple-history-siri-makes-its-public-debut-on-iphone-4s/

 

Smart Speakers Are Trying to colonise your Living Room

 

http://wtop.com/mobile/2016/10/smart-speakers-are-angling-to-colonize-your-living-room/slide/1/

 

October 17 20`16

 

Switch Control for Android

 

We often forget that Android also supports switch control, this support page from google is a excellent starting point for learning about switch control on Android.

 

https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6395627

 

What is the Difference between Google Now and Google Assistant

 

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-difference-between-google-now-and-google-assistant/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=29692679

 

Samsung Buying Viv, the AI created by the Siri developers

 

https://twitter.com/idownloadblog/status/783834954861940736

 

The Windows Weakness that no One Mentions: Speech Recognition

 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3124761/windows/the-windows-weakness-no-one-mentions-speech-recognition.html

 

Introducing the first Voice Activated Hotel Room (pilot)

 

https://www.fastcompany.com/3063118/introducing-the-first-voice-activated-hotel-room

 

 

Boot Camp verses VmWare Running Windows on the Mac: how to select the best option

 

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/boot-camp-vs-vm-when-running-windows-on-a-mac-how-to-select-the-best-option/

 

October 24 2016

 

Why Your Smart Phone Battery Sucks

 

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/10/751660/

 

Monty Python’s  Argument Skit performed by two vintage Synthesisers

 

http://www.openculture.com/2016/10/monty-pythons-argument-clinic-sketch-reenacted-by-two-vintage-voice-synthesizers.html

 

Listen to the First Music Ever Made with a Computer

 

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/09/listen-to-the-first-music-ever-made-with-a-computer/

 

If you Don’t Lock Your iPhone: Read This

 

https://www.idropnews.com/2016/10/07/if-you-dont-lock-your-iphone-please-read-this-immediately/

 

New Smart Textiles can Store Solar Energy

 

http://mashable.com/2016/10/05/smart-clothing-solar-power/?utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial#umKsvt.xPiqw

Talking Tech for August 30 2016

7 Things that Android Users can Do That iOS Users Can’t

 

Get more Choice in their device.

Personalise their device.

Use widgets.

Add more and flexible storage.

Multitasking via multiwindow.

Smoother notifications.

Free up space quickly.

 

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/702034/Android-Vs-iOS-7-Things-Can-Do-Apple-iPhone-Only-Dream-Of?utm_source=applenews&utm_term=Life%20&%20Style&utm_content=Life%20&%20Style&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=applenews 

 

And just for the record: 7 Things that iPhone Users Can Do that Android Users Can’t

 

iOS apps are usually released first and better looking.

Instant Os updates for all.

Simple easy to use system wide search.

iPhones are more secure.

Better support for new technologies.

Works great with all your devices.

Lightening is miles better than micro usb.

 

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/702037/Apple-iPhone-iOS-Things-Better-vs-Android?utm_source=applenews&utm_term=Life%20&%20Style&utm_content=Life%20&%20Style&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=applenews 

 

Twelve Things that Your Smart Phone has Replaced

 

Standard phones.

Cameras.

MP3 players.

Portable gaming consoles.

Alarm clocks.

Books.

Remote controls.

Watchs.

Photo albums.

Calculators.

Wallets.

Flash lights.

 

For me from a assistive technology perspective:

 

Light detecter.

Money identifier.

Daisy player.

Digital recorder.

GPS device.

Talking clock/watch.

Notetaker.

 

http://www.greenbot.com/article/3109064/android/12-things-your-smartphone-has-replaced.html#tk.rss_all 

 

How to Adjust Base Response for your iPhone or iPad Ear Phones

 

Settings, Music, EQ, Base Response Booster: amongst other Equaliser settings.

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http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/08/19/adjust-bass-response-iphone-ipad/

Talking Tech for August 23 2016

July and August AccessWorld Catch Up

 

July: 

 

The article that stood out for me the most in the July edition of AccessWorld was the item relating to Amazon bringing speech output to the Amazon Kindle Paper White version 7 with the Audio Adapter..

