Product Minute: 10 inch Digital Clock with 30 Alarm Reminders



Excellent bed side or wall mounted large print clock.

One thing that my wife holds on to, is our clock on the wall at home so she can just glance at the time when she needs to.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/10-inch-digital-clock-with-30-alarm-reminders.html



Another Update from CSUN Conference 2024, Sony



A lot more than just the PS5.



Google IO for May 14 2024



AI, and new hardware.



https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/google-io-2024



Apple WWDC for June 10 2024



AI and new hardware.



https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/26/24111331/apple-wwdc-2024-event-date-ai-artificial-intelligence-m4-ios-18





Wearables and Ethics



End the program today with a chat about wearables, particularly ones that use camera’s and what responsibilities users have to using them.

Product Minute: 10 inch Digital Clock with 30 Alarm Reminders
 
Excellent bed side or wall mounted large print clock.
One thing that my wife holds on to, is our clock on the wall at home so she can just glance at the time when she needs to.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/10-inch-digital-clock-with-30-alarm-reminders.html">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/10-inch-digital-clock-with-30-alarm-reminders.html</a>
 
Another Update from CSUN Conference 2024, Sony
 
A lot more than just the PS5.
 
Google IO for May 14 2024
 
AI, and new hardware.
 
<a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/google-io-2024">https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/google-io-2024</a>
 
Apple WWDC for June 10 2024
 
AI and new hardware.
 
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/26/24111331/apple-wwdc-2024-event-date-ai-artificial-intelligence-m4-ios-18">https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/26/24111331/apple-wwdc-2024-event-date-ai-artificial-intelligence-m4-ios-18</a>
 
 
Wearables and Ethics
 
End the program today with a chat about wearables, particularly ones that use camera’s and what responsibilities users have to using them.

Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge 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 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 - Vision Australia Radio

Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge 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 Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge 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 2nd April 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/d49fb36d-84c6-41d4-9d50-b146003b843a/transcript

This week Stephen revisits a program from late last year in conversation with David on the technology advances in 2024.



Notes from 26th December 2023:

What is Computer Artificial Intelligence (AI)



In simple terms, it is making computers think like Humans.

Eg recognising speech, making decision, and recognising patterns etc.



General examples of Computer AI



Advanced Web Search Engines.

Recommendation systems.

Virtual assistance.

Speech recognition.

Automatic translation.

Automatic audio translation.

Automated speech synthesis.

Smart home.

Predictive maintenance.

Natural language processing.

Super play.

Content creation.

Image recognition.

Automated image generation.

Automated music composition.

Automated text summary.

Face detection.

Spell checking.

Word suggestions.

Weather prediction.

Cyber Security.

Medical diagnosis..

Health and well being.

Automated customer service.

Trains.

Shipping.

Aviation.

Automatic Driving Assistance.

Self driving cars.

Autonomous Drones.

Robotics.



Examples Of Computer AI for Blind or Low Vision



Object recognition.

Distance from objecgts.

Indoor navigation.

Scene description.

Currency detection.

Colour detection.

Light detection.

People detection.

Hand writing recognition.

Optical Character recognition (OCR).

Word prediction..

Bar or QR code detection.

Voice control.



Examples of Handy AI Apps for Blind or Low Vision Folks



Assistive Tech



Seeing AI (various channels/Options).

Be-My-Eyes (Virtual Assistant feature).

Envision.



Magnifier on iOS (door, People, text, and obstacle detection).

Chat GPT.

Bing/Copilot.

Bard.

This week Stephen revisits a program from late last year in conversation with David on the technology advances in 2024.
 
Notes from 26th December 2023:
What is Computer Artificial Intelligence (AI)
 
In simple terms, it is making computers think like Humans.
Eg recognising speech, making decision, and recognising patterns etc.
 
General examples of Computer AI
 
Advanced Web Search Engines.
Recommendation systems.
Virtual assistance.
Speech recognition.
Automatic translation.
Automatic audio translation.
Automated speech synthesis.
Smart home.
Predictive maintenance.
Natural language processing.
Super play.
Content creation.
Image recognition.
Automated image generation.
Automated music composition.
Automated text summary.
Face detection.
Spell checking.
Word suggestions.
Weather prediction.
Cyber Security.
Medical diagnosis..
Health and well being.
Automated customer service.
Trains.
Shipping.
Aviation.
Automatic Driving Assistance.
Self driving cars.
Autonomous Drones.
Robotics.
 
Examples Of Computer AI for Blind or Low Vision
 
Object recognition.
Distance from objecgts.
Indoor navigation.
Scene description.
Currency detection.
Colour detection.
Light detection.
People detection.
Hand writing recognition.
Optical Character recognition (OCR).
Word prediction..
Bar or QR code detection.
Voice control.
 
Examples of Handy AI Apps for Blind or Low Vision Folks
 
Assistive Tech
 
Seeing AI (various channels/Options).
Be-My-Eyes (Virtual Assistant feature).
Envision.
 
Magnifier on iOS (door, People, text, and obstacle detection).
Chat GPT.
Bing/Copilot.
Bard.

