Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 285 0:00 Something you should know about the PhonakTV Connect 3:07 Travelling on airlines when you're blind 11:48 Microsoft Natural Voices for SAPI 5 31:02 Check out the project here

The VictorReader Stream 3 33:08 ID.ME 40:16 Cochlea implants, Android, and readers 42:16 Accessibility issues on the ElevenLabs website 44:31 No one should subscribe to Voice DreamReader 45:52 New Windows ARM computers 48:36 Glen Gordon from Vispero discusses JAWS and ARM processors 57:21 An update on Instacart 1:24:45 AI and how it got me in trouble at work 1:27:05 Missing phone calls on my iPhone 1:34:15 Google doesn't seem committed to accessibility 1:35:08 using IntelliJ as a blind person 1:39:04 The Rabbit R1 isn't accessible 1:40:29 iOS poor performance in Safari 1:47:54 Mantis carrying cases and Instacart accessibility 1:50:24 Thoughts on Glide 1:54:14 The Myriad broadcasting software 1:56:18 What was that thing you were talking to? 1:57:46 Closing and contact info 1:58:42

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Welcome to 284 0:00 Apple's WWDC will be huge this year 0:50 Jonathan Mosen's keynote address to the International Council on English Braille 6:55 A frustrating legal experience 1:05:54 Slow but steady progress with Sonos 1:10:47 Choosing a laptop 1:17:01 Working with SharePoint 1:26:09 A positive Apple accessibility experience and a question about recording phone calls using the Zoom H series recorders 1:27:42 anyone done anything with FairPhone? 1:32:52 iTunes, and chapters in Apple Podcasts 1:35:49 Voting in Oregon has become less accessible 1:38:05 a review of the Activator from HelpTech 1:42:02 Facebook accessibility, and NLS eReaders 1:48:59 Play-by-play when attending live sports 1:53:30 Closing and contact info 1:58:13

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 283 0:00 Comments on recent episodes 4:36 New hearing aids purchased 9:28 for users of the Rode Smartlav interview kit needing USB C connectivity 15:47 Wanting a podcast app for my Chromebook 17:59 Blind yoga? 19:33 Broadcasting systems for visually impaired accessibility 21:46 Downloading from YoUTube 27:18 Microsoft Copilot 28:39 Tax and identity verification 30:40 Microsoft Office on my new laptop 33:02 The security of scanning mail with my phone 34:07 New undesirable requirements from Instacart 38:36 The best case for my Mantis 42:57 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 47:51 Audible on the Victor Reader Stream 3 52:11 Home automation experiences 53:57 Blind audio describer Christine Malec discusses her craft, the Luminato Festival Toronto and more 1:07:06 Thoughts on Glide 1:54:36 Google Podcasts closing down 1:56:00 Closing and contact info 1:57:52

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Welcome to 282 0:00 A lot is about to change in our lives thanks to ChatGPT 4O 2:26 Sonos comments on recent accessibility regressions 11:35 Listener comments on Sonos 19:11 Essential Series button layout descriptions available 36:19 the importance of blindness agencies leading by example when it comes to accessibility 37:21 new hearing aids 43:07 improving the quality of iPhone calls in challenging environments 52:23 Judy Dixon, President of the International Council on English Braille, discusses their forthcoming General Assembly and Braille today 55:58 Interview with Yalim Gerger, creator of ListenLater.net 1:14:09 A demonstration of ListenLater.net 1:44:49 Closing and contact info 2:02:14

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Welcome to 281 0:00 The new apps from Sonos are nothing short of appalling 4:03 Following sports events when you're at the venue 24:45 Zoom Recorders 44:27 Pocketcasts for Android 48:12 Is Android viable for you now? 50:32 Unimpressed with the ARA device 56:30 Seeing AI unavailable in Uganda 1:06:11 Canada's federal Parliament discusses poor service to disabled people from airlines in Canada 1:10:38 Translation app 1:56:44 Closing and contact info 1:57:31

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Welcome to 280 0:00 Zoom improves accessibility of their H Essential Series 3:02 It appears Sonos accessibility is about to experience a significant regression 6:00 Mathieu Paquette from HumanWare talks Audible support for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and more new features 23:01 A demonstration of Perplexity 1:01:48 An Apple album purchase I can no longer play 1:21:41 Thoughts on Glide 1:29:26 NFB's DeafBlind Division is looking for volunteer special service support providers 1:47:54 Hetlioz and melatonin 1:51:04 In search of a powerful, portable laptop 1:53:34 Problems with the YouTube app are typical 1:56:59 Closing and contact info 1:59:01

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Welcome to 279 0:00 A user review of the Seleste Smart Glasses 3:05 Demonstration of an accessible LG washer dryer 11:05 Microsoft Copilot on Windows 10 23:03 Problems with accessible YouTube Downloader 25:10 New hearing aids 28:42 Review and demonstration of the MyPhonak app 47:21 Review of the Phonak Roger On V2, and the MyRogerMic app 1:14:48 The Jonathan and Bonnie Bulletin 1:40:10 Closing and contact info 1:57:51

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Welcome to 278 0:00 In loving memory of Pauline Mosen 2:22 Downloading from YouTube on iOS 10:17 Looking for accessible real-time translation app 11:35 Keeping access to Windows 10, and Zoom H Essential Recorders 13:25 YouTube accessibility issue 18:31.684 Notetakers in the past, present and future 22:40 Verifying identity online in the US 38:23 Braille Sense notification that won't go away 43:10 Baseball commentary accessibility when at the venue 44:29 The ARA device 48:27 Blind people in wheelchairs at the airport 49:22 Crossword puzzle apps that work with JAWS 54:48 Mastodon versus Bluesky 55:38 Dustin Boggus from the MyHomeKitHome podcast discusses home automation 1:01:30 New hearing aids 1:40:11 It is wrong to boycott Israeli assistive technology 1:47:02 The Subtitle Reader add-on for NVDA 1:48:53 Setting up complex medication schedules in Apple Health 1:50:31 Sound Without Sight brings audio creative professionals together 1:51:44 The BT Speak is excellent value for money 1:52:59 Comments on episode 277 1:57:27 Closing and contact info 1:59:10

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Welcome to 277 0:00 Existing Voice Dream Reader customers can keep what they paid for 2:59 Amos Miller discusses the forthcoming Glide mobility device 8:41 Guiding in the swimming pool 1:10:58 Non-24 and managing insomnia 1:11:53 Boycotting Israeli technology products 1:22:20 First impressions of my Phonak Lumity hearing aid trial 1:44:30 Closing and contact info 1:59:32.108

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Welcome to 276 0:00 More on Voice Dream Reader 2:07 intersectionality, the BT Speak, customer service and swimming 30:43 Tempo Perfect, an accessible metronome app 35:52 contacting TSA Cares 38:33 Transcriptions in Apple Podcasts 39:48 Why VoiceOver switches languages in the status bar in iOS 17.4 42:14 Comments on the Deane Blazie interview 52:21 Dictation in iOS 17.4 59:04 Problems with the Guardian app 1:02:12 Windows 10 and 11 1:03:32 I saw an Apple Vision Pro 1:06:44 Comments on some recent topics 1:08:56 Victor Reader Stream 2 and Audible 1:19:35 Review of the Keyto Breath Sensor 1:21:31 Comments on iOS 17.4 1:31:58 Dolby Atmos 1:33:27 Thoughts on episode 271 1:38:19 Apple Podcast notifications 1:43:09 New hearing aids 1:45:18 Zoom H Essential series recorders 1:50:48 Petition to restore the EnvisionCollege Success program 1:54:28 If you wish to sign the petition, it is available here.

Closing and contact info 1:57:55.019

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Welcome to 275 0:00 Voice Dream Reader to charge a subscription to people who paid for the app 2:10 Kishin Manglani from Applause Group discusses the Voice Dream Reader subscription controversy, and the future of the app 23:42 Living Blindfully Plus 57:29 Joining a Zoom meeting when recording is in progress 59:15 The Zoom HEssential handy recorders 1:02:01 Blind people using Linux 1:21:07 Running old DOS programmes on today's Windows 1:33:36 Help with Oticon hearing aids 1:51:36 It's new hearing aid time 1:53:57 Closing and contact info 2:00:15

Jonathan's series on the Essential recorders from Zoom, which have accessibility features, concludes on this Living Blindfully extra with the look at the Zoom H1Essential. This is the smallest member of the family and sells for just $99 USD. It can fit in any pocket, and offers high-quality 32-bit float recording. While understandably the recorder lacks some of the features of its larger siblings, it also boasts some features unique to this member of the family.

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Welcome to 274 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Orientation 3:10 First start 9:29 Recording, marking, and playing 11:58 H1Essential menus 23:08 Overdubbing with the H1Essential 33:20 More menu options 37:54 Installing firmware updates 42:09 Installing or updating accessibility files 52:41 Using the H1Essential as a USB microphone 55:56 Conclusion 59:12 Closing and contact info 1:01:24

Continuing his extensive look at the accessible Zoom Essential family, Jonathan demonstrates and reviews the Zoom H4Essential in this Living Blindfully Extra. With its compact size, powerful features and priced at just $199 USD, the H4Essential may be the Goldilocks recorder for many. While this review stands alone and therefore revisits many of the features found in the H6Essential, Jonathan expands further on the powerful mixer functionality and some other features.

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Welcome to 273 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Orientation 4:22 Inaccessible arming function 17:33 Exploring the menus 21:08 The inaccessible File List 46:16 The Mixer 55:56 Setting markers in a recording 1:06:38 The input jack 1:08:43 Using the H4Essential as an audio interface 1:09:40 The H4Essential Control app 1:12:16 Conclusion 1:16:55 Closing and contact info 1:20:13

In this Living Blindfully extra, Jonathan Mosen begins his reviews of all three recorders in the Essential series, with the Zoom H6Essential

Zoom has provided these units so the reviews can be produced, but have not heard these reviews before publication, nor influence what they contain.

There is considerable interest from the blind community in the Zoom Essential series, due to the accessibility features available in this professional class of equipment.

The h6Essential is the most capable member of the series, providing six tracks of recording, interchangeable microphone capsules, 32 bit float, a playback mixer, audio interface capability and more.

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Welcome to 272 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Description and physical layout 5:35 Setting up the Zoom H6Essential 21:35 A look at the Settings 25:51 The completely inaccessible File List, and working with recordings you've made 38:26 Recording content, inserting markers 43:40 The mixer 52:11 Using storage mode with a PC 54:45 Using the H6Essential as an audio interface 57:01 Controlling the H6Essential via its iPhone app 1:07:44 Conclusion 1:14:58 Closing and contact info 1:17:46

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Welcome to 271 0:00 Troy Otillio and Everette Bacon from Aira discuss Access AI and more 1:51 A look at Aira's Access AI feature 45:49 Other items of note at CSUN 1:06:06 Things to know when trying to charge a Qardiobase scale 1:09:27 Running a DOS programme on Windows 1:11:47 Goodmaps in German 1:14:04 Mixer to record phone conversations 1:15:26 the All-Terrain Cane and duo Lingo on a smartphone 1:17:44 Samsung and Microsoft integration 1:21:06 Best notetaker for college 1:23:27 Trouble in Zoom meetings 1:27:14 Do we still need dedicated digital talking book players 1:31:18 Email composition focus in iOS 17.4 1:35:17 Linux for blind users 1:37:41 Comments on episode 268 1:40:15 Podcast chapters in Spotify 1:48:41 Why do blind people so frequently get asked to sit in a wheelchair at airports 1:56:10 Closing and contact info 2:00:05

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Welcome to 270 0:00 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie 3:15 Accessibility is a fundamental human right 47:29 You may not know texts are being truncated, and generalSiri thoughts 57:12 Impressed with my Chromebook 1:10:49 Questions about Sonos and Dolby Atmos 1:12:31 Lectrote interactive fiction interpreter 1:20:15 Transporting and caring for kids 1:22:49 Blind people and video editing 1:25:16 The good and bad of the new Stuff website 1:29:58 Everything you ever wanted to know about Matrix 1:32:37 Make Windows 10 free for blind people 1:46:22 Where is the NFB Newsline Android app? 1:54:05 What laptop keyboard meets my needs 1:55:44 Closing and contact info 1:58:42

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Welcome to 269 0:00 Three extra episodes coming up 1:35 The founders of Envision, Karthik Mahadevan and Karthik Kannan, discuss Envision today and in the near future 4:26 iOS 17.4 is a significant release 1:07:57 JAWS introduces AI image recognition 1:22:23 Comments on the Deane Blazie interview 1:37:46 More memories of David Holladay 1:42:03 The Bonnie bulletin 1:44:28 Closing and contact info 1:59:59

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Welcome to 268 0:00 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Deane Blazie about Deane's significant role in blindness technology history 2:58 Deane Blazie tells Jonathan Mosen about the new BT Speak line from Blazie Technologies 1:09:05 Remembering David Holladay 1:38:50 Response to episode 267 on intersectionality 1:40:36 Can I swim with the FeelSpace Navibelt? 1:45:01 Where to obtain the Blind Alive accessible workouts 1:47:40 Pursuing a career in customer service 1:49:09 Impressions of the Seleste Smart Glasses, and Apple thoughts 1:51:23 Be My AI, and airlines with Braille safety cards 1:53:51 Vocaster 2 with the Mac 1:56:01 Best and worst airline security experiences 1:57:27 Closing and contact info 1:59:58

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Welcome to 267 0:00 Blindness technology pioneer David Holladay has died 1:31 Read David Holladay's history of Raised Dot Computing Leah Gardner, President of Blind LGBT Pride International, talks about why they aren't participating in the American Council of the Blind's convention 11:12 ACB President,Deb Cook Lewis, responds to the LeahGardner interview and discusses questions of intersectionality 54:06 Closing and contact info 2:01:20

