Access on, the National Federation of the Blind's technology podcast hosted by Jonathan Mosen, is coming soon Nov 09, 2024

Hello Living Blindfully listeners.

As promised, I am updating you to let you know that the new technology podcast from the National Federation of the Blind is coming soon. It is called Access On, and you can follow it right now, ahead of the first episode.

I feel sure that if you enjoyed Living Blindfully, you'll love Access On, so please take the time to follow/subscribe, by searching for the podcast in the same place you heard Living Blindfully. I am lookin forward to engaging with you via this new platform, and to receiving your comments, contributions, tips, tricks and reviews.

For those who prefer to enter the RSS feed manually, the feed URL is: https://pinecast.com/feed/accesson

Episode 305:OneCourt strives to bring a new dimension to our appreciation of sports, legendary BBC broadcaster Peter White, and goodbye from Living Blindfully Sep 28, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 305 0:00 comments from theCTO of NV Access, makers of NVDA 2:33 Audio description in cinemas 7:28 Self-driving cars 10:24 Jerred Mace discusses Onecourt, a tactile way for blind people to enjoy sport Legendary BBC broadcaster, PeterWhite 45:27 Hannah Mae Aldeza and DerekLane say farewell 1:33:42 The Bonnie Bye Bye 1:48:38 Final thoughts and farewell 1:54:58

Thank you for listening to Living Blindfully. As we sign off, a reminder that you can keep in touch with Jonathan on Mastodon, @JonathanMosen@CaneAndAble.social. If you are not on Mastodon and would like to be, you can also apply for an account at https://CaneAndAble.social. Be sure to read the rules carefully.

Episode 304:stay fit with Achilles, improve your financial literacy with Penny Forward, and when screen readers duplicate OS functions Sep 21, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 304 0:00 Accessibility of LinkedIn 1:59 Facebook accessibility regressions 5:59 Some Air Fryers that can be used by a blind person 9:17 Surf Shark vs ExpressVPN 15:12 Going keto 16:27 Francesco Magisano talks about keeping fit with the help of Achilles 24:57 Blind people judging each other 44:49 Comments on episode 296 54:30 The use of the word blind in other languages 59:59 Sending audio iMessages 1:03:02 Chris Peterson talks about Penny Forward 1:05:05 Native versus custom OS solutions 1:43:41 Using Jira with JAWS 1:53:49 Closing 2:00:34

stay fit with Achilles, improve your financial literacy with Penny Forward, and when screen readers duplicate OS functionsA reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.

Episode 303:Unboxing an iPhone 16 Pro, victory for United Blind Leaders, and Steve Tyler on the blindness agency leadership crisis Sep 20, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 303 0:00 Sometimes, being a screen reader user is a real disadvantage 1:05 Heidi unboxes an iPhone 16 Pro 11:53 Victory for United Blind Leaders 50:20 Steve Tyler discusses the blindness agency leadership crisis 58:28 Given the run-around by a major electricity company 1:48:02 NVDA is making inferior copies of JAWS features 1:56:27 Closing 1:58:55

A reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.

Episode 302:Censorship of the spoken word in a world of AI, a walk with the Seleste Smart Glasses, and the Day One Journaling app Sep 14, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 302 0:00 New Apple goodies 0:57 Our community supports iOS Personal Power 5:26 iOS Notification Centre 6:39 Eleven Labs voices censoring some words 10:40 Aftermath of the UK election 20:28 iOS Personal Voice 31:49 Inaccessible medical devices 33:47 Low vision vs visually impaired 35:56 Talking glucometer, and transportation 41:37 Accessible grammar checker 44:33 Real-world experience of the Selest Glasses 47:41 Review and demonstration of the Day One journalling app for iOS 1:00:05 Zoom recorders 1:47:11 Streaming to hearing aids from multiple devices 1:53:51

A reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.

Episode 301:A recap of Apple's It's Glow Time event from a blindness perspective Sep 09, 2024

Heidi Taylor, Judy Dixon, Mike Feir and Jonathan Mosen recap the big news from Apple's September 2024 event, including Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone.

Episode 300:A comprehensive look at iOS 18 from a blindness perspective Sep 07, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 300 0:00 Join us for our special Apple event coverage 1:03 Update on the Vision Australia CEO controversy 2:09 Introduction to the iOS18 review 7:08 Supported devices 8:00 VoiceOver What's New 9:20 The Live Recognition Rotor 10:40 Voice Rotor, customisation, equalisation 13:45 Use your Personal Voice with VoiceOver 22:57 A new approach to Audio Ducking 25:18 VoiceOver Tutorial 27:07 Haptic vibration at VoiceOver start 30:27 Delay before selection 30:58 Separate Braille input and output tables 32:44 Reconnect Braille display 35:13 Item Chooser for Braille 35:44 Braille Screen Input gets a significant revamp 38:00 Custom vocabulary with voice control 53:36 Vocal Shortcuts 54:50 Music Haptics 1:06:30 New background sounds 1:07:33 More powerful Control Centre 1:09:11 Voice Memos 1:21:07 Notes 1:29:09 Calculations in edit fields 1:34:54 Changes to the Files app 1:37:15 Messages 1:40:18 Emergency features 1:52:51 Locking and hiding apps 1:54:24 Apple Music 2:00:23 The Passwords app 2:02:10 Gaming Mode 2:15:09 Battery care 2:16:21 Phone 2:19:41 Wallet 2:23:06 AirPods 2:23:50 TV 2:24:23 Home 2:25:18 Calculator 2:25:53 Calendar 2:26:15 Podcasts 2:28:49 Conclusion 2:29:02 Closing 2:29:38

Episode 299:National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, and Jonathan Mosen, discuss Jonathan's new role at NFB Sep 04, 2024

During his September 2024 Presidential release, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono announced that Jonathan Mosen has joined the team at the National Federation of the Blind to pursue a range of initiatives in technology, accessibility, and communications.

In this special episode, Mark and Jonathan discuss Jonathan's role, and how you can get involved.

Episode 298:Living Blindfully to cease publication at the end of September, censorship from Vision Australia, and the National Federation of the Blind's Employment Committee Aug 31, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 298 0:00 Living Blindfully to cease publication at the end of September 2:06 Special Apple coverage coming up 11:02 OrCam says it's committed to the blind and low vision market 13:27 AppleVis lives on 16:43 Abuse of power. Censorship fromVisionAustralia 17:47 You can sign the United Blind Leaders Petition here Listener thoughts on the blindness agency leadership crisis 39:45 Jennifer Wenzel and Lia Stone, co-chairs of the National Federation of the Blind's Employment Committee 1:07:17 Closing 2:00:16

A reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.

Episode 297:Vision Australia's Board should do its job properly or resign, and the latest with the Monarch dynamic tactile device Aug 24, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 297 0:00 Vision Australia's Board is not doing its job properly 3:07 Greg Stilson and Jason Martin from APH discuss the latest with the Monarch 13:16 Positive update on TPLink accessibility 1:05:12 Peacock,ExpressVPN, and Pulseway 1:06:54 Overdrive Media Console is no more 1:10:52 The SouthAfrican election 1:14:37 Sweet Dreams app for some continuous glucose monitoring systems 1:16:49 Experiences with Apple Vision Pro 1:26:37 iPhone 15 questions 1:32:07 Recycling experiences 1:36:44 CPAP machines, hearing aids, and the word blind 1:43:57 Migrating content from Voice Dream Reader 1:46:44 Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 1:50:43 Luna RSS 1:55:59 Closing and contact info 1:58:49

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Episode 296:The global blindness agency leadership crisis, when to disclose blindness to a potential employer, and a 3D audio ride in a self-driving car Aug 17, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 296 0:00 Blind, low vision, and DeafBlind people continue to be denied the chance to lead provider organisations 2:41 Will Vision Australia even give blind people a chance to apply to be CEO? 11:38 Update on Google Calendar 25:37 LinkedIn is impossible 31:34 Looking for air fryer recommendations 36:03 Nasty iOS beta bug 38:58 When and how to disclose blindness to a potential employer 42:22 A 3d audio ride in a self-driving vehicle 50:16 How do you keep up with so much information? 55:11 The medical experience of blindness 1:01:40 Truncated messages on iPhone 1:04:46 Zoom H1Essential and robotic guide dogs 1:06:49 Abuse in care 1:15:03 Odd Windows problem 1:18:21 iOS notification centre 1:21:36 Zoom Essential series recorders 1:22:51 iPhone 15 Pro Max 1:24:59 Beware of AI 1:28:05 Responses to who should I donate to 1:33:49 Shokz headphones 1:35:44 Thoughts on abuse in care 1:37:45 WhatsApp, and Braille 1:42:26 Seeking recommendations for bone conduction headphones 1:44:54 Reaper and markers generated by the Zoom recorders 1:47:31 Accessibility of Jira 1:53:03 Blind Barbie 1:53:43 Smart TVs with Talkback and other comments 1:54:29 AppleVis 1:56:31 The word blind in other languages 1:57:24 Closing and contact info 1:59:40

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Episode 295:More on inaccessible medical devices, building Blind Barbie, and judging and trolling in the blind community Aug 10, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 295 0:00 Comments on Blind Barbie 2:02 Arielle Silverman from the American Foundation for the blind discusses the design and impact of Blind Barbie 5:04 Zoom announces another accessible recorder, the H1 XLR 33:48 Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and privacy 36:49 Podcast players for Windows supporting chapters 40:45 Deleting articles from the Eleven Labs Reader 44:53 More on the need for accessible medical devices 46:35 Looking for a good iPhone keyboard 58:40 Words about words 1:01:32 The blind hating the blind 1:06:20 My experience at the movies 1:19:11 New Phonak hearing aids and Roger On 1:26:52 Todoist 1:35:17 Listening to podcasts with Alexa 1:38:28 New gadgets and AI 1:40:17 Inaccessible recycling system in Hungary 1:42:49 Problem with GPS and mapping systems 1:45:45 Travel, Speechify, and what do people think of the NLS eReaders 1:47:37 Update on iPhone issue 1:51:58 Using Copilot to make a PowerPoint presentation 1:55:41 Confirming problems with WhatsApp videos 1:57:20 ThinkBios Utility 1:57:46 Closing and contact info 1:58:25

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Episode 294:A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, so long OrCam, and farewell AppleVis Aug 03, 2024

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Welcome to 294 0:00 A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 beta 0:42 Living Blindfully Plus comes to Apple Podcasts. Siri's phenomenal new voices tell us about it 13:19 AI claims a scalp. OrCam exits the blindness and low vision market 22:42 Feedback on the Meta Smart Glasses 25:47 Listener thoughts on the closure of AppleVis 45:26 Jonathan's comments on the closure of AppleVis 52:03 Blind Barbie 1:07:59 Are there players for the PC that support podcast chapters? 1:11:10 Who should I donate to? 1:12:53 Castro and autonomous vehicles 1:16:48 Real-world user experiences of blind people in autonomous vehicles 1:20:15 Poor Telegram accessibility 1:25:25 The UK elections 1:28:48 Thermomix food processors 1:33:06 Rediscovering Braille 1:34:34 Another benefit of Living Blindfully transcripts 1:37:40 Idea for new iPhone users, Nature sounds app, personal voice 1:40:48 TalkBack on smart TVs 1:46:04 ThinkBios Utility and Zoom H1Essential 1:47:45 Tandom Mobi Insulin Pump 1:55:04 Closing and contact info 1:59:00

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Episode 293:New Zealand's Royal Commission on Abuse in Care, blind Barbie, and a look at the blindness wearables market Jul 27, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 293 0:00 Hi from the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 0:39 The final report of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care 6:31 I'm worried about blind Barbie 32:52 Watching US Olympics coverage outside the US 43:03 New accessories for the Zoom H6 Essential recorder 46:27 Sonos says sorry. It's not enough 48:05 Be My Eyes preparing to share data with AI companies 53:06 Vicky Cardona discusses the pros and cons of various blindness wearable devices 57:13 Surface Laptop 7 review 1:48:13 Closing and contact info 1:57:10

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Episode 292:Overcast has been rewritten, more on the meta smart glasses, and buying your first iPhone Jul 20, 2024

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Welcome to 292 0:00 A Salute to Gary O'Donoghue 1:08 The Overcast podcast app has been rewritten 6:08 the prodigal Castro user returns 11:42 Comments on the Doug Geoffray interview 15:45 I want to know more about the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 25:06 iPhone problem, accessible voting machines and Be My Eyes private groups 31:12 Pac Mate Accessible Pocket PC 38:55 follow-up on jumping between programmes in Windows 40:41 How to review Living Blindfully on Apple Podcasts 43:29 Advice for first iPhone buyers 45:25 Braille Screen Input in iOS 18 51:39 A quick look at Express VPN for iOS 52:59 Looking for a database app 1:03:53 WhatsApp for iOS focus issue 1:05:34 Response to the Matthew Horspool interview 1:08:53 How I got back into knitting 1:13:58 My Zoom H1Essential recordings are too quiet 1:15:38 Odd problem with iOS notifications 1:20:59 Robotic guide dogs 1:25:03 Odd Braille problem in iOS 1:28:37 I put a deposit on a Glide 1:32:31 Zoom H6Essential, and setting up a new eSIM 1:34:06 Inaccessible locks on suitcases 1:38:42 Blind guy buying a car 1:42:14 Working with TP-Link Routers 1:53:57 Reading documents straight from the Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display 1:54:31 In WhatsApp, what are channels, groups and communities 1:55:53 Closing and contact info 1:58:48

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Episode 291:Doug Geoffray and Jonathan Mosen get together again 25 years after a milestone, a special week of recognition, and our NFB convention audio diary Jul 13, 2024

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Welcome to 291 0:00 Some recognition at a special time 4:19 Doug Geoffray, 25 years after that first Blind Line interview, talks about accessibility and AI at Microsoft 26:54 Bonnie and Jonathan's NFB Convention 2024 audio diary 1:17:03 NFB day 3 1:29:04 NFB Day 4 including a mini review of the Helptech Activator Pro 80-cell Braille display 1:43:51 NFB Day 5 1:53:42 NFB final day 1:59:05 Ray-ban Meta Smart Glasses and final thoughts 2:03:31 Closing and contact info 2:05:56

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Episode 290:Listener feedback on the Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide, a personal account of the need for medical devices to be accessible, and a demonstration of the Todoist cross-platform Task management system Jul 06, 2024

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Welcome to 290 0:00 Living Blindfully has a WhatsApp Announcements Channel 1:22 Facebook hallucination 6:46 The Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 9:05 X for iOS is accessible again 32:37 Workaround for clipped audio announcements with some Bluetooth headphones 33:07 Accessibility of parkinson's pumps and other medical devices 35:01 Demonstration and review of the Todoist task management software 43:13 Todoist terminology 47:38 Exploring Todoist for iOS 49:13 Searching for a task 1:09:11 Todoist and Fantastical 1:11:39 Todoist and Drafts 1:16:24 Working with Todoist for Windows 1:21:45 Extensions for Windows browsers 1:30:23 Todoist and AI 1:31:15 Forwarding email to Todoist 1:32:18 Microsoft Outlook integration 1:34:19 Pricing and closing thoughts 1:35:26 Scanning QR codes and airline travel 1:37:59 Windows 11 Bitlocker concerns 1:42:54 Looking for a JAWS scripter 1:44:08 Sonos 1:48:05 Horizon IX hearing aids 1:49:54 iOS 18 1:51:33 Thermomix becoming inaccessible 1:53:16 Getting the Meta Smart Glasses paired with iPhone 1:57:00 Closing and contact info 2:00:19

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Episode 289:We're now on WhatsApp, an accessible way to configure the BIOS of ThinkPads, and Dr Nicholas Giudice talks autonomous vehicles and robot guide dogs Jun 29, 2024

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Welcome to 289 0:00 Send a text or voice message to us on WhatsApp 1:06 Outstanding technical support from Pulseway 6:43 Accessibility of X for iOS badly broken 11:36 Beatles book 13:59 The LenovoThinkBios Utility 19:44 Dr Nicholas Giudice discusses how we ensure blind people can use autonomous vehicles, and robot guide dogs 31:45 Sign up to participate in research on these fascinating topics. How to use the Capslock key in JAWS desktop layout 1:32:06 My recent app advocacy experience 1:33:47 TV apps for DeafBlind people 1:39:05 Orbit Writer 1:40:46 Beware of y2Mate 1:44:13 The Bonnie Bulletin ahead of convention time 1:45:13 Closing and contact info 1:58:13

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Episode 288:The Aircove Go Router fromExpressVPN, Matthew Horspool talks all things Braille, and this page intentionally left blank Jun 22, 2024

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Welcome to 288 0:00 This page intentionally left blank 2:51 The Aircove Go Router fromExpressVPN 13:43 If you'd like to try ExpressVPN for yourself, you can use our affiliate link. You'll get 30 days free, and so do we. We really appreciate it.
Zamzar is a handy file conversion site 28:24 TPLink router accessibility 29:58 The iOS Files app and scanning documents 33:28 Cricket on the radio 33:55 ID verification 38:30 How is Braille in iOS these days? 41:23 Be very careful with iPhone stolen device protection 43:17 Airline travel and people asking questions about our blindness 45:51 Matthew Horspool discusses all things Braille 49:55 Closing and contact info 1:58:18

Episode 287:New VoiceOver features in iOS 18, more on blind people and the legal profession, and the Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide Jun 15, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 287 0:00 I will miss Michael Mosley 0:53 iOS 18 7:27 Listen Later 13:27 AI is a game changer 14:18 accessible ways to learn about yoga 19:53 Be My Eyes and their bonkers Inclusive Language Guide 26:26 Read the Language Guide here. Bryan Bashin from Be My Eyes discusses the Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 41:51 Sonos 1:25:04 Serious Facebook Messenger issue on iOS 1:32:35 Chapters in Apple Podcasts 1:33:43 Melatonin 1:35:49 Apple Watch and talking obsolescence 1:38:29 Listen Later, Braille, experiences with lawyers, independent voting 1:40:00 Zoom recorders and Beatles 1:46:39 Blind people and the legal profession 1:52:56 Closing and contact info 1:58:27

Episode 286:A recap of Apple's WWDC keynote from a blindness perspective Jun 10, 2024

Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Mike Feir and Judy Dixon to discuss this year's feature-packed Apple keynote. Please share your thoughts with us about what Apple unveiled. We'll play a selection of listener comments in the next episode.

