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Welcome to 305 0:00 comments from theCTO of NV Access, makers of NVDA 2:33 Audio description in cinemas 7:28 Self-driving cars 10:24 Jerred Mace discusses Onecourt, a tactile way for blind people to enjoy sport Legendary BBC broadcaster, PeterWhite 45:27 Hannah Mae Aldeza and DerekLane say farewell 1:33:42 The Bonnie Bye Bye 1:48:38 Final thoughts and farewell 1:54:58
Thank you for listening to Living Blindfully. As we sign off, a reminder that you can keep in touch with Jonathan on Mastodon, @[email protected]. If you are not on Mastodon and would like to be, you can also apply for an account at https://CaneAndAble.social. Be sure to read the rules carefully.
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Welcome to 304 0:00 Accessibility of LinkedIn 1:59 Facebook accessibility regressions 5:59 Some Air Fryers that can be used by a blind person 9:17 Surf Shark vs ExpressVPN 15:12 Going keto 16:27 Francesco Magisano talks about keeping fit with the help of Achilles 24:57 Blind people judging each other 44:49 Comments on episode 296 54:30 The use of the word blind in other languages 59:59 Sending audio iMessages 1:03:02 Chris Peterson talks about Penny Forward 1:05:05 Native versus custom OS solutions 1:43:41 Using Jira with JAWS 1:53:49 Closing 2:00:34
stay fit with Achilles, improve your financial literacy with Penny Forward, and when screen readers duplicate OS functionsA reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.
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Welcome to 303 0:00 Sometimes, being a screen reader user is a real disadvantage 1:05 Heidi unboxes an iPhone 16 Pro 11:53 Victory for United Blind Leaders 50:20 Steve Tyler discusses the blindness agency leadership crisis 58:28 Given the run-around by a major electricity company 1:48:02 NVDA is making inferior copies of JAWS features 1:56:27 Closing 1:58:55
A reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 302 0:00New Apple goodies 0:57Our community supports iOS Personal Power 5:26iOS Notification Centre 6:39Eleven Labs voices censoring some words 10:40Aftermath of the UK election 20:28iOS Personal Voice 31:49Inaccessible medical devices 33:47Low vision vs visually impaired 35:56Talking glucometer, and transportation 41:37Accessible grammar checker 44:33Real-world experience of the Selest Glasses 47:41Review and demonstration of the Day One journalling app for iOS 1:00:05Zoom recorders 1:47:11Streaming to hearing aids from multiple devices 1:53:51
A reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.
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Welcome to 300 0:00Join us for our special Apple event coverage 1:03Update on the Vision Australia CEO controversy 2:09Introduction to the iOS18 review 7:08Supported devices 8:00VoiceOver What's New 9:20The Live Recognition Rotor 10:40Voice Rotor, customisation, equalisation 13:45Use your Personal Voice with VoiceOver 22:57A new approach to Audio Ducking 25:18VoiceOver Tutorial 27:07Haptic vibration at VoiceOver start 30:27Delay before selection 30:58Separate Braille input and output tables 32:44Reconnect Braille display 35:13Item Chooser for Braille 35:44Braille Screen Input gets a significant revamp 38:00Custom vocabulary with voice control 53:36Vocal Shortcuts 54:50Music Haptics 1:06:30New background sounds 1:07:33More powerful Control Centre 1:09:11Voice Memos 1:21:07Notes 1:29:09Calculations in edit fields 1:34:54Changes to the Files app 1:37:15Messages 1:40:18Emergency features 1:52:51Locking and hiding apps 1:54:24Apple Music 2:00:23The Passwords app 2:02:10Gaming Mode 2:15:09Battery care 2:16:21Phone 2:19:41Wallet 2:23:06AirPods 2:23:50TV 2:24:23Home 2:25:18Calculator 2:25:53Calendar 2:26:15Podcasts 2:28:49Conclusion 2:29:02Closing 2:29:38
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During his September 2024 Presidential release, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono announced that Jonathan Mosen has joined the team at the National Federation of the Blind to pursue a range of initiatives in technology, accessibility, and communications.
In this special episode, Mark and Jonathan discuss Jonathan's role, and how you can get involved.
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Welcome to 298 0:00Living Blindfully to cease publication at the end of September 2:06Special Apple coverage coming up 11:02OrCam says it's committed to the blind and low vision market 13:27AppleVis lives on 16:43Abuse of power. Censorship fromVisionAustralia 17:47You can sign the United Blind Leaders Petition hereListener thoughts on the blindness agency leadership crisis 39:45Jennifer Wenzel and Lia Stone, co-chairs of the National Federation of the Blind's Employment Committee 1:07:17Closing 2:00:16
A reminder that with Living Blindfully closing at the end of September, we are no longer seeking listener contributions, so we can get through those already received.
