Talking Tech for July 26 2016

Bursaries Open Again from August 1 2016

 

Six thousand dollar Bursary awards to help with tertiary study have come around again, and you can apply from August 1 2016.  Contact Belinda Wilson at Vision Australia on 1300 847 466.

 

A Reminder - Microsoft Windows Upgrade for Assistive Tech Users to Remain Free After July 29

 

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/156816/20160509/windows-10-upgrade-will-remain-free-for-users-of-assistive-technologies.htm 

A Revolution in Graphical Tactile Displays from APH

 

http://www.aph.org/refreshable-tactile-graphics-display/ 

Vibrating Space Boots Could Help Astronauts  and the Blind From Bumping in to Obstacles

 

http://news.mit.edu/2016/vibrating-footwear-astronauts-visually-impaired-0722 

3D Sound Phone System Offers Sensory Guidance to the Vision Impaired

 

http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2016/jul/3d-sound-system-for-blind.cfm

Talking Tech for July 12 2016

An Interview With the Australian Voice Of Siri

 

In this episode of Talking Tech Stephen talks with Karen Jacobson who’s voice was used for the basis of the Karen voice that VoiceOver on iOS/OS X, GPs devices, and other systems use.