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Cool Picks: May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017 15:50 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week Jessica, Joel, and Hugo drop some knowledge in their latest Cool Picks! Cool Picks: NuWave 30242 PIC Gold Precision Induction Cooktop with 10.5" Fry Pan, Black Talking Typer by American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Rockville studio monitor speakers
Spotlight Interview with Andrew Lahart: Head of Accessibility, Enablement, and Competency at IBM
May 15, 2017 00:54 - 36 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this exciting Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Andrew Lahart, the head of accessibility, enablement, and competency at IBM, to talk about: Accessible Olli, the first fully accessible self-driving vehicle created by Local Motors, the CTA Foundation, and IBM Research MERA, a Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant NavCog, an indoor/outdoor navigation system for the blind AccProbe, an open-source project for developers to make sure their applications are accessible f...
VIP: Can’t Touch This! Hands-Free Tech Meets Fashion, and More!
May 12, 2017 03:04 - 28 minutes - 5 MBJoin Jessica, Joel, and Hugo for another exciting VIP! This week, our team explore everything from fashionista Alexa, to Google's latest venture which might just allow you to use that smart phone with greasy hands. Here's a taste of what's coming in this exciting episode! Alexa Goes Fashionista With Echo Look Google Play Best Accessibility Experience Award Nominees for 2017 Touching screens with messy hands may be a thing of the past with Google's Project Soli Google Assistant is b...
Cool Picks: May 1, 2017
May 01, 2017 18:12 - 13 minutes - 17.6 MBJoin Jessica, Nelson, and Joel for their exciting Cool Picks this week. Cool Picks: Mr. Coffee Single Cup K-Cup Brewer Status Audio CD-1 Headphones T-fal Actifry Express Air Fryer, redesigned and most technologically advanced Actifry model yet. Extra-large capacity (up to 6 people).
VIP: From Biotech to Personalized Assistants, To frying Up Cookies
April 27, 2017 12:40 - 32 minutes - 5 MBJoin Jessica, Nelson, and Joel for an exciting VIP. This week, we have some dynamic stories. Here is what's been happening in the world of tech: 72-Year Old Man Regains Sight Through Tooth Extraction DCMP Makes Hundreds of TV Episodes Available In Closed Captioning and Audio Description Google Home Now Supports Multiple User Account Profiles With Unique Voice Recognition Cool Picks: Mr. Coffee Single Cup K-Cup Brewer Status Audio CD-1 Headphones T-fal Actifry Express Air Fryer, re...
Cool Picks: April 24,2017
April 24, 2017 07:07 - 8 minutes - 10.4 MBJoin the CBT Team as they discuss some of their favourite Cool Picks this week. Cool Picks The BuzzClip Nelson lets us know what all the buzz is about. The BuzzClip is a complementary mobility tool to address upper body and head level obstacles. Crafting Kingdom for iOS Jessica dares you to build an empire and join her on a quest with the iOS game, Crafting Kingdom. Year Zero: A Novel by Rob Reid James invites you to share in his strange reading habits by delving into this unusual science f...
VIP: Beaming Directly in to Your Brain
April 20, 2017 13:14 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin James, Jessica, and Nelson as they discuss some of the top stories from CBT this week. The Windows 10 Creators Update Has Finally Arrived. The team talks about the new features available in the Windows 10 Creators Update. They let you know what new accessibility features are available, and talk about how you can get the update. Make sure that you click the link above so that you can read Tamas Geczy’s review of the next version of Windows. The article is in two parts and is full of a w...
Cool Picks: April 16, 2017
April 17, 2017 05:39 - 9 minutes - 8.14 MBHugo, Jessica, and Joel share their Cool Picks this week that you can’t miss! Cool Picks This Week Include: T-Mobile Content Transfer App Hugo tells us about an app that can help you transfer content from your old phone to your new one with T-Mobile. Take a listen to his experiences with this app and how easy it is to use on both iOS and Android TinyInvoice for iOS Jessica shows us how she keeps track of her invoices on an incredible app available for your iOS devices. If you're looki...
