Living Blindfully

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Episode 156:Part 2 of our Chromebook tutorial, Amazon removes some email functionality from Alexa, a radio app for your Apple Watch and more Nov 06, 2021

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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

Jonathan interviewed on The Detail,1:30. You can search for The Detail in any podcast app and subscribe there, or check out the episode here.

Feedback onChromebooks,3:16

How I use my EchoDot,9:41

Amazon removing Gmail and Microsoft email support for Alexa devices,13:59

Apple questions and comments,16:10

Games blind and sighted people can play together,26:41

Part 2 of our Chromebook and Chromevox review and demonstration,35:09

Scanning with smartphones,1:23:59

Sighted people crying over blindness,1:26:26

Smoke detectors and the Deaf or hearing impaired,1:28:21

Thoughts on good VPN options,1:30:15

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:33:30

Review of the Streamlets radio app for Apple Watch,1:44:17

Jump Desktop question,1:47:32

Encouraging research for those with Norries Disease and similar degenerative hearing loss,1:49:07

Clubhouse has a music mode,1:52:03

Android comments,1:54:29

What's the best barcode scanning app for iPhone?,1:57:53

Closing and contact info,1:59:27

Episode 155:Apple SharePlay, JAWS 2022, part 1 of our Chromebook review and more Oct 30, 2021

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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

Jonathan and Heidi demonstrate SharePlay in iOS 15.1,0:26

Some of the new features in JAWS 2022,16:06

Part 1 of Jonathan Mosen's Chromebook review,33:55

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:29:42

Windows XP turns 20,1:43:27

Games blind parents can play with their sighted kids,1:49:52

Closing and contact info,1:58:25

Episode 154:New tech from Apple and Google, what games can a blind person play with their sighted kids, and a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Oct 23, 2021

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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

New products from Apple and Google,1:46

Apple questions and comments,19:17

Android feedback,27:15

Training centres in the United States,35:43

Made for iPhone hearing aids,40:24

Anyone using RadioBOSS?,42:59

Reflections on blind pride,46:07

What games can a blind parent play with their sighted kids,47:29

Thoughts on blindisms,51:05

The right TV to go with a Sonos ARC,55:39

The Radio App skill for Amazon Alexa,59:48

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G,1:02:12

What do you use your Amazon Alexa for?,1:34:51

Abuse at a school for the blind,1:36:38

Comments on Blackboard and civil defense,1:40:21

iOS shortcuts,1:44:42

A Ronnie Milsap story,1:50:31

Closing and contact info,1:57:14

Episode 153:Feedback from Windows 11 early adopters, Apple and Android discussion, and meet the Voxmate suite for Android Oct 16, 2021

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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

Apple event on 18 October,0:39

Feedback on Windows 11 and Siri's evolution,2:42

Being a disabled parent,13:31

Braille display firmware updates,14:40

Android feedback,17:00

Feedback on various Apple things,26:37

Interview with Gleb zevkov and Jakob Rosin from Voxmate,48:04

Demonstration of Voxmate,1:14:49

Attending a blindness training centre,1:39:44

Hoping someone will do a review of The Vale from fallingsquirrel,1:43:00

Thoughts on recurring appointments and Moon,1:44:45

The BlindShell Classic,1:51:35

Comments on blind versus brown,1:53:38

Looking for technology to help with hybrid meetings,1:57:04

Closing and contact info,2:01:19

Episode 152:Welcome to the world Windows 11, happy 10th birthday Siri, and a new book shares perspectives on being a disabled parent Oct 09, 2021

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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. In the intro I mention my upcoming webinar with AbilityNet. You can register for the webinar here.

Matt Campbell and Terry Bray join me for a look at the just released Windows 11. Should you upgrade? Will you upgrade?,2:01

Apple feedback including good news on broken Siri functionality,19:33

Happy 10th birthday Siri,28:18

A new book, “A celebration of family, Stories of Parents with Disabilities", I’m joined by the editor, Dave Matheis and contributors Jason Jones and Kimberley Parsley.

Camps, calendars and culture,1:29:49

There is also a Deafblind culture,1:35:19

Comments on “There Plant Eyes”,1:44:35

David Edick reviews the CEntrance Portcaster and Mixerface,1:48:55

Closing and contact info,1:59:47

Episode 151:Goodmaps acquires the former Sendero GPS mobile apps and makes them free, adventures in Android, and Siri loses smarts Oct 02, 2021

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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

The former SenderoGPS mobile technology is now free and comes to Android. Mike May of Goodmaps and Troy Otillio of Aira have all the details and look to the future.,0:27 Ever wonder what became of the Sendero GPS subscription apps, Seeing Eye GPS, RNIB Navigator and Guide Dogs NSW? There is one word to describe them now: free, free, free!