Talking Tech 30th April 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8cd2f229-4663-4119-854f-b1620054ba7a/transcript

Product Minute: Envoy Connect Audio Player for the Vision Australia Library



Straightforward and easy to use with the Windows Kiosk application to access books and download to the plugged in player. Then unplug, and enjoy your audio book.

Remember, the Vision Australia Library is open to anyone with a print disability, and the Vision Store is available to anyone interested in vision related products such as  the Envoy Connect.

Contact the Vision Australia library or Vision Store via the main 1300 847 466 number.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/envoy-connect-audio-player-for-va-library.html



Honda Audio Scene Detection App for Travelling in the car



The beta of this app sounds quite amazing for blind or low vision car travellers who want to know what is happening around the vehicle when traveling. Computer Vision, AI, GPS, weather etc all rolled in to one experience.

Currently in beta.



https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/new-ai-based-honda-scenic-audio-app-will-help-make-the-joy-of-the-journey-accessible-to-the-blind-and-visually-impaired



Vision Australia and Acoustic Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for Electric Vehicles



Fantastic to see Vision Australia’s extensive hard work over the last 5 years paying off getting the AVAS in to legislation for electric vehicles travelling under 25KPH for blind and low vision Australians.



https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2024-04-19/vision-australia-commends-federal-governments-move-mandate-acoustic



aple Accessibility Update 2024 Online Event - Make it Yours, register for either May 1, 2, 8 or 9 for a one hour Session



Multiple dates/times, and various accessibility options such as CC or AD.

Always great to get an update or refresher on accessibility.

I think Apple is getting in early  or GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) later on in May.



https://events.apple.com/content/events/anz/au/en/default.html?token=xww6uj7woR0X9A3c8a4GQkNVdHioJeacopALBwoa3Nf9qRbkVl1f2R7bxjPU29UduZhb5czMzvZ9JEnGCAWlUFwYp_VRfv60aevvydumHi_QB-xfBuh_fjKoLcaRgBQ960JADmFvS09e1L-9pugzkuFIT6bQ&a=1&Locale=en_AU&l=e





WeWALK Zoom Webinar on the New WeWalk, 2, US April 25 6PM GMT.

Looking forward myself to finding out about the new features in this sonar smart cane with associated smart phone app.

Link is to register.

As far as we can tell, this is on very early Aussie time on the 26th of April at 3AM.

Here is hoping that they will post the webinar afterwards for folks to enjoy.



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHNQH9uwcb6kp8K1m7aoBubxvncqozcPZ5T31JIlV4uy17zg/viewform





Leather case now available for pre-order for the BT speak.



Great to see this pre-order happening to keep your BT Speak protected with an excellent case from Turtle Back..



https://turtlebacklv.com/products/blazie-bt-speak-fitted-leather-case-with-protective-key-cover-and-strap-by-turtleback

Product Minute: Envoy Connect Audio Player for the Vision Australia Library
 
Straightforward and easy to use with the Windows Kiosk application to access books and download to the plugged in player. Then unplug, and enjoy your audio book.
Remember, the Vision Australia Library is open to anyone with a print disability, and the Vision Store is available to anyone interested in vision related products such as  the Envoy Connect.
Contact the Vision Australia library or Vision Store via the main 1300 847 466 number.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/envoy-connect-audio-player-for-va-library.html">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/envoy-connect-audio-player-for-va-library.html</a>
 
Honda Audio Scene Detection App for Travelling in the car
 
The beta of this app sounds quite amazing for blind or low vision car travellers who want to know what is happening around the vehicle when traveling. Computer Vision, AI, GPS, weather etc all rolled in to one experience.
Currently in beta.
 
<a href="https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/new-ai-based-honda-scenic-audio-app-will-help-make-the-joy-of-the-journey-accessible-to-the-blind-and-visually-impaired">https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/new-ai-based-honda-scenic-audio-app-will-help-make-the-joy-of-the-journey-accessible-to-the-blind-and-visually-impaired</a>
 
Vision Australia and Acoustic Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for Electric Vehicles
 
Fantastic to see Vision Australia’s extensive hard work over the last 5 years paying off getting the AVAS in to legislation for electric vehicles travelling under 25KPH for blind and low vision Australians.
 
<a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2024-04-19/vision-australia-commends-federal-governments-move-mandate-acoustic">https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2024-04-19/vision-australia-commends-federal-governments-move-mandate-acoustic</a>
 
aple Accessibility Update 2024 Online Event - Make it Yours, register for either May 1, 2, 8 or 9 for a one hour Session
 
Multiple dates/times, and various accessibility options such as CC or AD.
Always great to get an update or refresher on accessibility.
I think Apple is getting in early  or GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) later on in May.
 