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Welcome to 266 0:00 HeardThat now offers a remote microphone kit 5:37 The future of Castro Podcasts looks bright 8:58 Samuel Greene from Zoom North America discusses their new and accessible Essential Series of recorders 11:55 More on advocacy strategies and responsibilities 45:43 best and worst experiences going through airport security 59:33 Sharing the parenting duties when it comes to transport 1:15:12 deep fakes in the US presidential election, blood pressure monitoring, Apple accessibility 1:20:04 iPhone Action Button and Facebook extra verbosity 1:27:08 Video editing as a blind person 1:29:08 Sonos question 1:32:49 Are other New York Times puzzles accessible? 1:35:03 Accessible Crypto options 1:36:17 Google Password Manager on BrailleNote Touch+ 1:37:55 Update on Apple tech support woes 1:38:25 Problem with iPhone notifications 1:39:37 AI tools I use regularly 1:42:59 Some products mentioned include: Perplexity, You.com, Pi.ai, YouTube Summary, Whisper transcription on Windows, Free Subtitles, MacWhisper, Open AI NVDA add-on, AI Content Describer, i

What do people know about matrix 1:51:28 Lost speech after iOS update 1:53:23 Closing and contact info 1:59:31

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Welcome to 265 0:00 Advocacy comments in episode 263 5:10 Two users of Framework computers comment on their experiences 14:46 Inaccessible date pickers on travel agency websites 27:28 Using Emoji on Mac and Windows 31:29 What are accessible options for those interested in crypto currency? 39:11 Samsung Accessibility uses Audio-eye 41:41 Questions about the iOS health app and the need for an Apple Watch 42:19 Blind people generating images with AI 49:39 Suno.ai, all the subscriptions, and improvements in mainstream gaming 55:53 Shubh Mittal tells us about the Seleste Glasses 1:02:27 Feedback on the Seleste Glasses, and a Minecraft accessibility mod 1:34:01 Wanting to learn more about multiline Braille displays 1:37:48 How can I advocate to save Gmail's basic HTML? 1:39:20 Volunteering to be in a Be My Eyes group gives people more than they bargained for 1:41:50 Update on new guide dogt and technology for developing countries 1:44:21 Problem with my iPhone SE 1:51:59 Sound on my Dell computer 1:54:27 Blindness terminology and new iPhone 15 1:55:59 Closing and contact info 1:59:24

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 264 0:00 A tribute to Paul Paravano 1:52 Zoom are about to release audio recorders with accessibility features 9:04 Potentially good news for Castro users 13:27 Machine-generated transcripts coming to Apple Podcasts 18:01 Some blindness stories 19:03 Helpful Samsung TV accessibility hints 26:40 How do I share images to Be My AI on Android? 30:10 Apple Tech Support woes 31:56 OS choices, why I don't have a new Stream, routers and more 39:17 Vocalizer voices, DAB receivers and Life Unseen 57:24 The Feelspace Navibelt is a high tech Orientation and mobility tool 1:10:21 Fitness apps 1:39:53 Habel pricing discrepancies 1:43:03 Thoughts on assistive technology 1:44:44 Disabling automatic language detection on iPhone 1:51:52 eBikes and scooters taking over New York City 1:53:27 Question about Goodmaps Outdoors 1:57:40 Closing and contact info 1:59:11

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Welcome back for 2024 0:00 Episode 263 1:54 Blind is fine 3:45 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ryan Jones,VicePresident, Software Product Management at Vispero 13:20 Level Access buys Userway 1:15:15 A new key is coming to your Windows keyboard 1:21:30 The AI Microsoft DisabilityAnswer Desk 1:29:16 My favourite podcast app 1:34:50 Sonos ERA300 versus FIVE 1:36:49 Looking for a laptop that does audio production 1:40:22 Making the iPhone Action Button do double duty 1:42:39 The BonnieBulletin, Yoto, ThinkPads, tablets and terminology 1:45:59 Closing and contact info 1:59:12

A reminder that this is the last episode of the current season. We will be publishing again from 28 January 2024.

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Welcome to 262 0:00 Reflecting on a remarkable year for Living Blindfully 4:15 My 25th anniversary of live Internet broadcasting 7:54 Drafts working around a serious iOS bug 14:50 Hearing technology 17:45 iPhone call volume not being remembered 18:46 Update on using Salesforce at work 20:42 Follow-up on switching to Windows for music production 26:00 Learning to use Face ID 31:45 Changing the WiFi network on Sonos 48:35 Making technology available to developing countries 49:52 Tap to wake, and Be My AI 55:13 JAWS country license and Marmite 57:19 A demonstration of Suno.ai 1:04:57 Amazon Echo users beware of changing your password 1:42:43 I am getting my first iPad. How do I learn to use it? 1:44:36 Trouble with the Peacock app 1:49:50 Closing for 2023 1:55:01

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The ---- ------------------------------------ --------------penultimate episode for 2023 0:17 Welcome to 261 3:19 Hurry! Voting soon closes in the MushroomFm holiday countdown 6:17 A big week for Android accessibility 9:27 Very impressed with the Qardiobase X smartscale 12:28 Accessible appliances 19:09 Close, but no cigar 26:04 Thorium reader 32:03 Victor Reader Stream 3 33:42 Ignorant customer service interactions 35:16 The accessibility of Duolingo is getting worse, and they don't seem to care 37:11 How do we sign documents? 47:47 What's the best way to get into ChatGPT? 50:44 How do I delete folders in Outlook that I no longer need? 52:39 Aria Mastering 56:15 All the Light we Cannot See 59:12 Castro says it's not dead 1:01:01 Rejoyce! iOS 17.2 lets you set a default notification sound 1:07:24 A serious bug that has crept into iOS affectingDrafts and other apps 1:11:07 Demonstration of the updated AccessiByeBye extension from Pneuma Solutions 1:14:13 Declining Accessibility of Eleven Labs 1:29:37 The Bonnie Bulletin and the comedy of errors 1:34:38 Closing and contact info 1:59:01

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Living Blindfully taking a break over the New Zealand summer 0:00 Welcome to 260 with some help from ChatGPT 1:35 There's still time to vote in the Mushroom FM holiday countdown 4:35 The Castro podcast app is being shut down 7:50 JAWS and Fusion aren't as accessible with RIM as they should be, and users are the losers 17:52 The quality of iOS Vocalizer voices has become really bad 38:19 Anyone know of an accessible DAB radio? 40:45 Wireless Lavalier microphones that don't breakVoiceOver 42:46 Vosh, travel, and notetakers 49:25 A fun travel story 57:34 Catch-up with Pneuma Solutions 1:02:35 Problem with my Sonos ARC 1:45:26 Bose versus Sonos 1:47:44 The language rotor in iOS 1:50:13 Object orientation with Be My AI 1:52:26 Spectrum Access app and PhoneLink 1:53:38 Closing and contact info 1:56:46

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Welcome to the placeless 259 0:17 Hell freezes over. Apple will support RCS 2:48 We'd love to get your top 10 holiday songs for our annual countdown 6:58 Cast your vote today at https://MushroomFm.com/countdown2023 Accessibility on the job 20:25 Memories of the KGS graphical Braille display 23:37 Thoughts on the Vosh third-party screen reader for MacOS 26:34 Apple Watch streaming radio app 34:27 Vosh, All the Light we Cannot See and more 35:59 Questions about Gmail, audio and more 41:12 Justin Ng fromSneakyCrab discusses the game Timecrest 49:05 In Toronto, they built a bike path on a sidewalk 1:20:53 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:31:33 Closing and contact info 1:57:21

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 258 0:00 A third-party screen reader for Mac may be on the way 3:23 Is blindness-aware AI customer service the future? Be My AI comes to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk 11:17 A funny thing happened to me on my way home 37:14 Can't hear VoiceOver on a call 42:56 Transitioning to Windows for music production 49:10 Is this an ableist job description for a disability role? 54:36 Keypad problem when updating iPhone 1:12:26 Comments on Selena Mills interview 1:13:55 Not happy with the Victor Reader Stream 3 1:17:22 Any tips for a new Mantis Q40 user? 1:29:38 Uber accessibility and self-identification 1:33:23 All the Light we Cannot See, and Apple accessibility bugs 1:42:22 My iPhone 15 is still the bane of my existence 1:48:13 Closing and contact info 1:58:54

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Welcome to 257 0:00 Comments about the Victor Reader Stream 3 1:50 A thorough description of the Beatles' Now and Then music video 6:03 Read the description here. New bug in the iOS weather app 7:56 Apple developer calls for boycott of Apple's Feedback Assistant 8:53 Inaccessible appliances 15:35 iOS Personal Voice 18:33 All the light we cannot see on Netflix 26:00 Voice feedback during Apple Watch workouts 29:00 A book recommendation and tactile graphics array 32:41 iOS View Finder not multilingual, and ZoomPodtrak P4 36:36 Determining the orientation of a printed page with iPhone 38:25 Sharesies accessibility issues 40:05 Bird buddy 42:26 Hand gestures on Apple Watch 47:40 Bose versus Sonos 48:26 Trouble reading Kindle books inBraille on my iPhone 51:59 More positive feedback on the HeardThat app 55:32 Introduction to the review of the Audient Evo 16 59:27 Evo 16 orientation 1:05:11 Smartgain is an accessible way to set your levels 1:08:34 Evo in the Windows System Tray 1:11:23 The Evo Mixer 1:16:01 System Panel 1:32:41 The accessible clipping indicator 1:37:34 Conclusion 1:38:29 Trouble using a wireless mic with my iPhone 1:39:28 Contacting the developer of Mona for Mastodon 1:42:32 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:44:21 Closing and contact info 1:55:01.504

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Welcome to 256 0:00 Now and then is out, and there's more Beatles magic coming 1:17 ACB's National Office is now on Mastodon 7:42 Comments on the Userway interview 8:25 Enjoying my Mantis Q40 17:09 Responding to Ring video doorbell notifications efficiently 22:20 Enabling audio description on Samsung TVs 24:42 The Victor Reader Stream 27:35 Songs that make me feel weird 36:07 Seeking language learning apps 37:43 Comments on recent topics 38:57 Audio description resources 45:57 Finding Employment 47:40 Personal Voice, BrailleNote Touch and an Audacity question 50:21 Experiments with hearing technology 52:49 Author of "Life Unseen",Selena Mills 1:05:46 Closing and contact info 2:00:06

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Welcome to 255 0:00 Join me on Mushroom FM for the reveal of the Beatles' new song 1:20 Reaper version 7 has been released 7:35 iOS 17 live voicemail 12:00 Notifications from Apple Podcasts have stopped 17:35 Workout progress on Apple Watch 21:24 where did my language rotor go in iOS 17.1? 22:57 Struggling with getting used to my iPhone 15 26:18 increased double-tap sensitivity on iPhone and Apple Watch 32:26 Can Face ID work if you can't open your eyes? 36:45 Things to be aware of in iOS 17.1 38:03 Thoughts after my iPhone 15 upgrade 44:02 Transferring between a Mac and iPhone 54:09 Finding wall studs 58:08 iOS versus Android 58:58 Chris Hekimian discusses his invention, an orientation and mobility training tool called Farmer Noah 1:08:03 Comments on recent episodes 1:33:02 The Bonnie Bulletin, it's not easy to leave New Zealand 1:38:28 Closing and contact info 1:58:32

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Welcome to 254 0:00 Lionel Wolberger, co-founder of Userway 2:23 In this in-depth and lively interview, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Lionel about Userway, why it was founded, what it does, whether the approach it is taking is making the web a more accessible place, and how blind people can evaluate the impact the company's offerings are having. Closing and contact info 2:02:09

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Predicting the future is a dangerous thing 0:00 Welcome to 253 1:46 Revisiting area code 250 yet again 2:43 SensePlayer email list and an open letter 6:43. You can read and sign the open letter here. Comments on episode 252 8:07 iOS 17 14:42 Introduction to the Centrance PortCaster review 21:39 First impressions of build quality, and purpose of the product 22:52 Description of the Centrance PivotMic PM1 30:55 Preparing an SD card for use in the PortCaster 33:19 Orientation to the device 35:46 Bringing a FaceTime audio call into the recording 49:16 A few mic facts 51:18 Pros, cons, comparisons 53:39 A chat with CEO and founder of Centrance, Michael Goodman 1:05:41 Streaming web radio links on Chromecast 1:38:52 Changing the Google Home voice through the Assistant app 1:40:31 The HeardThat app 1:44:17 Comments on episode 249 1:47:34 Using the BrailleNote Touch Plus with NLS BARD 1:52:47 Problem withVoice Dream Reader and Dropbox 1:53:55 Be My AI is impressive 1:56:10 Closing and contact info 2:00:10

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Welcome to 252 0:00 Correcting the record about area code 250 1:32 My pick for speaker 2:17 Taking on an additional role 3:08 New Zealanders are voting in the general election. Here's how we do it 4:39 iOS 17 12:45 Why waste money on a pro iPhone when you're blind? 19:14 My new iPhone is really hot, and not in a good way 37:11 iOS 17 handwriting still problematic 39:07 Moving apps around in iOS 17 is a drag 43:07 Classifying USB audio devices in iOS 17.1 45:55 I just switched back from Android to iOS. Here's what I think 50:47 The new iOS default notification sound is horrible 54:35 Finding a person when you both have iPhone 15 devices 58:42 Mac versus PC 1:01:23 Demonstration of RSS Reader for Windows 1:14:00 Working with a guide dog 1:27:23 Living with blindness and other impairments 1:45:40 Front porch security 1:51:54 Sounds that make me feel weird 1:54:24 Closing and contact info 1:57:51

