Mosen At Large

Mosen At Large

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Mosen At Large episodes

  • Episode 80: Have the news come to you accessibly with Lire RSS Reader for iOS

    There are services that curate the news for you. Some learn about your tastes over time. But there are downsides to having algorithms choosing your news. Still, such apps are tempting because so many news sites are cluttered, full of ads and have varying levels of accessibility.

    An RSS reader is the answer, and my favourite for iOS is called Lire. With this one app, you can read news from your favourite websites with all the clutter stripped away, and the level of customisation with VoiceOver is remarkable.

    In this episode, I speak with Kunal Sood, the developer of Lire RSS Reader following a recent rewrite of the app. We learn about what inspired him to write Lire and how it became one of the best examples of VoiceOver accessibility in the App Store.

    Then, I'll take you through a demo of Lire from a blindness perspective.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 79: US election day nears, Apple brings yet another accessibility breakthrough, the future of blind travel and more

    Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Thank you for taking the time to listen and to contribute. I very much look forward to the contributions coming in each week. On this episode:

    Intro,0:00.000

    I'm testing a new gadget,2:15.402
    Election day looms in the United States,3:25.445
    Where do you get your news?,8:18.766
    The mantis and low carb,9:25.260
    Why did New Zealanders vote against legalising marijuana?,12:15.254
    The Conversation Builder app,16:00.192
    Choosing a sound mixer,19:04.146
    Plenty of Apple feedback starting with iPhone SE battery life,21:41.064
    The app Switcher. To close or not to close?,30:00.002
    What value do people find in Apple Shortcuts?,34:40.610
    Screen protectors that don't get sticky,43:55.895
    Apple One is here,46:05.157
    iOS 14.2 golden master introduces game changing lidar features for blind and low vision iPhone 12 Pro users,47:13.364
    Recorded on the iPhone 12,54:48.980
    The future of mobility,1:02:02.525
    Voting,1:21:44.360
    Apple Watch sounds the alert,1:28:14.317
    The Bonnie Bulletin. Thou shalt not covet the Mantis,1:33:19.266
    M20,Closing and contact info,1:45:38.409

    Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736.

    Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected]
    And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 78: Ned Desmond talks the Sight Tech Global virtual technology conference and more

    In this episode I'm joined by acclaimed technology journalist Ned Desmond. Ned is leading a team putting together a new virtual conference on blindness technology called Sight Tech Global, which has an impressive selection of speakers lined up. Because it's virtual, you can attend from the comfort of home, and it's free.

    We'll learn a bit about Ned, why he has created this conference and some of the speakers you can look forward to. We'll also discuss the way assistive technology is covered, or sometimes just ignored, by the mainstream tech press.

    To learn more and register for Sight Tech Global, you can visit http://SightTechGlobal.com

    38 min
  • Episode 77: Will guide dogs go the way of the horse and buggy, lots of Apple comments, disability immigration discrimination and more

    Kia ora Mosen At Largers. It’s another varied show this week. Don’t be shy about sharing your views. It’s great to hear voices old and new.

    If your podcast app supports chapters, you can skip between the following sections.
    Intro,0:00.000
    Will guide dogs go the way of the horse and buggy?,3:07.491
    Listener comments on guide robots,17:46.858
    Apple questions and feedback,33:26.410
    Hopefully not jinxing it but have tamed the Apple Watch battery Beast,41:55.324
    Is battery life on the iPhone SE2020 terrible?,54:28.517
    A new iPhone 12 user,59:20.954
    Blindness education,1:05:04.150
    A first time voter,1:10:26.363
    1Password questions and feedback,1:13:33.967
    Getting into Sonos for surround sound,1:20:12.081
    Envision AI problems sorted,1:24:35.524
    Immigration disability discrimination,1:26:10.451
    Hearing aids and echo location,1:41:11.852
    Comments on a variety of topics,1:47:08.754
    The Bonnie bulletin with a very contented guide dog handler,1:52:53.375
    Closing and contact info,2:02:29.961
    Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736.
    Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected]
    And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

    2 hr 3 min
  • Episode 76: Nick Zammarelli demonstrates the WeWalk Smart Cane

    If we're blind and use a white cane, they're with us whenever we travel. So in 2020, why are they still so dumb?

    A company called WeWalk aims to change all that, with their WeWalk Smart Cane. Mosen At Large listener and frequent contributor Nick Zammarelli bought a WeWalk Smart Cane early. In this review, he demonstrates the app that offers turn by turn navigation complete with haptic vibration and voice prompts from the cane. Then, we let Nick Loose on the streets armed only with his phone and his smart cane.

    To learn more about the WeWalk Smart Cane, visit the website at http://WeWalk.io

    54 min
  • Episode 75: Historic election results in New Zealand, who's buying a new iPhone, the International Council on English Braille, self-driving cars and more

    Kia ora Mosen At Largers. It’s another varied show this week. Don’t be shy about sharing your views. It’s great to hear voices old and new.

