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Episode 42 - Trendsetters, A Conversation With David Woodbridge Jul 04, 2021

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Allison and Brian present another in our Trendsetters series as they welcome Sir David Woodbridge in to the That Real Blind Tech show virtual studio. For those of you who follow assistive technology, David Woodbridge needs no introduction, so we have a little fun with our intro.

We find out was David a techie before he went blind, and what his first introduction to screen readers were. We discuss our different approaches to inaccessible design.

Being a Mac guy does David ever find himself running back to Windows to perform any tasks? Even though David is a Mac guy, he has had some early exposure to the Windows beta 11 preview, and he gives us a little sneak peak to it.

We then discuss David's role at Vision Australia, and how he landed there. Along with David's first experience with an iPhone.

We go through David's office tech gadgets aka The Boys Play Room, and find out if David ever wants to go back to working out of an office.

We delve in to podcast studio mishaps, because it happens.

We find out what David enjoys about enlightening someone who is new to blindness.

Would you believe that David likes to pull people's leg? You will after you hear his stories of house and car hunting! The conversation then turns to a cure for blindness, do we need it, no, would we take one, heck yes.

We then find out what David likes most about getting to test out new technologies, and the frustration about new products arriving later in Australia then they do in the United States and other parts of the world.

David's podcast ISee Using Various Technologies From A Blind Person's Perspective just past the one million download mark. We ask David how he got in to podcasting, what the early days were like, and what he hopes people take away from his podcast.

We finish with getting Watcha streaming Watcha Reading David Woodbridge version.

You can keep up with David by listening to his podcasts and following him on Twitter at @dwoodbridge.

To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.

Episode 41 - Grumpy Old Choices Jun 26, 2021

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Wait for it, wait for it, the gang is back together for the first time in awhile.

We start off discussing a recent petition started in England demanding that all content aired and streamed provide audio description. You can sign the petition here. We then discuss a bill being drafted before the U.S. Congress to make it easier to cancel those pesky renewal subscriptions.

Peacock TV finally comes to Fire sticks, but will it be accessible? If you are not an Apple TV Plus fan, make sure to double check when your subscription ends, as many people will start paying for the service on July 1. Facebook has begun to roll out Live Audio Rooms, but is it to late for them to get in on the Audio Social Media game?

We then tackle all the announcements coming out of Microsoft about Windows 11 arriving later this year. Android apps will be coming to PCs. One of us is not thrilled about all of the choices we will have, can you guess who?Windows 11 Home will require an internet connection and Microsoft account to install, could this be an issue for screen reader users The one word missing from the entire Microsoft keynote was Skype, did anyone miss it?? With Skype down and out, Microsoft Teams will now be integrated throughout the windows 11 operating system. Are the days about freaking out about the mention of an all new And will iMessages finally be coming to the PC? gone?

Prime Day has come and gone, we recap what we purchased this year. Brian got a new battery pack he highly recommends and can be found on Amazon here. Brian is also a fan of the new lighting cable in a keychain and you can check out this product here.

We dive in to a little talk about the beta for iOS 15 as two of us have been running it on our devices.

And if you have not experienced Spatial Audio yet, run to your nearest Apple store to get a pair of Air Pod Pros or Maxes because it is freaking mind blowing!

There's no What's Pissing Off Brian this show, but of course some hilarity ensues in place of it, and it is more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading!

contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.

Episode 40 - Just In Time For Prime Day, A Review Of Three New Products From Satechi Jun 20, 2021

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Brian is back once again flying solo for another demo, this time he will be demoing three new products from Satechi. With Amazon Prime Day starting in a few hours, some of Satechi's products may be on sale on Amazon. If not, you can buy these products directly from Satechi, and they often have sales on these items.

First up is a brand new bluetooth keyboard Satechi just release, the Slim X2 Bluetooth keyboard.

The second Satechi product discussed in the newly released 5 in 1 stand and hub for iPad Pro.

The third and final product reviewed by Satechi is a 5 in 1 Charging Station Dock with two USBc ports, two USBa ports, and a wireless charging pad. This product has been lowered to $47.99 already from its initial $60 price.

Happy hunting on Amazon Prime Day!

Episode 39 The Ultimate Sonos Demo! A Demo of the New Sonos Roam, Sonos App, and Lyd for Sonos. Jun 13, 2021

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Brian is flying solo once again for another That Real Blind Tech show demo. On this episode Brian demos the Sonos Roam along with the Sonos app, and a third party Watch App called Lyd that really compliments the Sonos system quite well, and gives you complete control of your Sonos system from your Apple Watch.

Brian also demos the new feature exclusive to the Sonos Roam that will quickly transfer music from the Sonos Roam to any other Sonos speaker and vice versa.

Here's a link to the Lyd app in the iTunes App Store.

Episode 38 Demo of How To Turn Off Amazon sidewalk Jun 11, 2021

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We decided to put together a quick demo for you on how to turn off Amazon Sidewalk through the Amazon Alexa app. Amazon Sidewalk is a new feature that Amazon has decided to opt most people in to automatically. The Sidewalk feature creates a low band bluetooth bridge that will help keep people's devices connected in your neighborhood. Until we get a better understanding of what this really is, you may want to turn it off.

Episode 37 - Apple WWDC21: Release the Geek Jun 09, 2021

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Allison and Brian are joined by Jeanine Stanley pinch hitting for Ed. Hold on to your shoelaces as the gang is going to discuss all the announcements coming out of Cupertino and how we feel they will effect accessibility.

We kick off the show discussing a few things Apple did not discuss during WWDC. First that out of the top selling 1000 apps, two percent of them are scams, and careful if you send your iPhone in to Apple to be fixed, you may want to make sure you have removed certain things from your phone first.

