Talking Tech for Jan 23 2024
A reminder about the Web Aim Screen Reader Survey Closing 31 January 2024
https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey10/
VAR Studio One Interview
My Interview On VA Radio Studio One About Tech that blind or low vision folks use.
https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/technology-and-us
Apple Vision Report Card for 2023 from AppleVis
https://applevis.com/blog/apple-vision-accessibility-2023-applevis-report-card
BTSpeak from Blazie Technology
Yep, it’s the updated and improved Braille and Speak from the 1990’s.
Apple Watch S9 and Ultra 2 Now Sold in the US without Blood Oxygen Level Sensor
Rest of world is fine.
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/18/apple-website-apple-watch-blood-oxygen-removal/
Vision Pro
Vision Pro Pre-orders as of 19 January, and available February 2 in the US.
Intro guide video to the Vision Pro:
https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/guided-tour/
Samsung 24 Arrives with Some Interesting AI Features
Back to Work or Study My Gadget Suggestions
iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch SE
iPad Pro
AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Mac Bluetooth Mini Keyboard
Arkon Desk Smart Phone STand
JAWS, Zoomtext or Fusion
Large Print USB Keyboard
Range of optical hand held magnifiers
Daylight Smart Go Lamp
Explore 12 Video Magnifier
KWF Telescopic Cane
Mini Guide
Stellatrek
Brailliant BI40X Display
Classic Perkins Brailler
SensePlayer OCR ET
One thing that Vision Australia Vision Store does not sell which I highly recommend, are either the Tile Tag for Android or iOS users or the Apple AirTags from Apple for iPhone.
And a second thing smile, is the Accessible Power bank charger from AT Guys to keep your smart phone, Stellatrek charged etc.
Oh, and one more thing, a monitor arm is amazing to bring your monitor closer to you.
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