    If your podcast app supports chapters, you can skip between the following sections.

    Introduction,0:00.000

    A resounding New Zealand election win for Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party,2:15.482
    Feedback on various Apple issues,10:31.605
    Who wants a self-driving car? Still me me me!,28:01.781
    Education experiences,35:54.713
    Thoughts on open source software and Narrator's capabilities,42:04.760
    Thoughts on various issues,44:38.347
    Voting in Australia,52:31.013
    Hints for working effectively with online courses,54:08.964
    1Password thoughts and questions,1:01:50.807
    The International Council on English Braille general assembly,1:08:40.773
    A brief look at Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Go,1:21:59.944
    Thoughts on various issues from recent episodes,1:30:32.697
    The things sighted people think we can do,1:40:26.955
    How accessible is iCloud for Windows?,1:41:23.812
    What's a good wireless microphone/headset for the computer?,1:45:23.234
    Closing,1:47:07.138

    Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736.

    Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected]
    And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

    1 hr 48 min
  • Episode 74: Review and demonstration of the 1Password password manager

    In response to a lot of listener demand, this episode is devoted to the 1Password password manager. Versions of 1Password are available for Windows, MacOS, iOS, watchOS, Android and other operating systems, as well as extensions for most browsers. With 1Password, you can enjoy the peace of mind of having a unique password for every site you visit. You can share the app with your family, and store other data securely in its vaults. It's totally accessible and reputable.

    Share your thoughts on this topic or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736.

    Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected]
    And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

    37 min
  • Episode 73: Recapping Apple's October 2020 event from a blindness perspective

    Kia ora Mosen at Largers. Joining me to recap Apple's October 2020 event are Judy Dixon, Michael Feir and Heidi Taylor.

    We'll discuss the HomePod Mini and the new iPhone 12 range, all from a blindness perspective.

    I'd love to know what you think. Has Apple done enough to move you to upgrade, and if so, what are you going for? If not, what would it have taken for you to hand over some cash? Let us know for inclusion in the next episode.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 72: Apples next big event, the four big tech companies under scrutiny, who wants a self-driving car and more

    Kia ora Mosen At Largers. It’s another podcast that will get you thinking, then hopefully get you contributing. If your podcast app supports chapters, you can skip between the following sections.

    Intro,0:00.000
    Reporting back on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker performance,2:15.477
    What to expect at Apple's next big event,6:22.380
    Congressional report slams four big tech companies,13:35.867
    Who wants a self-driving car? Me me me!,26:42.380
    More thoughts on education,41:45.094
    iPhone online busking,57:46.512
    Assisted dying referendum in New Zealand,59:09.174
    Is Narrator ready for daily use?,1:06:33.959
    Audio apps for the PC. Switch Sound File Converter and Studio Recorder,1:10:17.745
    What's a good microphone for the Victor Reader Stream?,1:13:02.370
    Multitasking,1:13:43.566
    Striving for success,1:18:45.699
    Memories of Clark and Smith talking book machines,1:21:41.474
    Podcast apps,1:24:46.651
    Does education level help with success?,1:25:23.648
    In praise of Ubiquiti equipment,1:27:17.616
    Thoughts on iOS, audiobooks and education,1:30:53.586
    Dolby Atmos,1:36:11.540
    A little business that went the extra mile,1:40:04.373
    A Bluetooth speaker recommendation,1:42:09.235
    Never mind self-driving cars. Some people think blind people are already driving,1:43:42.118
    How often should I reformat my hard drive?,1:47:52.220
    Talking news papers on your smartphone and AmazonEcho,1:50:11.406
    Thoughts onEnvision,1:54:03.236
    Closing announcement,1:56:44.195
    Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736.
    Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected]
    And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

    1 hr 58 min
  • Episode 71: Speaker reviews and unboxing a Bose portable Smart Speaker

    Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

    Inspired by the spring getaway Bonnie and I decided to take, this episode is all about Bluetooth and other speakers, in particular unboxing a Bose portable Smart Speaker. It is not without its accessibility challenges when using it with the Bose Music app, but works well as a Bluetooth speaker.

    Here’s a summary of what you can hear when in this episode. If your podcast app supports chapters, you can easily skip forward and backward between these sections of the podcast.

    Introduction,0:00.000
    Jonathan and Heidi review speakers they looked at and unbox the winner,2:15.694
    Listener recommendations,43:00.989
    Closing announcement,57:40.882

    Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736.

    Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected]
    And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

    59 min

About Mosen At Large

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Podcasting since 2004, Jonathan Mosen MNZM is a totally blind Chief Executive, advocate, entrepreneur, technology expert and broadcaster. Direct from his studio in Wellington New Zealand, Jonathan…