My Top Items from The Vision Australia Vision Store



Stella Trek GPS.

EOne Time Piece.

Arkon Desktop Stand.

Shokz Bone Conduction Head Phones.



Micheal’s Top Items from the VA Store



JAWS.

Zoomtext.

Fusion.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org



New Vision Australia Vision Store Catalogues



Magnification and Assistive Tech in various formats.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/catalogues



Clearance on the VA Store from Jun 1 Until stocks Last



Check out the Clearance item listing from Jun 1 to save up to 70 percent off.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org



What is Coming up at WWDC 2023



All the iOS, iPad OS, TV, Watch, and Mac OS new versions.

15 MacBook Air.

Apple Reality Pro and xrOS (new OS since Watch OS in 2014)..



https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/26/wwdc-2023-what-to-expect/



By The Way, Speaking of 

Apple Products



Vision Store also sells Apple products, including my favourite iPhone 14, and Apple Watch 8.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/everyday-technology/apple.html

My Top Items from The Vision Australia Vision Store
 
Stella Trek GPS.
EOne Time Piece.
Arkon Desktop Stand.
Shokz Bone Conduction Head Phones.
 
Micheal’s Top Items from the VA Store
 
JAWS.
Zoomtext.
Fusion.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org">https://shop.visionaustralia.org</a>
 
New Vision Australia Vision Store Catalogues
 
Magnification and Assistive Tech in various formats.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/catalogues">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/catalogues</a>
 
Clearance on the VA Store from Jun 1 Until stocks Last
 
Check out the Clearance item listing from Jun 1 to save up to 70 percent off.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org">https://shop.visionaustralia.org</a>
 
What is Coming up at WWDC 2023
 
All the iOS, iPad OS, TV, Watch, and Mac OS new versions.
15 MacBook Air.
Apple Reality Pro and xrOS (new OS since Watch OS in 2014)..
 
<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/26/wwdc-2023-what-to-expect/">https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/26/wwdc-2023-what-to-expect/</a>
 
By The Way, Speaking of 
Apple Products
 
Vision Store also sells Apple products, including my favourite iPhone 14, and Apple Watch 8.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/everyday-technology/apple.html">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/everyday-technology/apple.html</a>

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 30th May 2023

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/68b1ea22-7b5e-40ae-bff5-b0120054bd20/transcript

In this weeks Talking Tech, Stephen gives a warning about the potential of the Sonos app update May 7 in the US not being accessible with VoiceOver.



Stephen catch’s up with Sam Taylor (ATC) from the Va Brisbane office on a general discussion about assistive and main stream tech.

In this weeks Talking Tech, Stephen gives a warning about the potential of the Sonos app update May 7 in the US not being accessible with VoiceOver.
 
Stephen catch’s up with Sam Taylor (ATC) from the Va Brisbane office on a general discussion about assistive and main stream tech.

Talking Tech 7th May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5621bfd9-7b47-47d6-b14b-b16900599971/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

Talking Tech 30th May 2023

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