Episode 285:The positives and negatives of airline travel when blind, how’s Voice Dream Reader doing as a subscription product, and the pros and cons of new Windows computers with ARM processors Jun 08, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 285 0:00 Something you should know about the PhonakTV Connect 3:07 Travelling on airlines when you're blind 11:48 Microsoft Natural Voices for SAPI 5 31:02 Check out the project here

The VictorReader Stream 3 33:08 ID.ME 40:16 Cochlea implants, Android, and readers 42:16 Accessibility issues on the ElevenLabs website 44:31 No one should subscribe to Voice DreamReader 45:52 New Windows ARM computers 48:36 Glen Gordon from Vispero discusses JAWS and ARM processors 57:21 An update on Instacart 1:24:45 AI and how it got me in trouble at work 1:27:05 Missing phone calls on my iPhone 1:34:15 Google doesn't seem committed to accessibility 1:35:08 using IntelliJ as a blind person 1:39:04 The Rabbit R1 isn't accessible 1:40:29 iOS poor performance in Safari 1:47:54 Mantis carrying cases and Instacart accessibility 1:50:24 Thoughts on Glide 1:54:14 The Myriad broadcasting software 1:56:18 What was that thing you were talking to? 1:57:46 Closing and contact info 1:58:42

Episode 284:celebrating 200 years of Braille and a bright future, lawyers who think all blind people can't read, and Sonos makes progress while understating the impact of recent events Jun 01, 2024

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Welcome to 284 0:00 Apple's WWDC will be huge this year 0:50 Jonathan Mosen's keynote address to the International Council on English Braille 6:55 A frustrating legal experience 1:05:54 Slow but steady progress with Sonos 1:10:47 Choosing a laptop 1:17:01 Working with SharePoint 1:26:09 A positive Apple accessibility experience and a question about recording phone calls using the Zoom H series recorders 1:27:42 anyone done anything with FairPhone? 1:32:52 iTunes, and chapters in Apple Podcasts 1:35:49 Voting in Oregon has become less accessible 1:38:05 a review of the Activator from HelpTech 1:42:02 Facebook accessibility, and NLS eReaders 1:48:59 Play-by-play when attending live sports 1:53:30 Closing and contact info 1:58:13

Episode 283:Ray-ban Meta Smart Glasses, is Instacart becoming less accessible, and blind audio describer Christine Malec May 25, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 283 0:00 Comments on recent episodes 4:36 New hearing aids purchased 9:28 for users of the Rode Smartlav interview kit needing USB C connectivity 15:47 Wanting a podcast app for my Chromebook 17:59 Blind yoga? 19:33 Broadcasting systems for visually impaired accessibility 21:46 Downloading from YoUTube 27:18 Microsoft Copilot 28:39 Tax and identity verification 30:40 Microsoft Office on my new laptop 33:02 The security of scanning mail with my phone 34:07 New undesirable requirements from Instacart 38:36 The best case for my Mantis 42:57 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 47:51 Audible on the Victor Reader Stream 3 52:11 Home automation experiences 53:57 Blind audio describer Christine Malec discusses her craft, the Luminato Festival Toronto and more 1:07:06 Thoughts on Glide 1:54:36 Google Podcasts closing down 1:56:00 Closing and contact info 1:57:52

Episode 282:AI is about to change our lives yet again, more on Sonos accessibility, the International Council on English Brailles General Assembly, and ListenLater.net May 18, 2024

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Welcome to 282 0:00 A lot is about to change in our lives thanks to ChatGPT 4O 2:26 Sonos comments on recent accessibility regressions 11:35 Listener comments on Sonos 19:11 Essential Series button layout descriptions available 36:19 the importance of blindness agencies leading by example when it comes to accessibility 37:21 new hearing aids 43:07 improving the quality of iPhone calls in challenging environments 52:23 Judy Dixon, President of the International Council on English Braille, discusses their forthcoming General Assembly and Braille today 55:58 Interview with Yalim Gerger, creator of ListenLater.net 1:14:09 A demonstration of ListenLater.net 1:44:49 Closing and contact info 2:02:14

Episode 281:contemptuous behaviour from Sonos, following sports events when at the venue, and Canadas federal Parliament hears testimony on shabby airline treatment May 11, 2024

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Welcome to 281 0:00 The new apps from Sonos are nothing short of appalling 4:03 Following sports events when you're at the venue 24:45 Zoom Recorders 44:27 Pocketcasts for Android 48:12 Is Android viable for you now? 50:32 Unimpressed with the ARA device 56:30 Seeing AI unavailable in Uganda 1:06:11 Canada's federal Parliament discusses poor service to disabled people from airlines in Canada 1:10:38 Translation app 1:56:44 Closing and contact info 1:57:31

Episode 280:Audible comes to the Victor Reader Stream 3, Sonos accessibility may deteriorate dramatically, and supercharge your research with Perplexity May 04, 2024

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Welcome to 280 0:00 Zoom improves accessibility of their H Essential Series 3:02 It appears Sonos accessibility is about to experience a significant regression 6:00 Mathieu Paquette from HumanWare talks Audible support for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and more new features 23:01 A demonstration of Perplexity 1:01:48 An Apple album purchase I can no longer play 1:21:41 Thoughts on Glide 1:29:26 NFB's DeafBlind Division is looking for volunteer special service support providers 1:47:54 Hetlioz and melatonin 1:51:04 In search of a powerful, portable laptop 1:53:34 Problems with the YouTube app are typical 1:56:59 Closing and contact info 1:59:01

Episode 279:A user review of the Seleste Smart Glasses, an accessible Washer dryer from LG, and going in-depth into accessible Phonak hearing aid technology Apr 27, 2024

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Welcome to 279 0:00 A user review of the Seleste Smart Glasses 3:05 Demonstration of an accessible LG washer dryer 11:05 Microsoft Copilot on Windows 10 23:03 Problems with accessible YouTube Downloader 25:10 New hearing aids 28:42 Review and demonstration of the MyPhonak app 47:21 Review of the Phonak Roger On V2, and the MyRogerMic app 1:14:48 The Jonathan and Bonnie Bulletin 1:40:10 Closing and contact info 1:57:51

Episode 278:The benefits of home automation and how to get started, notetakers in the past, present and future, and verifying your identity online Apr 20, 2024

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Welcome to 278 0:00 In loving memory of Pauline Mosen 2:22 Downloading from YouTube on iOS 10:17 Looking for accessible real-time translation app 11:35 Keeping access to Windows 10, and Zoom H Essential Recorders 13:25 YouTube accessibility issue 18:31.684 Notetakers in the past, present and future 22:40 Verifying identity online in the US 38:23 Braille Sense notification that won't go away 43:10 Baseball commentary accessibility when at the venue 44:29 The ARA device 48:27 Blind people in wheelchairs at the airport 49:22 Crossword puzzle apps that work with JAWS 54:48 Mastodon versus Bluesky 55:38 Dustin Boggus from the MyHomeKitHome podcast discusses home automation 1:01:30 New hearing aids 1:40:11 It is wrong to boycott Israeli assistive technology 1:47:02 The Subtitle Reader add-on for NVDA 1:48:53 Setting up complex medication schedules in Apple Health 1:50:31 Sound Without Sight brings audio creative professionals together 1:51:44 The BT Speak is excellent value for money 1:52:59 Comments on episode 277 1:57:27 Closing and contact info 1:59:10

Episode 277:Glide is a revolutionary mobility device that may change everything, Voice Dream Reader is back on track, and a difficult conversation about a topical issue Apr 13, 2024

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Welcome to 277 0:00 Existing Voice Dream Reader customers can keep what they paid for 2:59 Amos Miller discusses the forthcoming Glide mobility device 8:41 Guiding in the swimming pool 1:10:58 Non-24 and managing insomnia 1:11:53 Boycotting Israeli technology products 1:22:20 First impressions of my Phonak Lumity hearing aid trial 1:44:30 Closing and contact info 1:59:32.108

Episode 276:Voice Dream Reader at odds with Apple's App Review Guidelines, iOS 17.4 feedback, and track your ketosis accessibly using the Keyto Breath Sensor Apr 06, 2024

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Welcome to 276 0:00 More on Voice Dream Reader 2:07 intersectionality, the BT Speak, customer service and swimming 30:43 Tempo Perfect, an accessible metronome app 35:52 contacting TSA Cares 38:33 Transcriptions in Apple Podcasts 39:48 Why VoiceOver switches languages in the status bar in iOS 17.4 42:14 Comments on the Deane Blazie interview 52:21 Dictation in iOS 17.4 59:04 Problems with the Guardian app 1:02:12 Windows 10 and 11 1:03:32 I saw an Apple Vision Pro 1:06:44 Comments on some recent topics 1:08:56 Victor Reader Stream 2 and Audible 1:19:35 Review of the Keyto Breath Sensor 1:21:31 Comments on iOS 17.4 1:31:58 Dolby Atmos 1:33:27 Thoughts on episode 271 1:38:19 Apple Podcast notifications 1:43:09 New hearing aids 1:45:18 Zoom H Essential series recorders 1:50:48 Petition to restore the EnvisionCollege Success program 1:54:28 If you wish to sign the petition, it is available here.

Closing and contact info 1:57:55.019

Episode 275:Voice Dream Reader moves to subscriptions for all users, blind people and Linux, old DOS apps, and Jonathan's new hearing aid journey Mar 30, 2024

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Welcome to 275 0:00 Voice Dream Reader to charge a subscription to people who paid for the app 2:10 Kishin Manglani from Applause Group discusses the Voice Dream Reader subscription controversy, and the future of the app 23:42 Living Blindfully Plus 57:29 Joining a Zoom meeting when recording is in progress 59:15 The Zoom HEssential handy recorders 1:02:01 Blind people using Linux 1:21:07 Running old DOS programmes on today's Windows 1:33:36 Help with Oticon hearing aids 1:51:36 It's new hearing aid time 1:53:57 Closing and contact info 2:00:15

Episode 274:Jonathan Mosen's demonstration and review of the Zoom H1Essential Handy Recorder Mar 29, 2024

Jonathan's series on the Essential recorders from Zoom, which have accessibility features, concludes on this Living Blindfully extra with the look at the Zoom H1Essential. This is the smallest member of the family and sells for just $99 USD. It can fit in any pocket, and offers high-quality 32-bit float recording. While understandably the recorder lacks some of the features of its larger siblings, it also boasts some features unique to this member of the family.

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Welcome to 274 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Orientation 3:10 First start 9:29 Recording, marking, and playing 11:58 H1Essential menus 23:08 Overdubbing with the H1Essential 33:20 More menu options 37:54 Installing firmware updates 42:09 Installing or updating accessibility files 52:41 Using the H1Essential as a USB microphone 55:56 Conclusion 59:12 Closing and contact info 1:01:24

Episode 273:Jonathan Mosen's demonstration and review of the Zoom H4Essential Handy Recorder Mar 28, 2024

Continuing his extensive look at the accessible Zoom Essential family, Jonathan demonstrates and reviews the Zoom H4Essential in this Living Blindfully Extra. With its compact size, powerful features and priced at just $199 USD, the H4Essential may be the Goldilocks recorder for many. While this review stands alone and therefore revisits many of the features found in the H6Essential, Jonathan expands further on the powerful mixer functionality and some other features.

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Welcome to 273 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Orientation 4:22 Inaccessible arming function 17:33 Exploring the menus 21:08 The inaccessible File List 46:16 The Mixer 55:56 Setting markers in a recording 1:06:38 The input jack 1:08:43 Using the H4Essential as an audio interface 1:09:40 The H4Essential Control app 1:12:16 Conclusion 1:16:55 Closing and contact info 1:20:13

Episode 272:Jonathan Mosen's review and demonstration of the Zoom H6Essential handy recorder Mar 27, 2024

In this Living Blindfully extra, Jonathan Mosen begins his reviews of all three recorders in the Essential series, with the Zoom H6Essential

Zoom has provided these units so the reviews can be produced, but have not heard these reviews before publication, nor influence what they contain.

There is considerable interest from the blind community in the Zoom Essential series, due to the accessibility features available in this professional class of equipment.

The h6Essential is the most capable member of the series, providing six tracks of recording, interchangeable microphone capsules, 32 bit float, a playback mixer, audio interface capability and more.

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Welcome to 272 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Description and physical layout 5:35 Setting up the Zoom H6Essential 21:35 A look at the Settings 25:51 The completely inaccessible File List, and working with recordings you've made 38:26 Recording content, inserting markers 43:40 The mixer 52:11 Using storage mode with a PC 54:45 Using the H6Essential as an audio interface 57:01 Controlling the H6Essential via its iPhone app 1:07:44 Conclusion 1:14:58 Closing and contact info 1:17:46

Episode 271:Aira joins the AI party, new devices at CSUN, and a user review of the All Terrain cane Mar 23, 2024

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Welcome to 271 0:00 Troy Otillio and Everette Bacon from Aira discuss Access AI and more 1:51 A look at Aira's Access AI feature 45:49 Other items of note at CSUN 1:06:06 Things to know when trying to charge a Qardiobase scale 1:09:27 Running a DOS programme on Windows 1:11:47 Goodmaps in German 1:14:04 Mixer to record phone conversations 1:15:26 the All-Terrain Cane and duo Lingo on a smartphone 1:17:44 Samsung and Microsoft integration 1:21:06 Best notetaker for college 1:23:27 Trouble in Zoom meetings 1:27:14 Do we still need dedicated digital talking book players 1:31:18 Email composition focus in iOS 17.4 1:35:17 Linux for blind users 1:37:41 Comments on episode 268 1:40:15 Podcast chapters in Spotify 1:48:41 Why do blind people so frequently get asked to sit in a wheelchair at airports 1:56:10 Closing and contact info 2:00:05

Episode 270:A conversation with Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie, accessibility is a fundamental human right, and welcome to the Matrix Mar 16, 2024

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Welcome to 270 0:00 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie 3:15 Accessibility is a fundamental human right 47:29 You may not know texts are being truncated, and generalSiri thoughts 57:12 Impressed with my Chromebook 1:10:49 Questions about Sonos and Dolby Atmos 1:12:31 Lectrote interactive fiction interpreter 1:20:15 Transporting and caring for kids 1:22:49 Blind people and video editing 1:25:16 The good and bad of the new Stuff website 1:29:58 Everything you ever wanted to know about Matrix 1:32:37 Make Windows 10 free for blind people 1:46:22 Where is the NFB Newsline Android app? 1:54:05 What laptop keyboard meets my needs 1:55:44 Closing and contact info 1:58:42

Episode 269:What's next for the Envision smart glasses and app, iOS 17.4, and AI image recognition comes to JAWS Mar 09, 2024

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Welcome to 269 0:00 Three extra episodes coming up 1:35 The founders of Envision, Karthik Mahadevan and Karthik Kannan, discuss Envision today and in the near future 4:26 iOS 17.4 is a significant release 1:07:57 JAWS introduces AI image recognition 1:22:23 Comments on the Deane Blazie interview 1:37:46 More memories of David Holladay 1:42:03 The Bonnie bulletin 1:44:28 Closing and contact info 1:59:59

Episode 268:Blindness technology icon Deane Blazie goes down memory lane, then discusses his new notetaker, BT Speak, from Blazie Technologies Mar 02, 2024

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Welcome to 268 0:00 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Deane Blazie about Deane's significant role in blindness technology history 2:58 Deane Blazie tells Jonathan Mosen about the new BT Speak line from Blazie Technologies 1:09:05 Remembering David Holladay 1:38:50 Response to episode 267 on intersectionality 1:40:36 Can I swim with the FeelSpace Navibelt? 1:45:01 Where to obtain the Blind Alive accessible workouts 1:47:40 Pursuing a career in customer service 1:49:09 Impressions of the Seleste Smart Glasses, and Apple thoughts 1:51:23 Be My AI, and airlines with Braille safety cards 1:53:51 Vocaster 2 with the Mac 1:56:01 Best and worst airline security experiences 1:57:27 Closing and contact info 1:59:58

Episode 267:Remembering blindness technology pioneer David Holladay, and emotions run high as ACB struggles with intersectionality Feb 24, 2024

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Welcome to 267 0:00 Blindness technology pioneer David Holladay has died 1:31 Read David Holladay's history of Raised Dot Computing Leah Gardner, President of Blind LGBT Pride International, talks about why they aren't participating in the American Council of the Blind's convention 11:12 ACB President,Deb Cook Lewis, responds to the LeahGardner interview and discusses questions of intersectionality 54:06 Closing and contact info 2:01:20

Episode 266:An interview with Zoom about their new accessible Essential recorders, your best and worst airline security experiences, and sharing the transport duties when you're a blind parent Feb 17, 2024

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Welcome to 266 0:00 HeardThat now offers a remote microphone kit 5:37 The future of Castro Podcasts looks bright 8:58 Samuel Greene from Zoom North America discusses their new and accessible Essential Series of recorders 11:55 More on advocacy strategies and responsibilities 45:43 best and worst experiences going through airport security 59:33 Sharing the parenting duties when it comes to transport 1:15:12 deep fakes in the US presidential election, blood pressure monitoring, Apple accessibility 1:20:04 iPhone Action Button and Facebook extra verbosity 1:27:08 Video editing as a blind person 1:29:08 Sonos question 1:32:49 Are other New York Times puzzles accessible? 1:35:03 Accessible Crypto options 1:36:17 Google Password Manager on BrailleNote Touch+ 1:37:55 Update on Apple tech support woes 1:38:25 Problem with iPhone notifications 1:39:37 AI tools I use regularly 1:42:59 Some products mentioned include: Perplexity, You.com, Pi.ai, YouTube Summary, Whisper transcription on Windows, Free Subtitles, MacWhisper, Open AI NVDA add-on, AI Content Describer, i

What do people know about matrix 1:51:28 Lost speech after iOS update 1:53:23 Closing and contact info 1:59:31

Episode 265:Advocacy strategies that don't burn us out, how good are Framework computers, and the Seleste Smart Glasses Feb 10, 2024

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Welcome to 265 0:00 Advocacy comments in episode 263 5:10 Two users of Framework computers comment on their experiences 14:46 Inaccessible date pickers on travel agency websites 27:28 Using Emoji on Mac and Windows 31:29 What are accessible options for those interested in crypto currency? 39:11 Samsung Accessibility uses Audio-eye 41:41 Questions about the iOS health app and the need for an Apple Watch 42:19 Blind people generating images with AI 49:39 Suno.ai, all the subscriptions, and improvements in mainstream gaming 55:53 Shubh Mittal tells us about the Seleste Glasses 1:02:27 Feedback on the Seleste Glasses, and a Minecraft accessibility mod 1:34:01 Wanting to learn more about multiline Braille displays 1:37:48 How can I advocate to save Gmail's basic HTML? 1:39:20 Volunteering to be in a Be My Eyes group gives people more than they bargained for 1:41:50 Update on new guide dogt and technology for developing countries 1:44:21 Problem with my iPhone SE 1:51:59 Sound on my Dell computer 1:54:27 Blindness terminology and new iPhone 15 1:55:59 Closing and contact info 1:59:24

Episode 264:Accessible recorders from Zoom are on their way, revisiting blindness in the Bible, and the FeelSpace NaviBelt Feb 03, 2024

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 264 0:00 A tribute to Paul Paravano 1:52 Zoom are about to release audio recorders with accessibility features 9:04 Potentially good news for Castro users 13:27 Machine-generated transcripts coming to Apple Podcasts 18:01 Some blindness stories 19:03 Helpful Samsung TV accessibility hints 26:40 How do I share images to Be My AI on Android? 30:10 Apple Tech Support woes 31:56 OS choices, why I don't have a new Stream, routers and more 39:17 Vocalizer voices, DAB receivers and Life Unseen 57:24 The Feelspace Navibelt is a high tech Orientation and mobility tool 1:10:21 Fitness apps 1:39:53 Habel pricing discrepancies 1:43:03 Thoughts on assistive technology 1:44:44 Disabling automatic language detection on iPhone 1:51:52 eBikes and scooters taking over New York City 1:53:27 Question about Goodmaps Outdoors 1:57:40 Closing and contact info 1:59:11

Episode 263:Blind seems to be the hardest word, Ryan Jones from Vispero talks screen reading in the present and future, and a new key is coming to your Windows computer Jan 27, 2024

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Welcome back for 2024 0:00 Episode 263 1:54 Blind is fine 3:45 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ryan Jones,VicePresident, Software Product Management at Vispero 13:20 Level Access buys Userway 1:15:15 A new key is coming to your Windows keyboard 1:21:30 The AI Microsoft DisabilityAnswer Desk 1:29:16 My favourite podcast app 1:34:50 Sonos ERA300 versus FIVE 1:36:49 Looking for a laptop that does audio production 1:40:22 Making the iPhone Action Button do double duty 1:42:39 The BonnieBulletin, Yoto, ThinkPads, tablets and terminology 1:45:59 Closing and contact info 1:59:12

Episode 262:Create songs with Suno.ai, learning to use Face ID, and reflections on 25 years doing Internet radio Dec 16, 2023

A reminder that this is the last episode of the current season. We will be publishing again from 28 January 2024.

