All Cool Blind Tech Shows
Summary: Cool Blind Tech strives for universal design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design, not excluding assistive devices for particular groups of individuals with disabilities where this is needed. The Cool Blind Tech Team endeavours in maximizing the independence, productivity and participation of the blind and low vision community, to empower the blindness community through the acquisition and enhancement of skills in using adaptive technologies.
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Podcasts:
In this podcast, James Oates walks you through the layout of Windows 8.1. He explains live tiles, and how to change the appearance of the start screen. He shows you how to find your applications, and how to add them to your start screen or task bar. He shows you how to use the file explorer and search feature, add keyboard short cuts to access your most frequently used programs from anywhere on the computer, how to have your computer show the desktop at startup instead of the start screen, and how to bypass the login screen when starting your computer.
A sneak peek into possible new voices on iOS 8 beta. Join Hugo for an exploration of the features that iOS offers for the blind and low vision with a quick sample of Alex, originally found on the Mac.
Hugo gives an in-depth demonstration of the Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display from Freedom Scientific. The new Focus 40 Blue combines the latest Braille technology, the most user friendly keyboard and control layout, and both USB and Bluetooth connectivity in an extremely lightweight and compact design. Use the Focus 40 Blue with BrailleIn to enter contracted Braille, switch to display modes such as structured and line mode, or perform all keyboard commands for complete control of your PC. The comfort and response of the refined Perkins-style keyboard permits hours of effortless Braille text input.
Hugo unveils his new microphone, Audio-Technica’s new AT2005USB is an all-purpose microphone designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The AT2005USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.
If you are reading this, you are already dead! Follow Hugo to get back to the other side! Papa Sangre II is a survival horror game told entirely through sound. You must hunt for memories from the deceased to get back to the other side. Trapped in the peculiar afterlife, death for you is just the beginning. An innovative and truly immersive “audio only” survival horror game. Explore the all-new world of Papa Sangre II and enter his Museum of Memories. 18 levels of cinema-quality 3D sound. Fully accessible, you will be running from monsters, avoiding traps and shooting ducks. The iPhone 4 is not supported, but the game works perfectly on iPhone 4S.
Hugo demonstrates the new release of the iPhone 5s. Listen as he configures the fingerprint sensor, Touch ID and browses the features in iOS7.
Hugo fights off his oversized pet as he heroically demonstrates the free app, My Local TV for iOS devices.
Garth goes from tech-man to tool-man in this episode as he demonstrates his handyman skills on how to install blinds. This is one for all those people who ask you how you shave or cook when you are blind. Don't let us down Garth.
Garth improves the accessibility of the Samsung Galaxy S4 by installing Nova Launcher.
Garth scales over Apple’s garden wall to unbox and configure his first Android device, the Samsung Galaxy S4.
In this episode Cullen demonstrates how to upgrade to the latest version of Tiny Tunes using Windows XP.
In this episode we take you behind the scenes with a look inside Apple’s developer conference. Here is where you will learn how media selection works and find out how to author media with accessibility features like subtitles and closed captions. Going beyond the basics to use AV Foundation for customizing subtitle appearance and presentation.
In this Episode we continue with WWDC coverage. Leveraging the industry-leading support for accessibility in OS X Mavericks can let you reach new markets. Hear about exciting new products, new API additions and improved security for both accessibility hosts and clients; all designed to help applications reach wider audiences and provide unparalleled access for users with disabilities. Learn techniques to make even the most custom UI accessible.
In this Episode we learn as iOS 7 offers unmatched accessibility support that you can use to reach a wider audience. Hear about the latest changes in GuidedAccess and VoiceOver and how you can take advantage of these technologies to help people with disabilities stay on task and get more value out of your app.
In this Episode, Charles Chen, David Tseng and Volker Sorge from Google demonstrate the latest version of ChromeVox. This screen reader offers advanced navigation facilities for complex content such as tables and mathematical formulas as well as support for Braille and new HTML5 UI controls such as date/time, and media controls. ChromeVox is specifically built to handle modern web content in all its richness and is Javascript based making it easy for developers to create cutting-edge accessible web applications.
