In this weeks show, Stephen and David continue the conversation from last weeks show with part 2 of looking back at the tech topics and devices that were covered by TT in 2018.

 

elBraille new version with Focus 40 refreshable Braille display.

 

Focus 5th generation refreshable Braille display released with scratch pad functionality.

 

Freedom Scientific announces 2019 versions of JAWS, Zoomtext, and Fusion.

 

HomePod smart speaker from Apple.

 

InsideOne Windows 10 Braille Tablet (reviewed)

 

iOS 12.

 

iPhone X style VoiceOver gestures come to the iPad with iOS 12 with latest models losing Home button, 3.5mm head phone jack, and lightning port).

 

iPhone X S, R,  and Max now with dual SIMM support (as end of November 2018 not supported by careers in Australia).

 

iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 released.

Apple Pencil 2nd gen for new iPad Pros released.

 

Iris Vision wearable virtual video magnification.

 

Live Listen with AirPods to allow iPhone to be used as remote listening device back to AirPods.

 

Mac air 13 update released.

 

Mac mini update released.

 

Mac OS Mojave (new apps ported over from iOS News, Home, and Voice mMemo in particular).

 

Mini Vision (Smart Vision) feature phone.

 

Mercury video magnifier based on Surface Pro tablet.

 

Orbit Reader 20 refreshable Braille display.

 

Orcam II wearable device gets an update and amongst other features supports Bluetooth head phones.

 

QBraille XL refreshable Braille display with Windows modifier keys.

 

Quantum RLV is purchased by Vision Australia.

 

Samsung S9 users still enjoying a Haptic Home button.

 

Siri ShortCuts comes to iOS 12.

 

Sunu Band O&M device now available in Australia.

 

Sound Scape iOS GPS app from Microsoft.

 

Skype 8 caused concerns for assistive tech users.

 

Talking Induction Hob

 

Tap With Us Wearable Keyboard

 

Tech Hub at Vision Australia Parramatta/Kooyong and Tech Fridays in Parramatta.

 

Vision Australia Retail store signs Partnership with The Good Guys.

 

Vision Australia AT Helpdesk gets 3 new Helpdesk staff.

 

Victor Trek now available in Australia.

 

Windows 10 October 2018 (Narrator).

 

Note over the end of the year and the new year, you can still contact the Microsoft and Apple help desk in particular

Apple - 1300 365 083.

Microsoft - 1800 280 300.