Vector promises smoother travels, more on accessible TV, and copying content from the web in JAWS
On this week's edition of Access On:
Join us for our Autonomous Vehicle boutique 0:00
Rob Quinn from MakeSense Technology discusses the Vector 1:38
Problems copying text from web pages using JAWS 32:54
My perspective on different earbuds 34:43
Accessible televisions 44:36
Working with multiple tabs in Google Docs 49:51
Getting to the iOS status bar 54:02
Closing and contact info 59:24
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More on using AI tools, Innosearch is a phone call away, and Netflix on various devices
In this week's edition of Access On:
Introduction 0:00
Join us for an update on autonomous vehicles 0:58
Google AI Studio 3:12
ChatGPT Voice and video 13:59
I want a stand-alone talking thermostat 16:28
Can AI walk me through a route? 17:50
Getting information from a slide presentation 31:00
The arrival of the Copilot key 33:11
CSUN 2025, the NFB national convention, and exercise equipment 37:58
The benefit of using several operating systems 40:20
YouTube for iOS speed control broken 42:51
Innosearch is now a phone call away 44:43
Netflix on Samsung TVs 51:56
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Echo Vision Smart glasses, accessible televisions, and audio transcription solutions
Welcome to episode 20 of Access On. This week:
Introduction 0:00
Update from Google regarding SMS two-factor authentication 1:50
Podcast sponsorship opportunities now available 5:45
Huasong Cao from Agiga discusses the Echo Vision Smart Glasses 6:27
Inaccessible tools on the job 43:21
Can't get to the status bar of my iPhone via my Braille display 46:57
Looking for advice on accessible TVs 48:48
Tech tip, transcribing audio with ChatGPT 52:16
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creating PowerPoint presentations with a screen reader
In this week's Access On, we're doing a deep dive into PowerPoint from a blindness perspective. Here's what you can hear, and when.
Join us for our extended seminar on online meeting platforms 0:00
Creating PowerPoint presentations as a blind person 1:50
Tech tip, the iOS ItemChooser 56:16
Closing and contact info 58:17
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When AI isn't the right tool, Aira and Be My Eyes on your PC, and more Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses feedback
On this week's edition of the National Federation of the Blind's technology podcast:
Introduction 0:00
Darrell Hilliker discusses AI hallucinations 1:41
Using Be My Eyes and Aira Explorer on your PC 11:18
Resolution to Facebook for iOS comments bug 34:17
Link previews disappear in WhatsApp 34:43
International availability of Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 35:32
Choosing the right Braille display, and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses feedback 37:15
Using my NLS eReader as a Braille display 42:45
Longstanding bug with Netflix and the Amazon Fire TV Cube 44:43
A range of accessibility issues 49:17
Tech Tip, pinning folders to Quick Access in Windows 57:02
Closing and contact info 59:41
Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners.
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