<a href="https://events.apple.com/content/events/anz/au/en/default.html?token=xww6uj7woR0X9A3c8a4GQkNVdHioJeacopALBwoa3Nf9qRbkVl1f2R7bxjPU29UduZhb5czMzvZ9JEnGCAWlUFwYp_VRfv60aevvydumHi_QB-xfBuh_fjKoLcaRgBQ960JADmFvS09e1L-9pugzkuFIT6bQ&amp;a=1&amp;Locale=en_AU&amp;l=e">https://events.apple.com/content/events/anz/au/en/default.html?token=xww6uj7woR0X9A3c8a4GQkNVdHioJeacopALBwoa3Nf9qRbkVl1f2R7bxjPU29UduZhb5czMzvZ9JEnGCAWlUFwYp_VRfv60aevvydumHi_QB-xfBuh_fjKoLcaRgBQ960JADmFvS09e1L-9pugzkuFIT6bQ&amp;a=1&amp;Locale=en_AU&amp;l=e</a>
 
 
WeWALK Zoom Webinar on the New WeWalk, 2, US April 25 6PM GMT.
Looking forward myself to finding out about the new features in this sonar smart cane with associated smart phone app.
Link is to register.
As far as we can tell, this is on very early Aussie time on the 26th of April at 3AM.
Here is hoping that they will post the webinar afterwards for folks to enjoy.
 
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHNQH9uwcb6kp8K1m7aoBubxvncqozcPZ5T31JIlV4uy17zg/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHNQH9uwcb6kp8K1m7aoBubxvncqozcPZ5T31JIlV4uy17zg/viewform</a>
 
 
Leather case now available for pre-order for the BT speak.
 
Great to see this pre-order happening to keep your BT Speak protected with an excellent case from Turtle Back..
 
<a href="https://turtlebacklv.com/products/blazie-bt-speak-fitted-leather-case-with-protective-key-cover-and-strap-by-turtleback">https://turtlebacklv.com/products/blazie-bt-speak-fitted-leather-case-with-protective-key-cover-and-strap-by-turtleback</a>

Talking Tech 23rd April 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5eaed773-bb43-4c6c-ba27-b15b0040a9ca/transcript

Product Minute:: Mini Guide Cane Holder  



As the name suggests, it is a holder that you slide your Mini Guide in to which is attached to your cane.



I only purchased mine this week and it is one of those items which I should have purchased when it first came out, it is so handy smile.



Several links below



Two links firstly to the Va Store shop page for the Mini guide Holder, and then the link to the actual Mini guide itself on the shop site.



Mini Guide Holder



Mini Guide (itself)



After I posted the Mini Guide Holder podcast on my iSee feed, 



Podcast demo of the Mini Guide Holder



I received lots of queries about the Mini Guide itself, hence the linked demo next.



Podcast demo of the Mini Guide itself 



Microsoft testing Ads in Windows 11 Insider Build within the Start Menu



Windows is starting to sound like a Smart TV screen.



SD Cards to Hit 4TB by 2025



This sounds great for moving large files around from device to device if you need to. However, I just hope folks don’t use them as permanent storage solutions.



Apple Argues About Why it is Still Ok to sell MacBooks with 8GB RAM



I used to think this was ok, but with AI in particular wanting more computing resources, I’m wondering if this is still the case.



Apple Intends to Overhaul Entire Mac Line Up with M4 AI Chips



I think the M3 only came out 5 months ago, and at the end of this year it seems the M4 will be out.

It is going to be very interesting to see what happens at WWDC in June with AI for iOS and Mac OS.

Product Minute:: Mini Guide Cane Holder  
 
As the name suggests, it is a holder that you slide your Mini Guide in to which is attached to your cane.
 
I only purchased mine this week and it is one of those items which I should have purchased when it first came out, it is so handy smile.
 
Several links below
 
Two links firstly to the Va Store shop page for the Mini guide Holder, and then the link to the actual Mini guide itself on the shop site.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/miniguide-holder.html">Mini Guide Holder</a>
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/miniguide-ultrasonic-echo-location-detector.html">Mini Guide (itself)</a>
 
After I posted the Mini Guide Holder podcast on my iSee feed, 
 
<a href="https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/demo-of-the-amazing-i-think-and-extremley-useful-mini-guide-holder-for-your-mobility-cane-from-vision-store/">Podcast demo of the Mini Guide Holder</a>
 
I received lots of queries about the Mini Guide itself, hence the linked demo next.
 
<a href="https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-actual-mini-guide-sonar-detection-device-which-goes-with-the-mini-guide-holder-for-your-cane-or-jsut-held-in-your-hand/">Podcast demo of the Mini Guide itself </a>
 
Microsoft testing Ads in Windows 11 Insider Build within the Start Menu
 
Windows is starting to sound like a Smart TV screen.
 
SD Cards to Hit 4TB by 2025
 
This sounds great for moving large files around from device to device if you need to. However, I just hope folks don’t use them as permanent storage solutions.
 
Apple Argues About Why it is Still Ok to sell MacBooks with 8GB RAM
 
I used to think this was ok, but with AI in particular wanting more computing resources, I’m wondering if this is still the case.
 
Apple Intends to Overhaul Entire Mac Line Up with M4 AI Chips
 
I think the M3 only came out 5 months ago, and at the end of this year it seems the M4 will be out.
It is going to be very interesting to see what happens at WWDC in June with AI for iOS and Mac OS.

Talking Tech 16th April 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/91392007-75e2-4b0d-9ceb-b1540059252c/transcript

Talking Tech 2nd April 2024

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