Product Minute: HeadBeam Plus.



Excellent wearable head torch with spotlight and flood light functions, SOS mode, and gesture on/off response.

Note - whoops from me, I got to excited and called it a head lamp rather than HeadBeam.



https://shop.visionaustralia.org/headbeam-plus.html



Further Education Bursary Awards 2025



Open to Certificate IV and above, check Bursary website for details.



https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/funding/other-funding/further-education-bursary



BT Speak Pro July Update 



New Update to the BT Speak brings Games, a Phone book, and new voices.

Blazie Tech prefers that orders go through them.



https://www.blazietech.com



Orbit Research has Released Orbit  Speak.



Both a basic and plus version of the note taker with the Plus having entertainment options.

Orders are from suppliers overseas when it becomes available on 22nd July 2024.



https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-speak-plus-speech-based-braille-notetaker-and-entertainment-center/



ARX Vision



Seems to be more interest in the ARX AI Head Set picking up with V1.5 hardware  now it will soon work with iOS on iPhone 15 and above.

Note currently available on Android with ARX/Seeing AI, and Navilense. Also ARX app on the Blind Shell Classic 2.



Eleven Labs Reader



11 labs Reader app on iOS amazing human sounding voices.

Android version coming soon.



iOS



https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elevenlabs-reader-ai-audio/id6479373050



ABC Listen App for iOS/Android



ABC Listen recent update has a few issues but you can send feedback to the ABC via the app.

Product Minute: HeadBeam Plus.
 
Excellent wearable head torch with spotlight and flood light functions, SOS mode, and gesture on/off response.
Note - whoops from me, I got to excited and called it a head lamp rather than HeadBeam.
 
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/headbeam-plus.html">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/headbeam-plus.html</a>
 
Further Education Bursary Awards 2025
 
Open to Certificate IV and above, check Bursary website for details.
 
<a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/funding/other-funding/further-education-bursary">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/funding/other-funding/further-education-bursary</a>
 
BT Speak Pro July Update 
 
New Update to the BT Speak brings Games, a Phone book, and new voices.
Blazie Tech prefers that orders go through them.
 
<a href="https://www.blazietech.com">https://www.blazietech.com</a>
 
Orbit Research has Released Orbit  Speak.
 
Both a basic and plus version of the note taker with the Plus having entertainment options.
Orders are from suppliers overseas when it becomes available on 22nd July 2024.
 
<a href="https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-speak-plus-speech-based-braille-notetaker-and-entertainment-center/">https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-speak-plus-speech-based-braille-notetaker-and-entertainment-center/</a>
 
ARX Vision
 
Seems to be more interest in the ARX AI Head Set picking up with V1.5 hardware  now it will soon work with iOS on iPhone 15 and above.
Note currently available on Android with ARX/Seeing AI, and Navilense. Also ARX app on the Blind Shell Classic 2.
 
Eleven Labs Reader
 
11 labs Reader app on iOS amazing human sounding voices.
Android version coming soon.
 
iOS
 
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elevenlabs-reader-ai-audio/id6479373050">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elevenlabs-reader-ai-audio/id6479373050</a>
 
ABC Listen App for iOS/Android
 
ABC Listen recent update has a few issues but you can send feedback to the ABC via the app.

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 9th July 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/81f2b377-6e77-49e6-8293-b1a80058599b/transcript

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