Sight Tech Global Virtual Event on December 1 US Time

All about looking at current and future trends in computer vision and AI for blind or low vision.

https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/10/sight-tech-global-agenda-announced/

How to Use Apple’s Legacy Feature After You Die

A somewhat sad thing to think about, but giving your loved ones access to your digital information is a good idea.

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/legacy-contact/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds

Game Accessibility Tags are Now Available on Xbox Store

Being able to tell what Xbox games are accessible for various disability groups is a positive step forward.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/11/16/game-accessibility-feature-tags-now-available/

Background Sounds Makes your iPhone a White Noise Generator

Many apps can do this on your iOS device, but having it builtin is pretty neat as well.

https://www.macobserver.com/tips/deep-dive/background-sounds-makes-your-iphone-a-white-noise-generator/

Warning About a Common Issue with a VoiceOver Feature

Had a customer this week who had rang Apple Accessibility because VoiceOver wasn’t working in Settings, Health etc,  they couldn’t help at all. I Fixed it in about 5 seconds: Screen Recognition almost needs a warning when accidentally turned on from the VO Rotor that it may impact app navigation.

Seeing AI verses the Live Text feature within the Camera app

Interesting, just used live text within the camera app verses Seeing AI Short Text to read the number off my new credit card: live text worked perfectly, Seeing AI almost nothing besides a few random numbers.

Hidrate Sparks 3 Smart Bottle

This water bottle when paired to the Hydrate app on your iPhone allows you to keep track of your water intake, which is something I’ve needed for a while being a bit bad about drinking water during the day.

https://www.reviewed.com/features/hidrate-spark-3-smart-water-bottle-review

My Top Tech Choices for Christmas

Last week Kristie listed some amazing products from the Vision Store, here are my top gadgets both from the VA Store and else where.

Aftershokz Opencomm (from Aftershokz)

Orbit Writer (from VA Store)

Amazon Echo Dot 4th generation (from Amazon)

Versa Slate (AT Guys)

Apple Watch S7 for iPhone users (Apple Store or Va Store)

Dot Watch (from Dot Watch)

Tactile Watch with Stretch Band (from Amazon)

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