Product Minute: Get up to 15% off selected assistive tech devices from the Vision Store. Sale ends June 30, or while stocks last. Come in to any Vision Store or shop online at



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/onsale



Blind Shell Classic 2 Ok for When Telstra Drops 3G network on August 31 2024



All is safe, your Blind Shell Classic 2 will continue to work.



Be-My-Eyes Now Available for Windows



This excellent app famous on the iPhone and Android phones, is now available on Windows.



What is in David’s Computer Bag



Haven’t done one of these for a while, so here is a look in to my computer bag.



Victor Reader Stream 3.

Stella Trek.

Brailliant BI40X.

Bt Speak Pro.



Z Flip 3.

iPhone 14 Pro.

Logitech keyboard.

RIVO keyboard.

Belkin Mini Stage Tablet stand.



MacBook Pro M2.

iPad Pro 10 inch M2.

Surface Pro with Smart Keyboard.



JBL head set.

JBL Extreme 3 portable speaker.

Shokz bone conduction head phones.

Zoom Essential H4.

XLR microphone.



Versa Slate.

Accessible 10000 and 20000 Power Bank.

AirTag.

Cables, audio adapters, SD cards, and USBC/USBA convertible sticks.

Korean Telescopic cane.

Product Minute: Get up to 15% off selected assistive tech devices from the Vision Store. Sale ends June 30, or while stocks last. Come in to any Vision Store or shop online at
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/onsale">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/onsale</a>
 
Blind Shell Classic 2 Ok for When Telstra Drops 3G network on August 31 2024
 
All is safe, your Blind Shell Classic 2 will continue to work.
 
Be-My-Eyes Now Available for Windows
 
This excellent app famous on the iPhone and Android phones, is now available on Windows.
 
What is in David’s Computer Bag
 
Haven’t done one of these for a while, so here is a look in to my computer bag.
 
Victor Reader Stream 3.
Stella Trek.
Brailliant BI40X.
Bt Speak Pro.
 
Z Flip 3.
iPhone 14 Pro.
Logitech keyboard.
RIVO keyboard.
Belkin Mini Stage Tablet stand.
 
MacBook Pro M2.
iPad Pro 10 inch M2.
Surface Pro with Smart Keyboard.
 
JBL head set.
JBL Extreme 3 portable speaker.
Shokz bone conduction head phones.
Zoom Essential H4.
XLR microphone.
 
Versa Slate.
Accessible 10000 and 20000 Power Bank.
AirTag.
Cables, audio adapters, SD cards, and USBC/USBA convertible sticks.
Korean Telescopic cane.

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 4th June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c8de802a-898f-406a-9428-b185004bfe47/transcript

In this show we concentrate on talking about 3 wearable devices for Australian users: ARX Vision (coming soon in the next few months)), Orcam MyEye 3, and Envision glasses.





ARX Vision.



Requires USBC cable connection to Smart phone or BSC2.

Basic operation requires the ARX app.

Works as a camera on Android as well with the Seeing AI or Navilens app.

iPhone compatibility coming soon (no mention of iOS Seeing AI or Navilens functionality).

Will be available in Australia in a few months.



Main features:



scan documents.

facial recognition,

Detects objects,

Describes scenes.



Seeing AI functions:



short text,

document scanning,

bar code,

face detection,

Scene detection,

Colour detection,

Light detection,

Hand writing.



Navilens functions:



Easy tag (QR) identification especially from a distance.





Envision AI Smart Glasses



Instant Text,

Scan text,

call Aira,

call Ally,

cash identification,,

light detection,

Colour detection,

scene detection,

detect people,

recognise faces,

detect objects,

Ask Envision AI.



Orcam MyEye 3



instant Text,

scan text,

smart reading,

read  hand writing,

barr code identification,

cash identification,,

colour detection,

recognise    faces.

detect objects,

browser based smart magnifier.

AI.



Note



The Meta Ray-Ban aren’t fully supported in Australia at the moment, and Vision Pro which is due on July 12 at the moment is only digital magnification and speech etc: i.e. AR/VR only.



Product Minute from the Vision Store: Cut Resistant Mesh Gloves.



As the name imply’s, protect your hands/fingers from getting cut with using knives when cooking or (like me) protect your hands when gardening (especially sharp pruning clippers smile).



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/cut-resistant-mesh-glove-medium.html

In this show we concentrate on talking about 3 wearable devices for Australian users: ARX Vision (coming soon in the next few months)), Orcam MyEye 3, and Envision glasses.
 
 
ARX Vision.
 
Requires USBC cable connection to Smart phone or BSC2.
Basic operation requires the ARX app.
Works as a camera on Android as well with the Seeing AI or Navilens app.
iPhone compatibility coming soon (no mention of iOS Seeing AI or Navilens functionality).
Will be available in Australia in a few months.
 
Main features:
 
scan documents.
facial recognition,
Detects objects,
Describes scenes.
 
Seeing AI functions:
 
short text,
document scanning,
bar code,
face detection,
Scene detection,
Colour detection,
Light detection,
Hand writing.
 