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Be My AI available on iOS and faces are recognised again 1:32 Comments on recent Apple releases 10:57 The HeardThat app 1:01:43 Freedom Scientific's Next Big Thing isn't global 1:03:40 Lyft drivers and service dogs 1:04:36 Accessibility improvements with Focusrite Scarlet 1:07:38 Not happy with my BrailleNote Touch 1:11:48 Accessible appliances 1:13:17 The AllTerrainCane and my Braille reading story 1:17:08 Looking for a small mixer 1:27:56 Ad blocking and cookie preferences 1:30:22 Recording Zoom 1:32:00 Samsung accessibility has poor support 1:39:09 iCloud not syncing anymore 1:41:36 SamsungTV and Sonos ARC 1:44:25 Reading the show notes for a podcast episode 1:48:33 More on ableist language 1:52:18 I like Weatherology 1:55:27 New Zealand's Zoomy ride share service gets a rebrand 1:56:23 Favourite cane and cane technique 1:57:19 Closing and contact info 1:59:01.926

Note, this podcast is published earlier than normal so you get the scoop on the iPhone 15 Pro Max as soon as possible. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Welcome to our 250th episode 0:30 Country and area code 250 4:11 Recording using the Samson Q2U on the iPhone 15 Pro Max 6:14 The Focusrite Vocaster 2 connected to iPhone 15 ProMax in the studio 10:10 The front cardiod microphone in the iPhone 15 Pro Max 11:58 The bottom omnidirectional mic in the iPhone 15 Pro Max 12:58 The front omnidirectional microphone of the iPhone 15 ProMax 13:13 Configuring and using theAction Button 13:28 Greater control of battery health in iPhone 15 models 24:07 VoiceOver Point and Speak and Magnifier features 28:55 Improved configurability of VoiceOver voices 37:07 More control over VoiceOver verbosity 46:54 Braille improvements 54:51 Locate the centre of the screen from your keyboard 58:15 Lock your rotor in place 1:00:29 Siri loses the Hey in some countries 1:02:13 Two new UK Siri voices 1:03:31 Vary Siri's speaking speed 1:04:51 Personal Voice 1:05:47 Liven up your home screen with interactive widgets 1:15:20 New ring and alert tones 1:35:45 Changes to the Messages app 1:38:18 Manage your grocery list in the Reminders app 1:45:42 Notes in Notes can now link to other notes 1:54:57 Track your mental health in the Health app 1:59:17 Live voicemail and FaceTime voicemail 2:10:10 Improved predictive text and dictation 2:11:24 Improved sharing with people close by 2:14:00 Sharing AirTags 2:18:37 Standby Mode 2:19:42 Apple Music changes 2:20:24 Some Safari improvements 2:22:15 Closing and contact info 2:24:55

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Welcome to 249, and a shout out to the 248 people 0:29 JAWS 2024 and Freedom Scientific's next big thing competition 3:13 iOS 17 and new iPhones 10:17 ACB and mastodon 25:08 Lyft discrimination 43:00 Be MyAI not describing faces, and now refusing to describe photos containing people 53:52 Bruce Sharpe, founder and CEO of Singular Hearing, talks about the HeardThat app for iOS and Android 1:04:34 Demonstration of the HeardThat app 1:27:16 The Bonnie Bulletin, what's it like to work with and care for a guide dog? 1:34:29 Disclosing your blindness to a potential or soon to be employer 1:53:19 Closing and contact info 2:00:59

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 247 0:30 Apple Event special coming up in episode 248 3:24 iOS 17 5:22 Lyft Driver advocating for service animal discrimination 9:15 A litany of excuses for ACB still not being on Mastodon 13:15 Looking for a stud finder 33:35 For people who need technology assistance 34:19 Bikes, iOS and rugby 36:17 Drafts and the Sonos Roam 38:31.569 How easy is Face ID to use 42:21 Recording your screen withVoiceOver speech in iOS 50:23 Be my AI and favourite cane 57:11 Sammy Sweet Spirit discusses her book, Look at it this way 1:03:58 Closing and contact info 1:59:01

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 246 0:32 Ride share discrimination 2:26 Apple event coming up, and iOS 17 gets closer 9:50 Significant accessibility regression with the latest Kindle for iOS 29:46 Another Focus 40 Blue failure story 33:11 You can get Alexa talking to ChatGPT 41:44 apps I miss and canes I like 52:16 Comments on Optima 54:58 How is MushroomFM run? 59:34 Elijah Massey reviews the Lemfo Lem16 smart watch 1:05:32 Old technology memories and looking for an accessible doorbell 1:25:24 Another example of poor Google accessibility support 1:29:17 Good news for Sky Sport Now customers in New Zealand 1:34:29 Accessible appliances 1:34:50 Recommending Luna RSS as a Windows-based podcast app 1:36:49 Be my AI and more old technology that is new again 1:37:54 The ableist Beatles 1:45:06 Loving the HeardThat app, and thoughts on old phone feedback lines 1:48:08 Closing and contact info 1:57:33.183

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 245 0:29 Home appliances, the final frontier 1:34 Welcome to almost citizen Bonnie 17:03 YouTube video from LYFT driver coaches drivers on how to avoid transporting guide dog handlers 21:22 Here is a link to the YouTube video in question. You can flag this video, and you can also report this using YouTube's other legal complaint form for violating civil rights legislation in your country.

iOS 17 is in quite good shape ahead of release 34:13 Be my AI not recognising faces 38:18 Audible and the Victor Reader Stream 40:57 More on accessible TVs 42:50 Comments on various recent topics 52:05 Searching for a bingo card 53:42 A work-around for inaccessible chapter buttons inApple Podcasts 55:05 Maryann Mendez talks NFB conventions and answers some Bookshare questions 1:01:37 Jack Mendez talks tech training and the future of accessibility 1:24:35 PC versus Mac 1:40:27 Searching for text on the BrailleSense 1:48:53 Closing and contact info 1:57:09

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 244 0:30 Thoughts on iOS 17 1:48 SensePlayer firmware 2.0 23:28 Correction regarding DCanes 34:54 Hearing in noisy places 37:43 Looking for a French discussion email list 45:14 Hearing aid programme for blind Australians 49:32 Mastodon updates 56:36 Comments on Reaper, and notetakers 1:12:29 Lack of support fromGoogle 1:20:38 Accessibility testing 1:27:37 Comments on episode 241 1:34:48 Here's a link to the cane provider mentioned by this contributor. Comments on the Activator 1:38:58 The new Outlook for Windows 1:41:54 Fiverr accessibility 1:44:31 Using your iPhone to work with appliances 1:45:55 The Optima 1:48:35 Remembering old iPhone apps 1:50:03 Comments on episode 243 1:55:51 Closing and contact info 1:59:40

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Welcome to 243 0:30 We got a ticket to ride 2:12 The Be My AI test is expanding 5:05 HIMS releases version 2.0 of the SensePlayer firmware 6:39 Critical Braille bugs remain as iOS 17 release looms 8:25 Home Dialysis changed my life 17:46 Hearing in noisy places 27:25 Typing and Braille reading speeds according to ChatGPT 46:58 Portable VoiceOver for Mac preferences explained 52:10 Does anyone know anything about guide horses? 56:43 Orbit and Access Mind discuss Optima, OrbitSpeak and more 1:05:48 Remembering old iOS apps that no longer exist 1:45:52 Closing and contact info 1:56:08

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Welcome to 242 0:30 Smart TV recommendations 2:44 Here's a link to the Insignia 24 inch TV.
Here's a link to the Tyler portable 14 inch monitor. Here's a link to the TLC 65 inch TV. The Monarch has me excited and concerned 19:06 Demanding equality of quality from big tech 24:50 Remembering iOS apps that have left this world 31:34 The Country of the Blind and another interesting read 35:07 Types of cane 41:10 Introducing the Activator from HelpTech 46:44 Nespresso VertuoPlus coffee maker demo 1:37:09 New Zealand's Sky Sport Now app has serious accessibility issues 1:45:28 I love my new Mantis 1:47:31 Charging my EuroBraille display 1:51:19 The Bonnie Bulletin prepares for Sir Paul 1:52:27 Closing and contact info 1:58:51.509

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Welcome to 241 0:30 iOS 17 beta 2:06 What old iOS apps do you remember with fondness? 5:50 A wonderful cane and a positive development 13:17 Adding descriptions to videos with Mona for mastodon 14:27 JAWS for Android 16:48 iBeacons are still a thing 21:16 Here's a link to the Kwenda app referenced in this section. Any accessible TV recommendations? 24:01 Accessibility issues with Fiverr 27:21 Comments on Apple Podcast Connectgate 30:23 Accessibility issues with Express VPN 35:30 Things aren't looking good for Audible support with the Victor Reader Stream 3 38:09 HumanWare and APH update us on the Monarch Braille device 47:05 Demo of the Weatherology app for iOS 1:19:33 Closing and contact info 1:58:09

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Welcome to 240 0:00 Apple Podcast Connectgate update 1:30 Thought-provoking issues around new-generation AI visual recognition 16:40. You can read the New York Times article. Hearing aids 20:57 Keeper Security 27:58 Things Siri should do 31:37 How much does it cost to fix a Braille display? 33:51 Audio description on Netflix 37:14 Qardio Arm and other products 43:24 I'm looking for a quality cane 44:53 Noisy places are inaccessible places 46:52 Bonnie's Seeing Eye interview 56:29 A troubling Uber experience 58:10 Author of The Country of the Blind, Andrew Leland 1:05:42 The nature of literacy 1:53:06 Where did Backpack Studio go? 1:56:17 Closing and contact info 1:58:38

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Introduction and a heads up about future podcasts 0:00 Welcome to country code and area code 239 2:49 My address to the NFB convention 5:05. If you'd like to publicise the address, please feel free to direct people to https://mosen.org/nfb23 Feedback on the NFB address 35:07 An update on Apple Podcast Connectgate 40:45 Interested in being an accessibility professional 48:50 A primer on web accessibility basics 51:34. Visit the article here. Bose versus Sonos 52:40 Tips on cooking when blind 53:32 Be my Eyes, AI image recognition and more 56:41. Check out Mini GPT4, and LLAVA. Jonathan and Bonnie's NFB audio travel log 1:05:35 First thoughts from Houston 1:10:49 Update on Sunday 1:16:28 Tuesday afternoon at convention 1:30:46 At the gate heading home 1:40:51 A post script from home 1:55:07 Closing and contact info 2:02:36

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Welcome to Cabo Verde 0:58 Interview with the creator of Drafts, Greg Pierce 2:26 A Listner perspective on Drafts 37:38 Jonathan Mosen's Drafts review, introduction 48:17 Demonstration of sending text to multiple places 52:14 Exploring the screen 57:41 The Drafts list 1:02:21 Performing actions on multiple drafts 1:06:11 Workspaces 1:08:56 Navigation mode 1:18:57 Options from the iOS Home Screen 1:22:25 Dictating text 1:24:16 Transcribing text 1:28:37 Linking to another draft 1:29:18 Creating a draft via the web 1:31:46 Working with Actions 1:34:01 Conclusion 2:29:32 Audio demonstration from Wenwei Fisher 2:31:01 Closing and contact info 2:36:55

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Welcome to Cameroon 0:58 Busily recording at the NFB convention in Houston 2:34 Thoughts on Oko 5:58 Accessible traffic signals in Budapest 7:54 Oko and Apple's inaccessible websites 13:57 Vision Pro 19:24 We all have deficits 23:17 The All Terrain Cane and blind pride 32:52 Lire is showing me too much 34:00 Melissa Allman fromSeeing Eye talks guide dog issues in the United States
37:28 Closing and contact info 1:58:24

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Welcome to 236 0:00 The sale of Voice Dream Reader is official 1:11 The struggle to get Apple to care about locking blind people out of one of their services 7:47 I am concerned about Oko 28:00 I don't like being blind 33:07 Ableist Language. Are you blind? 47:15 How accessible is the Qardio Arm? 49:51 David Epstein introduces the All Terrain Cane 1:01:11 Google is also not taking accessibility seriously 1:24:40 Spin bike demo 1:26:06 Entering into the world of hearing aids 1:36:08 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:45:43 Closing and contact info 1:58:01

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HiChad! 0:00 RIM for Mac is released 1:39 The Reddit blackout 4:34 Third-party apps do not have access to the Vision Pro camera 11:04 Read the Upload VR article referenced in the episode. Bookshare's place in a world of mainstream accessible options 19:22 Influential European organisation discourages the use of accessibility overlays 25:39 Effective ad blocking tools 34:40 Looking for cookbook recommendations 37:16 More on the Victor Reader Stream and SensePlayer 41:52 Here's the link to the Executive products case for the Stream 3, and here's the link for the Executive Products SensePlayer case. The lonely little Hotel Pennsylvania 55:12 More on the Focus Braille displays including comment from Vispero 56:45 The Oko app helps with inaccessible traffic lights 1:03:54 Coping with assistance we may not want 1:28:37 Update on Castro and a demo of how sluggish Overcast is 1:35:00 A New Beatles single?Wow! 1:41:38 Features lacking in digital assistants 1:54:00 Closing and contact info 1:59:20

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Welcome to 234 0:00 Hi from the Audient Evo 16 1:35 See you at the NFB convention in Houston 4:41 Follow-up from Apple's WWDC 7:48 Listener comments on Apple 17:59 Bookshare's price increase and its ongoing relevance 28:42 Bose versus Sonos 58:33 Blind people's quality access to Reddit under threat 1:08:19 Check out the Save 3rd party apps subreddit Read a statement by the blackout organisers If you'd like to voice your own support for the cause, here's a letter template. Using Seeing AI to read subtitles 1:53:24 Handy hint for navigating the menus on the Zoom PodTrak M2 1:56:10 Providing guidance on website accessibility 1:58:43 Closing and contact info 2:00:15

Apple's marathon WWDC keynote included new Macs, updates to all of Apple's operating systems, and the much-anticipated mixed reality headset which Apple is calling Vision Pro.

