Talking Tech for April 9 2024

Product Minute: Shokz Open Move Bone Conduction Head Phones

Two reasons why I always go back to these head phones.

Firstly of course, they are bone conduction head phones leaving my ears free to listen to what is around me.

Secondly, they use a standard USBC port which means for my ever growing collection of USBC devices plus their cables, they still fit wright in.

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shokz-openmove-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-grey.html

Update from Blazie Technologies

Due to overwhelming interest in the BT Speak Pro, Blazie Technologies has decided to discontinue the Bt Speak basic.

For the moment, the company is only selling from their Own website.

https://www.blazietech.com

Another Update, Touch Pad Pro Foundation Getting Closer (sort of) to Launching the Braille Doodle 

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Copy of Email April 5 2024

Dear BrailleDoodle Family,

We've found it incredibly challenging! We're at the point where we just can't wait any longer!

We've been hesitant to post an update without any significant progress to report. However, we're thrilled to share that recent advancements in manufacturing have been truly remarkable.

Throughout this process, we've strived to maintain transparency, and in that vain, these past few months have been frustrating and, at times, even scary. It's hard to overstate the precision required for every aspect of the BrailleDoodle to function flawlessly. With over 1600 metal beads and holes in the BrailleDoodle, even a single malfunction is simply unacceptable.

After numerous adjustments, we're finally producing fully functional BrailleDoodle samples, one after another. Below, you'll find an audio-described video showcasing the BrailleDoodle being put through its paces.

We're confident that BrailleDoodles will soon be in the hands of people within the next couple of months. We understand that many of you are disappointed by the delays, but when you finally have this product in your hands, you'll realize it was worth the wait! The BrailleDoodle is poised to be nothing short of incredible!

Despite the chaos of this journey, we're immensely grateful that you've chosen to be part of the BrailleDoodle family. As we've emphasized many times before, you're not just customers; you're the ones breathing life into the BrailleDoodle!

Warm regards,

The TouchPad Pro Team 

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The new Owners of Voice Dream Reader (Applause) Backs down from Subscription   Model for Everyone 

Good to see what overwhelming feedback can do.

https://applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/applause-have-backed-down-purchased-voicedream-features-will-stay

Review of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Interesting, these glasses are getting closer and closer to what Envision are Orcam are doing, but only for $550 or so Australian.

https://applevis.com/podcasts/review-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses

My Chat on Studio One Fromm VA Radio Re AI and how it Would Assist Blind or Low Vision Folks

50 minute or so tech chat about AI.

https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/a-i

Trying Out my Zoom H4 Essential with the BTA1 Connection to my iPhone Via the H4 Essential Control App

As the file list on the H4 is still inaccessible via the internal guide voice, this app gives you full access to the file list and other functions of the H4 including being able to remote control it via the app say in the case of using it for lectures.

Note - there is also an app for the H6 Essential, but not for the H1.

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/h4essential-control/id646717678