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Welcome to 262 0:00 Reflecting on a remarkable year for Living Blindfully 4:15 My 25th anniversary of live Internet broadcasting 7:54 Drafts working around a serious iOS bug 14:50 Hearing technology 17:45 iPhone call volume not being remembered 18:46 Update on using Salesforce at work 20:42 Follow-up on switching to Windows for music production 26:00 Learning to use Face ID 31:45 Changing the WiFi network on Sonos 48:35 Making technology available to developing countries 49:52 Tap to wake, and Be My AI 55:13 JAWS country license and Marmite 57:19 A demonstration of Suno.ai 1:04:57 Amazon Echo users beware of changing your password 1:42:43 I am getting my first iPad. How do I learn to use it? 1:44:36 Trouble with the Peacock app 1:49:50 Closing for 2023 1:55:01

Episode 261:Castro insists it's not dead, choosing a default notification sound in iOS 17.2, and take control of accessibility overlays with AccessiByeBye Dec 09, 2023

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The ---- ------------------------------------ --------------penultimate episode for 2023 0:17 Welcome to 261 3:19 Hurry! Voting soon closes in the MushroomFm holiday countdown 6:17 A big week for Android accessibility 9:27 Very impressed with the Qardiobase X smartscale 12:28 Accessible appliances 19:09 Close, but no cigar 26:04 Thorium reader 32:03 Victor Reader Stream 3 33:42 Ignorant customer service interactions 35:16 The accessibility of Duolingo is getting worse, and they don't seem to care 37:11 How do we sign documents? 47:47 What's the best way to get into ChatGPT? 50:44 How do I delete folders in Outlook that I no longer need? 52:39 Aria Mastering 56:15 All the Light we Cannot See 59:12 Castro says it's not dead 1:01:01 Rejoyce! iOS 17.2 lets you set a default notification sound 1:07:24 A serious bug that has crept into iOS affectingDrafts and other apps 1:11:07 Demonstration of the updated AccessiByeBye extension from Pneuma Solutions 1:14:13 Declining Accessibility of Eleven Labs 1:29:37 The Bonnie Bulletin and the comedy of errors 1:34:38 Closing and contact info 1:59:01

Episode 260:Bye bye to the Castro podcast app, why cant Vispero products and RIM just get along, and a catch-up with Pneuma Solutions Dec 02, 2023

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Living Blindfully taking a break over the New Zealand summer 0:00 Welcome to 260 with some help from ChatGPT 1:35 There's still time to vote in the Mushroom FM holiday countdown 4:35 The Castro podcast app is being shut down 7:50 JAWS and Fusion aren't as accessible with RIM as they should be, and users are the losers 17:52 The quality of iOS Vocalizer voices has become really bad 38:19 Anyone know of an accessible DAB radio? 40:45 Wireless Lavalier microphones that don't breakVoiceOver 42:46 Vosh, travel, and notetakers 49:25 A fun travel story 57:34 Catch-up with Pneuma Solutions 1:02:35 Problem with my Sonos ARC 1:45:26 Bose versus Sonos 1:47:44 The language rotor in iOS 1:50:13 Object orientation with Be My AI 1:52:26 Spectrum Access app and PhoneLink 1:53:38 Closing and contact info 1:56:46

Episode 259:It’s not easy being a blind pedestrian, more thoughts on a third-party screen reader for MacOS, and Justin Ng from Sneaky Crab talks about Timecrest Nov 25, 2023

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Welcome to the placeless 259 0:17 Hell freezes over. Apple will support RCS 2:48 We'd love to get your top 10 holiday songs for our annual countdown 6:58 Cast your vote today at https://MushroomFm.com/countdown2023 Accessibility on the job 20:25 Memories of the KGS graphical Braille display 23:37 Thoughts on the Vosh third-party screen reader for MacOS 26:34 Apple Watch streaming radio app 34:27 Vosh, All the Light we Cannot See and more 35:59 Questions about Gmail, audio and more 41:12 Justin Ng fromSneakyCrab discusses the game Timecrest 49:05 In Toronto, they built a bike path on a sidewalk 1:20:53 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:31:33 Closing and contact info 1:57:21

Episode 258:VoiceOver on MacOS may get competition, Be My Eyes touts blindness-specific customer service powered by AI, and some Victor Reader Stream 3 users have buyers remorse Nov 18, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 258 0:00 A third-party screen reader for Mac may be on the way 3:23 Is blindness-aware AI customer service the future? Be My AI comes to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk 11:17 A funny thing happened to me on my way home 37:14 Can't hear VoiceOver on a call 42:56 Transitioning to Windows for music production 49:10 Is this an ableist job description for a disability role? 54:36 Keypad problem when updating iPhone 1:12:26 Comments on Selena Mills interview 1:13:55 Not happy with the Victor Reader Stream 3 1:17:22 Any tips for a new Mantis Q40 user? 1:29:38 Uber accessibility and self-identification 1:33:23 All the Light we Cannot See, and Apple accessibility bugs 1:42:22 My iPhone 15 is still the bane of my existence 1:48:13 Closing and contact info 1:58:54

Episode 257:More Victor Reader Stream feedback, a call to boycott Apples Feedback Assistant, and the powerful, accessible Evo16 audio interface from Audient Nov 11, 2023

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Welcome to 257 0:00 Comments about the Victor Reader Stream 3 1:50 A thorough description of the Beatles' Now and Then music video 6:03 Read the description here. New bug in the iOS weather app 7:56 Apple developer calls for boycott of Apple's Feedback Assistant 8:53 Inaccessible appliances 15:35 iOS Personal Voice 18:33 All the light we cannot see on Netflix 26:00 Voice feedback during Apple Watch workouts 29:00 A book recommendation and tactile graphics array 32:41 iOS View Finder not multilingual, and ZoomPodtrak P4 36:36 Determining the orientation of a printed page with iPhone 38:25 Sharesies accessibility issues 40:05 Bird buddy 42:26 Hand gestures on Apple Watch 47:40 Bose versus Sonos 48:26 Trouble reading Kindle books inBraille on my iPhone 51:59 More positive feedback on the HeardThat app 55:32 Introduction to the review of the Audient Evo 16 59:27 Evo 16 orientation 1:05:11 Smartgain is an accessible way to set your levels 1:08:34 Evo in the Windows System Tray 1:11:23 The Evo Mixer 1:16:01 System Panel 1:32:41 The accessible clipping indicator 1:37:34 Conclusion 1:38:29 Trouble using a wireless mic with my iPhone 1:39:28 Contacting the developer of Mona for Mastodon 1:42:32 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:44:21 Closing and contact info 1:55:01.504

Episode 256:The Beatles new single is here, is the current Victor Reader Stream disappointing, and author of Life Unseen, Selena Mills Nov 04, 2023

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Welcome to 256 0:00 Now and then is out, and there's more Beatles magic coming 1:17 ACB's National Office is now on Mastodon 7:42 Comments on the Userway interview 8:25 Enjoying my Mantis Q40 17:09 Responding to Ring video doorbell notifications efficiently 22:20 Enabling audio description on Samsung TVs 24:42 The Victor Reader Stream 27:35 Songs that make me feel weird 36:07 Seeking language learning apps 37:43 Comments on recent topics 38:57 Audio description resources 45:57 Finding Employment 47:40 Personal Voice, BrailleNote Touch and an Audacity question 50:21 Experiments with hearing technology 52:49 Author of "Life Unseen",Selena Mills 1:05:46 Closing and contact info 2:00:06

Episode 255:The final Beatles song is nearly here, More Apple Talk, and Farmer Noah is an orientation and mobility training tool Oct 28, 2023

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Welcome to 255 0:00 Join me on Mushroom FM for the reveal of the Beatles' new song 1:20 Reaper version 7 has been released 7:35 iOS 17 live voicemail 12:00 Notifications from Apple Podcasts have stopped 17:35 Workout progress on Apple Watch 21:24 where did my language rotor go in iOS 17.1? 22:57 Struggling with getting used to my iPhone 15 26:18 increased double-tap sensitivity on iPhone and Apple Watch 32:26 Can Face ID work if you can't open your eyes? 36:45 Things to be aware of in iOS 17.1 38:03 Thoughts after my iPhone 15 upgrade 44:02 Transferring between a Mac and iPhone 54:09 Finding wall studs 58:08 iOS versus Android 58:58 Chris Hekimian discusses his invention, an orientation and mobility training tool called Farmer Noah 1:08:03 Comments on recent episodes 1:33:02 The Bonnie Bulletin, it's not easy to leave New Zealand 1:38:28 Closing and contact info 1:58:32

Episode 254:What should the future of web accessibility be, with Userway co-founder, Lionel Wolberger Oct 21, 2023

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Welcome to 254 0:00 Lionel Wolberger, co-founder of Userway 2:23 In this in-depth and lively interview, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Lionel about Userway, why it was founded, what it does, whether the approach it is taking is making the web a more accessible place, and how blind people can evaluate the impact the company's offerings are having. Closing and contact info 2:02:09

Episode 253:Should Eloquence come to SensePlayer, PortCaster from Centrance is a portable podcast recording powerhouse, and more on iOS 17 Oct 14, 2023

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Predicting the future is a dangerous thing 0:00 Welcome to 253 1:46 Revisiting area code 250 yet again 2:43 SensePlayer email list and an open letter 6:43. You can read and sign the open letter here. Comments on episode 252 8:07 iOS 17 14:42 Introduction to the Centrance PortCaster review 21:39 First impressions of build quality, and purpose of the product 22:52 Description of the Centrance PivotMic PM1 30:55 Preparing an SD card for use in the PortCaster 33:19 Orientation to the device 35:46 Bringing a FaceTime audio call into the recording 49:16 A few mic facts 51:18 Pros, cons, comparisons 53:39 A chat with CEO and founder of Centrance, Michael Goodman 1:05:41 Streaming web radio links on Chromecast 1:38:52 Changing the Google Home voice through the Assistant app 1:40:31 The HeardThat app 1:44:17 Comments on episode 249 1:47:34 Using the BrailleNote Touch Plus with NLS BARD 1:52:47 Problem withVoice Dream Reader and Dropbox 1:53:55 Be My AI is impressive 1:56:10 Closing and contact info 2:00:10

Episode 252:iOS 17 and iPhone 15 experiences, what its like to work with a guide dog, and accessible voting in New Zealand Oct 07, 2023

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Welcome to 252 0:00 Correcting the record about area code 250 1:32 My pick for speaker 2:17 Taking on an additional role 3:08 New Zealanders are voting in the general election. Here's how we do it 4:39 iOS 17 12:45 Why waste money on a pro iPhone when you're blind? 19:14 My new iPhone is really hot, and not in a good way 37:11 iOS 17 handwriting still problematic 39:07 Moving apps around in iOS 17 is a drag 43:07 Classifying USB audio devices in iOS 17.1 45:55 I just switched back from Android to iOS. Here's what I think 50:47 The new iOS default notification sound is horrible 54:35 Finding a person when you both have iPhone 15 devices 58:42 Mac versus PC 1:01:23 Demonstration of RSS Reader for Windows 1:14:00 Working with a guide dog 1:27:23 Living with blindness and other impairments 1:45:40 Front porch security 1:51:54 Sounds that make me feel weird 1:54:24 Closing and contact info 1:57:51

Episode 251:Blind people from around the world comment on recent Apple releases, Be my AI is open to everyone on iOS, and Focusrite Scarlets get more accessible Sep 30, 2023

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Be My AI available on iOS and faces are recognised again 1:32 Comments on recent Apple releases 10:57 The HeardThat app 1:01:43 Freedom Scientific's Next Big Thing isn't global 1:03:40 Lyft drivers and service dogs 1:04:36 Accessibility improvements with Focusrite Scarlet 1:07:38 Not happy with my BrailleNote Touch 1:11:48 Accessible appliances 1:13:17 The AllTerrainCane and my Braille reading story 1:17:08 Looking for a small mixer 1:27:56 Ad blocking and cookie preferences 1:30:22 Recording Zoom 1:32:00 Samsung accessibility has poor support 1:39:09 iCloud not syncing anymore 1:41:36 SamsungTV and Sonos ARC 1:44:25 Reading the show notes for a podcast episode 1:48:33 More on ableist language 1:52:18 I like Weatherology 1:55:27 New Zealand's Zoomy ride share service gets a rebrand 1:56:23 Favourite cane and cane technique 1:57:19 Closing and contact info 1:59:01.926

Episode 250:Jonathan's first impressions of the iPhone 15 Pro max, and a comprehensive look at what's new in iOS 17 from a blindness perspective Sep 22, 2023

Note, this podcast is published earlier than normal so you get the scoop on the iPhone 15 Pro Max as soon as possible. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to our 250th episode 0:30 Country and area code 250 4:11 Recording using the Samson Q2U on the iPhone 15 Pro Max 6:14 The Focusrite Vocaster 2 connected to iPhone 15 ProMax in the studio 10:10 The front cardiod microphone in the iPhone 15 Pro Max 11:58 The bottom omnidirectional mic in the iPhone 15 Pro Max 12:58 The front omnidirectional microphone of the iPhone 15 ProMax 13:13 Configuring and using theAction Button 13:28 Greater control of battery health in iPhone 15 models 24:07 VoiceOver Point and Speak and Magnifier features 28:55 Improved configurability of VoiceOver voices 37:07 More control over VoiceOver verbosity 46:54 Braille improvements 54:51 Locate the centre of the screen from your keyboard 58:15 Lock your rotor in place 1:00:29 Siri loses the Hey in some countries 1:02:13 Two new UK Siri voices 1:03:31 Vary Siri's speaking speed 1:04:51 Personal Voice 1:05:47 Liven up your home screen with interactive widgets 1:15:20 New ring and alert tones 1:35:45 Changes to the Messages app 1:38:18 Manage your grocery list in the Reminders app 1:45:42 Notes in Notes can now link to other notes 1:54:57 Track your mental health in the Health app 1:59:17 Live voicemail and FaceTime voicemail 2:10:10 Improved predictive text and dictation 2:11:24 Improved sharing with people close by 2:14:00 Sharing AirTags 2:18:37 Standby Mode 2:19:42 Apple Music changes 2:20:24 Some Safari improvements 2:22:15 Closing and contact info 2:24:55

Episode 249:Comments on new Apple things, hear better in noisy environments with the HeardThat app, and when should you tell a potential employer that you're blind? Sep 16, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 249, and a shout out to the 248 people 0:29 JAWS 2024 and Freedom Scientific's next big thing competition 3:13 iOS 17 and new iPhones 10:17 ACB and mastodon 25:08 Lyft discrimination 43:00 Be MyAI not describing faces, and now refusing to describe photos containing people 53:52 Bruce Sharpe, founder and CEO of Singular Hearing, talks about the HeardThat app for iOS and Android 1:04:34 Demonstration of the HeardThat app 1:27:16 The Bonnie Bulletin, what's it like to work with and care for a guide dog? 1:34:29 Disclosing your blindness to a potential or soon to be employer 1:53:19 Closing and contact info 2:00:59

Episode 248:A recap of Apple's Wonderlust event from a blindness perspective Sep 12, 2023

Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Michael Feir and Judy Dixon to talk Apple Watch series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.

Episode 247:ACB no closer to Mastodon, how easy is it to use Face ID, and Sammy Sweet Spirit wants sighted people to look at it this way Sep 09, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 247 0:30 Apple Event special coming up in episode 248 3:24 iOS 17 5:22 Lyft Driver advocating for service animal discrimination 9:15 A litany of excuses for ACB still not being on Mastodon 13:15 Looking for a stud finder 33:35 For people who need technology assistance 34:19 Bikes, iOS and rugby 36:17 Drafts and the Sonos Roam 38:31.569 How easy is Face ID to use 42:21 Recording your screen withVoiceOver speech in iOS 50:23 Be my AI and favourite cane 57:11 Sammy Sweet Spirit discusses her book, Look at it this way 1:03:58 Closing and contact info 1:59:01

Episode 246:More fallout from a lawbreaking Lyft driver, Apple names the day of its big reveal, and a smart watch running full Android Sep 02, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 246 0:32 Ride share discrimination 2:26 Apple event coming up, and iOS 17 gets closer 9:50 Significant accessibility regression with the latest Kindle for iOS 29:46 Another Focus 40 Blue failure story 33:11 You can get Alexa talking to ChatGPT 41:44 apps I miss and canes I like 52:16 Comments on Optima 54:58 How is MushroomFM run? 59:34 Elijah Massey reviews the Lemfo Lem16 smart watch 1:05:32 Old technology memories and looking for an accessible doorbell 1:25:24 Another example of poor Google accessibility support 1:29:17 Good news for Sky Sport Now customers in New Zealand 1:34:29 Accessible appliances 1:34:50 Recommending Luna RSS as a Windows-based podcast app 1:36:49 Be my AI and more old technology that is new again 1:37:54 The ableist Beatles 1:45:06 Loving the HeardThat app, and thoughts on old phone feedback lines 1:48:08 Closing and contact info 1:57:33.183

Episode 245:The difficult search for accessible household appliances, Lyft driver encourages colleagues to discriminate, and catching up with Bookshare Aug 26, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 245 0:29 Home appliances, the final frontier 1:34 Welcome to almost citizen Bonnie 17:03 YouTube video from LYFT driver coaches drivers on how to avoid transporting guide dog handlers 21:22 Here is a link to the YouTube video in question. You can flag this video, and you can also report this using YouTube's other legal complaint form for violating civil rights legislation in your country.

iOS 17 is in quite good shape ahead of release 34:13 Be my AI not recognising faces 38:18 Audible and the Victor Reader Stream 40:57 More on accessible TVs 42:50 Comments on various recent topics 52:05 Searching for a bingo card 53:42 A work-around for inaccessible chapter buttons inApple Podcasts 55:05 Maryann Mendez talks NFB conventions and answers some Bookshare questions 1:01:37 Jack Mendez talks tech training and the future of accessibility 1:24:35 PC versus Mac 1:40:27 Searching for text on the BrailleSense 1:48:53 Closing and contact info 1:57:09

Episode 244:iOS 17 towards the end of its test phase, listeners comment on SensePlayer 2.0, and some concerning absences from Mastodon Aug 19, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 244 0:30 Thoughts on iOS 17 1:48 SensePlayer firmware 2.0 23:28 Correction regarding DCanes 34:54 Hearing in noisy places 37:43 Looking for a French discussion email list 45:14 Hearing aid programme for blind Australians 49:32 Mastodon updates 56:36 Comments on Reaper, and notetakers 1:12:29 Lack of support fromGoogle 1:20:38 Accessibility testing 1:27:37 Comments on episode 241 1:34:48 Here's a link to the cane provider mentioned by this contributor. Comments on the Activator 1:38:58 The new Outlook for Windows 1:41:54 Fiverr accessibility 1:44:31 Using your iPhone to work with appliances 1:45:55 The Optima 1:48:35 Remembering old iPhone apps 1:50:03 Comments on episode 243 1:55:51 Closing and contact info 1:59:40

Episode 243:Critical Braille bugs remain as the iOS 17 release looms, an update from Orbit Research and AccessMind, and can a horse be your guide? Aug 12, 2023

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Welcome to 243 0:30 We got a ticket to ride 2:12 The Be My AI test is expanding 5:05 HIMS releases version 2.0 of the SensePlayer firmware 6:39 Critical Braille bugs remain as iOS 17 release looms 8:25 Home Dialysis changed my life 17:46 Hearing in noisy places 27:25 Typing and Braille reading speeds according to ChatGPT 46:58 Portable VoiceOver for Mac preferences explained 52:10 Does anyone know anything about guide horses? 56:43 Orbit and Access Mind discuss Optima, OrbitSpeak and more 1:05:48 Remembering old iOS apps that no longer exist 1:45:52 Closing and contact info 1:56:08

Episode 242:Listeners share their smart TV recommendations, remembering discontinued iOS apps, and the new Activator Braille display from Help Tech Aug 05, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 242 0:30 Smart TV recommendations 2:44 Here's a link to the Insignia 24 inch TV.
Here's a link to the Tyler portable 14 inch monitor. Here's a link to the TLC 65 inch TV. The Monarch has me excited and concerned 19:06 Demanding equality of quality from big tech 24:50 Remembering iOS apps that have left this world 31:34 The Country of the Blind and another interesting read 35:07 Types of cane 41:10 Introducing the Activator from HelpTech 46:44 Nespresso VertuoPlus coffee maker demo 1:37:09 New Zealand's Sky Sport Now app has serious accessibility issues 1:45:28 I love my new Mantis 1:47:31 Charging my EuroBraille display 1:51:19 The Bonnie Bulletin prepares for Sir Paul 1:52:27 Closing and contact info 1:58:51.509