In this episode recorded immediately after the keynote, Judy Dixon, Heidi Taylor and Mike Feir join Jonathan Mosen to discuss the meaning of it all from a blindness perspective.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction and welcome to Sierra Leone 0:00 M2 CHAP=Comments on Apple accessibility and ongoing bugs 2:12 M3 CHAP=AccessiBe CEO, Shir Ekerling 17:55 M4 CHAP=Is there justification for Bookshare given the availability of mainstream solutions? 1:46:28 M5 CHAP=Closing and contact info 1:58:58

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to episode 231 0:00 Special episode coming on the WWDC keynote 1:52 Technology's great when it works, but it doesn't always work 5:53 Listening and charging via USB 23:41 Following up on problems with the Victor Reader Stream second generation 25:23 Bookshare is increasing the price of its subscription 26:37 Comments on Google Music LM 34:30 Strategies for dealing with offers of help 38:03 The status of advocacy on quiet cars 46:02 Inadequate meet and assist service at airports 52:32 What is the Zoom M2 Mictrak? 1:00:35 Orientation 1:08:30 Initial setup 1:16:16 A comprehensive rundown of every menu option 1:19:42 Testing the microphone 1:30:47 First recording 1:33:50 Recording into Reaper with the M2 as a USB microphone 1:42:21 Recording in the field 1:46:56 Conclusion 1:51:50 Closing and contact info 1:53:01.947

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to episode 230 0:00 Gratitude for our accessibility progress 3:31 Summary of and commentary on Apple's accessibility announcements 5:41. You can read Apple's full press release. Demonstration of Google Music LM 27:56 Try ElevenLabs professional voice cloning free 39:20. Register your interest here. The Value of Notetakers 40:53 Transcribing audio using Microsoft Word 43:14 Time to open iOS 52:37 What's new with Hable One 1:01:53. Netflix, audio description and Dolby Atmos 1:16:26 Focus 40 Blue reliability and repairs 1:18:25 Integrating Living Blindfully Plus with SensePlayer 1:22:08 How do we, and how should we, respond to offers of help we don't want? 1:30:23 Old VoiceNote gives a no flashdisk error 1:52:04 Jingles for podcasts 1:54:27 Voices for Apple Watch 1:56:43 Closing and contact info 1:58:16

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Introductory comments 0:00 Trying to sign up for mastodon 4:53 The Federation and Freedom on the fediverse - NFB and Freedom Scientific come to Mastodon 8:51 Voice Dream Reader and subscriptions 13:12 Old Main Menu episodes 23:56 Pennsylvania 65000 26:31 ChatGPT on iPhone 35:24 More quality control issues with the Focus 40 Blue 45:47 Disabling Braille on BrailleNote Touch Plus 49:16 Impressions from a new Victor Reader Stream 3 user 50:27 Installing Kurzweil 1000 on a new machine 52:19 I want Microsoft to offer Somali text-to-speech 53:40 Choose this link to sign the open letter in support of this initiative. Comments on the Adrian Spratt interview 56:56 Google IO recap 1:02:59 Depression in the blind community 1:26:09 There is a way to use Living Blindfully Plus onAlexa 1:31:15 Another example of poor airline service 1:32:36 Following Pneuma Solutions on Mastodon 1:40:24 Do you speed up your audio? 1:40:52 Can't disable effects on my Asus laptop 1:46:10 The dangers posed by electric cars 1:47:25 Having a major frustration with Audible 1:49:12 Trouble with iOS medicine reminders 1:54:58 Closing and contact info 2:01:20

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 228 0:00 Pneuma Solutions arrives on Mastodon 1:26 A reality check on Bluesky 3:00 Those dreadful e-scooters, a Canadian perspective 23:57 the police's engagement with blind people 35:37 Jenny Axler from HIMS responds to recent feedback 39:21 Extremely sluggish ZoomText 54:29 Hints on NVDA and Braille 1:01:51 Shelly Brisbin discusses her latest edition of iOS Access for All and Apple-related things 1:09:58 The VarioUltra is still around 1:55:47 M13 CHAP=Wanting recommendations for fitness resources for the blind 1:56:56 Closing and contact info 2:00:44

This special episode is devoted to Mona, a Mastodon app for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. It has exceptional VoiceOver accessibility, and during its development, the developer has consulted extensively with the blind community. The app is a powerful, friendly way to engage with Mastodon and the developer's hard work deserves our support. The lengthy tutorial is segmented by chapter for easy navigation. Here's what we cover.

Introduction and welcome to 227 0:00 Mona tutorial introduction 2:41 How Mona came to be 3:13 Versions of Mona and introductory pricing 12:21 Setting up your first account 17:56 Exploring the Tab Bar 26:33 Interacting with posts on the Home Tab 31:09 Filtering content in your HomeTab 1:07:23 Viewing your notifications 1:15:45 Connect with other instances via the Communities Tab 1:23:56 Hashtags. Why they are critical on Mastodon and how to interact with them in Mona 1:29:21 Searching for people and content 1:33:55 the Profile tab 1:38:46 Check out what's trending 1:44:51 Working with multiple accounts 1:45:22 Creating and voting in polls 1:48:11 Mona's extensive settings 1:58:00 Mona's keyboard shortcuts 2:26:00 Conclusion 2:28:08 Closing and contact info 2:28:43

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to the episode, country code, and area code 226 0:00 Voice Dream Reader adopts a subscription model for new customers, ignites subscription debate 2:13 Hints in iOS 23:23 Robert J Sawyer's WWW trilogy 25:09 Thoughts on Reaper and Braille 26:24 Reading poetry without Braille 36:49 Sonos app concerns 42:36 Mesh systems 50:45 The Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer 53:24 Seeing AI in-door navigation 54:29 Those horrible E-scooters 1:02:36 Victor Reader Stream podcasts bug 1:09:51 Apps for the keto diet 1:15:58 The quest for my ultimate Braille device 1:20:31 FeelSpace 1:39:31 Limiting beliefs 1:43:28 The Bonnie Bulletin 1:46:17 Closing and contact info 1:59:28

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Introduction and a welcome to 225 0:00 It's long past time for many entities in our field to get on Mastodon. 2:15 More thoughts on SensePlayer 17:37 Living Blindfully Plus 27:15 David Kingsbury's Windows Screen Reader Primer updated 30:28 Praise for the ProtoArc XK01 folding keyboard 31:23 Various tech topics including Optima 32:56 Author Adrian Spratt discusses his book Caroline, and debates ableist language 48:01 Reading text formatting in Braille 1:46:56 Castro 1:48:19 Underwhelmed by Apple Music Classical 1:50:04 Can you get the VoiceWare voices on Windows? 1:53:44 Hulu and audio description 1:55:48 Closing and contact info 1:58:57

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Welcome to the first Living Blindfully episode 0:00 Country and area codes for 223 and 224 0:56 Living Blindfully Plus on the Victor Reader Stream 3:23 Comments on the change to Living Blindfully 17:30 Comments on episode 220 21:18 Comments on the keto lifestyle 22:53 Earle Harrison from HIMS discusses SensePlayer and other HIMS products 34:26 Vaughn Bennison reviews and demonstrates SensePlayer from HIMS 1:14:37 If you'd like to learn more about SensePlayer, you can download the official SensePlayer audio tutorial from HIMS. The BlindShellClassic on AT&T 1:56:42 Closing and contact info 1:59:26

This is a special episode containing Jonathan Mosen's presentation on the future of Mosen at Large, which from now on will be called Living Blindfully. Here is a summary of the key points and when you can hear them. The episode, as usual is segmented by chapter.

Introduction from Bonnie Mosen,0:00 Introduction from Jonathan Mosen,4:15 A new name to reflect what the podcast has become,8:55 Our new logo,14:24 Contributing to Living Blindfully,15:06 LivingBlindfully.com and some of its features,15:50 Living Blindfully and the Fediverse,24:14 Offloading some of the tasks,26:58 Advertising on Living Blindfully,29:16 Living Blindfully Plus,30:57 Presentation Conclusion,35:42 Caller1,37:38 Caller2,38:53 Caller3,42:43 Caller4,43:56 Caller5,45:34 Caller6,50:11 Written question1,52:42 Caller7,53:34 Caller8,56:37 Caller9,58:36 Caller10,1:00:07 Caller11,1:02:14 Caller12,1:07:27 Written question2,1:12:09 Caller13,1:14:03 Caller14,1:18:48 Caller15,1:25:13 Caller16,1:28:17 Caller17,1:33:39 Caller18,1:37:41 Caller19,1:42:04 Caller20,1:45:29 Caller21,1:50:34 Caller22,1:56:50 Caller23,2:00:25 Caller24,2:03:07 Caller25,2:04:48 Caller26,2:06:31 Caller27,2:09:54 Caller28,2:12:52 Caller29,2:16:43 Caller30,2:18:32 Caller31,2:21:23 Caller32,2:25:20 Caller33,2:30:29 Caller34,2:33:17 Caller35,2:35:55 Caller36,2:38:36 Caller37,2:43:21 Caller38,2:46:29 Caller39,2:49:33 Caller40,2:52:57 Caller41,2:55:24 Caller42,2:56:39 Closing,3:00:08

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Final reminder about a webinar with an important announcement about the future of this podcast,1:45 Demonstration of the Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer powered by Chat GPT,3:10 Sonos surround sound adventures with the Era 300,56:02 Sonos Roam question,1:02:25 I want to learn more about Reaper,1:03:43 Hubspot's inaccessibility,1:08:08 Can I get Google Assistant on Windows?,1:09:04 Comments on several recent topics,1:10:09 Producing podcasts on iPhone,1:21:26 Chat bots go political,1:27:09. Here's the article referred to in this contribution. Cybercriminals are getting smarter,1:30:31 Spring for Twitter is back for now,1:33:42 I can't stand YouTube Shorts either,1:35:37 Windows Mini Computer,1:37:40 Looking for a way to read news that isn't littered with ads,1:38:36 USB-C audio and charging recommendations for a Pixel 7,1:41:41 Comments on various recent topics,1:43:34 Chat GPT's reflections on the pros and cons of being blind,1:47:08 Google Docs tips and tricks,1:56:32 Closing and contact info,1:59:57

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Can we claim this area code?,0:00 Join me for an announcement about this podcast's future, 1:00 Chat GPT turns its hand to punditry about the webinar's purpose,4:47 Hans Wiberg and Mike Buckley from Be My Eyes talk about the service in general and its new Virtual Volunteer in beta,7:51 I have the Sonos Era 300,37:27 Optima and Braille display thoughts,1:01:03 Apple issues and comments,1:20:17 Wanting to improve my English,1:34:08 Keeping TalkBack speech on my Android device,1:35:19 The Braille Doodle, a book on disability justice, and remembering Judith Heumann",1:36:13 Accessible wireless mesh recommendations,1:39:08 Sense Player and Victor Reader Stream,1:45:43 Vizling is an app that makes comics accessible to blind people,1:48:14 Reading poetry inBraille,1:49:25 Blindness and literature,1:55:43 Closing and contact info,1:59:29

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Welcome to Ohio,0:00 Adi Kushnir and Venkatesh Chari discuss the Optima, a forthcoming device that will be a laptop with a Braille display",3:01 Blind people being denied alcohol,1:08:43 Using Biblos to Turn ebooks into audiobooks,1:11:12 Advocacy to Google on a Google Calendar issue,1:13:17 Feedback on a few tech topics from recent episodes,1:15:45 Comments on Bing and Eleven Labs,1:18:12 Comments on episode 218,1:21:55 TaskManagers,1:24:58 Diet and well-being,1:26:46 Sense Player and Victor Reader Stream feedback,1:33:09 Podcast apps,1:48:11 Census and mail security,1:55:16 Closing and contact info,2:00:22

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Welcome Indiana,0:00

Be my Eyes and Envision embrace Chat GPT,2:00

Optima is an exciting new product set for next year,13:04

TechRoundup,24:13

Windows podcast players and twitter,28:06

Scanner/Printer combo,34:26

The difficulty getting Braille manuals for Braille embossers,35:29

Questions about the new Bing,39:56

Notey,40:55

Eleven Labs,42:34

Ad blockers,50:41

Braille display recommendations,53:06

Survey on accessible poker,1:02:56. Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/blindpoker