Spotlight with iMerciv: Creators of the BuzzClip
April 15, 2017 14:23 - 33 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Bin Liu and Arjun Mali, the founders of iMerciv and creators of the BuzzClip, which is a standalone wearable that helps people who are blind familiarize themselves with their surroundings and navigate unfamiliar areas both indoors and outdoors. From the Developers of the BuzzClip The BuzzClip is a small and discreet wearable for people that are blind or partially sighted. The device uses ultrasound to detect obstacles that may lie direct...
VIP: I Got a Feeling Somebody’s Watching Me
April 13, 2017 01:30 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week the Cool Blind Tech team discuss some major issues affecting your privacy while you are logged on to the internet. Joel, Jessica, and Hugo share their thoughts on Virtual Private Networks, how it affects you and why you should care. Plenty of important and fun topics are just waiting for you to press play on your favorite podcast player. Topics This Week Include the Following: I Can Set Up Windows With Just My Voice? The Microsoft team continues to work on making the out-of-box...
Cool Picks: April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017 14:12 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin Jessica, Nelson and Joel as they discuss some of their Cool Picks from the tech world. Cool Picks This Week Include: iFax for iOS Jessica shows us iFaxfrom the Apple App Store that helps you send faxes from your mobile device. Tile - Find & Track Your Lost Phone Nelson demonstrates a cool device that works with an app on your smart phone to help you find those lost items. Check out the podcast and grab the Tile app. Android Nougat Features Joel is enjoying the new features that...
A Demonstration of the Google Home Voice Activated Speaker
April 07, 2017 13:58 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBIn a previous podcast, James Oates showed us the features available on a Google Home voice activated speaker. Now he gives us a live demonstration of those features in action. After listening to this podcast, you should have a good understanding of what the Google Home can do.
VIP: Explosive Accessible Technology
April 05, 2017 21:36 - 34.6 MBThis week the Cool Blind Tech Team discusses some of the important questions surrounding the headlines in the tech world. Join Joel, Jessica, and Nelson as they share their opinions on whether or not a companies reputation should influence their decision on what accessible technology to buy. These answers and more are just waiting for you to press play and listen. Topics discussed on this week's show include: The Price of Braille Reading Devices Continues to Become More Affordable Check...
Cool Picks: April 3, 2017
April 03, 2017 14:40 - 7 minutes - 9.6 MBIn this week’s, Cool Picks, James Oates, Joel Ramos, and Rachel Feinberg discuss their favourite gizmos and gadgets. Cool Picks James gets cooking with the West Bend 86604 Programmable Steamer. West Bend 12-hour Programmable Steamer provides consumers a healthy option for steaming vegetables, fish, chicken, and rice. This versatile small electric includes two stackable 3-1/2-quart steam baskets, and a 5-cup rice bowl and drip tray. Complete with brushed stainless steel accents to provide an...
VoiceOver Basics: April 1, 2017
April 02, 2017 00:44 - 2.01 MBThe CBT Team would like to introduce Alfonso Foolsdaé, as he demos some of the latest features of VoiceOver on the Mac!
Spotlight On COMMTECH USA: Empowering Through Technology
March 31, 2017 17:16 - 34 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin Jessica for an exciting spotlight interview with Gabe Vega, CEO of Commtech USA.. He provides some insight into why he started the company and introduces us to his exciting new video project, Commtech Academy. Commtech USA offers a variety of products and services taylored for the blind and visually impaired, including Remote Training. For those living in Arizona, Commtech also prupides local training out of their Tucson offices. Please be sure and tune in to this spotlight, as Commt...
The Cool Blind Tech Microphone Shootout!
