Chowing on Dots
05/17/22 • 100 min
the BlindTechAdventurers are joined by Keith and Julie Harrison to discuss an innovative new modality for teaching and learning Braille. At the heart of this is an app called Tonal Braille. We discuss this innovative method, and demo the app.
* To download Tonal Braille, check out https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
We discuss some news articles, including Google I/O, and the introduction of new accessibility features to Android.
Next, we demo the new Sound Recorder app in Windows 11 Insider builds.
Finally, we engaged in a discussion of Braille. How do we use Braille, which devices do we use, is Braille even still relevant, etc.
* Check out blindtechadventures.com where you can learn about the podcasters, donate, and check out other episodes.
* Check out and subscribe to the YouTube channel, where you may find content not released to podcast form. https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures
* Please consider sharing this podcast with your friends.
* If you'd like to come on the show, or if you have feedback, please send that to [email protected]
the BlindTechAdventurers are joined by Keith and Julie Harrison to discuss an innovative new modality for teaching and learning Braille. At the heart of this is an app called Tonal Braille. We discuss this innovative method, and demo the app.
* To download Tonal Braille, check out https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
We discuss some news articles, including Google I/O, and the introduction of new accessibility features to Android.
Next, we demo the new Sound Recorder app in Windows 11 Insider builds.
Finally, we engaged in a discussion of Braille. How do we use Braille, which devices do we use, is Braille even still relevant, etc.
* Check out blindtechadventures.com where you can learn about the podcasters, donate, and check out other episodes.
* Check out and subscribe to the YouTube channel, where you may find content not released to podcast form. https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures
* Please consider sharing this podcast with your friends.
* If you'd like to come on the show, or if you have feedback, please send that to [email protected]
Previous Episode
Linux inside Windows, neighborhood walk and more!
Hello and welcome to this weeks' Blind Tech Adventures. Departing from our tech exclusive fair lately, Kirt takes us on a walk around his neighborhood and sares some travel tips along the way. Nimer shows us how to set up the Windows Subsystem for Linux, with Kirt sharing some powerful - and somewhat obscure- windows keystrokes during Nimer's inevitable reboots throughout the setup process.
In the News:
1. In case you somehow haven't heard, Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Reports now indicate he is planning
to serve as the social network's interim CEO while the company transitions to his leadership.
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2. At&T, heralded by many American cell phone industry insiders as the best value in U.S. wireless, is raising prices for their legacy plans in a bid to switch their customers to newer offerings.
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3. T-mobile is expanding their fixed wireless business in a bid to compete with cable companies like Xfinity. Price cuts were adverttised, especially for customers who bundle home internet with their magenta max cell service.
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4. The popular accessible navigation app blindsquare has been updated, bringing better turn by turn directions and support for bluetooth hearing aids.
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5. If you're a Mac user, you can now download a desktop version of the VoiceDream Reader app.
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Next Episode
Accessibility awareness week, Discord web app, airport travel adventures
Today's show is fairly packed, starting with accessibility updates from Apple and Google. Kirt then revisits web apps with jaws to demo Discord, and Nimer shares his experiences with airport travel.
In the News:
1. In case you missed it, here's Nimer's announcement of Android's improved Braille support from last week's Google IO conference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Ve29skMr8&t=0s
2. Apple also announced new accessibility features. These include door detection and voiceover support for 20 new languages.
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3. There is a new update for Envision glasses. Announced features include better smart guidance and OCR improvements.
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4. Google and Motorola both sold more phones than expected so far in 2022.
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