The Kove - Accessible Tech

We're back!!!!! Apple's new HomePod mini is here! How does it sound? Who should get it? Is it worth the money? Join Yessie for a short, but informative, review and demonstration of the HomePod mini!

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Celebrate iPhone launch day with Daniel and Yessie! Daniel has two packages to open, and Yessie has one package. David observes the fun from nearby, and Ashley hovers quietly in the background. We hope you all enjoy this episode!! If you have any questions about these products, please feel free to let us know! 

Products Unboxed: 

44 mm Aluminum Series 5 Apple Watch with Sport Loop

iPhone 11 Pro Max in Silver

Leather Folio Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max

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Join Yessie, Ashley, David, and Daniel for a discussion of the best new accessibility features in iOS 13! There's so much to get excited about in iOS 13, regardless of whether you're an average user or if you're a power user. Enhancements labeled as as accessibility features aren't the only exciting changes, and even some mainstream features have accessibility implications. Give this episode a listen, and we're sure you'll find something of interest. When you're done listening to our list of features, reach out on Anchor, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tell us all about your favorite iOS 13 features. 

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In this episode, Yessie, Ashley, Daniel, and David review the Libratone Zipp 2, which is a portable speaker with Bluetooth, analog options, and Wifi. They describe the design of the speaker, the features and connectivity, customization options, and use-cases. They give recommendations for the types of people who should, and shouldn't get this speaker, and they also provide alternative products for anyone looking for this functionality. Although there are some accessibility issues for blind and low vision people who may want to use this speaker, everyone here loves it and highly recommends it to anyone who is interested in such a product. 

Product Reviewed: 

Libratone Zipp 2 

Products Mentioned: 

Bose Portable Home Speaker 

Sonos Move 

Libratone Zipp Mini 2 

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This episode is a review and demonstration of an iOS app called SongShift. Yessie takes you on an app tour, explains her use-case for such an app, discusses the benefits purchasing the premium in-app purchase, and goes through the process of transferring a playlist from Spotify to Apple Music. 

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In this episode of the Kove Kast, Ashley and David unbox a new speaker, the Libratone Zipp 2; then, David, Daniel, and Yessie setup and demonstrate its capabilities. What makes this speaker so special? It's wifi-enabled and includes support for AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and Amazon Alexa. As if that weren't enough, you can also connect devices with a 3.5 mm aux jack or play media from a USB flash drive. The speaker is portable and it lasts for 12 hours on a charge; while you're on-the-go, you can charge other devices by connecting them to the USB port. There are colors to suit anyone's preferences, and if you get tired of the way your speaker looks, you can unzip the cover and replace it with a different color or design. Note: The Zipp 2 is on the larger side of what can be called portable, but there is a smaller version available with all the same features. 

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When we learned Target had HomePods on sale for $200 instead of $300 - they were originally $350 - we knew we couldn't resist getting one for our living room. So, that is exactly what we did! Join us for the unboxing and setup of HomePod #5 on episode #5 of the Kove Kast. 

Products Mentioned: 

Apple HomePod at Target

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Join Daniel and David on a trip to Best Buy to purchase a birthday present for Yessie; then, return home with them to listen to the unboxing of the gift with the rest of the Kove Krew. 

Products Mentioned: 

Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad 

KeyChron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard 

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Podcast Recorded: June 21, 2019

In this episode of the Kove Kast, David takes you on a virtual tour of our Smart Home. We've been building our smart home since 2016, and we're still building it every chance we get. 

Products Mentioned in this episode:

Ring Video Doorbell Pro

Philips Hue Bridge with 8 Bulbs

2 Philips Hue Tap Switches

Netgear Orbi Mesh Wifi System with 3 Satellites

4X Apple TV 4K

6X Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation

2X iDevices Switch 

4X Apple HomePod

2X Ring Chime 

Apple TV HD

2X Eve Room Sensors

2X Hue Motion Sensors 

Ring Alarm

Hunter Simple Connect HomeKit Ceiling Fan

HomeKit Enabled GE Window Air Conditioner 

ecobee 4 Smart Thermostat

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In this episode of the Kove Kast, Yessie, Daniel, David, and Ashley unbox a new Apple product and some accessories.

Products mentioned in this episode: 

Mac Mini (2018) - 3.2 Ghz 6 Core Intel Core i7 Processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, 512 GB SSD storage

Jabra Evolve 75 Stereo UC Headset with Stand

Keychron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard 

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