Things that caught my Attention in 2023 and looking Ahead in to 2024



2023



DotPad.



Monarch (preview).



Sinceplayer OCR ET.



Brailliant BIX 20 or 40 software update that includes speech output with Daisy book reading.



Victor Reader stream 3.



iPhone 15 Pro (Actions button).



Things to look forward to in 2024



Finally release hopefully of the Mountbatten Tutor from Quantum.: a couple of years overdue.



Accessible cheaper basic feature mobile phones.



DotPad comes through Quantum.



Monarch perhaps at the end of the year from Humanware.



Advances in Obstacle identification, and Obstacle Detection on smart phones.



Advances in taking photos and videos with AI assistance.



Advancements in Satellite communication with mobile phones: text, phone calls.



Alexa, Google, and Siri accessing LLM’s.



Better wearable obstacle detection devices.



Wider variety of accessible Console games.



Finally hands on with the Vision Pro.



All of the usual upgrade stuff from Apple, plus updates to USBC for the AirPods Max, Magic Keyboard, trackpad and mouse.

Things that caught my Attention in 2023 and looking Ahead in to 2024
 
2023
 
DotPad.
 
Monarch (preview).
 
Sinceplayer OCR ET.
 
Brailliant BIX 20 or 40 software update that includes speech output with Daisy book reading.
 
Victor Reader stream 3.
 
iPhone 15 Pro (Actions button).
 
Things to look forward to in 2024
 
Finally release hopefully of the Mountbatten Tutor from Quantum.: a couple of years overdue.
 
Accessible cheaper basic feature mobile phones.
 
DotPad comes through Quantum.
 
Monarch perhaps at the end of the year from Humanware.
 
Advances in Obstacle identification, and Obstacle Detection on smart phones.
 
Advances in taking photos and videos with AI assistance.
 
Advancements in Satellite communication with mobile phones: text, phone calls.
 
Alexa, Google, and Siri accessing LLM’s.
 
Better wearable obstacle detection devices.
 
Wider variety of accessible Console games.
 
Finally hands on with the Vision Pro.
 
All of the usual upgrade stuff from Apple, plus updates to USBC for the AirPods Max, Magic Keyboard, trackpad and mouse.

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 2nd January 2024

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