Episode 241:The wait continues for Audible support on the Victor Reader Stream 3, remembering iPhone apps from years past, and HumanWare and APH update us on the Monarch Jul 29, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 241 0:30 iOS 17 beta 2:06 What old iOS apps do you remember with fondness? 5:50 A wonderful cane and a positive development 13:17 Adding descriptions to videos with Mona for mastodon 14:27 JAWS for Android 16:48 iBeacons are still a thing 21:16 Here's a link to the Kwenda app referenced in this section. Any accessible TV recommendations? 24:01 Accessibility issues with Fiverr 27:21 Comments on Apple Podcast Connectgate 30:23 Accessibility issues with Express VPN 35:30 Things aren't looking good for Audible support with the Victor Reader Stream 3 38:09 HumanWare and APH update us on the Monarch Braille device 47:05 Demo of the Weatherology app for iOS 1:19:33 Closing and contact info 1:58:09

Episode 240:An Apple Podcasts Connectgate update, Uber frustrations, and author of the Country of the Blind, Andrew Leland Jul 22, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 240 0:00 Apple Podcast Connectgate update 1:30 Thought-provoking issues around new-generation AI visual recognition 16:40. You can read the New York Times article. Hearing aids 20:57 Keeper Security 27:58 Things Siri should do 31:37 How much does it cost to fix a Braille display? 33:51 Audio description on Netflix 37:14 Qardio Arm and other products 43:24 I'm looking for a quality cane 44:53 Noisy places are inaccessible places 46:52 Bonnie's Seeing Eye interview 56:29 A troubling Uber experience 58:10 Author of The Country of the Blind, Andrew Leland 1:05:42 The nature of literacy 1:53:06 Where did Backpack Studio go? 1:56:17 Closing and contact info 1:58:38

Episode 239:Confronting systemic discrimination by mainstream tech companies, exciting updates at Be My Eyes, and our NFB convention travel log Jul 15, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction and a heads up about future podcasts 0:00 Welcome to country code and area code 239 2:49 My address to the NFB convention 5:05. If you'd like to publicise the address, please feel free to direct people to https://mosen.org/nfb23 Feedback on the NFB address 35:07 An update on Apple Podcast Connectgate 40:45 Interested in being an accessibility professional 48:50 A primer on web accessibility basics 51:34. Visit the article here. Bose versus Sonos 52:40 Tips on cooking when blind 53:32 Be my Eyes, AI image recognition and more 56:41. Check out Mini GPT4, and LLAVA. Jonathan and Bonnie's NFB audio travel log 1:05:35 First thoughts from Houston 1:10:49 Update on Sunday 1:16:28 Tuesday afternoon at convention 1:30:46 At the gate heading home 1:40:51 A post script from home 1:55:07 Closing and contact info 2:02:36

Episode 238:A comprehensive look from a blindness perspective at the powerful Drafts app for Apple operating systems Jul 08, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to Cabo Verde 0:58 Interview with the creator of Drafts, Greg Pierce 2:26 A Listner perspective on Drafts 37:38 Jonathan Mosen's Drafts review, introduction 48:17 Demonstration of sending text to multiple places 52:14 Exploring the screen 57:41 The Drafts list 1:02:21 Performing actions on multiple drafts 1:06:11 Workspaces 1:08:56 Navigation mode 1:18:57 Options from the iOS Home Screen 1:22:25 Dictating text 1:24:16 Transcribing text 1:28:37 Linking to another draft 1:29:18 Creating a draft via the web 1:31:46 Working with Actions 1:34:01 Conclusion 2:29:32 Audio demonstration from Wenwei Fisher 2:31:01 Closing and contact info 2:36:55

Episode 237:More on Oko and accessible traffic signals, the nature of blindness and how we perceive it, and Melissa Allman from the Seeing Eye Jul 01, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to Cameroon 0:58 Busily recording at the NFB convention in Houston 2:34 Thoughts on Oko 5:58 Accessible traffic signals in Budapest 7:54 Oko and Apple's inaccessible websites 13:57 Vision Pro 19:24 We all have deficits 23:17 The All Terrain Cane and blind pride 32:52 Lire is showing me too much 34:00 Melissa Allman fromSeeing Eye talks guide dog issues in the United States
37:28 Closing and contact info 1:58:24

Episode 236:Apple locks blind podcast creators out of monetising content, travel anywhere thanks to the AllTerrainCane, and is the idea of living a full life as a blind person a myth Jun 24, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 236 0:00 The sale of Voice Dream Reader is official 1:11 The struggle to get Apple to care about locking blind people out of one of their services 7:47 I am concerned about Oko 28:00 I don't like being blind 33:07 Ableist Language. Are you blind? 47:15 How accessible is the Qardio Arm? 49:51 David Epstein introduces the All Terrain Cane 1:01:11 Google is also not taking accessibility seriously 1:24:40 Spin bike demo 1:26:06 Entering into the world of hearing aids 1:36:08 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:45:43 Closing and contact info 1:58:01

Episode 235:A Vision Pro reality check, more on the Stream and SensePlayer, Oko promises access to traffic signals, and a new Beatles song Jun 17, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

HiChad! 0:00 RIM for Mac is released 1:39 The Reddit blackout 4:34 Third-party apps do not have access to the Vision Pro camera 11:04 Read the Upload VR article referenced in the episode. Bookshare's place in a world of mainstream accessible options 19:22 Influential European organisation discourages the use of accessibility overlays 25:39 Effective ad blocking tools 34:40 Looking for cookbook recommendations 37:16 More on the Victor Reader Stream and SensePlayer 41:52 Here's the link to the Executive products case for the Stream 3, and here's the link for the Executive Products SensePlayer case. The lonely little Hotel Pennsylvania 55:12 More on the Focus Braille displays including comment from Vispero 56:45 The Oko app helps with inaccessible traffic lights 1:03:54 Coping with assistance we may not want 1:28:37 Update on Castro and a demo of how sluggish Overcast is 1:35:00 A New Beatles single?Wow! 1:41:38 Features lacking in digital assistants 1:54:00 Closing and contact info 1:59:20

Episode 234:Does Apples Vision Pro mark a new era of accessibility, more on the justification for Bookshare, and our access to Reddit is under threat Jun 10, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to 234 0:00 Hi from the Audient Evo 16 1:35 See you at the NFB convention in Houston 4:41 Follow-up from Apple's WWDC 7:48 Listener comments on Apple 17:59 Bookshare's price increase and its ongoing relevance 28:42 Bose versus Sonos 58:33 Blind people's quality access to Reddit under threat 1:08:19 Check out the Save 3rd party apps subreddit Read a statement by the blackout organisers If you'd like to voice your own support for the cause, here's a letter template. Using Seeing AI to read subtitles 1:53:24 Handy hint for navigating the menus on the Zoom PodTrak M2 1:56:10 Providing guidance on website accessibility 1:58:43 Closing and contact info 2:00:15

Episode 233:Recapping Apple's WWDC 2023 keynote from a blindness perspective Jun 05, 2023

Apple's marathon WWDC keynote included new Macs, updates to all of Apple's operating systems, and the much-anticipated mixed reality headset which Apple is calling Vision Pro.

In this episode recorded immediately after the keynote, Judy Dixon, Heidi Taylor and Mike Feir join Jonathan Mosen to discuss the meaning of it all from a blindness perspective.

Episode 232:Apples accessibility bugs, can Bookshare be justified in an era of Apple Books and Kindle, and the CEO of AccessiBe says he's sorry Jun 03, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction and welcome to Sierra Leone 0:00 M2 CHAP=Comments on Apple accessibility and ongoing bugs 2:12 M3 CHAP=AccessiBe CEO, Shir Ekerling 17:55 M4 CHAP=Is there justification for Bookshare given the availability of mainstream solutions? 1:46:28 M5 CHAP=Closing and contact info 1:58:58

Episode 231:Do audiology companies understand the needs of blind hearing aid wearers, is Bookshare's subscription increase excessive, and the Zoom M2 MicTrak is a microphone that records May 27, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to episode 231 0:00 Special episode coming on the WWDC keynote 1:52 Technology's great when it works, but it doesn't always work 5:53 Listening and charging via USB 23:41 Following up on problems with the Victor Reader Stream second generation 25:23 Bookshare is increasing the price of its subscription 26:37 Comments on Google Music LM 34:30 Strategies for dealing with offers of help 38:03 The status of advocacy on quiet cars 46:02 Inadequate meet and assist service at airports 52:32 What is the Zoom M2 Mictrak? 1:00:35 Orientation 1:08:30 Initial setup 1:16:16 A comprehensive rundown of every menu option 1:19:42 Testing the microphone 1:30:47 First recording 1:33:50 Recording into Reaper with the M2 as a USB microphone 1:42:21 Recording in the field 1:46:56 Conclusion 1:51:50 Closing and contact info 1:53:01.947

Episode 230:Apples accessibility announcements, Googles Music LM, Microsoft's audio transcription, and what's new with Hable One May 20, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to episode 230 0:00 Gratitude for our accessibility progress 3:31 Summary of and commentary on Apple's accessibility announcements 5:41. You can read Apple's full press release. Demonstration of Google Music LM 27:56 Try ElevenLabs professional voice cloning free 39:20. Register your interest here. The Value of Notetakers 40:53 Transcribing audio using Microsoft Word 43:14 Time to open iOS 52:37 What's new with Hable One 1:01:53. Netflix, audio description and Dolby Atmos 1:16:26 Focus 40 Blue reliability and repairs 1:18:25 Integrating Living Blindfully Plus with SensePlayer 1:22:08 How do we, and how should we, respond to offers of help we don't want? 1:30:23 Old VoiceNote gives a no flashdisk error 1:52:04 Jingles for podcasts 1:54:27 Voices for Apple Watch 1:56:43 Closing and contact info 1:58:16

Episode 229:Google IO talks Google AI, patronising airline behaviour, and what are we doing about quiet electric cars? May 13, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introductory comments 0:00 Trying to sign up for mastodon 4:53 The Federation and Freedom on the fediverse - NFB and Freedom Scientific come to Mastodon 8:51 Voice Dream Reader and subscriptions 13:12 Old Main Menu episodes 23:56 Pennsylvania 65000 26:31 ChatGPT on iPhone 35:24 More quality control issues with the Focus 40 Blue 45:47 Disabling Braille on BrailleNote Touch Plus 49:16 Impressions from a new Victor Reader Stream 3 user 50:27 Installing Kurzweil 1000 on a new machine 52:19 I want Microsoft to offer Somali text-to-speech 53:40 Choose this link to sign the open letter in support of this initiative. Comments on the Adrian Spratt interview 56:56 Google IO recap 1:02:59 Depression in the blind community 1:26:09 There is a way to use Living Blindfully Plus onAlexa 1:31:15 Another example of poor airline service 1:32:36 Following Pneuma Solutions on Mastodon 1:40:24 Do you speed up your audio? 1:40:52 Can't disable effects on my Asus laptop 1:46:10 The dangers posed by electric cars 1:47:25 Having a major frustration with Audible 1:49:12 Trouble with iOS medicine reminders 1:54:58 Closing and contact info 2:01:20

Episode 228:Mr BlueSky please tell us why, standing up against the e-scooter corporate lobbyists, and Shelly Brisbin talks all things Apple May 06, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 228 0:00 Pneuma Solutions arrives on Mastodon 1:26 A reality check on Bluesky 3:00 Those dreadful e-scooters, a Canadian perspective 23:57 the police's engagement with blind people 35:37 Jenny Axler from HIMS responds to recent feedback 39:21 Extremely sluggish ZoomText 54:29 Hints on NVDA and Braille 1:01:51 Shelly Brisbin discusses her latest edition of iOS Access for All and Apple-related things 1:09:58 The VarioUltra is still around 1:55:47 M13 CHAP=Wanting recommendations for fitness resources for the blind 1:56:56 Closing and contact info 2:00:44

Episode 227:A tutorial on Mona for Mastodon, the most powerful, accessible way to do Mastodon on your iPhone, iPad and Mac May 01, 2023

This special episode is devoted to Mona, a Mastodon app for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. It has exceptional VoiceOver accessibility, and during its development, the developer has consulted extensively with the blind community. The app is a powerful, friendly way to engage with Mastodon and the developer's hard work deserves our support. The lengthy tutorial is segmented by chapter for easy navigation. Here's what we cover.

Introduction and welcome to 227 0:00 Mona tutorial introduction 2:41 How Mona came to be 3:13 Versions of Mona and introductory pricing 12:21 Setting up your first account 17:56 Exploring the Tab Bar 26:33 Interacting with posts on the Home Tab 31:09 Filtering content in your HomeTab 1:07:23 Viewing your notifications 1:15:45 Connect with other instances via the Communities Tab 1:23:56 Hashtags. Why they are critical on Mastodon and how to interact with them in Mona 1:29:21 Searching for people and content 1:33:55 the Profile tab 1:38:46 Check out what's trending 1:44:51 Working with multiple accounts 1:45:22 Creating and voting in polls 1:48:11 Mona's extensive settings 1:58:00 Mona's keyboard shortcuts 2:26:00 Conclusion 2:28:08 Closing and contact info 2:28:43

Episode 226:Voice Dream Reader has a nightmare week and ignites a subscription debate, how do e-scooters disrupt your life, and do police sometimes fail to take crimes against blind people seriously? Apr 29, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to the episode, country code, and area code 226 0:00 Voice Dream Reader adopts a subscription model for new customers, ignites subscription debate 2:13 Hints in iOS 23:23 Robert J Sawyer's WWW trilogy 25:09 Thoughts on Reaper and Braille 26:24 Reading poetry without Braille 36:49 Sonos app concerns 42:36 Mesh systems 50:45 The Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer 53:24 Seeing AI in-door navigation 54:29 Those horrible E-scooters 1:02:36 Victor Reader Stream podcasts bug 1:09:51 Apps for the keto diet 1:15:58 The quest for my ultimate Braille device 1:20:31 FeelSpace 1:39:31 Limiting beliefs 1:43:28 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:46:17 Closing and contact info 1:59:28

Episode 225:Its long past time for key players in the blindness field to get on Mastodon, and blind novel writer Adrian Spratt Apr 25, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction and a welcome to 225 0:00 It's long past time for many entities in our field to get on Mastodon. 2:15 More thoughts on SensePlayer 17:37 Living Blindfully Plus 27:15 David Kingsbury's Windows Screen Reader Primer updated 30:28 Praise for the ProtoArc XK01 folding keyboard 31:23 Various tech topics including Optima 32:56 Author Adrian Spratt discusses his book Caroline, and debates ableist language 48:01 Reading text formatting in Braille 1:46:56 Castro 1:48:19 Underwhelmed by Apple Music Classical 1:50:04 Can you get the VoiceWare voices on Windows? 1:53:44 Hulu and audio description 1:55:48 Closing and contact info 1:58:57

Episode 224:A discussion with HIMS and user review of the SensePlayer, and adding Living Blindfully Plus on the Victor Reader Stream 2 Apr 15, 2023

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to the first Living Blindfully episode 0:00 Country and area codes for 223 and 224 0:56 Living Blindfully Plus on the Victor Reader Stream 3:23 Comments on the change to Living Blindfully 17:30 Comments on episode 220 21:18 Comments on the keto lifestyle 22:53 Earle Harrison from HIMS discusses SensePlayer and other HIMS products 34:26 Vaughn Bennison reviews and demonstrates SensePlayer from HIMS 1:14:37 If you'd like to learn more about SensePlayer, you can download the official SensePlayer audio tutorial from HIMS. The BlindShellClassic on AT&T 1:56:42 Closing and contact info 1:59:26

Episode 223:The future of Mosen at Large is Living Blindfully Apr 09, 2023

This is a special episode containing Jonathan Mosen's presentation on the future of Mosen at Large, which from now on will be called Living Blindfully. Here is a summary of the key points and when you can hear them. The episode, as usual is segmented by chapter.

Introduction from Bonnie Mosen,0:00 Introduction from Jonathan Mosen,4:15 A new name to reflect what the podcast has become,8:55 Our new logo,14:24 Contributing to Living Blindfully,15:06 LivingBlindfully.com and some of its features,15:50 Living Blindfully and the Fediverse,24:14 Offloading some of the tasks,26:58 Advertising on Living Blindfully,29:16 Living Blindfully Plus,30:57 Presentation Conclusion,35:42 Caller1,37:38 Caller2,38:53 Caller3,42:43 Caller4,43:56 Caller5,45:34 Caller6,50:11 Written question1,52:42 Caller7,53:34 Caller8,56:37 Caller9,58:36 Caller10,1:00:07 Caller11,1:02:14 Caller12,1:07:27 Written question2,1:12:09 Caller13,1:14:03 Caller14,1:18:48 Caller15,1:25:13 Caller16,1:28:17 Caller17,1:33:39 Caller18,1:37:41 Caller19,1:42:04 Caller20,1:45:29 Caller21,1:50:34 Caller22,1:56:50 Caller23,2:00:25 Caller24,2:03:07 Caller25,2:04:48 Caller26,2:06:31 Caller27,2:09:54 Caller28,2:12:52 Caller29,2:16:43 Caller30,2:18:32 Caller31,2:21:23 Caller32,2:25:20 Caller33,2:30:29 Caller34,2:33:17 Caller35,2:35:55 Caller36,2:38:36 Caller37,2:43:21 Caller38,2:46:29 Caller39,2:49:33 Caller40,2:52:57 Caller41,2:55:24 Caller42,2:56:39 Closing,3:00:08

Episode 222:A comprehensive demonstration of the Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer, and Chat GPT pontificates on the pros and cons of being blind Apr 07, 2023

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Final reminder about a webinar with an important announcement about the future of this podcast,1:45 Demonstration of the Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer powered by Chat GPT,3:10 Sonos surround sound adventures with the Era 300,56:02 Sonos Roam question,1:02:25 I want to learn more about Reaper,1:03:43 Hubspot's inaccessibility,1:08:08 Can I get Google Assistant on Windows?,1:09:04 Comments on several recent topics,1:10:09 Producing podcasts on iPhone,1:21:26 Chat bots go political,1:27:09. Here's the article referred to in this contribution. Cybercriminals are getting smarter,1:30:31 Spring for Twitter is back for now,1:33:42 I can't stand YouTube Shorts either,1:35:37 Windows Mini Computer,1:37:40 Looking for a way to read news that isn't littered with ads,1:38:36 USB-C audio and charging recommendations for a Pixel 7,1:41:41 Comments on various recent topics,1:43:34 Chat GPT's reflections on the pros and cons of being blind,1:47:08 Google Docs tips and tricks,1:56:32 Closing and contact info,1:59:57

Episode 221:An upcoming webinar announcing the future of this podcast, The Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer, Sonos has new speakers and features Apr 01, 2023

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Can we claim this area code?,0:00 Join me for an announcement about this podcast's future, 1:00 Chat GPT turns its hand to punditry about the webinar's purpose,4:47 Hans Wiberg and Mike Buckley from Be My Eyes talk about the service in general and its new Virtual Volunteer in beta,7:51 I have the Sonos Era 300,37:27 Optima and Braille display thoughts,1:01:03 Apple issues and comments,1:20:17 Wanting to improve my English,1:34:08 Keeping TalkBack speech on my Android device,1:35:19 The Braille Doodle, a book on disability justice, and remembering Judith Heumann",1:36:13 Accessible wireless mesh recommendations,1:39:08 Sense Player and Victor Reader Stream,1:45:43 Vizling is an app that makes comics accessible to blind people,1:48:14 Reading poetry inBraille,1:49:25 Blindness and literature,1:55:43 Closing and contact info,1:59:29

Episode 220:Going in-depth on the Optima, more on well-being, and the blindness portable player discussion continues Mar 25, 2023

