Some Entertainment suggestions and gadgets to enjoy them on for the Christmas break and beyond.

 

First Some News

 

Wewalk Smart Cane Now Available from the Vision Australia Vision Store

 

The Wewalk has a smart handle which screws in to a cane shaft (included) and allows the user to do obstacle detection (min, low, medium and high range) via the inbuilt sonar unit, and use a touch surface with gestures to operate the Wewalk smart phone app for navigation, exploration, and to change the Wewalk device settings, all without taking your hand off the handle.

Best used with BT head phones such as the Aftershokz.

Approx $1300.

 

Sony Has a New Website Dedicated to Play Station Accessibility

 

This makes it a lot easier to find out the accessibility options in the PS4/5, and what games are accessible.

 

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/accessibility/

 

Can I Play That: Game Accessibility Awards 2021

 

Great to see developers being awarded, and for us, to find out what great accessible games are available for various platforms including xbox and PS5.

 

https://caniplaythat.com/2021/12/13/can-i-play-that-accessibility-awards-2021-the-winners/

 

61 Things to Ask Siri for a Giggle

 

My favourite question for Siri is “What is 0 divided by 0?”.

 

https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/apple/134568-funny-things-to-ask-siri-best-things-to-ask-siri-for-a-giggle

 

Blind Shell Classic 2

 

The Blind Shell Classic 2 will be available from Quantum RLV in the new year: a great feature packed phone for folks who are blind or low vision with a physical number pad keyboard, no touch screen, camera, flash light, FM radio (with ear phones to listen), Internet radio (connected to a wifi network), and over 30 other apps including internet browser, email, Va Connect for the Library and so on.

What is cool, it will take 2 physical mini Simms.

Approx $800.

 

https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/collections/videophones/products/blindshell-classic-2?mc_cid=0e1f31ca11&mc_eid=a631b4011f

 

iOS 15.2 and iPad OS 15.2 Released with Apple Music Plan, and Privacy Report

 

Nice solid releases across the board, so time to update.

 

https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-152-ipados-152-bringing-apple-music-voice-plan-app-privacy-report-new

 

Apple Releases Monterey 12.1, Watch OS 8.3, and Apple TV OS 15.2

 

Nice solid releases across the board, so time to update.

 

https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-macos-monterey-121-watchos-83-tvos-152

 

Now for the Fun Bit

 

A Comprehensive Guide to over 250+ of Apple Music Mood, and Activity Play Lists

 

https://www.macstories.net/stories/a-comprehensive-guide-to-250-of-apple-musics-new-mood-and-activity-playlists/

 

Audible Books

 

Haunting Danielle series, 27 books in series.

Sentinels of Creation series, 6 books in Series.

Arkemi Online series, 5 books in Series.

 

Audio Described TV Series

 

Calls.

Foundation.

Invasion.

 

Assistiv Technology Related Podcasts

 

Dot To Dot.

Double Tap Canada.

Echo Tips.

iSee.

Mosen at Large.

Talking Tech Vision Australia.

 

Hardware Suggestions

 

Victor Reader Stream or Victor Reader Trek.

Sangean Accessible AM/FM Radio.

Smart speakers.

Smart phones/tablets.

Some Entertainment suggestions and gadgets to enjoy them on for the Christmas break and beyond.
&nbsp;
First Some News
&nbsp;
Wewalk Smart Cane Now Available from the Vision Australia Vision Store
&nbsp;
The Wewalk has a smart handle which screws in to a cane shaft (included) and allows the user to do obstacle detection (min, low, medium and high range) via the inbuilt sonar unit, and use a touch surface with gestures to operate the Wewalk smart phone app for navigation, exploration, and to change the Wewalk device settings, all without taking your hand off the handle.
Best used with BT head phones such as the Aftershokz.
Approx $1300.
&nbsp;
Sony Has a New Website Dedicated to Play Station Accessibility
&nbsp;
This makes it a lot easier to find out the accessibility options in the PS4/5, and what games are accessible.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/accessibility/">https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/accessibility/</a>
&nbsp;
Can I Play That: Game Accessibility Awards 2021
&nbsp;
Great to see developers being awarded, and for us, to find out what great accessible games are available for various platforms including xbox and PS5.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://caniplaythat.com/2021/12/13/can-i-play-that-accessibility-awards-2021-the-winners/">https://caniplaythat.com/2021/12/13/can-i-play-that-accessibility-awards-2021-the-winners/</a>
&nbsp;
61 Things to Ask Siri for a Giggle
&nbsp;
My favourite question for Siri is &ldquo;What is 0 divided by 0?&rdquo;.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/apple/134568-funny-things-to-ask-siri-best-things-to-ask-siri-for-a-giggle">https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/apple/134568-funny-things-to-ask-siri-best-things-to-ask-siri-for-a-giggle</a>
&nbsp;
Blind Shell Classic 2
&nbsp;
The Blind Shell Classic 2 will be available from Quantum RLV in the new year: a great feature packed phone for folks who are blind or low vision with a physical number pad keyboard, no touch screen, camera, flash light, FM radio (with ear phones to listen), Internet radio (connected to a wifi network), and over 30 other apps including internet browser, email, Va Connect for the Library and so on.
What is cool, it will take 2 physical mini Simms.
Approx $800.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/collections/videophones/products/blindshell-classic-2?mc_cid=0e1f31ca11&amp;mc_eid=a631b4011f">https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/collections/videophones/products/blindshell-classic-2?mc_cid=0e1f31ca11&amp;mc_eid=a631b4011f</a>
&nbsp;
iOS 15.2 and iPad OS 15.2 Released with Apple Music Plan, and Privacy Report
&nbsp;
Nice solid releases across the board, so time to update.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-152-ipados-152-bringing-apple-music-voice-plan-app-privacy-report-new">https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-152-ipados-152-bringing-apple-music-voice-plan-app-privacy-report-new</a>
&nbsp;
Apple Releases Monterey 12.1, Watch OS 8.3, and Apple TV OS 15.2
&nbsp;
Nice solid releases across the board, so time to update.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-macos-monterey-121-watchos-83-tvos-152">https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-macos-monterey-121-watchos-83-tvos-152</a>
&nbsp;
Now for the Fun Bit
&nbsp;
A Comprehensive Guide to over 250+ of Apple Music Mood, and Activity Play Lists
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.macstories.net/stories/a-comprehensive-guide-to-250-of-apple-musics-new-mood-and-activity-playlists/">https://www.macstories.net/stories/a-comprehensive-guide-to-250-of-apple-musics-new-mood-and-activity-playlists/</a>
&nbsp;
Audible Books
&nbsp;
Haunting Danielle series, 27 books in series.
Sentinels of Creation series, 6 books in Series.
Arkemi Online series, 5 books in Series.
&nbsp;
Audio Described TV Series
&nbsp;
Calls.
Foundation.
Invasion.
&nbsp;
Assistiv Technology Related Podcasts
&nbsp;
Dot To Dot.
Double Tap Canada.
Echo Tips.
iSee.
Mosen at Large.
Talking Tech Vision Australia.
&nbsp;
Hardware Suggestions
&nbsp;
Victor Reader Stream or Victor Reader Trek.
Sangean Accessible AM/FM Radio.
Smart speakers.
Smart phones/tablets.

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 21st December 2021

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