Navilens functions:
 
Easy tag (QR) identification especially from a distance.
 
 
Envision AI Smart Glasses
 
Instant Text,
Scan text,
call Aira,
call Ally,
cash identification,,
light detection,
Colour detection,
scene detection,
detect people,
recognise faces,
detect objects,
Ask Envision AI.
 
Orcam MyEye 3
 
instant Text,
scan text,
smart reading,
read  hand writing,
barr code identification,
cash identification,,
colour detection,
recognise    faces.
detect objects,
browser based smart magnifier.
AI.
 
Note
 
The Meta Ray-Ban aren’t fully supported in Australia at the moment, and Vision Pro which is due on July 12 at the moment is only digital magnification and speech etc: i.e. AR/VR only.
 
Product Minute from the Vision Store: Cut Resistant Mesh Gloves.
 
As the name imply’s, protect your hands/fingers from getting cut with using knives when cooking or (like me) protect your hands when gardening (especially sharp pruning clippers smile).
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/cut-resistant-mesh-glove-medium.html">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/cut-resistant-mesh-glove-medium.html</a>

Talking Tech 25th June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2a1a275e-8400-4ee2-a1a7-b19a0051c05d/transcript

Product Minute: Orcam Read 3.



This handheld device can read printed or digital text aloud and can act as a stationary reader when used with its stand. Connect it to a smart tablet or computer and use the AI assistance to ask questions about the text it reads or even have it summarised for you



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/orcam-read-3-with-stand.html



WWDC 2024 Beta 1 notes





Apple ID now changed to Apple Account across all OS.

Passwords app on iOS and Mac OS.

Music Recognition app on Mac, iOS, and Apple Watch.



Mac OS 10.15



New Tips app.



Under the Hearing menu from the Extras menu, each Background Sound correctly identified by VoiceOver.

New VoiceOver Tutorial.

New VoiceOver Utility Commanders screen.



Create voice shortcuts in accessibility to launch actions.



iOS 18



Power button for turning off now in the control centre.



Reorganised Settings with all the Apps now under their own Apps folder.



Haptic sound to identify that VoiceOver  is starting up..

Language options in voiceover rotor now changes to voice.

Live detection in VoiceOver rotor.

BSI now with command mode for navigation with new command to invoke.



In accessibility, new voice to vibration option for music playing.



Create voice shortcuts in accessibility to launch actions.



Watch OS



New Vitals app.



Pause Rings.



TV



Increase dialogue volume.

Product Minute: Orcam Read 3.
 
This handheld device can read printed or digital text aloud and can act as a stationary reader when used with its stand. Connect it to a smart tablet or computer and use the AI assistance to ask questions about the text it reads or even have it summarised for you
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/orcam-read-3-with-stand.html">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/orcam-read-3-with-stand.html</a>
 
WWDC 2024 Beta 1 notes
 
 
Apple ID now changed to Apple Account across all OS.
Passwords app on iOS and Mac OS.
Music Recognition app on Mac, iOS, and Apple Watch.
 
Mac OS 10.15
 
New Tips app.
 
Under the Hearing menu from the Extras menu, each Background Sound correctly identified by VoiceOver.
New VoiceOver Tutorial.
New VoiceOver Utility Commanders screen.
 
Create voice shortcuts in accessibility to launch actions.
 
iOS 18
 
Power button for turning off now in the control centre.
 
Reorganised Settings with all the Apps now under their own Apps folder.
 
Haptic sound to identify that VoiceOver  is starting up..
Language options in voiceover rotor now changes to voice.
Live detection in VoiceOver rotor.
BSI now with command mode for navigation with new command to invoke.
 
In accessibility, new voice to vibration option for music playing.
 
Create voice shortcuts in accessibility to launch actions.
 
Watch OS
 
New Vitals app.
 
Pause Rings.
 
TV
 
Increase dialogue volume.

Talking Tech 18th June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/a3b60623-e4ae-424e-bc9e-b19300519eb1/transcript

In this weeks Talking Tech it is all about Apple WWDC 2024 keynote, and what is new in the 6 OS’s, and of course Apple’s own Apple Intelligence.



For more info on the beta info for Vision Pro 2,  iOS 18, iPad os 18, watch os 11, TV os 18, and Mac OS 15, check out the US Apple website at:



https://www.apple.com



Remember that these are developer betas only, public betas will be next month, and a lot of the features talked about may not appear until the end of the year.

In this weeks Talking Tech it is all about Apple WWDC 2024 keynote, and what is new in the 6 OS’s, and of course Apple’s own Apple Intelligence.
 
For more info on the beta info for Vision Pro 2,  iOS 18, iPad os 18, watch os 11, TV os 18, and Mac OS 15, check out the US Apple website at:
 
<a href="https://www.apple.com">https://www.apple.com</a> 
 
Remember that these are developer betas only, public betas will be next month, and a lot of the features talked about may not appear until the end of the year.

Talking Tech 11th June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/619f3e99-dc4c-458e-85dd-b18c0053478d/transcript

Talking tech 4th June 2024

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