March 30, 2017 17:18 - 9.78 MBEver wonder what type of microphone the Cool Blind Tech team is using on their podcasts? Better yet, thinking of starting your very own podcast and want to know which microphone to buy? This week, Joel showcases three very popular microphones that will answer both questions. Whether you are a seasoned podcaster or the next podcasting superstar, you will definitely get some great information on three of the most highly used microphones for podcasting. The team has personally used and in many...
VIP: Don’t TalkBack with Your Mouth Full of Oreos
March 29, 2017 18:20 - 34.5 MBIn this week’s, VIP, James Oates, Joel Ramos, and Rachel Feinberg discuss the top headlines concerning: A Security Threat to Apple Customers New Products from Apple The First Glimpse at the Next Version of Android And What’s New in TalkBack for Android They also examine the top stories from CBT concerning: The Flying Eye Hospital from Orbis Tactile Ultrasounds for Blind Parents who are Expecting And a Fantastic Way to Read Graphs with Your Web Browser Cool Picks James gets ...
TalkBack 5.2 Gets Major Changes in Beta Release
March 27, 2017 09:43 - 9.9 MBVersion numbers are not always what they are cracked to be. Windows 10, for example, has kept the version at 10.0, with only incremental build numbers which are prefixed by the month and year. Google is a little different. Talkback has undergone major evolution even in minor releases. Yet in the last few ones from 5.0 up to now, the changes to Talkback have refined much of what we experience. In 5.0, screen dimming, and in 5.1, abilities q export custom labels and more intelligent interacti...
Cool Picks: March 26, 2017
March 27, 2017 02:43 - 7.56 MBJoin Jessica, James, and Nelson for another Cool Picks as they discuss the latest happenings in accessible tech! Cool Picks Breaking News by Vijay Anand for iOS Breaking News by Vijay Anand for Android Move To Measure - Flying Ruler by Alexey Brilev (paid) iOS app LoDel, local food delivery If you have enjoyed this podcast, please leave us feedback! We'd love to hear from you! Who knows, you may be featured on one of our future podcasts.
Spotlight with Charlene Xia of Team Tactile: Creators of Tactile: A Real-Time Text to Braille Device
March 24, 2017 17:21 - 27.5 MBIn this Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Charlene Xia of Team Tactile, the creators of Tactile, which is a handheld real-time text to braille device, about the size of a candy bar. Six young women who are all engineering students at MIT have designed a device called Tactile. This device has a camera on the back and 36cells of braille on the front. You run it over text, and the camera captures the text, OCR software recognizes and converts the text, and it is displayed on the f...
VIP: To Measure Or Not to Measure?
March 23, 2017 02:40 - 32.6 MBJoin Jessica, James, and Nelson for another exciting VIP as they discuss the latest happenings in accessible tech. Lots of excitement this week, and we've got you covered! Here are our stories : Highlights From South by Southwest Speaker's Panel focuses on the future of accessibility in design Levi's Smart Jacket shows promise for accessible features Featured Stories Microsoft Introduces In-Game Text-To-Speech and Speech-To-Text Chat Transcription (Halo Wars II ONLY to start) ...
Cool Clips: March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017 19:32 - 12.2 MBThe CBT Team would like to thank you for your feedback and emails. Although we are unable to reply to every email we read every email we receive. We have picked out a few of our favourites to reply to. From Leo Bissonnette: Interested in confirming if the VizLens is available in the App Store. I am in Canada and didn't find it. Or, is the app still in a beta testing stage where the developers might be interested in getting testers. From Bruce Huffman: I cannot find vizlens in the "iOS” app s...
Cool Picks: March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017 22:44 - 11.2 MBCool Picks returns with Jessica Rickards, Joel Ramos, and Hugo Gallegos as they tell us all about their latest tech. Cool Picks Amazon Registries: Gift Shopping Made Simple Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Power Bank with Qualcomm Quick 2.0 and PowerPort+ 1 with Quick Charge 3.0 Wall Charger SoundSource gives you one place to go for all Mac's most important audio controls
How to Back up a Pixel Phone and Enroll it in the Android Beta Program
March 18, 2017 07:42 - 12.5 MBGoogle is offering some users the opportunity to get a sneak preview of Android Nougat 7.1.2. To take advantage of this offer, you must enroll in the Android Beta program and have an eligible device. To enroll, just visit android.com/beta and provide your Google sign in credentials. The following devices are eligible at this time. Pixel PixelXL Nexus 5X Nexus Player Pixel C Google has confirmed that the Nexus 6P will also be eligible. Before launching the Beta version of Android N...