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to Ohio,0:00 Adi Kushnir and Venkatesh Chari discuss the Optima, a forthcoming device that will be a laptop with a Braille display",3:01 Blind people being denied alcohol,1:08:43 Using Biblos to Turn ebooks into audiobooks,1:11:12 Advocacy to Google on a Google Calendar issue,1:13:17 Feedback on a few tech topics from recent episodes,1:15:45 Comments on Bing and Eleven Labs,1:18:12 Comments on episode 218,1:21:55 TaskManagers,1:24:58 Diet and well-being,1:26:46 Sense Player and Victor Reader Stream feedback,1:33:09 Podcast apps,1:48:11 Census and mail security,1:55:16 Closing and contact info,2:00:22

Episode 219:AI makes its presence felt in the blind community, exciting news from CSUN, and first-hand experiences of the Sense Player and Victor Reader Stream Mar 18, 2023

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Welcome Indiana,0:00

Be my Eyes and Envision embrace Chat GPT,2:00

Optima is an exciting new product set for next year,13:04

TechRoundup,24:13

Windows podcast players and twitter,28:06

Scanner/Printer combo,34:26

The difficulty getting Braille manuals for Braille embossers,35:29

Questions about the new Bing,39:56

Notey,40:55

Eleven Labs,42:34

Ad blockers,50:41

Braille display recommendations,53:06

Survey on accessible poker,1:02:56. Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/blindpoker

The Castro podcast app has become less accessible,1:04:44

Comments on Sense Player and similar devices,1:14:35

iOS 16 bugs,1:52:50

Closing and contact info,2:00:57

Episode 218:More advocacy success, what's your favourite Braille display, depression in the blind community, and the Sense Player from Hims Mar 11, 2023

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Welcome to Minnesota,0:13

The New Zealand census and a story of effective advocacy,3:37

deteriorating compatibility between JAWS and some Microsoft apps,14:40

Depression in the blind community,16:26

Tech Roundup,36:11

Comments on episode 214,41:37

Which Braille display should I buy?,46:40

Dictation has gotten really bad on my iPhone,49:47

Bad Apple experience inSouthAfrica,55:55

Brian Hartgen discusses the Sense Player from Hims,1:05:01

Ableist language,1:38:48

Looking for an accessible CRM,1:51:30

Poor support from Zoom,1:55:55

Following up on the Microsoft Access inquiry,1:57:51

Closing and contact info,1:58:42

Episode 217:A demo of the new Bing powered by Chat GPT, tips for editing video in Windows accessibly, and the new Victor Reader Stream is arriving for early adopters Mar 04, 2023

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Welcome Illinois,0:00

Looking for a good ad-blocker for my iPhone,1:53

Looking for some advice on Microsoft Access,5:33

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Pneuma Solutions' RIM now in public beta,0:00

Netflix rolling out spatial audio,3:41

The Alt+Tab Problem,5:46

Things you can't do with JAWS laptop layout,9:05

When I create a group call, my iPhone uses its speaker,15:37

TVNZ Plus has no on-demand audio description,18:10

More on the TPLink saga,1:07:32

Easter eggs in the washing machine,1:09:49

Battery issues with an iPhone X,1:12:25

I want to start a podcast,1:13:47

Electronic signatures,1:19:08

The Bonnie Bulletin on Bonnie's wedding anniversary. Amazingly, it's Jonathan's too!,1:20:31

Episode 134:Windows 11 from a blindness perspective Jun 26, 2021

On 24 June US time, Microsoft announced Windows 11, a more radical revamp of Windows than many had anticipated. Sadly, at the time of recording, Microsoft's accessibility team had said absolutely nothing about accessibility in Windows 11, although while the recording was taking place, they did send a short series of tweets promising to reveal information soon.

We'll look at what's in Windows 11 and examine it all through a blindness lens. I'm joined by Matt Campbell and Terry Bray on our panel, plus we hear some listener comments from Clubhouse.

Episode 133:childhood radio memories, non-24, what do you want in Windows 11 and more Jun 19, 2021

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Introduction,0:00 Childhood radio memories,2:09 I think I have non-24. Any tips for dealing with it?,39:24 What are you hoping for from Windows 11?,54:38 iOS 15 questions and comments,1:08:53 The quest to find a printer I could use as someone with low vision,1:16:38 A demonstration of the Sirius XM app,1:21:06 mic stand recommendations,1:30:54 Expressing gratitude,1:33:07 Cryptocurrency and other things,1:38:49 The Bonnie Bulletin begins with radio memories,1:42:33 Getting into some great sci-fi reading,1:48:13 Update on the washing machine crisis,1:54:55 Jonathan geeking out some more with an M1 Mac,1:55:59 Closing and contact info,1:57:46

Episode 132:New Zealand broadcasting and entertainment icon, Don Linden Jun 14, 2021

In this episode, I speak with a New Zealand broadcasting and entertainment legend, Don Linden. Don has enjoyed a career as an actor and entertainer, and is much loved for his Small World radio show. Beginning in 1977, Small World was known as “the kids’ show for the whole family”. Spanning multiple decades and multiple radio stations, and spinning off into a very successful series of CDs, Don’s show, and the material he played, is much loved.

Don and I have been collaborating over the last six months on a revival of Small World, which I will host on Mushroom Escape, the drama and comedy channel. You can hear it at 12, 4, and 8 AM and PM North American Eastern time every Sunday. The Mushroom Escape schedule will display in your time zone for you.

In this interview, Don talks a little about his childhood, his work as an entertainer, and a lot about Small World.

It’s my great honour not just to bring the show back, but through the Internet, to bring it to a global audience.

Episode 131:A detailed look at the forthcoming iOS 15 focus options, when social services says being blind means you can't be a parent and more Jun 12, 2021

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Introduction,0:00 Improve your productivity and take control of notifications with Focusses in iOS15,0:27 Listener comments onWWDC,17:21 Blind people and the medical profession,31:21 Do we need a different approach to accessibility?,46:02 Zed10 mixer and Zoom Cloud Meetings,49:45 Resources for upskilling with JAWS,52:29 A few issues with a new Dell computer,54:13 How are people getting on these days with JAWS and iTunes?,58:11 Blind people recording things,59:22 Digital to Analogue converters,1:03:01 It shouldn't be so hard to repair a Mac,1:04:05 Standing up against misuse of the word blind,1:07:27 Can you input in Braille when the Mantis is a terminal?,1:10:39 The one-eyes man and blind pride,1:12:12 Why people use the Victor Reader Stream,1:21:45 An ElBraille review,1:24:54 Collaborating with others using Word on the Mac,1:27:56 The Echo Studio not playing nice with the Apple TV,1:28:40 What is the Soup Drinker and where can I get it?,1:32:28 The Bonnie Bulletin ,1:34:32 The Zoom Podtrak P4 works well as a little mixer at the office,1:36:25 The new Samsung Washing machine in crisis,1:38:45 Closing and contact info,1:50:11

Episode 130:You're invited to participate in the Sonaar research project to improve the quality of image descriptions on the web Jun 09, 2021

The web has made a profound difference to the lives of blind people. But when images are poorly described or not described at all, it makes the web a less inclusive, accessible place. What if, when one person took the time to describe an image really well, that same description could be used across the web? That’s the aim of a research project from the University of Lisbon called Sonaar. In this episode, I speak with Dr Carlos Duarte about this project and what it aims to achieve. The University is looking for people who are willing to install the Sonaar Chrome extension and/or Android app and then give them feedback. If you would like to learn more and participate in the research, visit Sonaar’s home on the web at http://www.di.fc.ul.pt/~cad/SONAAR/

Episode 129:Recapping the WWDC keynote from a blindness perspective Jun 07, 2021

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Apple presented its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote today, and it was one of the most feature-packed keynotes we’ve seen in a long while, particularly where iOS is concerned. There were announcements of new versions of iOS, watchOS, MacOS and tvOS. Our panel, Michael Feir, Heidi Taylor and Judy Dixon join me to discuss these new features from a blindness perspective, then we hear some thoughts from listeners on Clubhouse.

Episode 128:Pre-WWDC wishes, headset reviews and more Jun 05, 2021

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Intro,0:00 Guidelines for contributing to the show,0:46 The remarkable story of how Small World comes to MushroomEscape,3:22 Apple pre-WWDC wishes,12:04 Withdrawing from a COVID vaccine trial due to discriminatory requirements,35:34 Banned from a treadmill for a stress test due to blindness,44:30 Exodus wallet is an accessible way to handle cryptocurrency,45:49 disagreeing without being disagreeable,47:03 It's getting harder for blind people to be transcribers,47:58 Demo and overview of five microphone headsets,57:39 Difficulty getting a job can mean we put up with a lot when we get one,1:03:04 When people say they forget we're blind,1:09:10 To disclose or not to disclose on tech support calls,1:11:42 Why gratitude is over-rated,1:16:25 Grateful for the transcripts of this podcast,1:21:28 Bitcoin, screen readers and more,1:24:00 Hypnosis and other means of keeping one's brain active, and looking for laptop recommendations,1:30:20 The Bonnie bulletin with the partially vaccinated Bonnie,1:34:13 Questions about the Zoom Podtrak P4,1:49:50 Broken Bluetooth,1:54:23 What are people prepared to pay for in a podcast, and the harm of social media,1:56:29 Comments on Haroon's horror Dell update,2:07:16 JAWS scripts are great until they break,2:11:58 Amadeus on the Mac and the Mosen Consulting tutorial, and looking for mic recommendations,2:18:10 Closing and contact info,2:23:31

Episode 127:Janet Ingber discusses her updated Mac Basics book and why you might want a Mac in your life Jun 02, 2021

Interest in the Mac from the blind community has increased, particularly since iPhone was made accessible. And blind or not, many have had their interest in the Mac peaked or rekindled as a result of the remarkable technological prowess of the new Macs that sport the M1 chip. Operating systems change over time, so Janet Ingber has updated her popular book on Mac Basics. It’s published by National Braille Press. I spoke with Janet about her book and the Mac in general. We were in Clubhouse, so we also got some great contributions from the Mosen At Large community discussing the pros and cons of the Mac in conjunction with VoiceOver, its built-in screen reader.

Episode 126:Wishes, washes, and presses May 29, 2021

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Intro,0:00 My top 10 wish list for iOS 15,0:27 Community wishes for Apple's next OS updates,18:07 Comments on Hims Braille products,32:12 A COVID vaccination update,43:18 A mixer for podcasting?,44:04 The one-eyes man,47:47 Twitter spaces,50:05 The actions rotor, and scheduling an Uber ride seems broken,52:34 A Samsung Quickdrive smart washer comes to MosenTowers,57:47 More thoughts on whether horse racing is a cruel sport,1:10:30 The service dog standards debate in Canada is back,1:17:38 Hospital staff and disability confidence,1:25:58 Coding symposium,1:29:15 Political parties on Clubhouse,1:30:22 Bose getting into the hearing aid business,1:31:41 Use a Bluetooth keyboard to simplify IVR interaction on iPhone,1:33:07 What's the most accessible way to access Sirius XM?,1:39:07 Digitising cassettes,1:42:51 Bye Bye TPLink switch, and the digital divide,1:44:12 Positive changes to BBC iPlayer,1:47:00 Memories of the Braille Link Braille display,1:49:55 Closing,1:54:03

Episode 125:Record remote interviews from your iPhone with Backpack Live May 26, 2021

Backpack Studio is an app for iOS for recording podcasts in real-time or streaming live. Boasting advanced features like dynamic audio compression, a sound board and saving to various destinations in a variety of formats, it’s a powerful tool, and its developer, Ed Filowat, has ensured that the app’s VoiceOver accessibility is exemplary. Ed it hitting it out of the park with a new feature in beta right now, Backpack Live. With Backpack Live, you can get together with remote guests in a session which can be recorded and/or streamed live. I recorded this interview with Ed using Backpack Live in Backpack Studio, so you can hear what it sounds like. The feature is in open beta right now and will be a monthly subscription when it is released. Find out more at http://backpack.live

Episode 124:Plenty of Apple news, a laptop update that went badly wrong, screen reader comparisons and more May 22, 2021

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Introduction,0:00 Apple foreshadows a series of new accessibility features,5:35 Apple announces major changes to the way you'll hear music,12:35 JAWS for Windows versus VoiceOver for MacOS, and is touch support any good with Windows screen readers?,28:17 Thoughts from a cochlear implant wearer,37:24 An update to a Dell computer that went badly wrong,45:12 Daylight saving experiments,1:00:01 Braille in iOS 14.5 and reassigning NVDA keys to not use Insert or Capslock,1:00:36 Maria's musings on recent episodes including a request for feedback on Amazon tablets,1:04:26 Experiences with video doorbells,1:14:50 Hurtful and incredibly ignorant discrimination,1:17:49 This week on the Bonnie bulletin, is horse racing a cruel sport?,1:22:10 Listening to Internet radio with Siri has changed in iOS 14.5,1:45:47 Oticon More hearing aids,1:49:51 Sexual abuse on a bus. Warning, contains disturbing content that may be triggering for some,1:51:05 How easy is it to enable AmazonSmile in the mobile app,1:55:07 More thoughts on text-to-speech engines,1:56:46 Airports, disabled people and diversity,1:59:18 The second,2:12:17 Blind with a capital B,2:13:48 An exercise bike recommendation,2:14:37 Closing and contact info,2:17:58

Episode 123:Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy May 19, 2021

Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy joins me for this episode. We’ll learn how Brian became interested in computing, discuss the state of the screen reading industry, and learn about the latest info about Hartgen Consultancy products including Leasey, J-SAY, scripts for StationPlaylist Studio, Zoom scripts, numerous audio tutorials and more.

Episode 122:The moral dilemma of boycotts, more on the Zoom Potrak P4, the Rivo2 keyboard, super-charging the Windows clipboard and more May 15, 2021

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JAWS bringing spoken download notifications back to Microsoft Edge,0:00 Various work-arounds for the Edge/JAWS download issue and thoughts on the Brave browser,3:03 Is it morally wrong to use the Brave browser, and thoughts on so-called cancel culture,12:06 More thoughts on JAWS for Windows versus VoiceOver on Mac,20:15 More on the Sonos Roam and Bluetooth pairing,35:45 Questions and thoughts about the Zoom Podtrak P4,39:15 Best way to digitise casettes?,49:48 Sources for nature sounds,51:17 Bluetooth headphones for BTE hearing aid users,52:00 Thoughts on ElBraille,54:16 The Bonnie bulletin on location recorded on a new gadget,56:39 More on the Rivo 2 portable keyboard,1:06:44 Using other remotes to control Apple TV,1:12:10 Using the Samson Q2U microphone with iPhone,1:13:59 The benefits of gratitude,1:16:39 Struggles being accommodated on the job,1:19:14 TPLink says it's not going to do anything about accessibility,1:27:27 When people say they forget we're blind,1:32:11 Apple Watch reports very high heart rate when working a guide dog,1:35:34 Setting up and working with a Windows clipboard history,1:40:07 Looking for a good portable recorder,1:47:20 Closing and contact info,1:50:06

Episode 121:Blind pride, blind people at the airport, plenty of tech questions and opinions May 08, 2021

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Intro,0:00 Thoughts on blind pride and the social model of disability,0:27 Blind people at the airport,24:19 Clubhouse has dwindling participation but improving features,1:09:28 Survey for blind coders,1:13:15 the link mentioned in the survey is https://tinyurl.com/blindcodersurvey uh oh! There's a big accessibility problem with the Sonos Roam,1:14:24 What's a data breach?,1:17:53 For UK listeners, a Sky Q review,1:18:53 Thoughts from a new user of the QBraille from Hims,1:34:12 Why do Android Braille devices become outdated so quickly?,1:38:03 JAWS versus VoiceOver,1:43:14 App purchases,1:54:40 What's the best way to learn how to use Twitter?,2:04:14 What accessible Bitcoin options exist?,2:07:19

Episode 120:Twitter Spaces from the perspective of a blind person using the VoiceOver screen reader May 04, 2021

Earlier this week, Twitter’s social audio competitor to Clubhouse called Spaces became more widely available. As a blind person using VoiceOver, the screen reader built into iOS, I’ll introduce Spaces, show you how to create a space, discuss who can currently create a space and how to participate in one. Inevitably, I’ll also compare it with Clubhouse and look to what the future may hold.

Episode 119:Blind pride, accommodations we don't want at airports, AirTag thoughts and more May 01, 2021

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Introduction,0:00 Revisiting the Brave browser,0:54. Check out Brave at http://brave.com Get free admission to Podfest Masterclass with my promo code,7:58. Head on over to https://bit.ly/3nIdfpt to get your tickets. Apply the promo code blindpodmaker for $99 off. Listener thoughts on blind pride,12:34 Why I am proud to be blind,24:08 Blind people, wheelchairs and airports,33:44 COVID vaccinations from a blindness perspective,40:53 Where can I get jingles for my podcast?,58:11 Thoughts and questions about AirTags,1:00:08 Myths about sight,1:12:54 iPhone audio via the Lightning port,1:19:00 Thoughts on daylight saving,1:20:19 Atheism versus agnosticism,1:23:45 The Bonnie bulletin on AirTags and whether we should be able to make phone calls on planes,1:27:59 Support Give Kids the World Village through John Moore's fundraiser,1:42:28. If you can,please make a donation at https://give.gktw.org/fundraiser/3231996 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines and ableist language,1:45:49 Listener feedback on the Sonos Roam,1:53:19 What accessibility changes have their been in Clubhouse recently?,2:00:38 What video doorbell should I get?,2:06:10 Kids can be cruel,2:11:26 Bringing blind children into the world,2:15:56 Looking for suggestions for accessible exercise equipment,2:16:47 Braille is not a language!,2:18:12 Closing and contact info,2:21:15

Episode 118:Apple changes the game for blind people locating lost stuff, with their stunningly accessible AirTags Apr 30, 2021

After the many months we have been speculating about Apple’s new AirTags for tracking lost items, I thought I would probably like them. What I didn’t expect after using one was a realisation that as a blind person, my quality of life just improved. With AirTags and a newer device capable of the precision finding feature, Apple has changed the game for blind people wishing to find lost items.

In this episode, Heidi Taylor joins me as we discuss what AirTags are, what they do and why you might use them. Then we unbox them, set them up, and show you how easy it is to find something in your house, even when you have absolutely no clue where it is. Congratulations and thank you Apple, you’ve done something really special here.

Episode 117:Transcripts come to Mosen At Large, Sonos Roam set up and reviewed, and more on ableist language Apr 24, 2021

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Introduction,0:00 I ordered the AirTags but have one little gripe,0:26 Mosen At Large to offer transcripts for the Deafblind community,2:50. For more information, please read this blog post, and feel free to share it widely, thank you. TheBonnie Bulletin begins our review of the Sonos Roam,10:20 Unboxing the Sonos Roam,12:41 Orientation to the Sonos Roam,16:44 Setting up the Sonos Roam,17:53 Adding a voice assistant to the Sonos Roam,31:52 Exploring other Sonos Roam settings,37:44 Using the Sonos Roam as a Bluetooth speaker,44:22 Demonstration of Sound Swap on the Sonos Roam,46:27 Using Sonos Roam as an AirPlay speaker,49:08 Specs and final thoughts on the Sonos Roam,51:24 New Zealand's public broadcaster comments on ableist language,58:11 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines,1:16:03 Ableist language spans more than English, TTS thoughts,1:22:34 More on understanding cursors in Apple land,1:27:48

Episode 116:Tim Cumings demonstrates the Zoom Podtrak P4 from a blindness perspective Apr 21, 2021

Podcasting is fun! If you’d like a new piece of equipment to help you do some of the trickier things more easily, like recording multiple local or remote guests, having a portable device to carry around offering multiple mic and headphone sockets and even allowing you to use your smartphone as a telephone hybrid, then you’ll be very interested in this demo by Tim Cumings of the Zoom Podtrak P4. For its cost, it does a lot, and a blind person can become familiar enough with it to use it well. If you are interested in these sorts of topics, be sure to subscribe to our Blind Podmaker Creator’s group by sending a blank email to creators-subscribe@TheBlindPodMaker.com

Episode 115:A recap of Apple's Spring Loaded event from a blindness perspective Apr 20, 2021

Apple has announced new products at its Spring Loaded event, including the much-awaited AirTags. Podcast subscriptions, a new iMac based on the M1 chip, and a new iPad Pro based on the M1 chip. We opened up the Mushroom FM club room in Clubhouse to get some instant reaction. Here’s a recap of the Apple event followed by some listener opinions.

