Talking Tech by Vision Australia Radio

This week we cover:

An experience of using Chat GPT to access a PDF user manual;

• Discussion and comparison of the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and the ARX vision wearables;
• News of David Woodbridge joining Humanware Australia;
• News of the Australian launch of the Monarch Tactile Braille display.

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This week we cover:

• Explanation of the Meta Rayban smart glasses and the partnership with Be My Eyes;
• News of a major upgrade to the Humanware Prodigi low vision product;
• News of a major upgrade to he Hartgen Consultancy Jaws related Leasy product with more detail from https://www.hartgen.org;
• A more detailed look ahead to the annual upgrades to FS products JAWS, Fusion and ZoomText with more detail via freedomscientific.com;
• Acknowledgement of the final edition of the Living Blindfully podcast from Jonathan Mosen.

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This week we cover:

• Some new accessibility features in iOS 18;
• A look ahead to the annual upgrades to FS products JAWS, Fusion and ZoomText;
• The upcoming launch on October 10 by Quantum RLV of the Monarch braille and tactile device, at a webinar with registration via Webinar Registration - Zoom.

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On this week's Talking Tech Stephen is joined by new co-host Damo McMorrow, Vision Australia's Access Technology Officer. Damo shares with us what his role involves as well as what technology he uses.

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On this weeks Talking Tech, Stephen and David discuss the September 9 Apple event.

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This week on Talking Tech Stephen and David cover a range of new tech including hands on experience.

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On this weeks episode Stephen and David discuss the changes in assistive technology throughout David's career as well as some new tech on the way.

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Tonie Box Starter Kit Light Blue

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/toniebox-starter-set-light-blue.html

New Siri verses old Siri

https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/17/new-siri-vs-old-siri/

2 Part sounds of Apple Podcast series on Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast

https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2024/08/15/two-part-sound-of-apple-podcast-series/

Google Event 2024

https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/15/google-i-o-2024-everything-announced-so-far/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANtxj7thje7qTsBzeKbjo0R0gsmal4nTiGLdOb8gn2HU7DkAudtpTQR1BlELncmqYcddIbBz-jgkwBKdcZQ7V_KK1TxW1qvoa5cOPu1qLMLIHuBsvUsnDJa9tRP9Dx52-9DsDV7Ibaw5UZxZkkVyaLfFhf2zZr2mRf_z8899doAG

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Product Minute: 

Big Purple Phone Silver Fox

Large print phone for low vision, seniors or people with cognitive challengers.

In the box:

Phone, stylus, charger/charging chord, phone case, welcome booklet, Nokia booklets,   

Physical Buttons;

Emergency SOS, volume, and power.

Connectivity:

Head phone jack, USBC, and 3.5mm head phone jack.

Also Bluetooth and Wifi can be setup.

Features:

6.5 inch screen.

Trouble with touch screens, easily tap or swipe.

Talks as you touch the phone (optional).

High contrast keypad.

No spam or unwanted calls or texts (optional).

All settings hidden so users don’t get lost in phone settings. Volume is still available.

Every screen is designed for people with cognitive challengers.

Customisable, toggle on or off buttons.

Full screen notifications, picture based navigation, and contacts.

Emergency SOS call button, and the owners location is sent to their family.

Phone, messages, , one click video calls, SoS, camera/photos, torch, radio, Web browser.

Carer portal so carers can manage the phone remotely.

Live help with an Australian  customer care member at the touch of a button.

Battery:

5500 may battery.

5V charging.

Up to 3 days battery life.

Based on Nokia hardware, Android, and the  Big Purple phone launcher.

Nano SIMM.

5GB monthly data plan recommended.

Orcam in the News

Senior management at both Quantum RLV and Vision Australia/Vision Store are aware of the situation concerning Orcam, and will update us in the near future.

List of My followed mainstream and Technology podcasts

Round about 20 podcast from my apple podcasts app.

Two blokes talking techv

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/two-blokes-talking-tech/id422268706

Blind abilities

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blind-abilities/id972152176

Braillecast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/braillecast/id1259853662

Daily tech news

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/daily-tech-news-show/id790864884

Double tap

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/double-tap/id1309267346

Download this show

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/download-this-show/id499804600

Freedom Scientific FSCast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/freedom-scientific-fscast/id292355470

Freedom Scientific training podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/

freedom-scientific-training-podcast/id1521340640

IACast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/iacast/id1070053713

ISee various tech from a blind persons perspective

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/isee-using-various-technologies-from-a-blind/id423121261

Intouch

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-touch/id261292201

IOS today

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ios-today-audio/id381972795

Last week in AI

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/last-week-in-ai/id1502782720

Living blindfully

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-blindfully/id973360653

Macbreak weekly

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/macbreak-weekly-audio/id179237749

Unmute presents

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unmute-presents/id1646722812

Sight and sound tech podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sight-and-sound-technology-podcast/id1437977653

RNIB techtalk

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rnib-tech-talk/id1151874507

Talking Tech

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio/id919830401

Techtalk

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tek-talk/id1500954706

The AI daily brief

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ai-daily-brief-formerly-the-ai-breakdown/id1680633614

The tech doctor blog and podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-tech-doctor-blog-and-podcast/id370507954

The Virgcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-vergecast/id430333725

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