Spotlight On Everett Elam: Experiencing The World Through Study Abroad
March 17, 2017 19:58 - 23.7 MBJoin Jessica for another special CoolBlindTech Spotlight Interview. This time we feature Everett Elam, recipient of the Gilman Scholarship Program. He shares some amazing experiences and highlights from his exciting experience which are not featured anywhere else. If you enjoyed this content, please feel free to leave us a comment, send us an email or follow us on our social media. We'd love to hear from you.
VIP: Setting Assistive Tech on Fire!
March 16, 2017 04:27 - 33.7 MBIn this VIP, Joel Ramos, Hugo Gallegos, and Jessica “Fyre” Rickards tell us all about what is burning up the Assistive Tech World. Cool Picks Amazon Registries: Gift Shopping Made Simple Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Power Bank with Qualcomm Quick 2.0 and PowerPort+ 1 with Quick Charge 3.0 Wall Charger SoundSource gives you one place to go for all Mac's most important audio controls
Cool Picks- March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017 19:29 - 8.63 MBIn this episode of Cool Picks, Joel Ramos, Hugo Gallegos, and Rachel Feinberg tell us all about their favourite gadgets from this year’s Assistive Technology Conference, hosted by California State University Northridge. Cool Picks Orbit Reader 20 KNFB Reader for Windows 10 ChromeVox Screen Reader
Spotlight with Grapheel: Making STEM Education Accessible for Blind Students
March 10, 2017 17:09 - 34 MBIn this exciting Spotlight interview, James Oates sits down with the highly intelligent team at Grapheel Innovation. The team consists of: • Daniel Hajas: Blind, theoretical physics student with PhD in Informatics, special research interest on accessible STEM. • Tim Lingard: Programmer and physicist, PhD student at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (Portsmouth), Head of Information Systems and online services. • David Turner: Physics student at Sussex, Head of R&D at Grapheel, resear...
VIP: CSUN 2017 Special Event!
March 08, 2017 23:35 - 31.2 MBIn this very special VIP, Joel Ramos, Hugo Gallegos, and Rachel Feinberg tell us all about their exciting experiences at this year’s Assistive Technology Conference, hosted by California State University Northridge. Cool Picks Orbit Reader 20 Rachel is hoping that the Orbit Reader from the American Printing House for the blind is available soon. With its small footprint and large capabilities, this is a device you will want to have soon as well. KNFB Reader for Windows 10 Hugo grabbed the KN...
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17- Dot Braille Smart Watch Demo!
March 07, 2017 19:51 - 6.71 MBThe CBT Team can’t get enough of the Dot Smart Watch as Hugo Gallegos gets a demonstration from Alex Lee of Dot Incorporated. The watch will be go into production later this month.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: The ElBraille, A Compact Mobile Braille Display and PC
March 06, 2017 17:01 - 7.25 MBHugo Gallegos speaks with Adi from Elita Group about the ElBraille docking station for the Focus Blue 14 and the ElBraille 40. ElBraille is a portable device designed for users who are blind or deaf-blind and want to stay connected at school, at workplace or home as well as on the go. A user can utilize braille and/or speech for output and braille for the input. The device supports Windows 10 functionality, including third party applications accessible with JAWS. ElBraille has specially desig...