Episode 114:Microsoft bought Nuance, what's the best text-to-speech in the world, getting vaccinated and more Apr 17, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Join us for a post-Apple event recap onClubhouse,0:27 Microsoft buys Nuance and what's your favourite text-to-speech engine?,3:04 More ableist language thoughts and examples,22:53. Here’s the excellent article on ableist language from the BBC website. How is the vaccination process going?,44:37 Comments on meditation,1:02:04. Comments on various issues discussed this week,1:10:22 Dating blind,1:11:38 Demonstration of two audio news apps, curio and audm,1:17:17 iOS voice control,1:27:36 Headphones that work with behind the ear hearing aids,1:28:45 Looking for backup service recommendations and thoughts on podcatchers",1:30:44 Frustration with mainstream tech support,1:36:38 Contactless thermometers,1:39:38 Markdown and WordPress,1:40:39 Questions about creating headings in Constant Contact,1:44:03 PHP speech and Braille displays,1:47:00 Scribl is a source of audiobooks from independent authors,1:55:19

Episode 113:The many benefits of meditation, how I discovered them and how you can too Apr 14, 2021

On this episode, I’m sharing something that’s very special to me and has radically changed my life for the better. I’ll discuss my journey to adopting a meditation practice, what the science says and what it has done for me. Most important, I’ll discuss what it can do for you and how to get started. I’ll even take you through a brief mindfulness meditation. I have a lot of resources including books, apps, and websites to help you on your journey. If you would like to access my list of resources, just send a blank email to meditation at Mosen dot org. It’s an automated system that within a few minutes will email you back my list. I am still very much a traveler on this journey, I am definitely no expert. If you also practice meditation and have stories to tell, techniques to share, books or apps to recommend, please do contribute to the podcast so we can all benefit from your experience. I wish you peace and improved well-being, and hope this episode helps.

Episode 112:New Cloudflare feature could put some blind people's jobs in jeopardy, attitudes towards knowingly bringing blind children into the world, high-quality Siri voices with iOS Speak Screen and more Apr 10, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 Cloudflare's new remote browser isolation is currently inaccessible and a threat to the jobs of blind people,0:28 The importance of children having blind adult mentors,20:27 Attitudes towards bringing blind children into the world,26:49 Comments on new Siri voices,40:08 Using the Speak Screen feature to get top quality Siri voices reading to you,42:23 Find My in iOS 14.5 has an Items tab,54:43 Braille with an uppercase B,56:19 Tape recorder memories,1:01:10 Word spell check alternatives?,1:03:32 misuse of the word blind,1:05:33 Blind culture and dating blind,1:14:05 Loving my Amazon Fire TV,1:23:00 New Zoom audio recorders with 32 bit float,1:24:44 Looking for iPhone microphone recommendations,1:25:52 Comments on Dell computers,1:29:50 Uber guide dog refusals,1:38:26 Helpful hints on handling cheques,1:39:56 The Bonnie Bulletin remembers Prince Philip,1:44:29 Closing and contact info,1:56:44

Episode 111:Thinking Cap Innovations, makers of the Alexa Skills Thinking Cap Math and Thinking Cap Spanish Apr 07, 2021

What a difference a good teacher makes. Chances are you remember with fondness the lessons you learned from teachers who made learning interesting and even had the skills to turn learning into a game. Well, your Alexa-enabled device has the skills to do just that too. They’re skills from Thinking Cap Innovations. I speak with one of the co-founders, Misha Feigenson, about the two skills they have developed, Thinking Cap Math and Thinking Cap Spanish. Then I give you a taster of both skills. These skills are free to use, so just ask your Alexa device to enable them, and have fun.

Episode 110:New Siri voices, ableist use of the word "blind" in the media, cochlea implants, iOS hints and more Apr 03, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction and a preview of the new Siri voices in iOS 14.5,0:00 Feedback on the new Siri voices, the explosion of audio social networking, and blind dating,6:32 Subscribe to the Blind Podmaker podcast. The Apple Podcasts link is: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-blind-podmaker/id1560929891 and the link to the RSS feed is https://pinecast.com/feed/the-blind-podmaker,12:02 Two appalling examples of misuse of the word blind in the media,13:57 Daylight saving, love it or loathe it?,28:14 Cochlea implant and hearing aid comments,30:59 Editing with the touch screen in iOS,47:07 Creating custom voice commands in iOS,1:04:08 Some thoughts on politics, healthcare and other social policy,1:14:15 Talkback voice commands,1:27:42 Politics and podcast length,1:34:29 Reliability issues with Focus Braille displays,1:38:11 Looking for resources for learning how to code,1:45:26 Copying and pasting text on my iPhone, Apple couldn't help,1:46:11 A couple of JAWS issues,1:49:15 How best to communicate accessibility issues to developers?,1:54:14 The Bonnie Bulletin notes Uber has been seriously pinged in the US over guide dog refusals,1:58:11 Does Microsoft Edge have shortcut keys for pause and resume?,2:03:55 DJay for iOS,2:05:21 Issues with USB Braille displays and JAWS,2:09:37 Integrating Markdown into your workflow,2:10:57 How to get Alexa to play Mosen At large reliably every time, and other Amazon Echo feedback,2:14:57 Closing announcement and contact info,2:20:20

Episode 109:How to get high quality audio into Clubhouse Mar 30, 2021

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Clubhouse is hot right now, but sometimes, the audio is not. If you're a content creator who cares about your brand, you don't want to be on Clubhouse with audio that doesn't meet your usual high standards. In this episode, I'm going to tell you how to get the audio from your pro audio gear into Clubhouse. Others also chime in to tell us about microphones and tools that can do a great job of lifting your quality. Plus, at the beginning of the episode, I provide a tip we all can use, even with the built-in mic of the iPhone.

Episode 108:New resources for blind podcasters, cochlea implants, blind culture and more Mar 27, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro and Apple reaching a major podcast milestone,0:00 New initiatives on Clubhouse and elsewhere for blind podcast creators,2:03 A prominent member of our community is having a cochlea implant,8:19 Reactions to the idea of a blind culture,30:52 HBO Max has audio description but there's a catch,1:04:31 Dating when blind,1:06:08 Comments on AccessiBe,1:29:42 Article on the dangers of free assistive technology?,1:35:26 What are people's experiences withOrcam?,1:38:28 Podcasts with VLC,1:40:04 The Bonnie Bulletin with a good old daylight saving rant,1:42:07 We went to the symphony concert and enjoyed another guide dog refusal fromUber,1:49:51 Disabled New Zealanders marched on Parliament this week,1:53:10 Closing and contact info,2:00:09 Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with

Episode 107:Is there such a thing as blind culture? Mar 24, 2021

It is generally accepted that there is a Deaf culture, and it’s something in which Deaf people take a lot of pride. Do we have a blind culture? Amanda Gough, who long-time listeners will remember as my former wife then known as Amanda Mosen, thinks so. She’s socialized and worked with blind people throughout the years and believes a blind culture not only exists, but it’s something blind people should embrace and be proud of. She believes the benefits in doing so are considerable. Also, Bonnie is here with her bulletin which includes some reflections on the blind culture issue, as well as thoughts on Clubhouse and New Zealand’s epic Americas Cup win.

Episode 106:Widespread concern about accessibility overlays leads to a new Chrome extension to block them. dating when blind, Braille comments and more Mar 20, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Feedback on accessibility overlays,0:28 AccessiByeBye blocks accessibility overlays in your browser. We speak with Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell,21:16 Dating blind,34:11 Brailliant findings and great news about the iOS 14.5 beta,55:54 Questions and comments about the APH Mantis and other Braille displays,1:06:46 Comment on Clubhouse,1:22:27 Saving Facebook Live as Mp3,1:26:22 Amazon Echo questions,1:26:57 Phone theft inBritain,1:30:06 Seeking the ultimate PC for Internet streaming,1:33:18 Alternative search engine, and why would anyone not capitalise Braille?,1:41:44 Maths and scanning,1:49:34 Ride share refusals,1:52:38 Closing and contact info,1:57:31

Episode 105:The AccessiBe controversy. Can AI make the web fully accessible in a few short years, or might it make matters worse? Mar 13, 2021

Through a combination of awareness-raising and legal action, many people like to think that the web has become a more inclusive place. But there is much left to do. Entrepreneurs have seen an opportunity, and several companies have created technology they believe can make accessibility easier to implement for businesses, making the web a much more accessible place for us all. Some say this technology is revolutionary and in a relatively short time could make inaccessible websites a thing of the past, something that they say the current traditional approach will never do. Others say we are seeing a looming accessibility disaster as businesses purchase what is nothing but high-tech snake oil, thinking they have solved a problem and inoculated themselves against lawsuits when in fact they may have made matters worse. The most talked about company in this space is AccessiBe. It would appear to be the most deployed accessibility overlay, it is very well-funded, and they have recently appointed a high-profile name in our community as their Chief Vision Officer. Tensions and passions are high on social media and in the accessibility community about accessibility overlays in general and AccessiBe in particular. That’s not surprising because given what’s at steak, it’s one of the most important issues we face as a blind community. This week, it’s my goal to give you a range of perspectives and to question those who have strong views on either side, so you can make up your own mind.

The podcast is segmented by chapter for those using podcast apps that support this feature. But here’s what you can hear and when.

Introduction,0:00

Accessibility professional Sam Evans,5:54

Listener comment from Stephen Clower,22:37. He mentions his [AccessiBe Gone website(https://sclower.github.io/accessibegone/), with instructions on how to block the service should you wish to.

Chancey Fleet, accessibility advocate, tech expert, vocal opponent of AccessiBe's approach,36:38

Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer at AccessiBe,1:08:05

Curtis Chong, technology expert and advocate,2:24:06

Listener feedback,2:50:55

Closing and contact info,2:57:56

Episode 104:Shelly Brisbin Mar 10, 2021

Today I’m joined by podcaster, journalist, geek and author Shelly Brisbin. We discuss her career, her views on the state of Apple’s accessibility efforts and the way the mainstream media cover it, and of course the iOS 14 edition of her book, “iOS Access for All”. Be sure to check out her podcast, parallel, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 103:New Zealand making waves, dating when blind, maths equipment, iOS 14.5 beta 3 and more Mar 06, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Now streaming live on Facebook and YouTube,0:00 Mushroom FM's new server brings improved audio quality, back on Apple Music,0:59 Join the Blind Podmaker club for blind podcasters onClubhouse,3:30 Thanks for the wonderful reviews this week,5:29 New Zealand's been making waves this week,6:42 Perspectives on dating when blind,15:04 Studying maths and maths equipment,46:10 Netflix accessibility on the website,48:54 Comments on past episodes,52:11 iOS 14.5 beta 3 is out,58:06 Braille scrolling problems persist,1:00:07 The Facebook Back button in iOS,1:03:53 I don't want notifications to duck the audio,1:04:45 Mixers versus audio interfaces, captcha on iPhone, revisiting a restaurant afterdiscrimination,1:08:27 Widex hearing aids?,1:23:49 The importance of looking good,1:32:18 The Bonnie bulletin on dating blind,1:33:33 Closing and contact info,1:44:15

Episode 102:Louie Voice Control for Android Mar 03, 2021

Some of us take to smart phone use like a duck to water. Others understand their potential, but really struggle and want to throw the thing out the jolly old window. And then there are those who want any tool that might help them complete a task with maximum efficiency. If you’re an Android user, you should check out Louie Voice Control, a free and quite remarkable app. I speak with its creator, Pramit Bhargava, and then my son Richard Mosen joins me as we put the app through its paces. I didn’t expect to be that impressed, but I was very pleasantly surprised.

Episode 101:Respecting opinions different from your own, maths equipment of the past, more on Clubhouse and the importance of an open Internet Feb 27, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. A weekend of COVID alert changes and technical outages,0:00 Podcast reviews are a one-way street. So here's my reply to one.,3:01 Quick tips. Braille in iOS 14.4 and a recommended Bluetooth headset,18:51 Britain's NHS is alive, well and healthy,20:44 Low-cost but effective solutions for scanning print in Windows?,22:01 Reminiscing about maths equipment of the past,26:57 More on Facebook and the Australian Government,42:18 More thoughts onClubhouse,1:02:17 More on guide dog refusals by ride share and taxi drivers,1:11:49 Braille is great but screen reader support can be frustrating,1:18:16 Feedback on iOS voice control,1:20:46 Using wired headphones with your iPhone,1:24:32 Is there an app that will help me read the display on things like battery chargers?,1:28:13 iPhone sounds and memorising the location of app controls,1:29:19 What is direct Touch in VoiceOver?,1:32:41 Facebook for iOS. There is no going back,1:34:27 Thoughts on Apple innovation, accessibility resourcing and quality control. And has anyone had success with online dating?,1:35:50 What it's like to be a part of a COVID vaccine trial,1:44:30 Looking for a high quality XLR headset,1:53:40 New build of APH Studio recorder and answering the scanner question,1:56:31 Wanting an app for cleaning the iOS cache,1:58:18 The Bonnie Bulletin. Uber eats has a new feature, but be careful!,1:58:58 Closing announcement and contact info,2:04:25

Episode 100:Australian Government setting a dangerous precedent, plenty of Braille display talk, home automation and more Feb 20, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Reflections on 100 episodes,0:00 It pains me to say it, but Facebook is in the right,3:32 A Muslim perspective on the guide dog issue,17:55 iOS 14.5 public beta 2,28:23 iOS voice control,30:30 Crazy bug creating iOS folders,35:00 How to restore VoiceOver container sounds,38:57 What are Seeing AI beacons?,41:15 In praise of Podbean,46:07 Roku accessibility,48:28 Another new computer recommendation,49:56 The new Brailliant range,52:43 Apple Music and Amazon Echo,55:05 The APH Chameleon Braille display,57:36 The Amazon Smart Oven,1:08:58 Hearing aid funding in the Netherlands,1:20:05 TheCube Slate and other tools blind people used for maths,1:26:22 Home automation with HomeKit-compatible accessories,1:30:03 Mantis and Ulysses,1:42:23 Closing and contact info,1:47:33

Episode 99:All you need to know about Clubhouse from a blindness perspective Feb 18, 2021

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. I’ve had a lot of requests to produce this, so here it is, a tutorial, review and demonstration of Clubhouse, the audio social network, from a blindness perspective. This podcast is segmented by chapters to help you navigate it if you’re learning about how to use it. Please note that Clubhouse is in beta and changing rapidly, but this is a snapshot of how the app looked as of publication in late February 2021. In this episode: Introduction and navigation of this episode,0:00 What is Clubhouse?,1:20 How do you get ontoClubhouse?,7:15 A Quick tour of the hallway,9:03 The Explore screen,16:42 The Invite Friends screen,28:42 The Bulletin screen,29:07 Scheduling and sharing an event,36:53 The Activity screen,43:36 More on configuring your profile and notifications,45:34 Starting a room. Rooms and clubs explained,50:01 Concluding thoughts. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats,55:20 Direct from a Clubhouse event, some blind people share their impressions of the platform,1:03:49 Angie Matney,1:10:01 Gary ODonoghue,1:14:36 Michael Babcock,1:18:49 Bonnie Mosen,1:23:27 Geno J,1:25:55 Michael Lauf,1:31:22 Kenny No,1:34:31 Closing announcement and contact info,1:39:07

Episode 98:Some Apple slices. Moving apps, using Voice Control with VoiceOver, and reassigning thumb keys on the APH Mantis and similar Braille displays Feb 17, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Moving apps in iOS,0:00 Using iOS Voice Control withVoiceOver,8:16 Changing thumb key assignments on an APH Mantis and similar Braille displays,27:01 Closing and contact info,34:50

Episode 97:Following every moment of the impeachment trial, more on when disability rights and religion collide, thoughts on Clubhouse and more Feb 13, 2021

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Technology for following every minute of the Trump impeachment trial,0:00 A regretful Trump supporter and the importance of the way blind people dress,14:33 Why are you back onFacebook?,21:59 iOS issues and the challenges of blindness product management,24:07 Samsung/Google Galaxy Talkback,36:13 Ideal specs for a computer running JAWS,39:36 Best setup for quality Zoom audio conferencing,48:28 Guide dog discrimination views and stories,52:16 Former Australian Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes discusses conflicting human rights and how to resolve the conflict,1:14:57 iOS Braille Screen Input problems,1:33:23 Can you get a PC stick with internal audio and speaker?,1:36:20 Jingle all the way,1:36:52 How do you read BRF files on a Windows PC?,1:40:46 Giving Android a try,1:42:27 Technology theft in the UK,1:46:53 Hearing aids and headphones,1:49:16 The Bonnie Bulletin talks the Clubhouse audio social network,1:52:02 Closing and contact info,2:04:13

Episode 96:Nick Zammarelli reviews the new version of Google Talkback included with Samsung smartphones Feb 10, 2021

Samsung has recently released a new Galaxy range, plus they are going back and upgrading some older models to Android 11. As part of that upgrade, the Voice Assistant screen reader has been replaced by a new version of Talkback from Google. It boasts multitouch gestures and other improvements. In this episode, Nick Zammarelli introduces us to the new Google Talkback and shares his thoughts on his likes and dislikes.

Episode 95:Advocacy strategies for better VoiceOver reliability, when religion and disability rights collide, tech tips and more Feb 06, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

A selection of listener concerns about the current quality of iOS,0:00 Advocacy strategies for improving VoiceOver quality control,18:31 When disability rights and religion collide,33:17 Cool Christmas gifts,58:23 Thoughts on HumanWare's new Brailliant family,1:02:26 BrailleNote Apex reaches end of life. Upgrades offered.,1:08:40 Looking for an accessible tool for DVD audio extracting,1:10:31 Meditation apps,1:11:33 Dealing with mainstream tech support,1:14:16 Syncing podcasts between Amazon echo devices,1:15:10 Looking ahead to the new decade,1:17:32 In praise of HomePod Mini,1:20:41 Synology Network Attached Storage devices,1:22:47 MisbehavingCastro,1:26:23 Social media behaviours that cause accessibility annoyances,1:28:11 The Mac Podcasts app,1:36:13 Thoughts on Seeing AI, Braille and other things,1:37:24 Returning the AirPods Max,1:44:03 The Oticon More hearing aids are a potential game changer,1:49:13 Anyone using an Amazon Smart Oven?,1:59:04 Another new laptop to consider,2:03:05 The Brief Bonnie Bulletin,2:05:04 Closing,2:09:24

Episode 94:HumanWare talks about its new generation Brailliant Braille displays, and a review of the Brailliant BI20X Feb 03, 2021

HumanWare has launched a new generation of Brailliant Braille displays. They are notable not only for what they do out of the box today, but also for the tantalising promise of some great future features thanks to some very capable hardware.

I speak with Andrew Flatres, who manages the Brailliant product line at HumanWare, and Peter Tucic, who’s the Braille Ambassador for HumanWare in the US.

Then I give you a comprehensive review of the Brailliant BI20X, which HumanWare sent me to review.

