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Cool Picks: May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017

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This week Jessica, Joel, and Hugo drop some knowledge in their latest Cool Picks! Cool Picks: NuWave 30242 PIC Gold Precision Induction Cooktop with 10.5" Fry Pan, Black Talking Typer by American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Rockville studio monitor speakers

Spotlight Interview with Andrew Lahart: Head of Accessibility, Enablement, and Competency at IBM May 15, 2017

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In this exciting Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Andrew Lahart, the head of accessibility, enablement, and competency at IBM, to talk about: Accessible Olli, the first fully accessible self-driving vehicle created by Local Motors, the CTA Foundation, and IBM Research MERA, a Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant NavCog, an indoor/outdoor navigation system for the blind AccProbe, an open-source project for developers to make sure their applications are accessible for people who are using assistive technology Enjoy listening to Drew’s explanations of IBM’s tremendous accomplishments, and what they are planning for the future. Follow Drew and IBM Accessibility on Twitter, and bookmark IBM’s accessibility webpage.

VIP: Can’t Touch This! Hands-Free Tech Meets Fashion, and More! May 12, 2017

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Join Jessica, Joel, and Hugo for another exciting VIP! This week, our team explore everything from fashionista Alexa, to Google's latest venture which might just allow you to use that smart phone with greasy hands. Here's a taste of what's coming in this exciting episode! Alexa Goes Fashionista With Echo Look Google Play Best Accessibility Experience Award Nominees for 2017 Touching screens with messy hands may be a thing of the past with Google's Project Soli Google Assistant is being introduced to third party developers Cool Picks: NuWave 30242 PIC Gold Precision Induction Cooktop with 10.5" Fry Pan, Black Talking Typer by American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Rockville studio monitor speakers

Cool Picks: May 1, 2017 May 01, 2017

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Join Jessica, Nelson, and Joel for their exciting Cool Picks this week. Cool Picks: Mr. Coffee Single Cup K-Cup Brewer Status Audio CD-1 Headphones T-fal Actifry Express Air Fryer, redesigned and most technologically advanced Actifry model yet. Extra-large capacity (up to 6 people).

VIP: From Biotech to Personalized Assistants, To frying Up Cookies Apr 27, 2017

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Join Jessica, Nelson, and Joel for an exciting VIP. This week, we have some dynamic stories. Here is what's been happening in the world of tech: 72-Year Old Man Regains Sight Through Tooth Extraction DCMP Makes Hundreds of TV Episodes Available In Closed Captioning and Audio Description Google Home Now Supports Multiple User Account Profiles With Unique Voice Recognition Cool Picks: Mr. Coffee Single Cup K-Cup Brewer Status Audio CD-1 Headphones T-fal Actifry Express Air Fryer, redesigned and most technologically advanced Actifry model yet. Extra-large capacity (up to 6 people).

Cool Picks: April 24,2017 Apr 24, 2017

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Join the CBT Team as they discuss some of their favourite Cool Picks this week. Cool Picks The BuzzClip Nelson lets us know what all the buzz is about. The BuzzClip is a complementary mobility tool to address upper body and head level obstacles. Crafting Kingdom for iOS Jessica dares you to build an empire and join her on a quest with the iOS game, Crafting Kingdom. Year Zero: A Novel by Rob Reid James invites you to share in his strange reading habits by delving into this unusual science fiction novel by Rob Reid, the founder of Rhapsody. How to get all of the content offered by Cool Blind Tech Subscribe to our podcast feed here. Subscribe to our RSS feed here. The RSS feed has all of our articles and podcasts.

VIP: Beaming Directly in to Your Brain Apr 20, 2017

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Join James, Jessica, and Nelson as they discuss some of the top stories from CBT this week. The Windows 10 Creators Update Has Finally Arrived. The team talks about the new features available in the Windows 10 Creators Update. They let you know what new accessibility features are available, and talk about how you can get the update. Make sure that you click the link above so that you can read Tamas Geczy’s review of the next version of Windows. The article is in two parts and is full of a wealth of information. ASU Professor Helps Develop a Medical Device to Help the Blind See. Arizona State associate professor, Bradley Greger, has developed an implant that is placed directly in the visual cortex of the brain to provide visual data to those who don’t have functional retinas. Virtual Assistant Guiding a Blind Man in Marathon. With help from Aira, Erich Manser, a member of the accessibility team at IBM, is making an amazing run in the Boston Marathon. Cool Picks The BuzzClip Nelson lets us know what all the buzz is about. The BuzzClip is a complementary mobility tool to address upper body and head level obstacles. Crafting Kingdom for iOS Jessica dares you to build an empire and join her on a quest with the iOS game, Crafting Kingdom. Year Zero: A Novel by Rob Reid James invites you to share in his strange reading habits by delving into this unusual science fiction novel by Rob Reid, the founder of Rhapsody. How to get all of the content offered by Cool Blind Tech Subscribe to our podcast feed here. Subscribe to our RSS feed here. The RSS feed has all of our articles and podcasts.

