Tek Talk

Latest Episodes:

Tek Talk welcomes Amy Liu of AGIGA to discuss their EchoVision Smart Glasses. 02/09/2026 Feb 18, 2026

Show notes

This presentation will cover the history of Agiga and the inspiration behind the creation of EchoVision glasses, followed by a live demonstration showcasing what the glasses can do and how they seamlessly integrate into our busy daily lives. It will also explore the future of EchoVision, including the features and enhancements planned to be included by the time the glasses ship. To find out more or to get on our mailing list so you will be informed with news and anouncements, please visit the

website or email contact@agiga.ai.

Presenter Contact Info

Amy Liu

Email: amyl@agiga.ai

Website: https://echovision.agiga.ai/

Tek Talk welcomes CEO Patrick Long of Innosearch AI to discuss how it enables accessible online shopping, travel booking, and on-demand food and grocery delivery. 02/02/2026 Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode of TekTalk, we’re joined by InnoSearch AI, a platform built specifically for blind and low-vision users to navigate the digital world independently. We’ll explore how InnoSearch enables accessible online shopping, travel booking, and on-demand food and grocery delivery, all designed to work seamlessly with screen readers and voice-first interactions. We’ll also dive into 1-855-SHOP-GPT, a phone-based AI shopping assistant that lets users complete real tasks entirely by voice.

Presenter Contact Info

Patrick Long: Co-founder / CEO of Innosearch AI

Email: patrick@innosearch.ai

Website: www.innosearch.ai

Phone: ‪(408) 256-1883

Cell: (510) 857-4401

Tek Talk welcomes Joel Zimba and Rachel Ramos, HumanWare Product Specialists, to discuss the new BrailleNote Evolve. 01/26/2026 Jan 28, 2026

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Come hear the new BrailleNote Evolve from HumanWare speak for itself. During this presentation, Joel Zimba and Rachel Ramos, (Product Specialists at HumanWare), will demonstrate the BrailleNote Evolve- a full-fledged Windows 11 Computer in the form factor of a convenient travel-sized note-taker. You’ll hear about why the Evolve was designed, a physical description of the device, a tour of the Main Menu, the enhancements to the full-featured Microsoft Office Suite, and how Windows is taking us into the future with Braille at the center. You won’t want to miss it, as this will be an info-packed session!

Please register your interest and be the first to know new information about the BrailleNote Evolve when it becomes available here:

https://forms.office.com/r/7FV7VAx1Zg

Presenter Contact Info

Joel Zimba Email: joel.zimba@humanware.com

Rachel Ramos Email: rachel.ramos@humanware.com

Tek Talk welcomes our audience to discuss AI and the Blindness Community. 08/04/2025 Dec 31, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence is everywhere-and it’s transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. People around the world are using AI in countless ways, and the blindness community is no exception. More and more organizations are hosting webinars and seminars exploring what AI can do and how it can enhance accessibility.

But what does AI really mean for you?

Which AI tools are the most helpful?
How do you use them?
Has AI made a noticeable difference in your life-and if so, how?

Join us on Tek Talk, August 4, as we turn the spotlight on you, our audience, for an open conversation all about AI and its impact on those who are blind or have low vision. We value your insights, experiences, and questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the discussion!

Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss Microsoft Edge part 2. 12/15/2025 Dec 19, 2025

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Join Jeff Bishop on Tech Talk where we take a deep dive in decluttering your Microsoft Edge web browser so that you can be very clean, efficient and privacy focused in your web browsing activities. We will provide a document, and if you are a member of BITS you already have it, and we will walk everyone through the steps necessary to accomplish this goal. See everyone on Tech Talk!

Presenter Contact Info

Email: jeff@jeffbishop.com

Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss how to Demystify the clutter of Microsoft Edge. 12/01/2025 Dec 16, 2025

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Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 2 with J.J. Meddaugh of A. T. Guys and Denise Russell of Speak To Me Catalog. J.J. will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Denise will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. 11/10/2025 Dec 16, 2025

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A. T. Guys

Welcome to A. T. Guys – your source for innovative technology and tools that boost confidence and independence. Our accessible products are tailored for blind and low vision users but are great for everyone.

Speak To Me Catalog

Ready for some Christmas shopping? Well, don’t miss this opportunity to shop from the comfort of your own home and review some of the greatest talking items in the world!!! The Speak To Me Catalog is a family owned, home based mail order business that specializes in products that talk, sing, play music, or record your own special message. You can find a unique practical talking item or a fun and wacky gift idea that adds that personal touch. Choose from our variety of talking clocks, watches, key chains, teddy bears, greeting cards, calculators, stuffed animals, kitchen aids, novelties, bibles, radios, games, toys, talking thermometers, and digital recorders. Speak To Me has something for everyone, even those who are hard to shop for!

Presenter Contact Info

A. T. Guys

Phone: 269-216-4798

Email: support@atguys.com

Website: https://atguys.com/

Speak To Me Catalog

Website: https://speaktomecatalog.com

Email: customer.service@speaktomecatalog.com

Phone: 800-248-9965

Tek Talk welcomes Don Olson and Zhi Huang of NLS to discuss the new BARD 2.0 Website. 11/24/2025 Dec 03, 2025

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Presenter Contact Info

Don Olson and Zhi Huang from the Patron Engagement Section

Email the Patron Engagement Section: nlspes@loc.gov

Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 1 with Kim and Chris Nova of Mystic Access and Brent Harbolt of the Harbolt Company. Chris and Kim will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Brent will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. 11/03/2025 Nov 17, 2025

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Mystic Access

We’re so excited to be part of StockingStuffers this year! Join us as we share a festive mix of classic Mystic Access tutorials, some of our newest additions, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Whether you’ve been part of the Mystic Access family for years or are just discovering us, we can’t wait to celebrate the season of learning, laughter, and accessibility with you!

The Harbolt Company

Welcome to the Harbolt Company. We are more than just a store, we are a community! Over the last 10 years, we have been providing a place for cool and unique products. Our website is completely accessible for the visually impaired and we provide audio descriptions for every item we sell. Whether it be High tech, low tech, or no tech, you never know what you’ll find in our store!

Presenter Contact Info

Mystic Access

Email: info@mysticaccess.com

Website: https://mysticaccess.com

Podcasts: https://mysticaccesspodcasts.com

Downloads: https://mysticaccessdownloads.com

Harbolt Company

Website: https://harboltcompany.com/

Email: sales@harboltcompany.com

Phone or text: 405-471-1200

Zoom invitation

The Zoom meeting invitation for this Training Class is the following:

Hi there,

Larry Gassman and Alan Lemly are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 1 with Kim and Chris Nova of Mystic Access and Brent Harbolt of the Harbolt Company.

Tek Talk welcomes Ryan Jones, Vispero Vice President, Software Product Management, discussing the newest features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion Version 2026. 10/27/2025 Nov 03, 2025

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Presenter Contact Info

Ryan Jones: Vispero | Vice President Software Product Management

Email: RJones@vispero.com

Phone: 859-333-8191

Website: www.vispero.com