Find out more about Brailliant from your HumanWare distributor, or http://HumanWare.com

Episode 93:Braille bugs in iOS 14.4, laptops you like and don't, Uber guide dog discrimination and more Jan 30, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 Braille issues in iOS 14.4,0:29 Anticipating the Brailliant episode,14:25 Laptops you like...and don't,16:57 A solution to dodgy laptop keyboards,24:06 Mainstream tech support and blind people,27:45 Rivo2 and Microsoft Outlook on the blink,36:12 The Castro podcast app for iOS,41:56 Are AirPods Max worth the money?,53:07 Seeing AI,1:01:29 Remembering Larry King,1:05:51 Learning to take good pictures with iPhone,1:13:35 The golden age of moon exploration,1:16:48 Zoom recorders,1:18:41 Upskilling and Braille displays,1:20:40 Ringtones and WhatsApp,1:22:50 Fire TV,1:24:26 Alexa sounds,1:25:26 Skipping to the Bonnie Bulletin,1:27:44 Learning and supporting each other online,1:31:57 Uber guide dog refusal,1:37:36 Closing and contact info,1:45:42

Episode 92:Interview with Microsoft Seeing AI founder Saqib Shaikh, and a walk around Mosen Towers to demonstrate Seeing AI's World Channel Jan 27, 2021

Microsoft's free Seeing AI app helps blind and low vision iPhone and iPad users with visual tasks. And now, it's added lidar for Pro Apple devices that come with the feature.

I speak with Microsoft Seeing AI's founder, Saqib Shaikh, a blind person himself who came up with a practical solution to tackle many of the visual tasks we as blind people face daily. We talk about Seeing AI's future and where it's going.

Then I take a walk around Mosen Towers with my iPhone 12 Pro Max to give you a practical demonstration of Seeing AI's World Channel. I recommend listening to this demonstration with headphones to get the full immersive experience.

Episode 91:New laptops at Mosen Towers, mainstream tech support and blind people, a Rivo2 review and more Jan 23, 2021

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

introduction,0:00 Review of the Dell XPS-15 2020 edition and the tech support experience that prompted me to buy it,2:39 Tech support story,31:08 Blind people making the most of pitch,33:42 Looking for an SSH app for iOS,34:37 Bluetooth keyboard recommendations,35:48 Fire TV feedback,37:53 The quest for the missing Emoji,40:30 Review, Family Duel Alexa skill",41:35 Comment on the Nixon deep fake,45:57 Is it worth switching to Office 365?,49:43 Lidar on the Pro iPhones,55:19 Review of the Rivo 2 keyboard,1:01:38 APH Mantis thoughts,1:21:51 Welcome back and Scribe for Meetings,1:35:02 The Bonnie Bulletin starts with her most frequent source of mainstream tech support nightmares,1:36:59 Bonnie MacMosen. The M1 arrives at Mosen Towers,1:41:20 Fondly remembering Larry King,1:53:04 Closing,1:55:48

Episode 90:Unboxing, installing, setting up and using an Amazon Fire TV Stick with the VoiceView screen reader Dec 19, 2020

in our final episode of the decade, we unbox, install and set up an Amazon Fire TV stick, then enable the VoiceView screen reader and put it through its paces.

Thank you for an amazing year for Mosen at Large. I appreciate the time you have taken to listen, and Bonnie and I wish you a safe and restful holiday season.

Mosen At Large will be back for the new decade on 23 January 2021.

Episode 89:This decades tech in review, I still want a Google self-driving car for Christmas, and being on the front line of the COVID-19 fight Dec 12, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 I want the Google Driving Car for Christmas,2:15. If you like it, you can always vote for it inMushroom FM’s countdown and listen to the song on YouTube. John Lennon Book recommendation,5:21 Vote now in Mushroom FM's Holiday countdown. Voting closes on Friday,10:01 Milestones and graduations,11:49 Songs that have kept you going during the pandemic,15:46 The decade is about to end,18:23 The biggest tech highlights of the decade from a blindness perspective,24:56 Are my dodgy Apple Watch days behind me?,1:04:19 Apple Fitness Plus,1:09:32 AirPods Max,1:11:24 Exposure notifications finally come to New Zealand,1:13:15 Inaccessible TV ads,1:16:41 It's frightening on the front line of the COVID-19 fight,1:20:43 Don't forget good old Ludwig,1:25:28 How to read or hear Louis the Blind Christmas elf,1:41:34 Closing,1:43:04

Episode 88:Remembering John Lennon, the pros and cons of social media, Apple things, Windows things, Sonos things and more things Dec 05, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 Vote now for our 2020 holiday countdown and score an invitation to our highly exclusive Christmas party,5:00 The day John Lennon died and what he and the Beatles mean to us,19:57 Memories of tape recorders, the Beatles and the day John died,38:54 Social media, the pros and cons,47:57 More tape recorder memories,1:01:50 Thoughts on various recent topics,1:32:18 Praise for the Orbit Writer,1:45:06 Samsung and Sonos Arc,1:47:48 The search for lost things,1:50:48 Optimising settings for Windows notifications,1:51:48 Questions on mixers and thoughts on social media,1:53:25 More AppleFeedback,1:58:01 New iPhone Mini,1:58:55 Any hints on using Apple Music with iTunes for Windows?,2:03:33 Update on Watch and email problems,2:07:01 What do you use your Apple Watch for?,2:10:25 Misc Apple News,2:17:15 The increasing accuracy of deep fake,2:18:34 The strangulation of TuneIn in the UK,2:27:02 The Bonnie Bulletin on squeaky tapes, John Lennon and impact with attitude,2:30:31 Closing,2:41:57

Episode 87:Tape recorder memories, eating in public, Mantis Q40 questions and more Nov 28, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 It's beginning to feel like summer with the return of cricket,2:15 Thanksgiving. Daily gratitude works wonders,3:11 The search for the lost cord,5:08 Send me your Beatles and John Lennon memories for the next episode,12:09 Book recommendation: "Breath, the new science of a lost art", by James Nestor,15:35 More tape recorder memories,17:33 Bluetooth keyboard recommendations,1:07:10 iOS app recommendation, NFC Tools,1:09:49 How accessible is the Ancestral Quest app?,1:11:36 Product recommendation, Keyto Breath Sensor,1:12:36 Mantis Q40 comments,1:15:09 Facebook for iOS accessibility bug, and why do people still use Facebook anyway?,1:18:02 Several topics from South Africa including blind people eating in public,1:23:11 Tips for diagnosing and resolving your own computer problems,1:36:37 Windows podcast app recommendation, Speak OnMedia Suite,1:46:12 Windows Notifications and reaction to the MFI hearing aid issue,1:50:18 Various thoughts from the UK,1:58:02 Good maps and questions about the Mantis Q40,2:04:38 Two-factor authentication with 1Password and Amazon Sidewalk explained,2:08:50 Closing and contact info,2:16:16 Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736. Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to media-subscribe@mosen.org And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

Episode 86:WayAround, the easy to use labelling system that works with the phone you always have with you Nov 25, 2020

Chances are that you’ve tried one of the many audio labelling gadgets that have come and gone over the years. They were all handy, but it was another device to carry around, charge or have a fresh set of batteries to hand, and potentially lose. What is you could have even better functionality using the smartphone you have with you anyway? This episode is all about WayAround, a system that uses the NFC reader on most Android phones and on all current iPhones. It’s simple to use, elegant, and it works. I’m now using to label everything from clothing to household items. I’ll speak with Jessica Hipp from WayAround, then give you a demo of the iOS app.

Episode 85:US election craziness, remembering our old tape recorders, Apple feedback and more Nov 21, 2020

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 US political musings,2:15 Family circumstances have caused me to rethink my politics,11:45 Memories of tape recorders you have used,20:30 New Zealand's COVID contact tracing app,1:03:57 Old tape recorder and new iPhone Mini,1:06:43 The latest state of Android andChromeOS,1:08:36 Can anyone recommend a small Bluetooth keyboard?,1:09:32 Apple Feedback starts with naming your iPhone,1:11:38 Mac privacy concerns,1:12:50 MFI hearing aid problems largely resolved,1:18:50 iMessage weirdness,1:32:43 Email keeps coming back,1:33:48 Just Press Record and stereo recording,1:37:22 Election thoughts and iPhone 12 findings,1:39:19 Lak of widespread Microsoft Soundscape availability,1:42:08 Talking microwave perhaps a bit patronising?,1:44:46 In the Bonnie Bulletin, Bonnie's got a Mantis and many tape recorder memories,1:48:20 Closing and contact info,1:58:42

Episode 84:US elections and voting systems, a miscellany of tech topics, new iPhone feedback and more Nov 14, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 More comments on the US election and voting system,2:15 Why are so many people unwilling to wear masks?,20:32 Getting a US iTunes account when you're not in the US,29:50 Speech cutting out in Windows,34:14.288. This section makes reference to the Silenzio app for Windows. This link will download the executable file. In praise of the Blind Shell Classic,36:17 Looking for an accessible stand-alone Internet radio,38:59 Subscribing to SiriusXM Online outside the US,40:21 Talking smart oven,44:46 More technology memories,47:48 Problems with Zoom screen sharing,50:21 Controlling Lire storage,53:58 The good old podcast app for Windows question,56:02 Making the HumanWare Victor Reader StreamBluetooth-capable,57:36 Niche hobbies and accessibility,58:58 The old Blind Side Podcast Alexa skill,1:01:56 Our Apple Feedback Section begins with comments on Apple Music,1:04:02 iPhone SE battery life and handy shortcuts for managing your battery,1:06:48 SimpleNote cross-platform note taking app,1:13:47 What's causing all this iPhone verbosity?,1:15:20 Can't get VoiceOver to use the Siri voice on Apple Watch series 6,1:19:35 MFI hearing aids and the iPhone 12 range,1:22:13 Yea for new iPhones,1:26:33 DIY password management,1:32:16 Feedback on various past topics,1:36:08 More on the future of mobility,1:40:46 More misc feedback,1:45:22 Reading faster with a screen reader,1:48:44 Closing and contact info,1:50:45

Episode 83:An Apple special. First impressions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, demonstration of the lidar-based people detection feature, and a discussion about the new Apple Silicon Macs Nov 14, 2020

Yes, I know I originally said I would skip a new iPhone this year, but some people are just beyond help. I'll give you my initial impressions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max as a blind person running Apple's VoiceOver screen reader after 24 hours of use.

The reason I purchased a new iPhone after all was because of the exciting world of Lidar. Heidi Taylor joins me as we demonstrate the People Detection feature, designed specifically for blind people and built into the latest version of iOS.

Then I'm joined by Katie Frederick and Janet Ingber to discuss Apple's One More Thing event in which they announced the release of the first three Macs based on Apple Silicon.

Episode 82:Review and demonstration of the Mantis Q40 Braille display from APH Nov 10, 2020

The Mantis Q40 from APH is a 40-cell Braille display with a qwerty keyboard. At the time of recording this review, you can use it stand-alone with its built-in apps, plus as a display for your PC, iDevice or Mac. In this comprehensive review, I’ll describe the Mantis and what it can do, discuss where it does well and where it falls short. The Mantis Q40 is available from APH in the United States. International distribution is being handled by HumanWare. You can learn more about the Mantis Q40 on the APH website.

Episode 81:The Biden Harris victory, another Apple event coming up, new iPhone pre-orders, Google Lookout for Android and more Nov 07, 2020

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Intro,0:00.000 My thoughts on the US election,2:15 Listener feedback on the US presidential election,18:26 Random and frivolous thoughts on the election coverage,44:56 Apple feedback starts this week with the iPhone 12,49:02 Yet another Apple event in the coming week,1:01:56 iPhone SE battery life feedback from owners,1:08:03 Demo of new object detection in the iOS 14 Camera app,1:21:32 Problems updating to iOS 14,1:24:05 Using Outlook for iOS,1:25:23 Demonstration of Google Lookout,1:29:21 Comments on various topics,1:40:49 Hearing aids and echo location,1:46:15 Comments on RSS,1:51:29 The Bonnie Bulletin. Bonnie has her husband back,1:54:32

Episode 80:Have the news come to you accessibly with Lire RSS Reader for iOS Nov 04, 2020

There are services that curate the news for you. Some learn about your tastes over time. But there are downsides to having algorithms choosing your news. Still, such apps are tempting because so many news sites are cluttered, full of ads and have varying levels of accessibility.

An RSS reader is the answer, and my favourite for iOS is called Lire. With this one app, you can read news from your favourite websites with all the clutter stripped away, and the level of customisation with VoiceOver is remarkable.

In this episode, I speak with Kunal Sood, the developer of Lire RSS Reader following a recent rewrite of the app. We learn about what inspired him to write Lire and how it became one of the best examples of VoiceOver accessibility in the App Store.

Then, I'll take you through a demo of Lire from a blindness perspective.

Episode 79:US election day nears, Apple brings yet another accessibility breakthrough, the future of blind travel and more Oct 31, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Intro,0:00 I'm testing a new gadget,2:15 Election day looms in the United States,3:25 Where do you get your news?,8:18 The mantis and low carb,9:25 Why did New Zealanders vote against legalising marijuana?,12:15 The Conversation Builder app,16:00 Choosing a sound mixer,19:04 Plenty of Apple feedback starting with iPhone SE battery life,21:41 The app Switcher. To close or not to close?,30:00 What value do people find in Apple Shortcuts?,34:40 Screen protectors that don't get sticky,43:55 Apple One is here,46:05 iOS 14.2 golden master introduces game changing lidar features for blind and low vision iPhone 12 Pro users,47:13 Recorded on the iPhone 12,54:48 The future of mobility,1:02:02 Voting,1:21:44 Apple Watch sounds the alert,1:28:14 The Bonnie Bulletin. Thou shalt not covet the Mantis,1:33:19 M20,Closing and contact info,1:45:38

Episode 78:Ned Desmond talks the Sight Tech Global virtual technology conference and more Oct 28, 2020

In this episode I'm joined by acclaimed technology journalist Ned Desmond. Ned is leading a team putting together a new virtual conference on blindness technology called Sight Tech Global, which has an impressive selection of speakers lined up. Because it's virtual, you can attend from the comfort of home, and it's free.

We'll learn a bit about Ned, why he has created this conference and some of the speakers you can look forward to. We'll also discuss the way assistive technology is covered, or sometimes just ignored, by the mainstream tech press.

To learn more and register for Sight Tech Global, you can visit http://SightTechGlobal.com

Episode 77:Will guide dogs go the way of the horse and buggy, lots of Apple comments, disability immigration discrimination and more Oct 24, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Intro,0:00 Will guide dogs go the way of the horse and buggy?,3:07 Listener comments on guide robots,17:46 Apple questions and feedback,33:26 Hopefully not jinxing it but have tamed the Apple Watch battery Beast,41:55 Is battery life on the iPhone SE2020 terrible?,54:28 A new iPhone 12 user,59:20 Blindness education,1:05:04 A first time voter,1:10:26 1Password questions and feedback,1:13:33 Getting into Sonos for surround sound,1:20:12 Envision AI problems sorted,1:24:35 Immigration disability discrimination,1:26:10 Hearing aids and echo location,1:41:11 Comments on a variety of topics,1:47:08 The Bonnie bulletin with a very contented guide dog handler,1:52:53 Closing and contact info,2:02:29

Episode 76:Nick Zammarelli demonstrates the WeWalk Smart Cane Oct 21, 2020

If we're blind and use a white cane, they're with us whenever we travel. So in 2020, why are they still just a stick that does nothing?

A company called WeWalk aims to change all that, with their WeWalk Smart Cane. Mosen At Large listener and frequent contributor Nick Zammarelli bought a WeWalk Smart Cane early. In this review, he demonstrates the app that offers turn by turn navigation complete with haptic vibration and voice prompts from the cane. Then, we let Nick Loose on the streets armed only with his phone and his smart cane.

To learn more about the WeWalk Smart Cane, visit the website at http://WeWalk.io

Episode 75:Historic election results in New Zealand, who's buying a new iPhone, the International Council on English Braille, self-driving cars and more Oct 17, 2020

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Introduction,0:00 A resounding New Zealand election win for Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party,2:15 Feedback on various Apple issues,10:31 Who wants a self-driving car? Still me me me!,28:01 Education experiences,35:54 Thoughts on open source software and Narrator's capabilities,42:04 Thoughts on various issues,44:38 Voting in Australia,52:31 Hints for working effectively with online courses,54:08 1Password thoughts and questions,1:01:50 The International Council on English Braille general assembly,1:08:40 A brief look at Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Go,1:21:59 Thoughts on various issues from recent episodes,1:30:32 The things sighted people think we can do,1:40:26 How accessible is iCloud for Windows?,1:41:23 What's a good wireless microphone/headset for the computer?,1:45:23 Closing,1:47:07

Episode 74:Review and demonstration of the 1Password password manager Oct 15, 2020

In response to a lot of listener demand, this episode is devoted to the 1Password password manager. Versions of 1Password are available for Windows, MacOS, iOS, watchOS, Android and other operating systems, as well as extensions for most browsers. With 1Password, you can enjoy the peace of mind of having a unique password for every site you visit. You can share the app with your family, and store other data securely in its vaults. It's totally accessible and reputable.

Episode 73:Recapping Apple's October 2020 event from a blindness perspective Oct 13, 2020

Kia ora Mosen at Largers. Joining me to recap Apple's October 2020 event are Judy Dixon, Michael Feir and Heidi Taylor.

We'll discuss the HomePod Mini and the new iPhone 12 range, all from a blindness perspective.

I'd love to know what you think. Has Apple done enough to move you to upgrade, and if so, what are you going for? If not, what would it have taken for you to hand over some cash? Let us know for inclusion in the next episode.

Episode 72:Apples next big event, the four big tech companies under scrutiny, who wants a self-driving car and more Oct 10, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Intro,0:00 Reporting back on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker performance,2:15 What to expect at Apple's next big event,6:22 Congressional report slams four big tech companies,13:35 Who wants a self-driving car? Me me me!,26:42 More thoughts on education,41:45 iPhone online busking,57:46 Assisted dying referendum in New Zealand,59:09 Is Narrator ready for daily use?,1:06:33 Audio apps for the PC. Switch Sound File Converter and Studio Recorder,1:10:17 What's a good microphone for the Victor Reader Stream?,1:13:02 Multitasking,1:13:43 Striving for success,1:18:45 Memories of Clark and Smith talking book machines,1:21:41 Podcast apps,1:24:46 Does education level help with success?,1:25:23 In praise of Ubiquiti equipment,1:27:17 Thoughts on iOS, audiobooks and education,1:30:53 Dolby Atmos,1:36:11 A little business that went the extra mile,1:40:04 A Bluetooth speaker recommendation,1:42:09 Never mind self-driving cars. Some people think blind people are already driving,1:43:42 How often should I reformat my hard drive?,1:47:52 Talking news papers on your smartphone and AmazonEcho,1:50:11 Thoughts onEnvision,1:54:03 Closing announcement,1:56:44

Episode 71:Speaker reviews and unboxing a Bose portable Smart Speaker Oct 07, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Inspired by the spring getaway Bonnie and I decided to take, this episode is all about Bluetooth and other speakers, in particular unboxing a Bose portable Smart Speaker. It is not without its accessibility challenges when using it with the Bose Music app, but works well as a Bluetooth speaker.