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: Braille Sense Polaris, A Braille Display, and an Android Tablet
March 06, 2017 16:29 - 15.7 MBHugo Gallegos speaks with Damian Pickering, Vice President of Sales at HIMS Incorporated, about the new Braille Sense Polaris. The Braille Sense Polaris is the first Virtual Braille Tablet for the blind. Polaris is the latest in the popular BrailleSense Notetaker family and features state-of-the-art hardware and software including Android’s Lollipop operating system and the name-sake Polaris Office Suite found on millions of Smart Phones worldwide. Polaris integrates a touch-sensitive Brail...
CBT Live From CSUNATC17: Dolphin Computer Access, Don’t Let Low Vision or Blindness Hold You Back
March 06, 2017 16:11 - 9.63 MBHugo Gallegos talks to Steve Bennett from Dolphin Computer Access about the GuideReader Pod and the upcoming release of the GuideReader Tablet. Dolphin Computer Access was founded in 1986 from one small office in Worcester UK, this UK-owned company has grown to become a global market leader, with more than 50 staff worldwide specializing in software developing solutions to suit all types of reading impairment – from low vision to blindness and dyslexia.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: The Fusion of ZoomText and JAWS for Windows
March 06, 2017 12:35 - 4.97 MBHugo Gallegos speaks with Douglas Gerry of VFO about a new product called ZoomText Fusion, which combines ZoomText and JAWS for Windows to create a powerful magnifier and screen reader that can be controlled with a keyboard. AI Squared is offering a 60day free trial, which you can download here.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: eSight Believes That Everybody Deserves to See!
March 06, 2017 11:27 - 3.97 MBJoel Ramos speaks with Patrick Wallace, Vice President of Business Development at eSight, about the eSight 3, which brings a revolutionary technology to those who can no longer see. eSight 3 is a versatile, wearable, hands-free solution that provides sight without the need for any surgery. It is a game-changing breakthrough that uses advanced technology, built upon many years of research and development, to replicate sight for an individual who is legally blind or living with low vision.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: NuEyes ODG Smart glasses, A Hands-Free Device for the Visually Impaired
March 05, 2017 16:57 - 3.69 MBHugo Gallegos speaks with Regina from NuEyes who introduces us to a whole new way to view the world. NuEyes smart glasses are voice activated magnification glasses with optical character recognition and text to speech software built in.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: San Francisco Lighthouse Connects Those Who Have Vision or Hearing Loss
March 05, 2017 16:32 - 3.38 MBJoel Ramos speaks with Shen Kuan of the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind about a program that provides equipment and training for those who have experienced vision or hearing loss. The program is designed to help those individuals stay connected with people and the world around them.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: KNFB Reader, Now Available for Windows 10 Devices
March 05, 2017 16:09 - 7.27 MBHugo Gallegos visits with Joel Zimba from the National Federation of the Blind to discuss KNFB Reader for Windows 10 devices. Until now, KNFB Reader has only been available for iOS and Android devices, but you can now download it on any phone, tablet, or PC running Windows 10. Learn more about this exciting new release here.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: Aira, Real-time Visual Interpreter for the Blind
March 05, 2017 15:03 - 5.1 MBHugo Gallegos visits the Aira booth at CSUN17 to find out more about this amazing pair of smart glasses that connect the user to a real-time visual interpreter. To learn more about Aira, listen to our Spotlight Interview with Aira’s CEO, Suman Kanuganti.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: The Dot Braille Smart Watch is Here!
March 05, 2017 14:00 - 10.1 MBJoel Ramos visits with Alex Lee of Dot Incorporated to get a good look at the new Dot braille smart watch. This gadget has caught a great deal of attention because it brings new possibilities and benefits of the networked digital age to the wrists of millions of Blind & Visually Impaired people worldwide.
CBT Live From #CSUNATC17: Orbit Research Demonstrates the Orbit Reader and Orbit Graphiti.
March 05, 2017 13:26 - 12.9 MBHugo Gallegos visits the Orbit Research booth at CSUNATC17, where he gets a hands-on look at the Orbit Reader 20 braille display, which is also a note taker and book reader. Hugo also has a blast playing with the Orbit Graphiti interactive graphics display.
