In this weeks Talking Tech, David and Stephen catch up about the recent Apple Keynote now that they have had time to have a bit of a think.

In this weeks Talking Tech, David and Stephen catch up about the recent Apple Keynote now that they have had time to have a bit of a think.

My Fantastic Experience at the Microsoft Store Last Week

 

Amazing experience at the Microsoft Store the other week to get my Surface Pro fixed or exchanged with fantastic customer support and the fact that the staff member knew about Narrator and made s...

My Fantastic Experience at the Microsoft Store Last Week

 

Amazing experience at the Microsoft Store the other week to get my Surface Pro fixed or exchanged with fantastic customer support and the fact that the staff member knew about Narrator and made sure it was on before I left the store.

 

Lego is Finally Introducing Audio and Braille Building Instructions

 

4 basic Lego sets to start off with via audio or text description, but an excellent start.

 

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/08/lego-is-finally-introducing-audio-and-braille-building-instructions-for-the-visually-impaired/

 

Speaking of 3D Models - Just got My Larger BallyLand 3D Printer Figures completed

 

A few months ago I talked about running a coding workshop using the Ballyland Code 1 app with a 3D printed grid and characters.  As these characters are reasonably small, I went ahead and got 3D printed larger versions of the characters so that next time I run another coding workshop, the students can get a good idea of each of the characters, especially with the helicopter as he has blades, and the Cars wheels turn.

The other reason I mention this is because these days you can get almost anything 3D printed as a model, in fact, I’m planning on contacting Central Coast Printing (the place I used), and get myself a 3D model of the International Space Station as I have never felt a model of it, as with the Ballyland figures, I just need to send in the appropriate 3D printer file and pay for the subsequent model smile.

 

Ballyland Code 1 (including link to the 3D printer files for the small and large characters):

https://www.sonokids.org/ballyland-early-learning/ballyland-game-apps/ballyland-code-1-say-hello/

 

 

Central Coast 3D Printing (excellent service and happy with my Ballyland 3D figures):

https://www.cc3dprint.com.au

 

Smart Phones, We are Upgrading Less Often

 

With innovation slowing down a bit, people are holding on to their phones longer.

 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/smartphones-were-upgrading-less-often-as-prices-rise-and-innovation-declines/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5d6053e557819f00016910d6&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

 

Upcoming Apple Event for September 10 in the US 11th our Time

 

iOS 13, and iPadOS. 13 for certain.

3 new iPhones with multiple colours, bi-directional charging, the expensive models with 3 cameras, and wider angle for FaceID - speculation.

Series 5 Apple Watch: possibly with new titanium casing - speculation.

Watch os 6.

Apple TV 13.

Speaking of perhaps putting off purchasing a new iPhone, people may be waiting until the iPhone supports 5g.

Possibly a new product: the Apple Airtag to track your items.

 

https://www.imore.com/apple-event-september-2019

 

Upcoming podcasts and articles on all the new Apple Stuff, Where to Look

 

iMore, Tech Doctor, MacCast, MacBreak Weekly, iOS Today, and Applevis are my main sources.

Last Demo For Now in Davids Dash the Educational Robot Coding Series

 

This one is for trying to work out whether or not Dash has his lights on.

 

https://s129.podbean.com/pb/5031645a42d3ba35312ba5ed33689fc6/5d54bf7c/data2/fs54/339150/uploads/Dash_demo_h...

Last Demo For Now in Davids Dash the Educational Robot Coding Series

 

This one is for trying to work out whether or not Dash has his lights on.

 

https://s129.podbean.com/pb/5031645a42d3ba35312ba5ed33689fc6/5d54bf7c/data2/fs54/339150/uploads/Dash_demo_how_to_tell_if_Dash_has_his_lights_on.mp3?pbss=c9cfe885-076f-51af-9fc6-f3d7d9f48e6f

 

New Audio Game iOS - Audio Wizards

 

Excellent audio game where you assist the Wizard to fight off elementals.

 

https://apps.apple.com/za/app/audiowizards/id1475627591

 

Dolphin Easy Reader

 

Easy software for accessing the Vision Australia library and other sources.

Hopefully in the next month or so we should see a little box that you can plug in to your TV which will give you access to the Va Library as well.

 

https://yourdolphin.com/products/individuals/easyreader-for-windows

 

If You by An iPod touch, Get a Case and Screen Protecter from Amazon

 

Oddly I found that the online Apple store does not have cases or screen protecters for the iPod touch, but you can absolutely get them from Amazon.

 

Alexa Now Has the Ability to Speak Faster or Speak Slower

 

Just say “Alexa Speak Faster”, “Alexa Speak Slower” or “Alexa speak Normally”.

2 slow speed and 3 fast speed increments.

 

Updated Aira Android App to Fix Connectivity Issues

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.aira.smart&hl=en_AU

 

Reminder and Benefits of Using the Five Minute Option of Aira

 

Useful Lanyard for use with the iPhone with Aira

 

http://iphone-lanyard.com/Site/iPhone_Holder.html

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To give you a bit of time to shop for Father’s Day, Stephen and I invited Amanda Daizli  (Retail Coordinator from the Vision Australia Parramatta Vision Store) to come on to the program to chat about some Father's Day gift ideas from the Vision Store.

 

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