Vision Store Product Minute: Arkon Smart Phone desktop Stan One of the main ways I can tell if a product I use is amazingly amazing, is if I keep using it over a number of years. The Arkon Smart phone Desktop Stand is one of these. I can pu
In this show we concentrate on talking about 3 wearable devices for Australian users: ARX Vision (coming soon in the next few months)), Orcam MyEye 3, and Envision glasses. ARX Vision. Requires USBC cable connection to Smart phone or BSC2
Product Minute: Orcam Read 3. This handheld device can read printed or digital text aloud and can act as a stationary reader when used with its stand. Connect it to a smart tablet or computer and use the AI assistance to ask questions about t
In this weeks Talking Tech it is all about Apple WWDC 2024 keynote, and what is new in the 6 OS’s, and of course Apple’s own Apple Intelligence. For more info on the beta info for Vision Pro 2, iOS 18, iPad os 18, watch os 11, TV os 18, and
Product Minute: Get up to 15% off selected assistive tech devices from the Vision Store. Sale ends June 30, or while stocks last. Come in to any Vision Store or shop online at https://shop.visionaustralia.org/onsale Blind Shell Classic 2 Ok
Product Minute: EOne Bradley Watch More than a watch, a classic Time piece. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/campaigns/eone-bradley-mesh-silver-watch-40mm.html The Monash Assistive Technology and Society (MATS) Centre is offering two PhD
In this podcast, Toby Walsh is joined by Vision Australia assistive technology guru and 'Talking Tech' presenter David Woodbridge to chat all things Artificial Intelligence. Toby Walsh is Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Int
Quick list of links for this weeks show. OPen AI 4o Online Presentation https://www.engadget.com/openai-claims-that-its-free-gpt-4o-model-can-talk-laugh-sing-and-see-like-a-human-184249780.html?src=rss&guccounter=1 The Chat GPT Mac Deskto
Product Minute: Mountbatten Tutor. Happy to say the Mountbatten Tutor is available from both Vision Australia and Quantum RLV. Great for pre-Braille training in to primary. Could be used by adults as well, but not primary focus. Braille, embo
In this weeks Talking Tech, Stephen gives a warning about the potential of the Sonos app update May 7 in the US not being accessible with VoiceOver. Stephen catch’s up with Sam Taylor (ATC) from the Va Brisbane office on a general discussion
This week Stephen revisits a program from late last year in conversation with David on the technology advances in 2024. Notes from 26th December 2023: What is Computer Artificial Intelligence (AI) In simple terms, it is making computers thi
Product Minute: Envoy Connect Audio Player for the Vision Australia Library Straightforward and easy to use with the Windows Kiosk application to access books and download to the plugged in player. Then unplug, and enjoy your audio book. Reme
Product Minute:: Mini Guide Cane Holder As the name suggests, it is a holder that you slide your Mini Guide in to which is attached to your cane. I only purchased mine this week and it is one of those items which I should have purchased w
Talking Tech for April 9 2024 Product Minute: Shokz Open Move Bone Conduction Head Phones Two reasons why I always go back to these head phones. Firstly of course, they are bone conduction head phones leaving my ears free to listen to what is
Product Minute: 10 inch Digital Clock with 30 Alarm Reminders Excellent bed side or wall mounted large print clock. One thing that my wife holds on to, is our clock on the wall at home so she can just glance at the time when she needs to. h
Product Minute: Zoomax Snow 12 Inch video magnifier with Speech (more than half price) Very handy portable tablet sized video magnifier and OCR print reading device. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/zoomax-snow-12-with-speech-magnifier.html
Talking Tech show notes for March 19 2024 Product minute: Manual Braille Labeller. Nice to have around to simply label stuff in Braille. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/reizen-rl-350-braille-labeller.html My Concerns of Using Hable One w
Talking Tech for March 12 2024 Product Minute from the Vision Store Code Jumper - a great way to teach students coding through physical play. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/code-jumper.html A Reminder for CSUN 2024 Number 39 March 18 to
My First Colouring Book Yes I no not Tech related grin. I’m really looking forward to trying this out with my Grandson. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/my-first-colouring-book-animals.html Loop Ear Buds Various ear buds for different
Hable one Yes it is in the web shop now. Here are some notes I wrote about the Hable one, then you’ll find the link to the shop page. Product description: Hable One is an external braille keyboard designed for people who are blind or have
News From the Vision Store: Vision Store Parramatta Closed Feb 21 to April 22 Due to Building Renovations. As of February 29, Vision Store no longer selling Apple products. Product Spot Light: Mini Guide. One of my most longest used sonar
60 seconds Product spot: All Terrain Cane. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/all-terrain-cane.html With all the hype around AI/AR/VR etc, I thought it would be good to take a pause and look at the other tech trends that are important to us
Talking Tech for Feb 6 2024 Product Minute - SensePlayer OCR 60 seconds for me to talk about some great VA Store stuff that I personally use. First cab off the rank is the SensePlayer OcR. Why I love it: FM Radio, Smart Keyboard to iPho
Tech that I use Myself Last week I talked about tech from the VA Store, this week this is a list of the tech I use for various reasons. Before I do that, an updated price for the BTSpeak and BTSpeak Pro: $795 and $1195 US respectively. No
Talking Tech for Jan 23 2024 A reminder about the Web Aim Screen Reader Survey Closing 31 January 2024 https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey10/ VAR Studio One Interview My Interview On VA Radio Studio One About Tech that blind or