Cool Picks: April 16, 2017 Apr 17, 2017

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Hugo, Jessica, and Joel share their Cool Picks this week that you can’t miss! Cool Picks This Week Include: T-Mobile Content Transfer App Hugo tells us about an app that can help you transfer content from your old phone to your new one with T-Mobile. Take a listen to his experiences with this app and how easy it is to use on both iOS and Android TinyInvoice for iOS Jessica shows us how she keeps track of her invoices on an incredible app available for your iOS devices. If you're looking to do the same, then make sure to download her suggestion. The New Apple iPad Joel picks up the new iPad and praises how fast and responsive the latest tablet from Apple is while using voiceover. If you're looking for a new tablet to buy, you might just want to pick up a new iPad

Spotlight with iMerciv: Creators of the BuzzClip Apr 15, 2017

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In this Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Bin Liu and Arjun Mali, the founders of iMerciv and creators of the BuzzClip, which is a standalone wearable that helps people who are blind familiarize themselves with their surroundings and navigate unfamiliar areas both indoors and outdoors. From the Developers of the BuzzClip The BuzzClip is a small and discreet wearable for people that are blind or partially sighted. The device uses ultrasound to detect obstacles that may lie directly in one's path. It then notifies the user of these obstacles through intuitive vibrations, allowing the user to safely navigate around any objects that they may encounter. The BuzzClip offers essential head level obstacle detection and can be easily attached to many forms of clothing, making it a highly versatile and useful device. All aspects of the BuzzClip from its design to its functionality have been created with our customers in mind. It is a new spin on existing ultrasound technology and can dramatically change the lives of people living with blindness or severe vision loss, particularly for those who have just recently lost their vision. It is an extremely practical mobility tool that can reduce fears of travelling and it provides a reliable way to inform a user of their immediate surroundings and prevent collisions.

VIP: I Got a Feeling Somebody’s Watching Me Apr 13, 2017

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This week the Cool Blind Tech team discuss some major issues affecting your privacy while you are logged on to the internet. Joel, Jessica, and Hugo share their thoughts on Virtual Private Networks, how it affects you and why you should care. Plenty of important and fun topics are just waiting for you to press play on your favorite podcast player. Topics This Week Include the Following: I Can Set Up Windows With Just My Voice? The Microsoft team continues to work on making the out-of-box experience for everyone as easy and fun as possible. You'll be amazed at the latest changes they made and how it can help you with your next installation of windows 10. If you're still using Windows 7 or XP, this will definitely get you to upgrade. There May Soon Be Help for Purchasing Accessible Technology A new bill currently making its way through the US House of Representatives may help blind Americans with the cost of accessible technology. Joel, Jessica and Hugo discuss how it can benefit those who pay for accessible technology with out of pocket costs. Having the Best of Both Worlds With Virtual Assistants The Cool Blind Tech team discuss a fun new device that will benefit those who are torn on whether to join the Alexa team or the Google Assistant team. If you're like Joel, Jessica, and Hugo and want the best of both worlds, then you definitely have to find out about this new device coming out in June 2017. Cool Picks This Week Include: TinyInvoice for iOS Jessica shows us how she keeps track of her invoices on an incredible app available for your iOS devices. If you're looking to do the same, then make sure to download her suggestion. T-Mobile Content Transfer App Hugo tells us about an app that can help you transfer content from your old phone to your new one with T-Mobile. Take a listen to his experiences with this app and how easy it is to use on both iOS and Android The New Apple iPad Joel picks up the new iPad and praises how fast and responsive the latest tablet from Apple is while using voiceover. If you're looking for a new tablet to buy, you might just want to pick up a new iPad

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