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Welcome to 297 0:00Vision Australia's Board is not doing its job properly 3:07Greg Stilson and Jason Martin from APH discuss the latest with the Monarch 13:16Positive update on TPLink accessibility 1:05:12Peacock,ExpressVPN, and Pulseway 1:06:54Overdrive Media Console is no more 1:10:52The SouthAfrican election 1:14:37Sweet Dreams app for some continuous glucose monitoring systems 1:16:49Experiences with Apple Vision Pro 1:26:37iPhone 15 questions 1:32:07Recycling experiences 1:36:44CPAP machines, hearing aids, and the word blind 1:43:57Migrating content from Voice Dream Reader 1:46:44Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 1:50:43Luna RSS 1:55:59Closing and contact info 1:58:49
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Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
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Welcome to 296 0:00Blind, low vision, and DeafBlind people continue to be denied the chance to lead provider organisations 2:41Will Vision Australia even give blind people a chance to apply to be CEO? 11:38Update on Google Calendar 25:37LinkedIn is impossible 31:34Looking for air fryer recommendations 36:03Nasty iOS beta bug 38:58When and how to disclose blindness to a potential employer 42:22A 3d audio ride in a self-driving vehicle 50:16How do you keep up with so much information? 55:11The medical experience of blindness 1:01:40Truncated messages on iPhone 1:04:46Zoom H1Essential and robotic guide dogs 1:06:49Abuse in care 1:15:03Odd Windows problem 1:18:21iOS notification centre 1:21:36Zoom Essential series recorders 1:22:51iPhone 15 Pro Max 1:24:59Beware of AI 1:28:05Responses to who should I donate to 1:33:49Shokz headphones 1:35:44Thoughts on abuse in care 1:37:45WhatsApp, and Braille 1:42:26Seeking recommendations for bone conduction headphones 1:44:54Reaper and markers generated by the Zoom recorders 1:47:31Accessibility of Jira 1:53:03Blind Barbie 1:53:43Smart TVs with Talkback and other comments 1:54:29AppleVis 1:56:31The word blind in other languages 1:57:24Closing and contact info 1:59:40
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
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Welcome to 295 0:00Comments on Blind Barbie 2:02Arielle Silverman from the American Foundation for the blind discusses the design and impact of Blind Barbie 5:04Zoom announces another accessible recorder, the H1 XLR 33:48Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and privacy 36:49Podcast players for Windows supporting chapters 40:45Deleting articles from the Eleven Labs Reader 44:53More on the need for accessible medical devices 46:35Looking for a good iPhone keyboard 58:40Words about words 1:01:32The blind hating the blind 1:06:20My experience at the movies 1:19:11New Phonak hearing aids and Roger On 1:26:52Todoist 1:35:17Listening to podcasts with Alexa 1:38:28New gadgets and AI 1:40:17Inaccessible recycling system in Hungary 1:42:49Problem with GPS and mapping systems 1:45:45Travel, Speechify, and what do people think of the NLS eReaders 1:47:37Update on iPhone issue 1:51:58Using Copilot to make a PowerPoint presentation 1:55:41Confirming problems with WhatsApp videos 1:57:20ThinkBios Utility 1:57:46Closing and contact info 1:58:25
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
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Welcome to 294 0:00A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 beta 0:42Living Blindfully Plus comes to Apple Podcasts. Siri's phenomenal new voices tell us about it 13:19AI claims a scalp. OrCam exits the blindness and low vision market 22:42Feedback on the Meta Smart Glasses 25:47Listener thoughts on the closure of AppleVis 45:26Jonathan's comments on the closure of AppleVis 52:03Blind Barbie 1:07:59Are there players for the PC that support podcast chapters? 1:11:10Who should I donate to? 1:12:53Castro and autonomous vehicles 1:16:48Real-world user experiences of blind people in autonomous vehicles 1:20:15Poor Telegram accessibility 1:25:25The UK elections 1:28:48Thermomix food processors 1:33:06Rediscovering Braille 1:34:34Another benefit of Living Blindfully transcripts 1:37:40Idea for new iPhone users, Nature sounds app, personal voice 1:40:48TalkBack on smart TVs 1:46:04ThinkBios Utility and Zoom H1Essential 1:47:45Tandom Mobi Insulin Pump 1:55:04Closing and contact info 1:59:00
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.
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Welcome to 293 0:00Hi from the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 0:39The final report of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care 6:31I'm worried about blind Barbie 32:52Watching US Olympics coverage outside the US 43:03New accessories for the Zoom H6 Essential recorder 46:27Sonos says sorry. It's not enough 48:05Be My Eyes preparing to share data with AI companies 53:06Vicky Cardona discusses the pros and cons of various blindness wearable devices 57:13Surface Laptop 7 review 1:48:13Closing and contact info 1:57:10
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.