 

http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw170703 

 

August: 

 

BrailleNote Touch, The I.D. Mate Galaxy, sonar Glasses, and Low Vision Access Technology part 2.

 

http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw1708toc 

 

Sound Cloud demo of the Samsung Ultra HD TV Voice Guide Feature

 

A bit of a unprepared  demo, but this demo gives you some idea of the capabilities of Voice Guidance in the Samsung TV.

 

https://twitter.com/dwoodbridge/status/761673854754271233 

 

Two Blog Articles from Holly Bonner re OrCam Part 1 and 2

 

Part 1: Journey to OrCam:

 

http://blindmotherhood.com/blind-motherhood-path-orcam/ 

 

Part 2: experiencing OrCam:

 

http://blindmotherhood.com/experiencing-orcam/ 

 

Google Duo: simple video calling app for Android and iOS

 

Nice simple video calling app that works well with iPhone and Android phones: i.e. the app is tied to a phone number.

 

http://www.redmondpie.com/googles-facetime-like-video-calling-app-duo-now-available-on-ios-and-android/ 

 

Android App Link

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tachyon&hl=en 

 

iOS App Link

 

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Google Talkback 5.0.4.3 Update

 

Main improvements:

Announcement when there are no new elements of a given type on a webpage: e.g. no more headings.

Supports text editing in Chrome.

Supports multipage views: e.g. page 2 of 5.

Announces text that has been selected, cut/copied pasted.

Global context menu new option: copy last spoken phrase to clipboard.

 

http://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=15754 

 

A Single Cable to Charge your Android and iOs devices

 

You can find this on Amazon: the Just Mobile AluCable  Duo: nice to have one cable that does both Micro UsB and Lightening: unfortunately now I have a Nexus phone with a UsB C style connector.

 

http://bgr.com/2016/08/17/charger-cable-iphone-android-alucable-duo/ 

 

How to Clean a MacBook Keyboard without Activating Keys

 

Keyboard Cleaner which is a 3rd party app for the Mac locks all the keys down besides Command+Q (Quit) so that you can clean the keyboard without activating keys: particularly the power key.

 

http://osxdaily.com/2016/08/20/clean-macbook-keyboard-keyboard-cleaner/

Talking Tech for August 9 and August 16 2016

Last few weeks have been very busy, just catching up now.  Here are the notes for Talking Tech for August 9 and August 16 2016.

 

My Adventures with Getting the NBN on

 

The wait from Telstra to get connected (fibre to the node), buying an actual modem to speed up the process didn’t work (still had to wait for the official modem to turn up), several appointment changes, but now it’s on: just over 3 weeks.

 

Everything is now faster: downloading movies on the Apple TV, uploading podcasts, everyone can stream in the house at the same time, downloading Audible books is faster etc etc.

 

Now have two Wi-Fi networks coming off the NBN modem: a 2.4 and a 5g network: 5g better for Phones, laptops, and tablets.

 

App News

 

Olympics on 7

 

Olympics On 7 to watch highlights of the Olympics sort of accessible: unlabelled buttons but you can listen to the highlights.

 Youtube Kids

 

Youtube Kids: if you have children and are worried about the content they are watching on Youtube, Youtube Kids tries to minimise the amount of inappropriate content that they can get access to: I just found Youtube even with it’s safe mote wasn’t working that well for my family, this does.

 KNFB Reader to go Free Sort of (smile)

 

KNFB Reader to be released for Free if you are a BrailleNote Touch customer for the next release of KeySoft in September.

 

WeMo Updates with Accessibility Improvements

 

WeMo app got updated with accessibility improvements: now identified each device connected correctly.

 ABC iView no Longer Supporting Audio Description

 

ABC iView no longer supporting Audio Description: trial complete and not extended.  The option under Programs A-Z no longer has the Audio Description selection.

 Blind Fold App developer releases RS Games for iOS, not just Mac or PC

 

BlindFold RS Games for iOS now available:  besides PC/Mac.  20 games, limited time to play each game and then an in-app purchase.

 Remote app for the Apple tv 4th Generation Allows you to Use Siri

 

Remote app for Apple TV allows you to use Siri via the Remote app to the Apple TV: did a podcast on this, and its great using Siri on the Remote app on my iPhone to control the Apple TV.

