Strap Technology and the New ARA O&M device

 

ARA is a Chest wearable Sonar and LIDAR system which can be used with a cane or guide dog or without where you feel comfortable.

6 sonar and 3 LIDAR senses.

Gives feedback to the user via haptic (vibration) feedback for changes in ground surface including stairs, in front and above head hight. Also has a straight line mode.

Ground sensing can be turned off to allow use with a cane or guide dog.

All self contained, learning mode, and easy to operate.

Can connect to wifi to update, 48hrs of use, and mobile app coming later.

 

You can preorder now by paying $50 US with a total cost of $500 US or wait for the actual launch which is May 27 2022 and pay a total of $750 US. 

Units to start shipping in July 2022.

 

Pre-order Webinar held on the last week of April.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1K-GrkXY_M

 

Website

 

Where you can either pre-order or order.

 

https://strap.tech

 

As always, use any type of O&M device with commonsense and if concerned, consult a specialist.

 

 

Google IO May 11 2022

 

Yes, it is time for the yearly Google Developers conference where we should hear about Android 13, and possibly some new hardware.

 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-io-2022-what-you-need-to-know-before-next-week/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&UniqueID=037E284E-CC84-11EC-95DE-75CE96E8478F&TheTime=2022-05-05T14:59:50&PostType=link&ServiceType=twitter

 

Hearables

 

Never thought this category of wearables existed, but they do, ear phones and assist in hearing assistance, not to be confused with hearing aids or the noise or transpenren transperency function found in ear phones like the AirPods Pro.

 

https://www.reviewgeek.com/114421/what-are-hearables/

 

SONOS May be Getting Its Own Personal Assistant by June this Year

 

Everyone seems to be suggesting that “Hey Sonos” will be coming in June 1 so you can control your Sonos smart speaker, guess we’ll wait and see what happens.,

 

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sonos-voice-control-google-assistant-amazon-alexa/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

Fun Game, Sound Matching

 

Just a bit of fun, match sounds in a grid which you can make bigger and also increase the number of sounds to be matched: a good old fashion memory game.

It is also free.

 

https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/sound-matching

 

What You Need to Know About Vampire Sucking energy Devices

 

Just some food for thought in this article about devices that may not be as in a  standby mode as you may think and could be chewing or sucking up power over the year.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-02/vampire-appliances-electronics-sucking-your-wallet-dry/101022106

 

Strap Technology and the New ARA O&amp;M device
&nbsp;
ARA is a Chest wearable Sonar and LIDAR system which can be used with a cane or guide dog or without where you feel comfortable.
6 sonar and 3 LIDAR senses.
Gives feedback to the user via haptic (vibration) feedback for changes in ground surface including stairs, in front and above head hight. Also has a straight line mode.
Ground sensing can be turned off to allow use with a cane or guide dog.
All self contained, learning mode, and easy to operate.
Can connect to wifi to update, 48hrs of use, and mobile app coming later.
&nbsp;
You can preorder now by paying $50 US with a total cost of $500 US or wait for the actual launch which is May 27 2022 and pay a total of $750 US.&nbsp;
Units to start shipping in July 2022.
&nbsp;
Pre-order Webinar held on the last week of April.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1K-GrkXY_M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1K-GrkXY_M</a>
&nbsp;
Website
&nbsp;
Where you can either pre-order or order.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://strap.tech">https://strap.tech</a>
&nbsp;
As always, use any type of O&amp;M device with commonsense and if concerned, consult a specialist.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Google IO May 11 2022
&nbsp;
Yes, it is time for the yearly Google Developers conference where we should hear about Android 13, and possibly some new hardware.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-io-2022-what-you-need-to-know-before-next-week/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&amp;UniqueID=037E284E-CC84-11EC-95DE-75CE96E8478F&amp;TheTime=2022-05-05T14:59:50&amp;PostType=link&amp;ServiceType=twitter">https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-io-2022-what-you-need-to-know-before-next-week/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&amp;UniqueID=037E284E-CC84-11EC-95DE-75CE96E8478F&amp;TheTime=2022-05-05T14:59:50&amp;PostType=link&amp;ServiceType=twitter</a>
&nbsp;
Hearables
&nbsp;
Never thought this category of wearables existed, but they do, ear phones and assist in hearing assistance, not to be confused with hearing aids or the noise or transpenren transperency function found in ear phones like the AirPods Pro.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.reviewgeek.com/114421/what-are-hearables/">https://www.reviewgeek.com/114421/what-are-hearables/</a>
&nbsp;
SONOS May be Getting Its Own Personal Assistant by June this Year
&nbsp;
Everyone seems to be suggesting that &ldquo;Hey Sonos&rdquo; will be coming in June 1 so you can control your Sonos smart speaker, guess we&rsquo;ll wait and see what happens.,
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sonos-voice-control-google-assistant-amazon-alexa/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter">https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sonos-voice-control-google-assistant-amazon-alexa/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter</a>
&nbsp;
Fun Game, Sound Matching
&nbsp;
Just a bit of fun, match sounds in a grid which you can make bigger and also increase the number of sounds to be matched: a good old fashion memory game.
It is also free.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/sound-matching">https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/sound-matching</a>
&nbsp;
What You Need to Know About Vampire Sucking energy Devices
&nbsp;
Just some food for thought in this article about devices that may not be as in a&nbsp; standby mode as you may think and could be chewing or sucking up power over the year.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-02/vampire-appliances-electronics-sucking-your-wallet-dry/101022106">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-02/vampire-appliances-electronics-sucking-your-wallet-dry/101022106</a>
&nbsp;

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 May 2022

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