Something Light To Start Us Off

If you would like a good chuckle and listen, check out

488 Rules for Life, The Thankless Art of Being Correct, Read and By Kitty Flanagan.

Available for free within the ABC Listen app under Audio Books.

Vision Australia Exploring Tech - IrisVision

August 25 2021 from 10.00 to 11.00.

Register at:

https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z5onVqZgSN-SqTkGIKTCpg

Comments on the Aftershokz OpenComm head phones demo from Last weeks show

Really enjoying these as I can use the head set with my iPhone and Mac.

Good News from Telstra

Pay phones are now free for calls within Australia.

https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/every-telstra-payphone-in-australia-is-now-free-to-use-080421

Happy 3 Month Season on Smart Phones

Samsung August, September iPhone, and October Google.

Samsung Unpacked is this week and we’ll bring you an update next week (12th of august at 12AM ESDT).

We know what September from Apple is mainly all about, iPhone 13.

Google will be announcing the Pixel 6 in October.

Link on speculation for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

https://9to5google.com/2021/08/04/pixel-6-and-6-pro-explained-just-what-can-we-expect-video/

Great website for finding out what Actions are available for use on Google Smart Speakers

https://assistant.google.com/explore

Meet the new Apple Online Store with Store Tabs

Much easier to find stuff.

https://www.macworld.com/article/352583/apple-online-store-redesign-cards-tab-products.html

Aussie Apple Store link:

https://www.apple.com/au/store

Recent Purchase, Nest Hub Max and Nest Hub 2nd 

Have to say from a blind perspective, I’m not impressed by either.

I needed sighted assistance to complete the setup on either Hub, and the screen reader on either is very very sluggish.

Something Light To Start Us Off
If you would like a good chuckle and listen, check out
488 Rules for Life, The Thankless Art of Being Correct, Read and By Kitty Flanagan.
Available for free within the ABC Listen app under Audio Books.
Vision Australia Exploring Tech - IrisVision
August 25 2021 from 10.00 to 11.00.
Register at:
<a href="https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z5onVqZgSN-SqTkGIKTCpg">https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z5onVqZgSN-SqTkGIKTCpg</a>
Comments on the Aftershokz OpenComm head phones demo from Last weeks show
Really enjoying these as I can use the head set with my iPhone and Mac.
Good News from Telstra
Pay phones are now free for calls within Australia.
<a href="https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/every-telstra-payphone-in-australia-is-now-free-to-use-080421">https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/every-telstra-payphone-in-australia-is-now-free-to-use-080421</a>
Happy 3 Month Season on Smart Phones
Samsung August, September iPhone, and October Google.
Samsung Unpacked is this week and we&rsquo;ll bring you an update next week (12th of august at 12AM ESDT).
We know what September from Apple is mainly all about, iPhone 13.
Google will be announcing the Pixel 6 in October.
Link on speculation for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
<a href="https://9to5google.com/2021/08/04/pixel-6-and-6-pro-explained-just-what-can-we-expect-video/">https://9to5google.com/2021/08/04/pixel-6-and-6-pro-explained-just-what-can-we-expect-video/</a>
Great website for finding out what Actions are available for use on Google Smart Speakers
<a href="https://assistant.google.com/explore">https://assistant.google.com/explore</a>
Meet the new Apple Online Store with Store Tabs
Much easier to find stuff.
<a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/352583/apple-online-store-redesign-cards-tab-products.html">https://www.macworld.com/article/352583/apple-online-store-redesign-cards-tab-products.html</a>
Aussie Apple Store link:
<a href="https://www.apple.com/au/store">https://www.apple.com/au/store</a>
Recent Purchase, Nest Hub Max and Nest Hub 2nd&nbsp;
Have to say from a blind perspective, I&rsquo;m not impressed by either.
I needed sighted assistance to complete the setup on either Hub, and the screen reader on either is very very sluggish.

Vision Australia's Access Technology Officer Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.

Vision Australia's Access Technology Officer Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.

Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest from the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.

Talking Tech by Vision Australia Radio

Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective. 

Vision Australia has a range of products and services to assist Australia’s blind and low vision community in all technology needs. Visit visionaustralia.org or call 1300 84 74 66 to learn how we can help you live the life you choose.

Select the following link to browse our range of products in our Vision Store: https://shop.visionaustralia.org/

Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective. 
Vision Australia has a range of products and services to assist Australia’s blind and low vision community in all technology needs. Visit visionaustralia.org or call 1300 84 74 66 to learn how we can help you live the life you choose.
Select the following link to browse our range of products in our Vision Store: <a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Talking Tech 10th August 2021

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4e2fd7e4-c445-4574-9396-ad8000328cc6/transcript

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