Spotlight with Suman Kanuganti: Cofounder and CEO of Aira.
March 03, 2017 16:39 - 36.8 MBIn this CBT Spotlight interview, James Oates sits down with Suman Kanuganti, the cofounder and CEO of Aira Visual Interpreter for the Blind, to discuss a life changing new service for those who are blind or visually impaired. Aira takes advantage of the technology found in advanced smart glasses, like Google Glass, to connect blind people with sighted agents who can use the information transmitted by those glasses to help them with anything that might require visual feedback. That could be an...
Cool Picks: March 2, 2017
March 03, 2017 00:19 - 8.24 MBJoin Joel, Jessica and Cool Blind Tech's newest team member Rachel as they discuss their Cool Picks. Cool Picks of the Week Jessica shows us a cool skill that is available on both the Alexa line of products and the Google Home Assistant. The "Dr. Doggy" skill is a must have for owners of seeing eye dogs or those who care greatly for man's best friend. Rachel highlights the benefits of using the Yelp app on her iPhone before heading out for a day of fun. Check out how you can plan yo...
VIP: Live! From the Mobile World Gaming Assistive Tech Convention!
March 01, 2017 14:55 - 30.3 MBThis week the team has way too many conventions to choose from and they all have great assistive technology to talk about. Join Joel, Jessica and Cool Blind Tech's newest team member Rachel as they discuss the happenings in A.T. Whether this cool Tech shows up in Barcelona, Spain or San Diego, California you can guarantee that the team has an opinion and plenty of techie details. Accessibility Makes Itself Known At This Year’s Game Developers Conference San Francisco, California is hosting ...
Taking a Look at the Features Available on the Google Home Voice Activated Speaker.
February 26, 2017 17:06 - 21.6 MBGoogle released the Google Home, which is a voice activated speaker that can control your smart home devices, play your music, answer your questions about almost anything, stream the news from sources you select, and so much more. In this episode, James Oates tells us how to setup the Google Home, and walks us through the Google Home app on his Pixel phone. Here he shows us all the different configuration options available for the Google Home. The Google Assistant is built-in to the Google Ho...
Cool Picks: February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017 18:42 - 8.68 MBTune in to this jam packed show where James Oates with fellow hosts Joel Ramos and Nelson Régo let you in on their latest Cool Picks. Cool Picks: djay Pro for the Mac. djay Pro provides a complete DJ Software for performing DJs. Its unique modern interface is built around a sophisticated integration with iTunes and Spotify, giving you instant access to millions of tracks. Pristine sound quality and a powerful set of features including high-definition waveforms, four decks, audio effects, and...
VIP: Money’s No Object!
February 22, 2017 19:41 - 25.5 MBDon’t worry about how much it costs! Just go out and buy it! Tune in to this jam packed VIP where James Oates steps out of his comfort zone to take on the job as host with fellow hosts Joel Ramos and Nelson Régo. Using a Haptic Device, Blind People Can See Microscope Images: A team at Purdue University in Indiana has developed a haptic device that lets blind people feel images generated by a microscope. It has always been a huge undertaking to help the blind understand microscopic images. So...
Cool Picks- February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017 21:08 - 9.9 MBJoin Jessica Rickards, James Oates, and Nelson Régo this week with their Cool Picks. Cool Picks: Instant Pot Six-In-One (or Seven-In-One) Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Reference Article
VIP: Is Science Fiction Our New Reality?
February 15, 2017 12:20 - 22.8 MBJoin Jessica Rickards, James Oates, and Nelson Rego for this exciting VIP. It's all about the future with these incredible stories. Here's a look at what you can expect in this fun, yet educational episode. 3D Printing Can Help Blind Students Learn About Sex Amazon launches monthly subscription program to help children learn about math and science High Tech Glove Helps You Feel in VR" Cool Picks: Instant Pot Six-In-One (or Seven-In-One) Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Reference Article