Here’s a summary of what you can hear when in this episode. If your podcast app supports chapters, you can easily skip forward and backward between these sections of the podcast. Introduction,0:00 Jonathan and Heidi review speakers they looked at and unbox the winner,2:15 Listener recommendations,43:00 Closing announcement,57:40

Episode 70:Ableism in stand-up comedy, blindness education experiences, what's happened to the Apple Music radio directory and more Oct 03, 2020

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Introduction,0:00 Defending blind pride. It seems ableism counts as stand-up comedy,2:15 Listening to Internet radio on a fire TV stick,8:38 The Charlotte Podcast Festival offers free webinars on podcasting,11:21 Connecting my guitar to my iPhone,14:16 Constructing a network diagram when you're blind,17:15 Many more thoughts on educating blind children,17:52 Why have so many radio stations including Mushroom FM vanished from Apple Music?,57:59 Use of words, iPhone cases and education,1:02:07 Feedback on Apple's new software releases,1:07:37 Using the Apple Watch,1:21:53 In defence of iPhone cases,1:31:44 Is anyone using the Envision Smart Glasses in their daily life?,1:34:34 What's wrong with Apple Podcasts?,1:37:50 The Bonnie Bulletin,1:43:41 Extra episode coming all about Speakers,1:48:05 Closing announcement,1:49:46

Episode 69:Unboxing and setting up an Apple Watch series 6 Sep 30, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Today’s episode focuses on Apple Watch. If you’ve never owned an Apple Watch but are thinking about it, or you’re considering upgrading and you haven’t done that before, join Heidi Taylor and me as we unbox and set up a brand new series 6 Apple Watch. Here’s a summary of what you can hear when in this episode. If your podcast app supports chapters, you can easily skip forward and backward between these sections of the podcast. Introduction,0:00 Unboxing and setting up an Apple Watch series 6,2:15 Not smooth sailing when setting up a new watch,39:14 Heidi needs her own podcast...and technology fund,40:52 Closing announcement and contact info,45:04

Episode 68:more Apple software feedback, mainstreaming versus schools for the blind, travel tips and more Sep 26, 2020

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Introduction,0:00 The times are a-changing...again!,2:15 Special Apple Watch unboxing episode coming up,4:37 The case of the missing microphone,5:15 New range of Amazon Echo devices and more announced this week,9:16 Meet Me Accessibly to be withdrawn on 30 September,11:19 Thanks to all who supported the watchOS beta petition. Here's what happens next,13:43 More feedback on Apple's new software releases,14:53 The pros and cons of mainstreaming and schools for the blind,30:43 Is Bookshare available where I live and making the most of your Bluetooth speaker,1:12:37 A strange new accessibility problem on some websites,1:14:20 iPhone cases and travel tips,1:16:44 Word and pronunciation annoyances,1:36:49 A couple of Sonos questions,1:43:14 More tech memories,1:46:32 Is there a way to turn off the language translation in Microsoft Edge?,1:50:26 Steve's Talking Clock is back!,1:52:18 Closing announcement and contact information,1:53:09

Episode 67:Karthik Kannan, co-founder of Envision AI Sep 23, 2020

On this episode, I speak with Karthik Kannan, co-founder of Envision AI.

Envision AI is a mobile app available in the iOS App Store and the Android Google Play Store. Its purpose is to make visual information accessible, including printed text, photographs, colour and bar code information.

Karthik tells me how Envision got started and what he believes sets it apart from the competition. We also discuss the new Envision Smart Glasses. Based on the new generation of Google Glass, Envision see these glasses as a platform on which they, and third-party developers, will provide a range of services.

Episode 66:Your thoughts on Apple's new OS releases, reading blind, voting blind and more Sep 19, 2020

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Introduction,0:00 Extra episode about Envision coming soon,2:15 Listener comments on iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 14, watchOS 7, new AirPods firmware and Apple Watch",2:29 The Orbit Writer,53:47 Word processing and reading notes on iPhone,56:12 More thoughts on audiobooks,59:54 Speeding up video playback inWinamp,1:19:23 Voting blind,1:19:58 reading Braille quietly when you're being recorded,1:28:06 App recommendation, VoiceOCR,1:34:59 Dvorak keyboards,1:36:04 Giving up gluton,1:38:12 Thoughts on TuneIn Radio recording and Air Fryers,1:40:50 The Bonnie Bulletin, air fryers and getaways,1:43:35 Last chance to sign the watchOS public beta petition,1:48:44 Closing announcement,1:49:31

Episode 65:iOS 14 and watchOS 7, demonstrations of some new features with VoiceOver Sep 16, 2020

Kia ora once again Mosen At Largers.

Apple is about to release this years operating systems for Apple Watch and iPhone, watchOS 7 and iOS 14 respectively. Most of the features available in iOS are also available on iPadOS. Not sure if you want to take the plunge? Want to know what's in it for you? This podcast will help. I'll go through some of the new iOS features including the impressive new screen recognition capabilities, the app library, making your Home Screen come to life with widgets, the new translation app and much more.

On watchOS, VoiceOver has become a lot more capable with Braille, the rotor and multiple voices, although some features are a little rough around the edges. I'll also show you sleep tracking, hand washing and more.

Episode 64:Recap of Apple's Time Flies event from a blindness perspective Sep 15, 2020

Kia ora, welcome to this special event in which right after the Apple event concluded, Judy Dixon, Michael Feir, Heidi Taylor and I, Jonathan Mosen, got together to discuss it from a blindness perspective. This is the recording as is, unedited so we can get it to you promptly.

At the time of publication, new Apple operating systems are being released tomorrow, so I will soon publish a podcast with some of my highlights in iOS and watchOS.

Episode 63:Legal action against TuneIn in the UK takes effect and could set a dangerous precedent, remembering Charlie Crawford, voting blind, audiobooks and more Sep 12, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Introduction,0:00 We'll be here with another Apple event special,2:15 Listeners in the UK can now only hear UK radio stations onTuneIn,5:53 Voting blind,27:14 Remembering Charlie Crawford,57:10 More thoughts on Audiobooks,1:12:45 How do you make Apple watch tell taptic time reliably?,1:29:50 Looking for Bluetooth speaker recommendations,1:32:19 Voting in Australia and Bluetooth speaker recommendation,1:35:16 responses on learning Braille as an adult,1:37:45 How to interface with and learn Reaper,1:45:02 Congratulations to the winner of our Libro.fm giveaway,2:04:59 Smart home questions,2:06:09 I like the Orbit Writer,2:12:51 Email marketing and a microphone recommendation,2:13:59 Closing announcement,2:18:38

Episode 62:Listener reflections on audiobooks, and introducing Libro.fm for access to over 150,000 DRM-free audiobooks Sep 09, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

Thanks for checking out another episode, and for all the great listener contributions that make this show what it is.

This episode is devoted to audiobooks.

Introduction,0:00

Listener thoughts on Audiobooks,2:15

Introducing Libro.fm, offering a library of over 150,000 cage-free audiobooks that support your local book store,36:33

Closing,1:03:49

Thanks to the team at Libro.fm for working with us on a couple of promotions. When you sign up for a monthly plan for \$14.95 with Libro.fm, use the coupon code Mosen and get an extra audiobook. This offer doesn’t expire, so no matter when you’re stumbling upon this episode, give it a try. You can activate the offer by choosing this link.

Also, if you make a contribution by email for next week’s show, be it through an audio attachment or written down, and you let me know you’d like to be put into the draw, you could win three free months of Libro.fm membership.

Episode 61:Tech questions and hints, more walks down tech memory lane, staying organised in the kitchen and more Sep 05, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Introduction,0:00

Father's Day,2:15

Special podcast devoted to audiobooks coming out mid-week,2:45

Anyone using the Orbit Writer?,3:54

Horrible CAPTCHA,5:56

CD ripper recommendations,11:12

DVD ripping recommendations and video editing,14:21

Most accessible email newsletter software,15:16

WordPress accessibility,17:22

Google listens, a positive accessibility experience,20:09

Braille magazine memories,25:20

Amazon accessibility issue that was fixed is now broken again, and no one seem to be listening",25:58

How does a blind person handle artwork when establishing a podcast?,30:57

A lost technology story dramatised for podcast by Jonathan Mosen,35:00

JAWS BrailleIn,36:54

Are QR codes excluding us from accessing some services?,39:24

Accessible Samsung TV,45:18

Is there anything you can do to get an app from your old iPhone to your new one when the app is no longer in the Store?,46:49

BackPackStudio has a big update in the Store,52:10

Low-tech ideas for functioning in the kitchen and the need for Braille labels on commercial items,53:18

Good Maps Explorer is in the US AppStore,1:01:44

Bleeping Facebook,1:04:39

Thoughts on various topics raised on previous shows,1:06:57

Which iPhone should I get?,1:16:04

Another walk down technology memory lane,1:18:00

Good zoom practices and Zoom adds a high fidelity option,1:28:49

How do you get Cortana to talk to Gmail?,1:31:12

Can I be a fluent Braille reader if I start in my 50s?,1:34:27

The Envision smart glasses show a lot of promise,1:37:48

Closing,1:43:08

Episode 60:Larry Skutchan from the American Printing House for the Blind talks new Braille displays, Nearby Explorer online, an updated Studio Recorder and more Sep 02, 2020

Kia ora Mosen at Largers.

Recently, it was a pleasure to sit down virtually with the legend that is Larry Skutchan to talk about all that APH has been working on lately. The Mantis, their new Braille display with a qwerty keyboard is creating quite a buzz, and we'll be discussing it in-depth.

We'll also talk Studio Recorder, Nearby Explorer Online, learning to code and learning to type, crossword puzzles and more.

This was one of the last interviews recorded with Larry in an APH capacity, as he retired from the organisation on 31 August. I'm sure you will join me in thanking Larry for his incredible contribution to the lives of blind people throughout the world. We hope to hear him regularly as a Mosen At Large contributor.

Episode 59:Learning to cook, upgrading and backing up a hard drive, Apple opinions, tech memories and more Aug 29, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Introduction and advisory of a special episode featuring Larry Skutchan,0:00

This week I did something heart-sinkingly stupid,3:08

Importing files into Ulysses for iOS,9:11

Taking a full computer backup,11:15

An opponent of my Apple public beta petition has a change of heart,15:13

iTunes for Windows bug,22:19

Beta testing iOS,24:13

We should be grateful,26:57

Feedback on the low carb episode,31:09

How did you learn to cook?,42:09

Is it worth beta testing iOS?,50:19

Is it worth upgrading a PC hard drive to solid state and how is it done?,52:19

Me versus I,1:00:30

Blindness email lists,1:02:28

Technology memories,1:06:16

Braille magazine memories,1:15:41

Braille watches,1:17:01

Can't hear the podcast on QCast,1:21:37

Why can't people find my podcast?,1:23:43

Where's the prog rock?,1:27:36

Revisiting the question of hearing multiple sources from the same place,1:29:47

In The Bonnie Bulletin we are eating and preparing food,1:32:25

Thoughts from the UK on Winamp and more,1:40:17

Tech memories and trying to pre-record a radio show,1:45:08

Closing announcement,1:51:53

Episode 58:By popular request, we talk keto, low carb, and other transformative lifestyle changes Aug 26, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

After a lot of requests, here’s the special episode people have been asking for regarding low carb eating and other healthy options.

Feel free to share your own experiences for future episodes.

\Here's what the episode contains.

Introduction,0:00

Jonathan's low carb journey, low carb explained, and plenty of resources,2:16

Dan Frye has lost almost 160 pounds going low carb,47:36

David Mosen has gone low carb to help with his physical fitness,56:37

Blind people being independent in the kitchen,1:03:54

Consider paleo,1:11:03

Contact info and close,1:14:11

I mentioned plenty of resources in this show. Here is a summary. I have not included links to books mentioned because people’s format preferences differ and will vary depending on where they are located.

“The China Study, The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health” by T Colin Campbell, advocating a diet with low or no animal products.

“Why we get fat: an what to do about it” by Gary Taubes.

“Good Calories, Bad Calories” by Gary Taubes.

“The Case Against Sugar” by Gary Taubes.

"The Big Fat Surprise. Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet" by Nina Teicholz

“Eat Fat, Get Thin” by Mark Hyman.

“Food, what the heck should I eat”, by Mark Hyman.

“The Doctor’s Farmacy” podcast by Mark Hyman.

“Livin' La Vida Low-Carb” podcast by Jimmy Moore.

“Keto Clarity” book by Jimmy Moore.

"Always hungry" by David Ludwig

The Diet Doctor website

Ditch the Carbs offers low carb recipes.

Some healthy low carb recipes can be found on PaleoLeap.com.

Book, “The Complete guide to fasting” by Jimmy Moore.

Dr Axe’s website for health and fitness news and natural remedies

Butcher Box grass-fed meat subscription delivery service in the United States.

Episode 57:Why are email lists so badly behaved, Braille magazines we used to read, Apple betas and more Aug 22, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Introduction,0:00

Low carb podcast coming later this week,2:15

Email lists,4:55

"Who still uses a Braille watch, and Braille magazines from days of yore",24:48

Aira limits its five minute call offer,30:32

Accessible DVD ripper for Windows,32:34

More views on how accessible the web is,34:21

Update and comments on the Apple beta petition,39:37

Latest iOS 14 public beta, some steps forward, some steps back,57:55

Siri performance and knowledge,1:04:06

How do I get Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer back in a new Windows 10 installation?,1:07:57

Use of the word Blind,1:12:02

TalkDescription to me podcast and COVID 19 in New Zealand,1:18:10

Sony Bravia tips,1:25:55

Do light therapy boxes work for blind people with no light perception?,1:27:12

Is there such a thing as blind culture?,1:28:21

Editing audio and video in Windows,1:31:24

Healthcare Things it can be hard to learn without one on one instruction,1:33:05

External recording with an iPhone now there is no headphone jack,1:36:54

iOS email client that plays a different sound for each account,1:38:39

Send us your demonstrations of old technology,1:40:46

Closing and contact info,1:44:01

Episode 56:Apple excludes blind people from its first ever watchOS public beta, and that's not OK Aug 15, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Intro,0:00

Apple excludes blind people from the watchOS public beta,2:15. Even if you don’t own an Apple Watch yourself but believe we all benefit when as many blind people have as much time to provide constructive feedback to Apple as possible, please sign and share my petition. You can find it at petition.mosen.org.

Listener comments on the watchOS public beta,15:25

Is Siri getting really slow for anyone else?,40:12

Audible.com changes and questions,41:26

watchOS beta, using Uber and more,1:40:06

David Kingsbury fromThe CarrollCenter's new book When One Web Browser is not enough,59:43

Integrating note taking on your iPhone with other devices and tasks,1:45:33

A Sydney perspective on a bunch of issues,1:52:14

Being taught piano remotely,1:57:12

Petition reminder and closing,1:59:13

Episode 55:Favourite GPS apps, Apple releases a beta build of watchOS knowing VoiceOver is broken, COVID-19 around the world and more Aug 08, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Intro,0:00

COVID in New Zealand,2:15

Bad tech karma leads to new computer,9:45

More bad tech karma from India,18:19

More on whether you'd choose your computer or smartphone,22:20

COVID-19 reports,31:59

Favourite GPS apps,38:05

Is it now harder to sync Audible books from your PC to a device?,51:48

An update from Guernsey,55:28

The latest developer beta build of watchOS was knowingly released with VoiceOver broken,1:00:29

Facial vision and a funny dog story,1:16:33

Sky Lab keeps falling on my head,1:20:55

Bonnie and Jonathan face off in the Blind Technology Trivia Alexa skill,1:22:15

Podcasting thoughts,1:32:41

The importance of spell checking,1:43:00

computer versus smartphone and self-advocacy,1:45:05

Setting up computer without sighted assistance,1:48:24

Techniques for taking notes with your iPhone,1:50:21

Dude!,1:57:13

Closing,1:59:16

Episode 54:A review of podcast hosting services, and Matt Basta from Pinecast Aug 05, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

If you’re an audio geek, a podcasting geek, or someone who would love to start your own podcast, this episode is for you.

Here's what's in store for you this week.

Introduction,0:00

Comparison of podcast hosting companies,2:15

Services mentioned in this section: Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean, SoundCloud, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Transistor, Simplecast, Castos, and my favourite podcast host of the moment and new home for Mosen At Large, Pinecast.

I also made mention of the Auphonic post-production service, and Rev for podcast transcriptions.

If you’d like to take Pinecast for a spin, use my referral code to get a 40% discount for your first four months and help out with the costs of running Mosen At Large at the same time. The code is:

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Matt Basta, founder of our new podcast host Pinecast,34:28

Podcasting questions,1:08:03

Produce great audio on your smartphone with the Irig Duo Media I/O,1:20:11

Closing,1:26:41

Episode 53:If you had to choose between your computer and smartphone, which would you keep? Braille display comparisons, weather apps and more Aug 01, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Intro,0:00

Special episode coming mid-week on podcasting and podcast hosting services,2:15

This is the first Mosen At Large using the new Focusrite Scarlett 8I6 audio interface,3:58

Thoughts on various Braille displays,15:08

The Focus Braille display,29:06

Learning Braille and choosing a display,34:50

Favourite iOS weather apps,41:20

The joys of Braille Screen Input,44:12

Computer versus smartphone. If you could only keep one, which one would you choose?,45:53

Is there a way to block an entire prefix with an iPhone?,1:02:33

Reflections on the ADA,1:05:59

Books and podcasts I would recommend,1:11:08

Synology NAS accessibility and working with VMWare Fusion,1:24:05

Recommendations for accessible accounting apps,1:28:45

Setting up a new Windows computer without sighted assistance,1:30:57

Wishes for future iOS versions,1:33:27

Working with Ferrite for iOS,1:38:00

The Bonnie bulletin begins with Bonnie choosing between her computer and smartphone,1:40:18

Space splash downs past and present,1:42:16

Things that make us unsubscribe from podcasts,1:44:28

YouTube for iOS,1:48:18

Moving more from Eloquence toVocalizer,1:49:30

How's the Zoom F6 portable field recorder working out?,1:51:03

Questions inspired by past shows,1:54:16

Closing,1:58:58

Episode 52:Reflections as the ADA turns 30, the secrets of effective advocacy, people-first language, smart homes, TTS preferences and Braille displays Jul 25, 2020

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Intro,0:00

Reflections and questions on the ADA's 30th anniversary,2:15

The blind vending programme in the US,14:08

Are we too willing to accept a life of living off the Government?,19:22

Is people-first language actually hurting us? And what is the secret to successful advocacy,24:00

I'm in high school. What is realistic for me to aspire to for a career?,39:45

The term visually impaired confuses people,45:46

More thoughts on Braille displays,50:26

TTS voices we love and loathe,1:01:32

How do you start building a smart home?,1:17:01

Terminology and smart home thoughts,1:27:22

Tips for running Windows on a Mac,1:30:01

Why some blind Americans confuse sense and since,1:35:18

TTS and Braille comments,1:39:31

The advice given to parents of blind kids can make or break lives,1:43:17

Proctoring has privacy risks,1:46:02

special tableware for blind people? It's essential apparently,1:48:04

Episode 51:The text-to-speech engines you love and loathe, things to know when buying a Braille display, and the controversy surrounding IAAP Jul 18, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction,0:00

Buying and using a Braille display,2:15

Blindisms,18:13

Thoughts on text-to-speech engines,20:20

Various thoughts on TTS and Braille displays,30:19

Direct transfer between Focus and iPhone,46:49

Getting smoother Braille in JAWS,50:27

The International Association of Accessibility Professionals,54:29

Read the NFB's resolutions including the one concerning IAAP.

Read IAAP's point-by-point rebuttal

Comments on testing and IAAP,1:37:25

USB Braille displays and iOS,1:40:40

What if your Braille display has a melt-down when you need it most?,1:43:28

Thoughts on Braille and TTS,1:47:11

The word blind and perceptions of blindness,1:52:34

Various comments including another markdown editor recommendation,2:02:46

Another blind person burned by limitations in Sony's new TV range,2:05:28

Closing,2:09:48

Episode 50:Judy Dixons book Capturing and Sharing the World, and Marco Salsiccia discusses audio description in less than the optimal format Jul 14, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction,0:00

You made it to our new podcast home,2:15

IAAP interview in the next episode,2:40

Judy Dixon discusses her new book: Capturing and Sharing the World,3:35

Marco Salsiccia discusses the inferior format choices for some audio described content,17:54

Closing,33:58

Episode 49:How you use your smartphone's camera, more on the word "blind" as a pejorative, how do you handle religious people who want to heal us and more Jul 11, 2020

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Here's what's in store for you this week.

Introduction and contact info,0:00.000

Another Mosen At Large interview extra is coming,2:15.487

COVID-19 update,2:48.849

I've been evaluating podcast hosting companies and we may be moving,4:19.514

What do you use your smartphone camera for and what apps are you using?,9:34.548

The pejorative and multiple meanings of the word blind,21:09.590

Religious people who want to cure us,46:14.399

Low vision videographers,49:06.280

the first public beta of iOS 14 is out. What do you think?,49:36.171

Samsung's Bixby is more accessible than it used to be,52:10.669

Looking for a quality microphone for iOS,53:06.093