GoodMaps is pleased to announce the impending release of these former Sendero apps in all respective markets under the name GoodMaps Outdoors. The apps will now be free and there is an Android version for the first time in addition to the iOS version.

GoodMaps Outdoors is an excellent complement to GoodMaps Explore, which features a simple interface and indoor navigation where available. GoodMaps Outdoors has features not available in other GPS apps such as:

detailed intersection description
built-in route directions with detailed turning prompts
a bread-crumb waypoint route mode
the benefit of features suggested by users over the past eight years as well as the rich expertise of Mike May and the GoodMaps team

For more about GoodMaps Explore and GoodMaps Outdoors, visit goodmaps.com/apps/outdoors.

Feedback on iOS 15,42:55

Siri has lost some features on all iOS versions,1:00:30

Adventures inAndroid,1:05:26

Listener feedback on Android,1:22:00. Check this page for more info on the Commentary screen reader for Android.

Hints for using a slate and stylus,1:39:42

New Microsoft devices are coming,1:48:12

I know someone who regularly cries about my blindness,1:48:48

A demonstration of Jump Desktop,1:51:47

Closing and contact info,1:59:08

Episode 150:iOS 15 reaction, Ed Green from the Blind Android Users Podcast, and listener feedback on Android Sep 25, 2021

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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

iOS 15 and other Apple stuff,4:00

Ed Green from the Blind Android Users Podcast,35:49

Listener feedback onAndroid,1:40:30

Closing and contact info,2:00:08

Episode 149:iOS 15, new Apple hardware, and adventures in Android Sep 18, 2021

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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

iOS 15 system requirements,2:11

iOS 15 bugs,2:52

iOS 15 Accessibility changes,5:43

iOS 15 VoiceOver Quick Settings,7:11

iOS 15 VoiceOver navigation style,14:19

iOS 15 VoiceOver Image Explorer,19:07

iOS 15 accessibility settings for hearing impaired people,23:47

iOS 15 Live Text,26:48

iOS 15 Spotlight Search improvements,32:54

iOS 15 Focus modes,38:13

iOS 15 notification summaries and management,45:13

iOS 15 FaceTime face lift,49:03

iOS 15 Safari changes,1:05:21

iOS 15 iCloud Plus,1:12:00

iOS 15 Siri changes,1:18:25

iOS 15 Voice Memos app,1:23:41

iOS 15 shared with you,1:29:52

iOS 15 conclusion,1:31:04

More info on and listener reaction to Apple's recent announcements,1:34:47

Adventures in Android, the mission to get the right device,2:04:09

Episode 148:A recap of Apple's California Streaming event from a blindness perspective Sep 14, 2021

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Apple has concluded its California Streaming event having announced a new iPad, iPad Mini and the iPhone 13 range. I’m joined by our expert panel, Heidi Taylor, Judy Dixon and Michael Feir to discuss what it all means from a blindness perspective. Will you be buying anything new this year from Apple? If so, what are you upgrading from, or will this be your first item in the product category you’re buying?

Episode 147:September 11 memories, Apples big reveal, advice on starting a business and more Sep 11, 2021

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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 New hardware from Apple being announced,1:05 The verdict is in on Apple vs Epic Games,10:47 Some tech stories of interest this week,15:32 Where in the world is Jonathan Mosen?,22:16 My reflections on 11 September 2001,24:05 Memories of 9/11 from around the world,34:19 Abuse at schools for the blind,1:16:32 Eliminating blindisms,1:20:05 Chromebooks and Voxmate,1:24:39 Celebrity interviews,1:25:44 Thoughts on AccessiBe,1:29:20 How to get into real estate?,1:31:07 What methods exist to control computers remotely?,1:34:31 I can't allow a blind man to buy me coffee,1:37:28 Looking for help picking a digital recorder,1:41:01 Questions about the Zoom conferencing platform,1:42:31 How can I improve my speed when writing with a Braille slate?,1:46:10 Have any of our blind listeners had near death experiences?,1:47:48 I want to start my own business. Any tips?,1:49:30 How to contact the show,1:59:00

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