The Castro podcast app has become less accessible,1:04:44

Comments on Sense Player and similar devices,1:14:35

iOS 16 bugs,1:52:50

Closing and contact info,2:00:57

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Welcome to Minnesota,0:13

The New Zealand census and a story of effective advocacy,3:37

deteriorating compatibility between JAWS and some Microsoft apps,14:40

Depression in the blind community,16:26

Tech Roundup,36:11

Comments on episode 214,41:37

Which Braille display should I buy?,46:40

Dictation has gotten really bad on my iPhone,49:47

Bad Apple experience inSouthAfrica,55:55

Brian Hartgen discusses the Sense Player from Hims,1:05:01

Ableist language,1:38:48

Looking for an accessible CRM,1:51:30

Poor support from Zoom,1:55:55

Following up on the Microsoft Access inquiry,1:57:51

Closing and contact info,1:58:42

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Welcome Illinois,0:00

Looking for a good ad-blocker for my iPhone,1:53

Looking for some advice on Microsoft Access,5:33

More discrimination stories,7:45

I want to permanently disable YouTube Shorts,12:04

Task management apps,13:57

Tech Roundup,19:41

Keeping your iPhone unlocked,25:34

A serious problem with Apple's subscriptions page,26:32

Looping audio on the iPhone,31:28

Blind subculture,33:23

Microsoft Remote Desktop for iOS,36:04

The Victor Reader Stream,37:35

We're eager to cover the Sense Player from hims on this podcast,40:14

Why I use a Victor Reader Stream,43:30

Comments on Eleven Labs and the future of audiobook narrators,47:47

The new Microsoft Bing powered by Chat GPT,1:01:11

Anyone got scanner printer combo recommendations?,1:30:39

Editing video in Windows,1:31:53

My thoughts on the Brainport,1:33:38

The Bonnie Bulletin talks Google Docs and learning new things,1:40:47

Bonnie and the gremlins,1:48:33

Bonnie and the engineers,1:52:53

Bonnie and the granddaughter,1:55:57

Closing announcement and contact info,2:00:09

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Welcome Cleveland,0:00

Making progress on the ableist language issue,1:47

A shout out and thank you to Masto.host,14:12

TechRoundup,21:16

Interview with AER President Elect, Mark Richert",27:05

Closing and contact info,2:10:03

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Welcome Pennsylvania,0:00

Sending love to those affected by natural disasters,1:24

The Victor Reader Stream,4:03

Learning JAWS,17:53

Braille support in Android TalkBack, and hearing aids",23:41

Our Eleven Labs feature begins with a tech roundup,31:07

More Eleven Labs samples,35:42

Interview with Mati Staniszewski from Eleven Labs,43:56

iPhone DFU and other matters,1:31:28

Braille instruction,1:35:41

IP Braille table,1:38:37

Looping audio on the iPhone,1:42:36

Court reporting and captioning,1:45:16

I love Sonos,1:50:54

Ham Radio,1:52:44

Comments on several products,1:54:54

Looking for PC speakers,1:58:51

Closing and contact info,2:01:08

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Welcome Dallas,0:00

Thoughts on the Victor Reader Stream,2:04

This week's tech roundup,28:16

Mastodon and other social media,34:33

A Happy conclusion on the Brailliant Enter issue,44:20

VoiceOver speech not returning after a call,45:22

Braille Screen Input flaky in iOS 16.3,46:41

Flaky pairing between iPhone 13 Mini and Focus 40 Blue,47:30

How can I beta test iOS?,48:31

Denial of service and feedback on Aira,51:43

eythor thrastarson talks about his horrific airline discrimination experience,54:12

accounts of discrimination,1:29:16

The original BlindShell has been abandoned and I don't like it,1:36:43

Do we have a blind subculture?,1:40:29

Audio description without Dolby Atmos,1:42:25

Has anyone used the BrainPort?,1:47:38

More on meditation,1:50:32

Any advice on being a DJ?,1:55:52

Closing and contact info,1:58:42

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Welcome Los Angeles,0:00

Why the show sounds a bit different,1:20

You can sign an open letter to Audible on the Victor Reader Stream,4:53

Comments on the Victor Reader Stream Third Generation,6:07

The Qardio Arm and issues facing blind Americans with diabetes,27:37

Aira pricing changes,31:15

The Apple Watch Ultra,33:32

ThinkPad battery issues,37:40

Web services to a gay couple,41:45

Envision glasses, the struggle for a Braille manual, and Sonos",44:20

I like my iPhone 14,54:41

Curious about the Apple Magic Keyboard,1:01:19

Door detection and getting back to my front door,1:02:56

Should I upgrade to iOS 16?,1:07:40

The Brailliant and the Enter key in iOS,1:09:35

RIM from Pneuma Solutions announces pay as you go plans and is coming to the Mac,1:10:54

What is network radio?,1:34:29

Closing and contact info,1:59:47

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Intro and some notes for new listeners,0:00

Mathieu Paquette and Dominic Labbe from HumanWare discuss the Victor Reader Stream Third Generation,1:43

Statement from New Zealand's Braille Authority on always capitalising the word Braille ,52:57

Apple Watch Ultra,55:30

BARD and Zoom now on the BlindshellClassic 2,1:01:04

Pneuma Solutions bringing RIM to the Mac,1:02:25

The blind community could reinvent visual interpretation,1:03:42

Envision announces a range of price points for its glasses,1:11:10

Bar refuses to serve a woman because she's blind and has no carer,1:18:22

The Bonnie Bulletin says hi to 212,1:31:53

She's here! She's here!,1:33:52

How we ended up with our SunStream Evolve 10 infrared Sauna,1:41:22

The Qardio Arm blood pressure monitor,1:48:52

The Shure MV7,1:53:29

Brailliant follow-up,1:55:11

Mastodon, Cricket and Internet radio",1:56:01

Closing and Contact info,2:00:14

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Welcome to the final show for 2022,0:00

Giving you the info on 211,1:26

Plenty of great holiday programming on MushroomFM,3:20

There is a fault affecting a good number of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th gen machines,4:21. Here is the long thread I referred to on the podcast.

Apple Watch Ultra unboxing and setup,33:35

Evidence 111 is a compelling audio game for iOS and Android,1:19:56

Deep Fried turkey,1:36:18

Audio description,1:38:01

Is there a Dvorak keyboard tutor app?,1:43:25

Crossing in a straight line,1:44:16

Microsoft Teams,1:46:24

Newspaper content in audio,1:48:36

Performing an iPhone clean install,1:49:41

CCLVI,1:53:54

IPA Braille,1:54:47. Here is the article referred to about IPA Braille.

Wanting to be independent in health clubs and other places,1:55:21

Keep the contributions coming over the break,2:00:43

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It's our penultimate edition for 2022,0:00

Welcome y'all in San Antonio,1:01

A final reminder to vote for your top 10 holiday songs and join our special party,4:01

Feedback from the Aira interview,7:23

Alternative contacts app for iOS,10:14

Determining if a light is active on a charger,10:45

Guide dog refusals and responsibility,14:54

Mastodon,22:38

Amateur radio,27:11

Disability labels,39:07

A gift can brighten someone's day,48:41

Chromevox granularity shortcut,54:02

Staticless AM radio,54:55

Bari Azman and Diane Ducharme from BlindShell USA,1:00:56

Blind people working with the International Phonetic Alphabet,1:38:43

HidrateSpark smart water bottle,1:39:45

The frustrating RealTek Windows drivers and screen readers,1:41:48

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:45:24

Closing and contact info,1:56:43

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Mosen at Large taking a summer break,0:00

Like totally like welcome California,2:15

Have you voted in the holiday countdown yet?,3:45

Troy Otillio and Jenine Stanley from Aira,10:29

Mastodon and the changing social media landscape,1:08:27

More on iOS VoiceOver focus issues in lists,1:24:27

My Siri doesn't understand me,1:25:27

Guide dog refusals,1:28:13

Reaction to the Johny Cassidy interview,1:30:32

New York Times accessibility, and audio readings of newspapers",1:31:39

Windows Defender versus a paid solution,1:40:23

Sony WM1000 XM5,1:44:19

Staying straight while crossing a street,1:48:25

Navigating by sentence in JAWS,1:52:15

Question about Overcast,1:53:30

The closure we seek,1:55:44

Closing and contact info,1:57:50

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Welcome to Idaho,0:00

Voting is open in Mushroom FM's holiday countdown and Christmas party,3:03

Mushroom FM goes all in on Mastodon,6:29

Spontaneous iPhone reboots,20:04

Multiple iOS 16 issues,21:55

Emergency SOS satellite feature on iPhone,27:29

VoiceOver focus issues,31:56

Amateur radio,33:53

Windows usability,39:04

Guide dog refusal stories,51:18

Dan Clarke fromFocusrite,1:02:02

Vocaster Hub update,1:29:57

DecTalk on iOS?,1:37:24

Dragon Naturally Speaking and the Windows Start Menu,1:38:53

Bluetooth Transceiver,1:41:11

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:43:42

Closing and contact info,1:58:11

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Welcome Maine,0:00

Tweesecake launches a new Mastodon instance,2:13

Follow Mosen at Large on Mastodon,6:47

The Windows Start Menu took a temporary productivity hit for screen readers,8:52

Another Eset update,21:24

Amateur radio,26:49

Thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Flip,36:02

Going back to the hotel that didn't want us,41:24

Mosen at the Museum,59:06

Siri is being flaky,1:02:54

My iPhone is rebooting spontaneously,1:07:21

Apple's texting via satellite is live in the US,1:10:17

Some thoughts on voice assistants,1:12:55

All blind people are the same and thoughts on Uber,1:22:55

Johny Cassidy discusses making data journalism accessible,1:30:08

Closing and contact info,2:01:32

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Welcome Seattle,0:00

An introduction to Mastodon from a blindness perspective,1:08

Using Mastodon on various platforms,24:31

Concluding thoughts on Mastodon,53:29

Here are some additional resources to get you started with Mastodon. Changeling’s Guide to mastodon for Screen Reader Users. Mastodon for Writers/Readers, written from a blindness perspective. Mastodon Help Guide. Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse

A fix for screen readers and Eset,59:21

Jim Kutsch offers an introduction to Amateur radio from a blindness perspective,1:03:30

To subscribe to the Blind Hams list, send a blank email to: main+owner@blind-hams.groups.io

Using a Chromebook with Focus 40 Blue,1:51:06

Using the iPhone as a phone,1:53:43

JAWS and the Dvorak keyboard,1:55:47

Closing and contact info,1:59:32

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Welcome Alabama,0:00

My most bizarre Windows experience ever,0:57

Audio description,11:28

New iPhone setup experience and iOS 16 thoughts,24:31

More on VoiceOver being extremely quiet on calls,30:17

New iPhone 14 doesn't work with my hearing aids,35:19

VoiceOver focus issue affecting recent contacts causes embarrassment,37:34

Problem with Braille auto-panning in Apple Books,47:31

Treating your battery right can keep it healthy for a long time,49:09

Envision Smart Glasses feedback,52:59

Flip 4 and Android thoughts,56:49

The BlindShellClassic 2 and audiobooks,1:09:24

Positive news on a discrimination complaint,1:39:58

High Tech hot water bottle,1:42:10

Using the word sight when you actually mean blind,1:43:14

The Bonnie Bulletin. Should we go back after a discrimination experience?,1:50:11

Closing and contact info,2:00:37

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Welcome Manitoba,0:00

Join me on Mushroom FM for my ABBA Special, Mosen at the Museum,1:10

Trouble sending a text with iOS 16 and my Brailliant,6:03

VoiceOver causing iPhone to call the wrong person,9:56

App Switcher issue appears resolved,10:56

VoiceOver quiet on calls,11:12

VoiceOver chattering when a call starts,22:39

Editing text from within iPhone's Braille Screen Input,23:36

More feedback on the Envision Smart Glasses,26:42

Can't read by sentence in JAWS,33:04

The misleading way TV ads speak prices,34:33

All things audio description with Joel Snyder,37:10

Closing and Contact info,1:58:58

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Hello Connecticut!,0:00

My iPhone 14 Pro Max is here,0:49

The Beatles Revolver album is being remixed. Don't miss the Mushroom FM special,19:33

Comments on the Envision Smart Glasses demo,24:55

I completely lost speech on my iPhone as well,45:20

iOS bugs are making me contemplate Android,48:02

Digging deep into the problem of VoiceOver being quiet on calls,56:25

An Apple tech support rep was rude and unhelpful,1:11:18

The App Switcher in iOS16 is not working correctly for me,1:18:06

thoughts on jingles, Optacons and iOS,1:20:46

Should AIra retain its free calls?,1:24:52

Editing text without leaving Braille Screen Input for iOS,1:31:05

The Graphiti Braille display,1:37:27

Recording voice messages and melatonin concerns,1:43:40

Various tech topics,1:48:28

Vispero supporting the Assistive Technology Affordability Act,1:53:08

Closing and contact info,1:57:15

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Introduction to the Envision Smart Glasses,0:00

Learning the gestures,8:07

A quick tour of the Main Menu,15:32

The Read Menu,17:03

Reading printed mail,19:48

Out for a drive and off to the mall,36:28

Call an ally,49:52

Call and Aira agent,1:00:12

Describe Scene,1:07:53

Detect light,1:12:00

Recognise cash,1:15:31

Scan QR code,1:18:07

Detect Colours,1:25:53

Find objects,1:27:04

Find people,1:29:57

Explore,1:36:17

Device settings,1:37:27

Feature preferences,1:51:54

Help,2:00:30

Conclusion,2:01:53

Closing and contact info,2:09:20

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Welcome New Jersey!,0:00

Unacceptable, inaccessible voting process,1:34

The Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill,5:52

My Sonos PORT died on the same day as the Queen,9:08

Eloquence works a bit differently in iOS 16 compared to JAWS,19:10

Notifications in iOS 16,22:22

VoiceOver quiet on phone calls,23:35

Powering on an iPhone isn't as straightforward as it used to be, and a problem with my audio mixer,33:15

Some TV ads are audio described in the UK,40:05

Fantastical issues, and Amazon Echo inquiry,43:49

The dreaded high school reunion,50:45

JAM jingles and StationPlaylist questions,56:42

Nuphy Air75 keyboard review,1:11:00

More comments on the Optacon,1:19:40

Dictation in Microsoft Office,1:20:56

iPhones and coffee cups,1:25:32

How can I stay straighter when crossing the street?,1:27:40

Accessibility issues with the KFC New Zealand website,1:29:37

The Castro podcast client for iOS,1:32:21

Very odd problem with Skype,1:34:40

My cochlea implant experience,1:35:39

The Braille letter W,1:46:21

Aira needs to ditch the free calls and look after paying customers,1:48:36

Closing and contact info,1:59:32

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Some reflections as we produce our 200th episode,0:00