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Welcome to 292 0:00A Salute to Gary O'Donoghue 1:08The Overcast podcast app has been rewritten 6:08the prodigal Castro user returns 11:42Comments on the Doug Geoffray interview 15:45I want to know more about the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 25:06iPhone problem, accessible voting machines and Be My Eyes private groups 31:12Pac Mate Accessible Pocket PC 38:55follow-up on jumping between programmes in Windows 40:41How to review Living Blindfully on Apple Podcasts 43:29Advice for first iPhone buyers 45:25Braille Screen Input in iOS 18 51:39A quick look at Express VPN for iOS 52:59Looking for a database app 1:03:53WhatsApp for iOS focus issue 1:05:34Response to the Matthew Horspool interview 1:08:53How I got back into knitting 1:13:58My Zoom H1Essential recordings are too quiet 1:15:38Odd problem with iOS notifications 1:20:59Robotic guide dogs 1:25:03Odd Braille problem in iOS 1:28:37I put a deposit on a Glide 1:32:31Zoom H6Essential, and setting up a new eSIM 1:34:06Inaccessible locks on suitcases 1:38:42Blind guy buying a car 1:42:14Working with TP-Link Routers 1:53:57Reading documents straight from the Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display 1:54:31In WhatsApp, what are channels, groups and communities 1:55:53Closing and contact info 1:58:48
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.
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Welcome to 291 0:00Some recognition at a special time 4:19Doug Geoffray, 25 years after that first Blind Line interview, talks about accessibility and AI at Microsoft 26:54Bonnie and Jonathan's NFB Convention 2024 audio diary 1:17:03NFB day 3 1:29:04NFB Day 4 including a mini review of the Helptech Activator Pro 80-cell Braille display 1:43:51NFB Day 5 1:53:42NFB final day 1:59:05Ray-ban Meta Smart Glasses and final thoughts 2:03:31Closing and contact info 2:05:56
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.
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Welcome to 290 0:00Living Blindfully has a WhatsApp Announcements Channel 1:22Facebook hallucination 6:46The Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 9:05X for iOS is accessible again 32:37Workaround for clipped audio announcements with some Bluetooth headphones 33:07Accessibility of parkinson's pumps and other medical devices 35:01Demonstration and review of the Todoist task management software 43:13Todoist terminology 47:38Exploring Todoist for iOS 49:13Searching for a task 1:09:11Todoist and Fantastical 1:11:39Todoist and Drafts 1:16:24Working with Todoist for Windows 1:21:45Extensions for Windows browsers 1:30:23Todoist and AI 1:31:15Forwarding email to Todoist 1:32:18Microsoft Outlook integration 1:34:19Pricing and closing thoughts 1:35:26Scanning QR codes and airline travel 1:37:59Windows 11 Bitlocker concerns 1:42:54Looking for a JAWS scripter 1:44:08Sonos 1:48:05Horizon IX hearing aids 1:49:54iOS 18 1:51:33Thermomix becoming inaccessible 1:53:16Getting the Meta Smart Glasses paired with iPhone 1:57:00Closing and contact info 2:00:19
With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say.Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us.
Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.
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Welcome to 289 0:00Send a text or voice message to us on WhatsApp 1:06Outstanding technical support from Pulseway 6:43Accessibility of X for iOS badly broken 11:36Beatles book 13:59The LenovoThinkBios Utility 19:44Dr Nicholas Giudice discusses how we ensure blind people can use autonomous vehicles, and robot guide dogs 31:45Sign up to participate in research on these fascinating topics.How to use the Capslock key in JAWS desktop layout 1:32:06My recent app advocacy experience 1:33:47TV apps for DeafBlind people 1:39:05Orbit Writer 1:40:46Beware of y2Mate 1:44:13The Bonnie Bulletin ahead of convention time 1:45:13Closing and contact info 1:58:13
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Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.comPhone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736.
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Welcome to 288 0:00This page intentionally left blank 2:51The Aircove Go Router fromExpressVPN 13:43If you'd like to try ExpressVPN for yourself, you can use our affiliate link. You'll get 30 days free, and so do we. We really appreciate it.
Zamzar is a handy file conversion site 28:24TPLink router accessibility 29:58The iOS Files app and scanning documents 33:28Cricket on the radio 33:55ID verification 38:30How is Braille in iOS these days? 41:23Be very careful with iPhone stolen device protection 43:17Airline travel and people asking questions about our blindness 45:51Matthew Horspool discusses all things Braille 49:55Closing and contact info 1:58:18 -
Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 287 0:00I will miss Michael Mosley 0:53iOS 18 7:27Listen Later 13:27AI is a game changer 14:18accessible ways to learn about yoga 19:53Be My Eyes and their bonkers Inclusive Language Guide 26:26Read the Language Guide here.Bryan Bashin from Be My Eyes discusses the Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 41:51Sonos 1:25:04Serious Facebook Messenger issue on iOS 1:32:35Chapters in Apple Podcasts 1:33:43Melatonin 1:35:49Apple Watch and talking obsolescence 1:38:29Listen Later, Braille, experiences with lawyers, independent voting 1:40:00Zoom recorders and Beatles 1:46:39Blind people and the legal profession 1:52:56Closing and contact info 1:58:27
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Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Mike Feir and Judy Dixon to discuss this year's feature-packed Apple keynote. Please share your thoughts with us about what Apple unveiled. We'll play a selection of listener comments in the next episode.
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