We dive full on in to WWDC, starting off asking was anyone disappointed with no new hardware announcements? Then before we jump in to the slew of updates Apple announced are coming this Fall we ask are we freaking out that accessibility issues are coming? You have probably heard by now that FaceTime is getting a few tweaks, will they put Zoom out of business? And now you can FaceTime with your Android and Windows friends. Notifications will have a whole new redesign with more customization and a new notification summary. Apple Live Text will bring OCR to the camera app! Will you be adding your identification to your Apple wallet?

Live listen on Air Pods will be getting a steroid boost and Notifications while wearing Air Pods will now be announced.

iPad OS will see multitask and split screen keyboard commands, the app library and widgets will finally come to iPad OS, plus Quick Notes will becoming to all apps on the iPad. ,

Because everything needs a summary these days, privacy will be getting its own summary. Even with iCloud Plus you still will not be able to live on in the cloud after you die, at least not yet, sorry Brian.

Siri will now suck on third party devices!

We barely cover Watch OS 8, and you will have to listen to know why. What will you be asking your Apple TV to play hands free?

Mac OS Monterrey is on its way and its all about continuity but can we please get freaking handoff to work properly first. And tab groups will be coming to safari.

And even though he has nothing to do with Apple, we had to talk about Jeff Bezos going to space. What would those Pigs in Space think!

Episode 36 - The Definitive Robert Klein Interview Part Two Jun 06, 2021

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Join Brian and Ed for the exciting conclusion of The Definitive Robert Klein interview.

We start off with the ancient philosophers question, is it easier to be born blind or go blind later in life.

We discuss Robert's experience in politics, sign language interpreters on stage, and Ralph Lauren of all people.

We then discuss Robert's many appearances as Host and a guest on The tonight Show along with his own show Robert Klein time which aired on the USA Network for two years.

Here's Brian on Top Gear USA Blind Drifting with his Guide Dog Nash.

We then stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the Hollywood Royalty that Robert has worked with throughout his illustrious career. Robert discusses his idol Jonathan Winters, and the effect he had on Robin Williams.

We close our definitive interview with Legendary Comedian Robert Klein discussing how the cancel culture will effect the future of stand-up comedy.

We close with a fun story about John Oliver, and get Robert's opinion of one of the hottest names in comedy today.

Episode 35 - A Stir of Siri Echoes May 31, 2021

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Brian and Ed are joined in the That Real Blind Tech Show virtual studio by Jeanine Stanley, pinch hitting for Allison.

Because it could only happen in 2021, we start off discussing a man being killed by a dinosaur, yes, a dinosaur! IBM has created an app to help blind people stand in line and socially distant, but will it see the light of day before the next pandemic?

We are still two and a half years away from 2024, well two of us are still two and a half years away. According to a recent study by 2024, the average American will be subscribed to five streaming services. Are you ahead of the curve?

We discuss the new Apple TV Siri Remote, and how in the world does the VoiceOver rotor work on it. Then we move on to Apple Lossless music, not Loseless, and how in the world you can listen to it.

Apple versus Epic has wrapped, and we give our thoughts about the biggest things to come out of the case. Creating strong passwords with iCloud Keychain, do you trust it?

Apple has finally fixed the contextual menu, right mouse click in the dock. VO Shift M is once again working in the dock in Big Sur. Also if you know a way to stop making Mac OS Big Sur sound like a pinball machine, we want to know, email us in with the solution.

We then discuss focus issues in Facebook, Slack, and Google docs. Remember on the Mac, the item chooser is your friend. We dive in to the announcements that Apple made on Global Accessibility Day, #GAD.

We discussSiri Shortcuts, the only downfall of them is you still need to remember what you have named them for them to actually work!

We then discuss the hottest thing to hit the blindness community since Clubhouse, the P4. Brian then discusses what he likes and dislikes about the new iPad Pro and magic keyboard.

And of course it is more of What's Pissing Off Brian and Watcha Streaming, Watcha reading.

Episode 34 - The Definitive Robert Klein Interview Part One May 23, 2021

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Brian and Ed welcome Legendary Comedian, actor, singer, and 13 time performer at Laugh For Sight Robert Klein in to the That Real Blind Tech show podcast bunker.

We ask Robert how he has been getting by without being on stage and if this is the longest he has gone in his professional life without being on a stage.

We discuss Robert's experiences in the movie Hooper, Burt Reynolds, and being down South.

Robert tells us what he enjoys most about being on stage in front of a live audience. Robert walks us through what it is like to be on a weekly sitcom, and what goes on behind the scenes each day.

Robert takes us back to his first Broadway show, Apple Tree with Alan alda and Barbara Harris. He walks us through working with Madeline Kahn. We ask Robert what it was like being around Rodney Dangerfield and Richard Pryor.

Robert discusses his first talk show, Comedy Tonight with us and how the networks would sensor political talk. He then walks us through his very first HBO Comedy special which was the very first comedy special ever aired on Home Box Office.

The conversation then turns to audio description because after all we are That Real Blind Tech show!

Brian then asks Robert for a few words about some of his scene partners from the infamous Saturday Night Live sketch Cheesebuga Cheesebuga.

That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.

Episode 33 - Amazon Prime Video Demo of Audio Description and App May 18, 2021

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Because it was a slow work day, Brian decided to do a demo of Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video has recently exploded with the amount of Audio Described content in their collection.

Brian walks you through navigating the home screen via headings and flicking around. He then walks you through your recently played list, the options in recently played, and the play screen and all of its options, including the unique X-Ray option exclusive to Amazon. He gives you a walk through of all the tabs and their purposes. He shows you how to turn on Audio Description for a show, add a show or movie to your watch list, and easily move between all the play screens and player controls.

For a complete list of all available Audio Described Content on Amazon Prime Video you can visit the Audio Description Project here

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