Braille with an uppercase B is now the standard in New Zealand,8:49

Oddities after installing iOS 16,11:44

Still on iOS 15. Should I upgrade yet?,19:21

Recovering deleted messages in iOS 16,21:31

Thoughts on iOS 16 and iPhone 14 Pro,22:21

Why the Apple Watch Ultra interests me,23:34

The new satellite support in iPhone 14 could save your life,27:20

VoiceOver is impossibly quiet on a call,30:16

Loving my new iPhone 14 Pro but have questions,37:50

Voiceover having trouble keeping my place on some web pages and emails,42:03

User feedback on the Envision Smart Glasses,44:44

Hable One,50:35

Tech memories,52:48

Adding apps to the Favourites in the BlindShell Classic 2,1:03:33

An extended Bonnie bulletin on our recent travels,1:05:57

Closing and contact info,1:58:35

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An unwelcome visitor, and no new iPhone yet,0:00

The Hable One is an innovative Braille input keyboard for your smartphone,4:39

David Andrews remembers the early days of computer technology,46:40

Closing and contact info,1:49:16

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Introduction,0:00

Classic 99 demo,0:48

Demo of the Sing my Number Alexa skill,13:08

Grammar checker,17:58

Looking for a microphone,20:28

Why does Winamp not stay in focus?,23:47

Mantis with multiple devices,26:44

What's up with the Braille letter W?,28:45

Mental wellness apps,31:03

5% blind,38:51

The accessibility of Roku devices needs work,45:13

More thoughts on self-description,46:22

Getting numbers from Pinecast,48:13

Blind pride,51:01

We should be pushing harder for audio described ads on TV,53:42

I'm looking for a new laptop,56:09

my iPhone is full,1:01:59

Various tech topics,1:09:35

Lost focus,1:13:27

Looking for web accessibility resources,1:15:17

Blindisms,1:16:55

Victor Reader Stream,1:27:01

Fixing ears at home,1:28:32

A WhatsApp tip,1:29:46

Comments on Aira,1:31:34

Online accessibility advocacy,1:36:03

A problem with Backpack Studio,1:40:13

A review of the ARX Vision Headset,1:42:49

Looking for an accessible Twitter scheduler,1:54:00

Closing and contact info,1:57:39

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Introduction to this review and to iOS 16,0:00

Third party voices can be OS-wide,1:50

Eloquence and other new voices,3:11

Customisable lock screens,4:07

Door detection and Magnifier changes,5:35

More granular control of text to speech punctuation,27:14

Torch/Flashlight notification,30:59

Rotor items for Dot Pad and similar multi-line Braille devices,31:24

Apple Watch mirroring,32:35

What's new with Siri and dictation,35:40

Privacy settings,44:29

App Privacy Report,48:54

Changes to Messages,52:53

New features in Mail,1:01:56

Improvements to Focus,1:05:39

Medication tracking in the Health app,1:26:04

Transfer eSIMS via Bluetooth,1:43:16

Weather changes,1:44:28

Closing and contact info,1:54:08

Jonathan Mosen, Judy Dixon, Anthony Horvath and Heidi Taylor consider Apple's new product offerings announced at its 7 September Far Out event from a blindness perspective. We discuss Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra, new AirPods Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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Looking ahead to Apple's Far Out event,0:00

Will the Castro podcasts app be ready for iOS 16, and what's the best alternative?,3:32

Apple topics,27:47

The Louis Braille Museum and other travel tips,40:05

Elevators at the NFB convention,1:00:53

Dot Incorporated CEO, Eric Kim talks about Dot Pad",1:05:31

Robots at the ACB convention,1:35:05

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:49:09

Closing and contact info,2:04:31

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The big reveal,0:00

Next week, Mosen at Large welcomes a sponsor,1:29

Apple's Far Out event is 7 September,3:32

Final thoughts on literacy in a blindness context,6:16

Sony noise cancelling headphones,49:42

Karthik Kannan talks about Aira on the Envision Glasses and more,58:53

Siri, iOS 16 and more,1:43:11

We should capitalise Google when using it as a verb, and here’s the Grammar Girl podcast notes on the matter,1:54:46

Comments on episode 187,1:56:47

Closing and contact info,2:00:13

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Feedback on the Mark Riccobono interview,0:00

What constitutes literacy in a blindness context?,2:40

Noise cancelling headphones,30:52.151

Travel tips,35:34

Zoom F3 introduction,42:44

Zoom F3 physical description,45:59

Zoom F3 menu structure,1:01:54

The Zoom F3 Control app,1:10:41

ZoomF3 conclusion,1:39:51

Recap of charger and power products,1:47:36

Braille improvements in iOS 15.6,1:50:30

The Bonnie Bulletin recorded on the Zoom F3,1:51:04

Closing and contact info,1:59:11

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Listener feedback on the Mark Riccobono interview,0:00

Abuse at schools for the blind,14:58

Problems with Siri and delayed notifications,30:13

Learning DutchBraille,41:52

Looking for eReader advice,42:23

Comments on episode 187,46:06

Blind people and the medical profession,49:38

Aira outside its service area,58:40

Waymap CEO Tom Pey,1:05:19

Alt+Tab, and renaming files,1:38:48

System Error Five on Victor Reader Stream,1:40:49

A guide to using Lyft with VoiceOver on iOS,1:43:53

iBeacons,1:51:17

Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sony WF-1000XM4,1:53:02

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Introduction,0:00

Early life and background,1:44

NFB membership numbers and the place of advocacy organisations in the Internet age,7:44

Feeding the family,16:43

Is NFB advancing a left wing agenda?,18:02

COVID at the 2022 convention,22:18

Is NFB truly a democratic organisation?,24:47

Perceived conflicts of interest,42:32

sexual misconduct,56:20

The place of Federation philosophy today,1:30:33

How does NFB determine which individual advocacy cases to take on?,1:34:55

Accessible COVID tests,1:37:55

accessible voting,1:40:04

advocacy for new accessibility legislation,1:42:05

The Museum of the Blind Peoples' Movement,1:44:57

Reunification?,1:47:35

Concluding questions,1:50:26

Closing and contact info,1:54:41

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Introduction,0:00

Abuse at schools for the blind,0:27

Siri, Sonos and Alexa problems,11:05

Give the JAWS unified keyboard processing a try,19:57

Looking for a mood tracker that is accessible,22:04

Big improvements to the accessibility of the Phonak app,27:37

Word auto-correct isn't as good as it should be,29:02

Matt Campbell and Mike Calvo from Pneuma Solutions talk about the new Remote Incident Manager,31:46

Remote Incident Manager demo and comments,1:00:15

How to leave a podcast review,1:24:54

The Bonnie Bulletin from the comfy chair,1:29:28

The debate about visual descriptions has gone really viral,1:32:11

We've given up on the Cygnett ChargeUp Edge,1:44:45

We broke up with Menulog. It's not us, it's them,1:46:59

Travel plans, cool recording gear, and they're in hot water at Buckingham palace,1:52:25

Closing and contact info,1:55:39

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Introduction,0:00

Giving public evidence to the Royal Commission on Abuse inCare,1:48

Revisiting ableist language and some tech topics,12:37

Introduction to a review of the Focusrite Vocaster Two,31:15

Bundled software,39:59

Unboxing,42:33

Detailed layout description,45:50

Installing the drivers and Vocaster Hub on Windows,54:06

Working with built-in Windows support,1:00:54

Vocaster Hub for Windows,1:14:29

Working with Vocaster Two in Reaper,1:34:41

Pairing Vocaster Two with iPhone via Bluetooth,1:38:43

Using a TRRS cable between Vocaster Two and iPhone,1:47:14

Final thoughts,1:55:31

Closing and contact info,1:59:10

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ACB will continue to spell Braille with a lower case b,0:00

Text selection in iOS 15.5,6:50

Demeaning attitudes towards blind people,7:24

Problems with new Amazon Echo devices,12:10

Playing guitar while wearing Oticon S1,16:05

Questions about Microsoft Office 365,20:38

Interview with Slau Halatyn,22:17. You can find Slau’s tutorial on Pto Tools from a blindness perspective at http://ptaccess.github.io

Closing and contact info,1:55:28

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Pneuma Solutions' RIM now in public beta,0:00

Netflix rolling out spatial audio,3:41

The Alt+Tab Problem,5:46

Things you can't do with JAWS laptop layout,9:05

When I create a group call, my iPhone uses its speaker,15:37

TVNZ Plus has no on-demand audio description,18:10

More on the Clear Vision Project,19:12

Emojis aren't available when using a foreign language keyboard on my iPhone,25:00

Dolby Atmos and audio description,25:48

VO voice switching and earpiece issues on iPhone,28:23

Guns in the United States,32:35

Uber and Lyft with VoiceOver,41:26

Tips for finding the URL of a stream,47:50

Loving my new NLS Braille device,51:51

Becoming a grandpa,52:52

Jenine Stanley from Aira talks about the suite of Aira Everywhere announcements,54:29

The Bonnie bulletin. It's amazing what you blind people can do,1:36:10

Travel tech tips,1:45:26.805

Closing and contact info,1:56:43

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You can now test JAWS for ARM processors,0:00

The RODECaster Pro II from a blindness perspective,5:32

Learn how to write software in Python,7:35

Subscribe to Top Tech Tidbits to keep up with the latest in tech,9:30

More info on the new JAWS Notification Manager,10:21

COVID prevention strategies at the US blindness conventions,12:24

Dark chocolate and QR codes,16:18

My ALT+Tab stops speaking at random,19:28

Trouble using the insert key on my new laptop,24:40

My law school is discriminating against me,26:42

I want to learn audio production. How do I get started?,30:12

Looking for tools to automate some work I'm doing in Excel,35:06

Are blind people likely to get autonomous vehicles any time soon?,37:33

Avoiding speech cut-off in NVDA,39:42

I can't reach the NVDA website anymore,42:17

Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy discusses Leasey version 7,43:40

Bonnie and Jonathan have been booking travel,1:43:18

ZNew gadgets for the big trip,1:47:42

Bonnie discusses the book Hush Little Baby By R H Herron,1:51:16

Closing and contact info,1:57:10

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New Zealand's public broadcaster told to lift its disability game,0:00

The different COVID policies of ACB and NFB say it all,20:32

Braille andEloquence,30:36

Looking ahead to MacOS 13 Venturer,37:21

Braille with a capital B,39:00

The history of Braille and comments on Eloquence,40:43

Grandparenting,47:15

Remembering Neil Rush,49:40

Finding the URLs of radio station streams,50:34

iOS passwords and Braille,51:35

the good old iPod Touch,52:28

Thoughts on the WeWalk smart cane, and I want an iTunes alternative,56:50

I just want to be a court reporter,1:00:26

Part 2 of Chris Gray's look at the BlindShell 2,1:08:16

Karen Carpenter's solo album,1:44:25

Getting help with Microsoft Office, and I've got stuttering speech,1:48:46

Apple maps mixing up east and west,1:52:45

Digital Braille isn't as good as it should be,1:54:03

Closing and contact info,1:57:05

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What is Eloquence and why is its arrival on Apple products such a big deal?,0:00

iOS 16 won't run on older devices,6:56

Thoughts on iOS 16 so far,9:27

Capitalising Braille,11:09

ACB and NFB,17:22

Is Grammarly accessible?,18:24

Thoughts on Twitter, online payments, and smartphone choice,21:28

Are hearing aids getting worse in some respects?,25:51

Cool meat thermometer from Meter,31:42

Another voice is speaking on my iPhone,32:40

I found the answer to my iPhone output switching problem,34:23

Jury service and overseas travel,41:20

Learning Braille from Hadley,46:34

The gun crisis in the United States,47:10

Questions about Chromebooks,59:18

How do you get hearing aids to connect to a 3.5mm cable?,1:02:13

Which version of StationPlaylist Studio?,1:04:14

JAWS notification history now lets you manage what is spoken and Brailled,1:05:45

The UK Parkrun Magazine pilot isn't accessible,1:30:37

Entering passwords with a Braille display, and thoughts on Sonos Voice,1:35:17

Review of the Chessman Electric Kettle,1:38:32

The Conscious Breathing Summit,1:42:40

The Granny Bon Bon Bulletin,1:43:29

Will Bonnie switch to Eloquence on her iPhone?,1:45:50

Travel plans,1:46:54

Water water everywhere, except at Mosen Towers,1:48:57

The quest for a capable cleaner,1:50:41

Closing and contact info,1:58:06

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Apple springs a wonderful surprise. Eloquence is coming to iOS 16,0:00

Should you install the iOS 16 developer beta?,5:34

A look at new English iOS 16 text to speech options,10:17

Listener feedback on Apple announcements,31:57

The accessibility of Zendesk with screen readers,41:01

Using virtual machines,46:29

The Spirit Fitness XBR55 recumbent bike,50:53

Humanware's Andrew Flatres talks about Braille HID and Android,55:25

To capital b or not to capital B? Jonathan and Paul Edwards have the debate,1:10:02

Closing and contact info,2:00:44

Tim Cook and his team presented Apple’s WWDC keynote on 6 June 2022, revealing what’s coming in the next generation of Apple’s operating systems and more. Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Michael Feir and Anthony Horvath to provide analysis of this year’s event from a blindness perspective.

In the next episode of the podcast, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to hear what you think of what was announced. We welcome your views via email, either written down or via an audio attachment, to Jonathan at Mushroomfm.com or by phoning in a voicemail to our listener line, +1-864-606-6736.

