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  • Unpacking January Tech News
    In this segment of the conversation, I start by discussing recent tech announcements. I mention the Samsung event and the release of the S24 series, which includes the S24, S24 Plus, and the Ultra. I note that these phones resemble iPhones in terms of their design, with squared-off edges and matte colored sides. I also mention the addition of AI features and speculate about the practicality of these features.
    Moving on, I talk about the possibility of Google partnering with Samsung for their phones, as discussed on another podcast. I highlight the continuous changes in the Android landscape and the stability of Samsung as an Android developer. I then return to discussing the S24 series, mentioning the different colors available and expressing my opinion on the current trend of muted colors in phones.
    Next, I mention the S Pen and the new features and chip in the S24 series but question the constant need for upgrades. I also discuss Samsung's other phone models, like the Fold and Flip phones, and the competition between Apple and Samsung.
    Shifting gears, I share my excitement about the Vision Pro, a headset for the blind and low vision. I mention the drawbacks of current headsets and express hope that the Vision Pro will provide a better viewing experience. It is a pair of glasses that allows you to take good shots and capture moments, with apps and features that make it more versatile compared to other specialized headsets.
    I then discuss the Rabbit R1, a device with GPT agents that can run actions in your apps. It has its own hardware and operating system, which makes it intriguing, but I question if it actually works as advertised. I believe it's a step towards having more actionable results from AI, which I think is where the future is heading.
    For the pick of the week, I recommend the Marvel series Echo on Disney+. Lastly, I invite listeners to check out our website for free membership or to support our shows. I mention the IACast plans and the community on Discord, where listeners can engage with us during the show.
    I conclude by thanking the audience for listening to the latest episode and assure them that we will be back soon with our panel. I encourage feedback and comments via email or on Twitter. I also promote other podcasts on the IACast Network and thank the audience for their support.
    Thank you for tuning in to the IACast network.
    17 min
  • Technically Working 43 - Navigating Instincts, DIY Fixes, and the Power of Accessibility in Tech"

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of trusting our instincts and following our intuition. We talk about microphone setups, challenges faced, and rearranging our recording space. We also touch on navigating Discord, DIY repairs with YouTube tutorials, customer support for electronics, and accessibility for people with disabilities. We share experiences with MagSafe, apps for visual assistance, and the value of a network of individuals. Wrapping up, we express gratitude to our supporters and discuss file saving using Audio Hijack.# Episode Notes

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    1 hr 17 min
  • ACB COmmunity Replay for 16 Jan

    In this episode of Unmute, we discuss scams on phones, using YouTube and Shazam, email troubles with Outlook, a Spanish language podcast, the app Discord, and portable chargers for USB-C phones. We address questions about syncing contacts to a new iPhone and turning off text prediction. We also talk about upgrading to Office 2019 and using Outlook for email. We apologize for not having enough time to answer all the questions and thank everyone for their participation.

    57 min
  • Articles and Numbers
    In this episode, we dive into the world of learning Spanish without a structured program. The main speaker, a Spanish native, shares their experience of learning English as an adult and emphasizes that you can learn and speak Spanish without having to know all the grammatical rules. They provide information about their website, SpanishWithCarla.com, and encourage listeners to check out their podcast episodes and notes. The main speaker then proceeds to teach the basics of Spanish sentence structure, starting with the definite articles "la," "el," "las," and "los" and how they define the gender and number of the noun. They also discuss the differences between masculine and feminine articles and introduce the indefinite articles "un," "unos," "una," and "unas." The main speaker provides examples and encourages practice to improve language skills. Moving on, the conversation shifts to using verbs in Spanish, particularly the verbs "ser" and "estar" to describe characteristics and locations. The main speaker shares their excitement about the potential of getting a guide dog in the future and discusses the importance of accommodating individuals with disabilities. Further along, the focus turns towards forming questions and phrases in Spanish, including how to ask "How are you?" and "Who is she?" They also introduce vocabulary words for describing someone's appearance, such as "bonita" and "guapo." The conversation concludes with a review of numbers in Spanish, specifically from ten to twenty. The main speaker provides pronunciation tips and points out cultural references associated with certain numbers. They offer guidance on how to say and spell the numbers, emphasizing the importance of practice and providing resources for further learning.
    57 min
  • Unmute Presents - Exploring new generative AI skills for Lady A

    In this conversation, we explore new generative AI skills for Lady A. We discuss the character.ai skill that lets users chat with chatbots, the Splash skill for creating personalized songs, and the Volley Games skill, an AI-driven version of 20 questions. We encounter some technical difficulties with the latter. These skills are still in early stages, so approach with caution. There may be a subscription fee in the future. Thanks for listening!

    12 min
  • Shell Phone Show - Demo of Be My AI on the BlindShell Classic 2

    In today's episode, we introduce the new Be My AI feature, a collaboration between Be My Eyes and OpenAI. It provides detailed descriptions of images and is now available on the Blindshell Classic 2. To access this feature, open the Be My Eyes app and navigate to the Be My AI tab. Capture a picture and receive a detailed description. Stay tuned for more updates!