 Apple Store app Keeps Updated with Recommendations

 

Apple Store app gets updated with new recommendation features: don’t think it is as good it’s made out to be, I got a recommendation for an iPhone 6s Battery case which I already have.

 Looktel Money Reader get a New Name and Goes Free

 

Looktel Money Reader gets a new name and goes free: now called Nantmobile Money Reader.

 

My Story About My Apple Watch 42MM with the tough Sapphire Glass Breaking

 

Slither of Sapphire glass came off the top edge of the watch, took it to the Apple Store and locally enough it was covered under my Apple Care plan.  So rather than costing $435 for a replacement, it only cost me $119.  Just shows good to have insurance for your devices, in this case Apple Care.

 

 

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Now Available as an eBook

 

As this book is primarily the script for the play, having the name of each character announced and then that character speaking as it were was a bit off putting at first, but after a while you do get used to it.

 

You can find this book either in the Kindle store or on iBooks.

 

 

 

How to Change how Much you Skip Forward or Backwards in an Audio Book in iBooks 

 

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-change-how-far-you-skip-backward-and-forward-audio-books-ibooks?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

My Favorite Assistive and General Technology Podcasts

My favourite Assistive Technology and General Technology Podcasts

 

Under each of the podcasts titles you’ll find a straight text version of the podcasts hyper link which you can paste in to your pod catcher of choice such as Downcast for Mac OS and iOS.

 

Assistive Technology Related Podcasts

 

AppleVis Podcast

 

http://www.applevis.com/podcasts/feed

 

Assistive Technology Podcast with Wade Wingler

 

http://feeds.feedburner.com/AssistiveTechnologyUpdate

 

Blind Abilities

 

https://blindabilities.com/feed/podcast/?mt=2&ls=1

 

Blind Access Journal

 

http://feeds.feedburner.com/blindaccessjournal

 

Blind Bargains

 

http://www.blindbargains.com/rss/audionoads.xml

 

The Blind Side with Jonathan Mosen

 

http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:140299254/sounds.rss

 

iBlind Tech (accessible work flows with Apple)

 

http://www.iblindtech.com/democast/rss.xml

 

iSee with David Woodbridge

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/feed

 

Main Menu

 

http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

 

Talking Tech Vision Australia

 

http://talkingtech.podbean.com/feed/

 

Talking Vision Vision Australia

 

http://talkingvision.podbean.com/feed/

 

The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast

 

http://www.dr-carter.com/?feed=rss2

 

General Technology Related Podcasts

 

All About Android

 

http://leo.am/podcasts/aaa.xml

 

Apple Byte

 

http://feed.cnet.com/feed/podcast/apple-byte.xml

 

Apple Keynotes

 

http://podcasts.apple.com/apple_keynotes/apple_keynotes.xml

 

Download This Show (ABC Australia tech show))

 

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/feed/3777916/podcast.xml

 

iMore (Apple)

 

http://feeds.feedburner.com/PhoneDifferentPodcast

 

The iOS Show

 

http://feeds2.feedburner.com/iphonealley/podcast

 

iOS Today

 

http://feeds.twit.tv/ipad.xml

 

Life and Technology with Charlie Brown (2gb Australia tech show)

 

http://www.2gb.com/podcast/life-and-technology-charlie-brown/feed

 

MacBreak Weekly

 

http://leoville.tv/podcasts/mbw.xml

 

MacCast

 

http://www.maccast.com/erss.xml

 

Macworld

 

http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:58576458/sounds.rss

 

NosillaCast Mac Podcast

 

http://www.podfeet.com/NosillaCast/rss.xml

 

This Week in Google

 

http://leoville.tv/podcasts/twig.xml

 

TWiT Live Specials

 

http://leoville.tv/podcasts/ces.xml

 

Tech News Today

 

http://leo.am/podcasts/tnt

 

This Week in Tech

 

http://leoville.tv/podcasts/twit.xml

 

Windows Weekly

 

http://leoville.tv/podcasts/ww.xml