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Reminder: a special episode coming up wrapping the WWDC keynote,0:00

Paying tribute to Neville Kerr,1:21

Google's Braille HID Quandary,4:46

Will the Bulgarian TTS in iOS 16 be fit for purpose?,15:08

Learning remotely,25:28

Sonos and meditation,29:46

ACB and NFB, guide dogs and more,33:53

The quality of Ambutech canes,42:07

How accessible is Zendesk?,43:23

iPod Touch memories,44:25

Negotiating withSpark,50:21

How do I get the direct URL of an audio stream?,51:57

Coupons inMicrosoftEdge,55:24

Selecting text in iOS with the Mantis Q40,57:11

Where can I get tutorials on Microsoft 365?,1:01:26

Thoughts on various recent topics,1:03:49

Still can't input iOS Passwords with a Braille entry keyboard,1:12:02

Dodgy customer support,1:13:27

Review of Sonos Voice Control,1:15:34

A very special and happy announcement,1:45:02

Closing and contact info,1:58:10

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What are you hoping Apple will announce at WWDC?,0:00

Braille in Talkback. Google finally answers the HID question,10:23

The technology press doesn't want the fairy tale ruined,19:15

Focus 40 Blue repair,23:14

The My Chart app is an accessible experience,24:32

Problem with VoiceOver output on iPhone SE 3,26:57

I got fit by going to the gym,29:25

Blind people fooling with the phone,37:06

Author of the book "After Steve", Tripp Mickle",1:00:29

Bonnie and Jonathan are going on a voyage,1:47:18

Closing and contact info,1:57:40

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Forthcoming Apple accessibility features,0:00

The quest for a straight answer from Google about Braille,14:35

It's worth taking care of your health, and Google support experiences,28:33

Could NFB and ACB reunite?,36:29

ACB International Voice Contest,37:34

Blind people serving on juries,40:21

What's the best app for getting restaurant menus on my iPhone?,45:07

Earphones recommendation and favourite streaming services,47:49

Braille displays, streaming services and radio memories,53:44

The Blind Doctor, the Jacob Bolotin Story,1:00:28

Lynette Frison talks about the launch of Fable Pathways,1:01:57

From iPad Mini to Mantis,1:12:05

How do I stop skipping lines when reading Braille?,1:14:03

Working with virtual machines,1:17:37

Comments on various issues raised in the podcast,1:21:09

Having trouble with OneDrive concepts,1:27:04

Tips on improving Braille reading speed,1:33:43

Spring for Twitter, and Twitter lists,1:40:13

The Bonnie Bulletin. Audiobooks aren't read anymore, they are performed,1:43:40

NFB and ACB,1:46:36

Bonnie's worst tech support experiences,1:53:59

Closing and contact info,1:57:26

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Introduction, new microphone boom arm,0:00

TalkBack finally gets built-in Braille support, but there's a big catch,4:48. Watch the video about accessibility changes for blind people in Android 13.

Is it time for NFB and ACB to bury the hatchet?,11:29

Jonathan's review of "After Steve" by Tripp Mickle,22:24

Listener comments on "After Steve,28:09

Jury service,46:37

The BlindshellClassic 2,49:27

Accessibility issues with YouTube for iOS,59:35

Tyler Merren talks about his ReVision Fitness app,1:01:29

The Bonnie Bulletin - Why isn't the Kentucky Derby winner going for the triple crown?,1:49:58

Bye bye iPod,1:54:06

Closing and contact info,1:58:36

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Michael Feir has released the second edition of iOS Personal Power,0:00

Book recommendation: "After Steve" by Tripp Mickle,3:15

Clark Rachfal from the American Council of the Blind talks jury service and other legislative initiatives,7:39

Listener accounts of jury service,44:44

Food delivery apps from a UK perspective,1:06:15

A story of exceptional customer service,1:11:16

More on speaking clocks,1:19:28

How accessible do people find EventBright?,1:22:44

Like I can't, like, like or dislike on YouTube anymore,1:24:26

Freedom Scientific recruitment, and searching for past content in the Mosen at Large archives,1:25:36

part 1 of Chris Gray's look at the BlindshellClassic 2,1:28:42

Closing and contact info,1:54:48

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Elon Musk is buying Twitter. What does it all mean?,0:00. You can find the blind person’s guide to Mastodon here.

Feedback and more information about the Spring Twitter app for Apple devices,16:05

Windows Insider questions,20:51

Technology for dogs to talk back to us,23:08

Do blind people have few advantages in life?,28:54

Playing with the telephone,32:36

Getting Windows 10 sounds on Windows 11,35:43

Learn piano hands free with Express Scribe from NCH Software,37:21

The outrageous inaccessibility of diabetes equipment,40:13

Please share your experiences of jury service,43:51

The Braille Sense 6 is alive and well,46:11

Concerning problems with the WhatsApp beta for iOS,46:38

How can I record live YouTube streams?,50:05

Is there a way to retrofit audio description to old DVDs?,55:28

Greg Stilson and William Freeman from APH discuss the eBRF standard, multiline displays, Mantis and more,1:01:29

Does Spotify support podcast chapters?,1:45:17

I want an accessible macro recorder for Windows,1:46:41

How accessible is DigiSign?,1:48:43

I am annoyed by the vertical scroll bar in the iOS Photos app,1:50:01

Some email messages are locking up my computer,1:52:24

A tribute to New Zealand broadcaster Bruce Russell,1:54:22

Closing and contact info,1:55:58

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We're with U recap,0:00

Jonathan speaking at Perkins and Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey next week,3:45. Register for the career launch event at Perkins. Learn about VLANJ Tech Talks.

If you could only keep one streaming video service, which one would it be?,5:28

Comments on episode 172,11:45

Braille, broadcasting and streaming live to Facebook and YouTube,20:22

How Voice Dream Reader could be even better,27:02

Can anyone recommend books about Louis Braille?,28:04

Changing the function key on Lenovo laptops,30:03

Preamble to our demo of the Spring Twitter app for Apple devices,31:48

Two versions of Spring,40:45

Setting up your Twitter account with Spring,42:41

Basic navigation and operation of Spring,43:13

Searching for people and tracking hashtags in Spring,59:35

Managing your profile and working with people in Spring,1:06:28

Keyboard shortcuts for Spring,1:13:05

Spring on the iOS Share Sheet,1:16:35

Support for multiple accounts inSpring,1:18:02

Feature request for spring. Multiple tweet/tweet storm support,1:18:49

Customising Spring via the Settings tab,1:19:43

How to advise people about accessibility,1:44:56

Petition on Apple accessibility,1:48:45

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:52:27

Closing and contact info,1:59:51

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Final reminder about We're with U,0:00

Pneuma Solutions teases a major update to Remote Incident Manager,8:46

Good songs and bad songs,15:54

How does handoff between iPhone and Apple Watch work?,18:07

Bluetooth speaker cutting off speech,23:46

Producing a podcast when travelling,25:28

Very happy with my Blindshell Classic,30:33

More on Apple Music and gapless playback,32:11

Using the coupons offered by Microsoft Edge,33:14

Review of the iOS app Music to Ringtone,34:36

What's going on with the Braille Sense 6?,47:14

Interview with Michael Lauf about laufware and more,48:25

Closing and contact info,1:48:34

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Tune in next Saturday for the We're with U Ukrainian benefit concert,0:00

HumanWare responds to reports of data loss with Brailliant Braille displays,8:30

A way for blind people to produced synchronised DAISY text and audio,11:48

Label it: A book on ways to label things,12:27

Please share effective strategies for advocating when apps or websites aren't accessible,12:48

The letter t on my iPhone is possessed!,16:23

Radio and telephone memories and fun,23:01

Accessibility issues with the updated Overcast podcast app for iOS,45:56

iOS passwords when a Braille display is paired,51:47

The benefits of LinkedIn for networking, and its horrible clunky user interface with VoiceOver on iOS,54:59

Review of the Fantastical calendar app fromFlexibits,1:00:18

The Bonnie Bulletin behind the altered mic,1:40:09

Comment on the invasion of Ukraine,1:41:47

Leaks at MosenTowers,1:46:17

Take the pressure down!,1:48:50

Menulog expanded again, and Doordash is to launch in New Zealand,1:51:29

Transmission Gully is finally open,1:54:28

My great invention idea,1:56:20

Closing and contact info,1:58:30

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Update on the We're With U event,0:00

CapitalisingBraille when referring to the code,5:25

Looking for labelling tool recommendations,13:16

Best choices for computer security,15:14

Problems with iCloud for Windows,20:10

Radio station memories,23:25

I don't like Menulog either,52:10

Why doesn't iPhone make a sound when it starts?,55:44

Hints on how to perform a two-finger scrub,57:21

Thoughts on Android, computers and RealTek,59:18

Rebecca Blaevoet talks about being a candidate for Parliament inCanada's recent federal election,1:06:50

Looking for an accessible way to produce synchronised DAISY text and audio,1:46:33

The Zoom F3 and F6 digital recorders,1:48:36

Blindness, dark, fear,1:50:25

The Brailliant from HumanWare,1:51:19

What's the most accessible crowd funding site?,1:51:57

Seeking a dictaphone that plays MP3 files,1:53:07

Closing and contact info,1:54:21

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Update on the We're With U concert for Ukraine. Learn more by visiting the web page,0:00

New Zealand taking a poll on Braille with an uppercase B. If you’re a New Zealand Braille user, please vote yes to give Louis Braille the honour and respect he is due. You can read my blog post on why the Braille code should be capitalised.,10:25

Some fixes implemented from Uber, more hopefully on the way,16:15

There is a serious bug with the HumanWare Brailliant's editor,24:17

Highlights of CSUN 2022,29:31

Thoughts on JAWS for ARM processors,32:26

Slow startup onWindows machines,34:32

Another Thermostat recommendation,38:02

More info wanted on Sony LinkBuds,39:05

Songs with ableist language and songs people like and loathe,40:34

In memory of Andrea Sherry,45:23

The unexpected benefits of technical issues,47:21

Apple holds webinar on accessibility features,51:03

Memories of radio launches,1:01:41

A quick look at Linux,1:44:34

Closing and contact info,2:01:28

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We're With You, the blind community's global benefit concert for Ukraine,0:00

Feedback on ableist language,14:23

the new iPhone SE,29:34

Menulog,32:11

Review of the new Sony LinkBuds,37:50

My Brailliant is misbehaving and so is my Firestick,41:35

The algorithms deserve to be castigated,45:35

issues with the Countdown app,49:45

Comments on recent episodes,54:20

Glen Gordon talks about job opportunities and future plans at Vispero,1:00:05

Strange issue with JAWS,1:21:08

What do people know about the Envision glasses?,1:22:23

Clubhouse and mixer questions,1:25:47

Running 1Password with Brave,1:26:49

Songs from the Music HallEra,1:28:07

Mystery of the two-finger scrub solved,1:30:03

Castro and Braille display,1:33:09

I want a new laptop,1:34:37

Revisiting Dolby Atmos and audio description,1:37:33

Can anyone make Adobe Audition accessible, and podcast comments,1:45:46

Accessible thermostats,1:53:38

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Advocacy on the harm caused by ableist language,0:00

A recap of Apple's Peak Performance event,13:32

The ongoing saga of Uber iOS bugs,31:18

iOS screen recognition can be a hindrance when not needed,49:59

David Kingsbury discusses his new Windows Screen Reader Primer book,1:00:51

Using the APH Mantis with JAWS,1:39:10

The Bonnie Bulletin where we are feeling drained,1:42:52

In the thick of an omicron outbreak,1:50:20

Shortwave radio memories,1:53:49

Closing and contact info,2:00:20

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Condolences on the death of Zane nadella,0:00

An extensive look at the new Narrator natural voices in Windows 11,2:16

Apple has new hardware being announced on 8 March,20:32

Comments on Apple Music and Braille problems,24:29

Trouble with the two-finger scrub gesture with VoiceOver in iOS,26:42

How to assign a VoiceOver gesture to execute a shortcut,28:16

Uber's VoiceOver accessibility issues get worse,33:12

Ukraine, bulletin boards and more,40:52

Songs we love, songs we can't stand,50:35

Blind people and carpentry,54:35

Audible level meter in Goldwave,56:09

Walking unaided on a treadmill,56:39

Brian Hartgen tells us what's new in Leasey 7,59:15

I want recommendations for a good recording app for Android,1:49:36

Braille devices with speech,1:51:41

My 1Password doesn't work like your 1Password,1:53:48

Closing and contact info,1:55:52

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A different episode from the one anticipated,0:00

Andre Polykanine is a blind Ukrainian now living inGermany,4:13

Various Apple items including more Braille reports,44:16

Review of LSoft Active@ Disk Image for Windows,51:18

A question about the Signal messaging app,53:52

Looking for a headset recommendation,56:08

Apple Music gapless playback is broken,57:54

A sunburn remedy,1:00:41

Freedom Scientific issues a technical support notice about some Dell computers,1:01:53

Why can't text to speech engines just speak what's actually on the screen?,1:04:14

Face ID with a mask in iOS 15.4,1:10:22

Learn Unified English Braille online,1:12:20

I'm lucky and glad to be alive,1:13:03

I love using Linux and Braille together,1:22:31

The Fediverse and memories of the good old computer bulletin boards,1:25:51

The Bonnie Bulletin begins with thoughts on the Ukraine invasion,1:36:58

Songs you like most, songs you like least, and songs your mother used to sing to you,1:46:53

Bonnie and Jonathan invite you to a celebration,1:51:28

Closing and contact info,1:54:24

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Intro,0:00

Water in the iPhone,2:16

Apple Braille bugs,6:42

Jonathan's review of the WeWalk Smart Cane,15:29

How to hear South African cricket radio commentary,31:51

Tim's New Hearing Aids part 4,35:27

Tech innovations and hearing aid comments,43:02

Menulog is off the menu,48:38

Maël Fabien, co-founder of the new Biped navigation device for blind people,1:11:17