    6 min
  • Unmute Pressents - Community Replay for 9 Jan, 2024

    On today's Unmute Community Call, we cover a range of topics and address listener questions. We discuss new podcast episodes, backup solutions, Zoom meeting setup, accessing podcasts with VoiceOver, iPhone notifications, switching to YouTube TV, and troubleshooting JAWS. We thank everyone for joining and encourage further questions via email.

    53 min
  • 9 - conjugations
    In this episode, we begin by expressing gratitude to the listeners for joining us on our Spanish learning journey. We acknowledge the progress they've made in their Spanish skills and inform them that we will soon start focusing on building phrases. We mention that there are some grammar topics that may be a bit challenging but are essential for forming and using phrases. We invite listeners to find all our episodes on our website, SpanishWithCarla.com, and encourage them to be active in our Facebook group, where we have received wonderful feedback and contributions from listeners, such as John DeMarco who shared beautiful Christmas music and songs. We emphasize the importance of commenting and sending feedback through our group or page.
    Moving on, we provide some cultural background about January 6th, which is significant in most Latin American countries, as well as Spain, Portugal, and France. We clarify that this podcast is not religious but it's important to understand the influence of the Catholic religion on Latin American culture due to the history of colonization by Spain and Portugal. We explain the story of Jesus and Mary encountering King Herodias, which led to the tradition of making a round cake called "rosca" with colorful fruits and a sweet sugary topping. We describe how small figurines representing baby Jesus are hidden inside the cake, and if someone finds a figurine in their slice, it is considered a sign of good luck for the year. We mention that this celebration is an example of how the Hispanic culture loves to come together and celebrate.
    Next, we discuss the celebration of Rosca de Reyes on January 6th in Latin American countries, explaining that in the south of Mexico, kids ask the Reyes Magos for gifts, while in the north, both Santa Claus and the Reyes Magos are celebrated. We highlight the significance of the Rosca de Reyes cake in this tradition, explaining its shape and how the fruits on the cake symbolize the gifts brought by the wise men. We mention that on February 2nd, people gather to eat tamales and other foods. We also provide the spellings for Reyes Magos and Rosca de Reyes.
    Transitioning into the next part of the podcast, we discuss grammar concepts in Spanish. We emphasize the importance of learning the verb "to be" (ser and estar) and how it is used to form phrases in Spanish. We provide examples such as "yo soy mujer" (I am a woman) and "yo estoy feliz" (I am happy) to explain the differences between ser and estar. We provide spelling guides for "soy" and "estoy" and remind listeners to pay attention to the pronunciation of the letter "y" in different positions within a word. We assure listeners that with practice and repetition, they will be able to understand and use these concepts effectively.
    We then recap the pronouns and their associated forms of the verbs "ser" and "estar" that we've covered so far. We provide the conjugations for "yo soy" and "yo estoy," "tú eres" and "tú estás," "él es," "ella es," "él está," and "ella está." We move on to the plural forms, discussing "ellos son," "ellas son," "ellos están," and "ellas están." We also cover the forms for "we," which are "nosotros somos," "nosotras somos," "nosotros estamos," and "nosotras estamos." We emphasize the importance of learning these conjugations for constructing sentences in Spanish.
    In the next part of the podcast, we introduce ourselves in Spanish and discuss conjugations of the verb "estamos." We share our own struggles with verb conjugations in English and encourage listeners not to feel discouraged. We then move on to the plural form of "you" in Spanish, "ustedes," and discuss its conjugations. We reassure listeners that the gender of the subject does not matter for "ustedes." We mention that in the next podcast, we will start constructing sentences using vocabulary words and promise to provide more vocabulary. We also mention the possibility of doing a live exercise on our Facebook group to practice pronouncing the "r" sound in Spanish.
    Continuing with the lesson, we ask listeners to send videos for us to assess their pronunciation. We introduce the word for "car" in Spanish ("carro") and explain that it becomes plural by adding an "s" at the end ("carros"). We explain that "big" is translated as "grande" and can also be translated as "large." We give examples of how to use "grande" in singular and plural forms. We then introduce the word for "pretty" in Spanish, explaining that it is "bonita" for feminine and "bonito" for masculine. We provide examples using the word with both singular and plural nouns. Moving on, we introduce the word for "tree" ("árbol") and explain how to make it plural by adding an "es" at the end. We mention that there is controversy around using the word for a female dog ("gata"), but it is the correct usage. Similarly, the word for "cat" is "gato" for male and "gata" for female, and they become plural as "gatos" and "gatas" respectively. Finally, we introduce the word for "store" ("tienda") and explain that it remains unchanged in gender but can have a plural form.
    In the last part of the podcast, we continue learning Spanish by practicing different sentences. We introduce the word for "school" ("escuela") and explain that its gender doesn't change. We provide examples of how to use it in singular and plural forms. We then introduce the words for "near" ("cerca") and "far" ("lejos") and explain their pronunciations. We mention that "cerca" doesn't change when talking about multiple things. We conclude by stressing the importance of repetition and practice in learning Spanish, and we invite listeners to check out our Facebook group and page, as well as our website at SpanishWithCarla.com.
    57 min

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