Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021

 

Lots and lots of tech, but great to see the Orcam Pro win the Accessibility category, let's see what wins next year.

In case you are wondering, you can purchase the Orcam Pro from Quantum.

 

A Bit of a Revelation for Jan 2022, Redoing my Home Office

 

Suddenly realised I’ve been more or less evaluating and testing tech for others in the blind and low vision community, but I’ve not really taken full advantage of it myself.

Time’s have now changed with my new redone office taking fully advantage of what I have.

 

Went Off to Environmentally Dispose of my Macbook Pro from 2012

 

As part of the office redo, took my MacBook Pro 2012 off to buy local Apple reseller to get rid of correctly, and whilst there, also got my Macbook Air from 2013 reset.

 

Speaking of Stuff, Receiving my Framed iPhone 3GS today, and it’s the iPhone Birthday for Jan 9 2007.

Of course, the iPhone 3GS was the first iPhone to support VoiceOver.

 

While I’m talking abut the iPhone, besides faster processor, better screen, longer lasting battery, and better and better camera’s, here some other major hardware changes in the iPhone since the 3GS with VoiceOver.

3GS with VoiceOver,

4S Siri,

5 lightning port,

5S finger print,

6s Apple Pay/NFC chip,

7 haptic Home button/no head phone jack,

8 wireless charging,

10 Face ID (no finger print), and no Home button,

SE haptic  Home button. 

12 Pro LIDAR (had to mention the camera at last).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1totMpGEY0

 

Exploring Tech for Jan 2022

 

As the last Wednesday of Jan fulls on Australia Day on the 26th of Jan, the webinar will most likely be on the Thursday the 27th of Jan 2022.

Just thought I’d give folks some warning.

Check out the webinar page at.

https://shop.visionaustralia.org

 

An Article That Appeared on Channel 9 News website concerning Amazon Alexa

 

A great little summary how I use the Echo.

 

https://www.9news.com.au/technology/amazon-alexa-for-the-blind-everyday-smart-tech-helping-australians-with-sight-disabilities/9c800761-a52f-4add-9a4d-1f437eaf11b0

 

Tried Out the Amazon /Alexa App in Windows

 

It works really really well.

 

Two Unique Ways to Tell the Time on an Apple Watch

 

Without VoiceOver running, when setup, touch 2 fingers on any watch face, time chimes, and of course (not mentioned by the article), Mickey and Mini Mouse watch faces.

 

https://www.makeuseof.com/unique-ways-tell-time-apple-watch/

 

Get the Time Spoken on Your Mac

 

System preferences, Doc, Clock.

 

Use Siri to Share Anything on your Screen

 

Just say Share this with Name.

 

https://www.macworld.com/article/544740/how-to-ios-15-siri-share-anything-on-your-screen.html

 

A Reminder about the Blind shell Classic 2 from Quantum

 

Physical keyboard and navigation keys, no touch screen, low vision features, speaking out of everything, voice control to launch apps, real FM Radio, and about 30 apps and growing.

In fact, this months Exploring Tech webinar will be on the Blind Shell Classic 2 phone.

 

https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/products/blindshell-classic-2

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021
&nbsp;
Lots and lots of tech, but great to see the Orcam Pro win the Accessibility category, let's see what wins next year.
In case you are wondering, you can purchase the Orcam Pro from Quantum.
&nbsp;
A Bit of a Revelation for Jan 2022, Redoing my Home Office
&nbsp;
Suddenly realised I&rsquo;ve been more or less evaluating and testing tech for others in the blind and low vision community, but I&rsquo;ve not really taken full advantage of it myself.
Time&rsquo;s have now changed with my new redone office taking fully advantage of what I have.
&nbsp;
Went Off to Environmentally Dispose of my Macbook Pro from 2012
&nbsp;
As part of the office redo, took my MacBook Pro 2012 off to buy local Apple reseller to get rid of correctly, and whilst there, also got my Macbook Air from 2013 reset.
&nbsp;
Speaking of Stuff, Receiving my Framed iPhone 3GS today, and it&rsquo;s the iPhone Birthday for Jan 9 2007.
Of course, the iPhone 3GS was the first iPhone to support VoiceOver.
&nbsp;
While I&rsquo;m talking abut the iPhone, besides faster processor, better screen, longer lasting battery, and better and better camera&rsquo;s, here some other major hardware changes in the iPhone since the 3GS with VoiceOver.
3GS with VoiceOver,
4S Siri,
5 lightning port,
5S finger print,
6s Apple Pay/NFC chip,
7 haptic Home button/no head phone jack,
8 wireless charging,
10 Face ID (no finger print), and no Home button,
SE haptic&nbsp; Home button.&nbsp;
12 Pro LIDAR (had to mention the camera at last).
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1totMpGEY0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1totMpGEY0</a>
&nbsp;
Exploring Tech for Jan 2022
&nbsp;
As the last Wednesday of Jan fulls on Australia Day on the 26th of Jan, the webinar will most likely be on the Thursday the 27th of Jan 2022.
Just thought I&rsquo;d give folks some warning.
Check out the webinar page at.
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org">https://shop.visionaustralia.org</a>
&nbsp;
An Article That Appeared on Channel 9 News website concerning Amazon Alexa
&nbsp;
A great little summary how I use the Echo.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/amazon-alexa-for-the-blind-everyday-smart-tech-helping-australians-with-sight-disabilities/9c800761-a52f-4add-9a4d-1f437eaf11b0">https://www.9news.com.au/technology/amazon-alexa-for-the-blind-everyday-smart-tech-helping-australians-with-sight-disabilities/9c800761-a52f-4add-9a4d-1f437eaf11b0</a>
&nbsp;
Tried Out the Amazon /Alexa App in Windows
&nbsp;
It works really really well.
&nbsp;
Two Unique Ways to Tell the Time on an Apple Watch
&nbsp;
Without VoiceOver running, when setup, touch 2 fingers on any watch face, time chimes, and of course (not mentioned by the article), Mickey and Mini Mouse watch faces.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/unique-ways-tell-time-apple-watch/">https://www.makeuseof.com/unique-ways-tell-time-apple-watch/</a>
&nbsp;
Get the Time Spoken on Your Mac
&nbsp;
System preferences, Doc, Clock.
&nbsp;
Use Siri to Share Anything on your Screen
&nbsp;
Just say Share this with Name.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/544740/how-to-ios-15-siri-share-anything-on-your-screen.html">https://www.macworld.com/article/544740/how-to-ios-15-siri-share-anything-on-your-screen.html</a>
&nbsp;
A Reminder about the Blind shell Classic 2 from Quantum
&nbsp;
Physical keyboard and navigation keys, no touch screen, low vision features, speaking out of everything, voice control to launch apps, real FM Radio, and about 30 apps and growing.
In fact, this months Exploring Tech webinar will be on the Blind Shell Classic 2 phone.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/products/blindshell-classic-2">https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/products/blindshell-classic-2</a>

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 11th January 2022

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/cad3fd98-3e23-4567-bbf9-ae1a001b3fc6/transcript

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