Thoughts on the ThinkPad x1Carbon, and 1Password comments,1:33:51

Various tech questions,1:37:45

Jobs with Lighthouse Central Florida,1:40:01

Spotty nephew has a guardian angel,1:41:11

Closing and contact info,1:47:21

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Introduction,0:00

A revamped Mosen Explosion on Mushroom FM,1:07

More on Apple Braille bugs,2:34

Work-arounds for serious bugs with Uber's apps,4:47

Thoughts on buggy apps, treadmills and more,13:01

The word rehab,21:08

Tim's New Hearing Aids part 3,22:52

The Freestyle Libre 14-day sensor,37:35

How can we hear South African radio cricket commentary?,48:04

Anyone tried the Omnisense cane tip?,49:46

Thoughts on the Beatles Get Back documentary,50:04

Any tips on blind people doing carpentry?,51:36

Questions on Zoom conferencing,52:30

Looking for Accessible VU meters,54:28

I want unattended JAWS Tandem sessions,57:40

When broadcasting, how do I hear my screen reader without my listeners hearing it?,1:01:42

Shelly Brisbin discusses the latest version of iOS Access for All,1:08:01

Having VoiceOver not speak notifications,1:30:14

Sleep Plus+,1:32:17

A review of the Surface Pro 7,1:35:57

Closing and contact info,1:46:25

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Introduction,0:00

More on ongoing Apple Braille bugs,0:30

Can't find how to turn iPhone auto-lock off,14:04

Various Apple thoughts and Overdrive improves accessibility,15:47

Backpack Studio latency issue,20:32

What Apple Watch should I buy?,22:44

How does the iOS 15.4 face ID face mask feature play with VoiceOver?,28:38

Poor telco customer service, and how do you advocate for accessibility when you can't get past the front line?,30:25

Tim's New Hearing Aids part 2,43:06

Alexa skill for Samsung TVs,50:58

Feedback on service from Freedom Scientific,52:48

More on self-description,54:20

Protest rally after a nondisabled person is appointed Establishment Director for New Zealand's Ministry for Disabled People,1:02:44

Keyboards for controlling multiple devices,1:16:09

Telling whether lights are on or off with a voice command,1:21:42

Accessibility issues with Monday.com,1:22:59

Accessible treadmill feedback,1:24:05

A comprehensive guide on teaching iPhone to the sighted,1:25:36

Does a Chromebook have Home and End commands?,1:45:35

Blind Ghetto products,1:47:25

I hate the word rehab,1:56:09

Closing and contact info,2:00:58

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Intro,0:00

My little boy got married,1:08

NZ appoints a nondisabled person to head the Ministry for Disabled People Transition Unit,5:02

Amazon Alexa skills and Google actions for Mushroom FM and MushroomEscape,8:11

A fun family Christmas,11:03

A lesson on how not to do customer service,14:11

A cool techy Christmas,26:41

Best Christmas present,29:40

Laptop considerations,32:02

Apple has broken Braille yet again,35:04

Tim's New Hearing Aids part 1,44:54

Mike May and Gena Harper talk about the Consumer Electronics Show,54:19

Just some of the products mentioned include:

Robo Rock Vacuum (Smart Home Appliance)

It has rubber rollers to address dog hair without having to cut out hair. Potential mopping feature, an auto empty doc where it goes and empties itself, self-washing, self-refilling and self-cleaning.

My Eli (Smart Health) website not in English

Bracelet for security such as falling. Sends a message to all of your contacts. Also, can send a follow-up text saying you are ok, very attractive looking bracelet. GPS tracking, alarm and audio.

Circular Smart Ring from France (Smart Health)

Track 24/7 health data. sleep, steps, biometric heart rate sensor, oxygenation. Comes in silver, black, gold, rose gold. Planning to come to market in March of

1. Approx. $259, can pre-order.

Letsfit (Smart Health)

Automatically track your heart rate, distance traveled, calories burned, time spent active, all accessed through the app. Multicolor bands. Has a ten-hour battery life. Approx. $50-70

Picoo (Electronic Game/Gift)

It’s a game console with 4 hand-held controllers. The controllers make sounds, have lights and vibrate. Buy them through Picoo. Working with a Dutch organization that works with visually impaired children. There is also an app to choose different games. Launched on Jan 5th. Approx.$250

Govee (Home)

Aura Smart Table Lamp. Personalize simple color patterns, 20 different scene options, hands free voice control through Alexa or google assistant, timer schedule to turn on/off, and syncs to music. Approx.$64.99

Edge Sound Research (Audio)

Experiential Audio. ResonX is a modular device that can be attached to the back of a chair to turn the chair into the diaphragm of a speaker so that you can feel and hear every sound for maximum immersion.

Jordilight (Outdoor)

Swiss army knife on flashlight. Dog collar accessory, junior model in development. Flexible, magnetic. 19 LED lights controlled in the app, each can be set independently to a range of 256 colors, and brightness. 7 preset modes, SOS mode, 100, 50, 25 % brightness, night rider, party, and compass modes. Waterproof. Launches last week of March.

Liddle speaker by D3 Products (Audio)

Bluetooth speaker, compatible portable speaker can be attached to any surface and works with all devices.

Airxom (COVID)

A respiratory device protective mask to filter microparticles, bacteria, and everything from. Charge the mask with usb and lasts 8 hours. French company. Approx. $350 coming out March 2022.

Steam-box (Home)

Self-heating lunchbox. Tactile dots to set 5 minutes of heating and other features. Enjoy a hot meal anywhere, anytime. Rechargeable, uses an app. Weighs 3 pounds. $230 in April, presale price of $189

Invoxia Smart Dog Collar (Electronic Dog)

The first biometric health collar for dogs, ready this summer. It has an app, $99 $13/mo fee.

Smart Dog Collar (Electronic Dog)

Make clear and reliable phone calls to your pet on AT&T‘s nationwide network. Stream music to your dog. No SIM cards. No Activation Fees. GPS tracking and training techniques such as clicking, beeping and pain-free vibrating. Data bundles are $10/mo for 1 gb data, 500 minutes of calling, 2000 minutes of music, or $15 for unlimited. From $199

GAF Energy (Home)

Solar shingles performance of a standard roofing shingle,

Bosch (Smart Home Appliances)

24” oven that works with Alexa, you can verbally tell the oven to cook, what temperature to bake and for how long. A refrigerator that keeps track of your food and offers up suggestions on what you can make with the ingredients you have in the fridge. A dishwasher that can figure out what is in the dishwasher and what setting it needs to use to clean those specific dishes. You can also make favorite settings such as it is lasagna night and it knows what types of dishes you will be putting in it for lasagna night and you can choose the lasagna night setting.

Miela (COVID)

Air purifier, has 7 filters, subscription plan, app. Has ability to turn off and on by the air purifier. Don’t need an app

ActivMotion (Smart Communication)

Ears and hands-free communications. Two models, Eminentia clips over the ear and Crura also has a module along the cheek housing the microphone

Shiftall Mutalk (Smart Communication)

Bluetooth microphone that prevents your voice from leaking out. It goes over your mouth to trap sound. Can strap around your head or simply be held to your mouth.

Targus (Accessory)

Eco Smart, Cypress Collection. All from recycled products. Backpacks and suitcases. They are in the price range of $129 - $149. TO9 office anti-microbial, price $119.

My Manu (Smart Communication)

Affiliated with T-Mobile. All voice activated. Can stream from Spotify, translate, text message, cell service, total hands free, 4G connected. Has ear buds and a thin that hangs down around your neck. Coming out later this year, price point around $150.

Lovebox (Communication Gift)

Little box with a heart on the front. Visual, screen is inside the box, send messages through an app. Can purchase different hearts and icons for the front of the box.

Motion Pillow (Smart Health)

Machine learns your sleeping habits, and inflates and deflates airbags to rotate head to open the airway.

Benjilocks (Smart Home)

Fingerprint locks. Array by Hampton is the app for the locks.

Hydrow Connected Fitness Rower (Smart Health)

$2,295 + $38/mo membership (might be a discounted price)

Rowing machine with screen and classes

Clmbr (Smart Health)

Two models, one has a small touch screen, the other is a large. Bluetooth enabled screen. Touch screen with all their on-demand content. Has companion app called clmbr. $2,799 + subscription of $40/mo

Starcase (Smart Communication)

Smart LED Battery case, provides full recharge of your phone, syncs with contacts and other apps. Different lights, icons, scrolling texts and notifications. $149.

IHome (Smart Home)

Charges, usb chords, humidifiers, Ear buds, headsets, blue tooth products

Navitas (Technology)

Fast charging charges that can be purchased on Amazon

The Bonnie Bulletin recounts an unpleasant guide dog-related incident with a happy ending,1:53:42

Closing and contact info,2:03:45

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Introduction,0:00

Merry Christmas from the technology,2:21

Accessible treadmills,5:38

Reading BRF files,12:21

A tip for SSD users,14:57

Creating an accessible venue,16:27

Dental anxiety,18:32

In praise of the ChilliPad,19:39

Improving employment outcomes for blind people,21:46

Android help in Houston, and formatting documents",27:17

Blind people teaching iPhones to sighted people,29:08

Audio description,31:43

Responses to various recent topics,34:12

Apple-related contributions,36:16

The WeWalk Smart Cane,39:21

Some Android thoughts,42:05

New Zealand is banning cigarette smoking,46:35

Main Menu Legacy,49:36

Blindness versus mainstream technology,50:10

Accessible tech support remote assistance options,1:07:17

Comments on recent topics,1:10:54

Visual description at meetings,1:13:35

Comments on the Cameron Algie interview,1:17:04

Problems with the Amazon Alexa app,1:23:00

Vispero comments on tech support,1:26:06

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon,1:28:03

The festive Bonnie Bulletin,1:40:27

Louis, the Blind Christmas Elf,2:00:34

Closing and contact info,2:20:11

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Introduction,0:00

Where did summer go?,0:26

Mini review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th generation from a blindness perspective,1:57

Voting closes soon in our holiday countdown. Be sure to cast your vote,18:24

I want the Google driving car for Christmas,20:52

The pros and cons of blindness and mainstream tech,23:33

Aira announces rationing of free services during peak time,41:09

Accessibility issues with the Alexa iOS app,52:16

Thoughts from an LG TV owner,57:25

Adding a Windows 11 shortcut to the desktop,58:11

A bad experience with Freedom Scientific Tech Support,1:01:29

Cameron Algie talks about his new book, I Can SeeClearly,1:05:36

The lack of accessible tech support remote control solutions,1:53:27

Hiss from the headphone jack of a Samson Q2U,1:56:33

A collection of tech questions,1:58:05

Closing and contact info,2:02:00

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Introduction,0:00

Bitten by the black Friday bug, I bought a WeWalk Smart Cane",0:59

Cast your vote for your top 10 favourite holiday songs,6:42

You can run TalkBack on yourChromeBook,17:09

Beatles and Brailliant,26:05

Audio description,29:17

More comment on visual description of presenters at meetings,39:09

Accessible medical forms in the United States,44:47

Do dedicated blindness devices still have a place?,46:30

Windows XP,57:16

Speed of text-to-speech in demonstrations,59:58

Old Main Menu shows and can I downgrade a new Windows 11 system to 10?,1:01:51

Blind gun ownership in the United States,1:07:31

Hints on sending quality bug reports to Apple,1:08:53

Alert systems for the DeafBlind,1:12:01

Project Hail Mary,1:15:14

Hearing aid discussion,1:16:04

My family thinks an accommodation for my anxiety is weird,1:25:32

Looking for recommendations from people who know the Houston area,1:29:53

Doorbell recommendations,1:31:28

Retro things,1:37:02

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:42:01

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Introduction,0:00

The Beatles Get Back documentary is incredible, but it highlights a big audio description problem for blind people,2:15

Remembering George Harrison on the 20th anniversary of his death. To find out when the tribute is on where you live, check the Mushroom FM Schedule,11:50

More comments on visual description of presenters at conferences and meetings,16:06

Comments on Dell and Realtek compatibility issues, and my new ThinkPad is on its way. If you live in New Zealand and want to buy the Dell XPS15 9500, check out the TradeMe listing,31:26

A research study on the accessibility and enjoyability of video games,39:01

A working from home opportunity, becoming a third-party seller,41:33

Standardising the spelling of DeafBlind,49:21

How Mosen At Large is produced using Reaper,51:51

Concluding our Chromebook series with a look at running Android apps and managing files,1:00:20

How do you add shortcuts to the desktop in Windows 11?,1:24:42

Some handy hints for working with GPS apps on your smartphone,1:26:18

Hearing aids and watchingTV,1:30:01

Comments on a variety of recent talking points,1:32:43

Does anyone have experience with the accessibility of LG TVs?,1:37:48

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:39:54

Closing and contact info,1:56:43

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Introduction,0:00

Great Buzzfeed article on ableist language,1:38

The Blind man and the dell. And my new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon,2:46

Scribe for Personal Documents feedback,27:03

More thoughts on meeting presenters describing themselves,29:16

Our Chromebook demo continues with a look at Braille support,59:56

Some thoughts onChromebooks,1:28:12

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:46:16

Should Apple police third-party accessibility?,1:54:35

Android thoughts,1:57:19

Closing and contact info,1:59:30

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Introduction,0:00

New Zealand and Australia to meet in the cricket T20 World Cup,0:36

Oh no! I have a broken Dell XPS15,3:06

Visual descriptions at conferences and meetings - handy or a step too far?,13:19

Glen Gordon talks about updates to JAWS Tandem,28:19.

Interview with Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell about Scribe from Pneuma Solutions,44:09. Check out Scribe from 15 November at http://scribeit.io

Demonstration of Scribe from Pneuma Solutions,1:11:38

In praise of Digit-eyes for iOS,1:42:49

Listener contributions on Apple things,1:45:45

Chrome OS,1:47:37

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:55:41

Closing and contact info,2:04:20

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Introduction,0:00

Jonathan interviewed on The Detail,1:30. You can search for The Detail in any podcast app and subscribe there, or check out the episode here.

Feedback onChromebooks,3:16

How I use my EchoDot,9:41

Amazon removing Gmail and Microsoft email support for Alexa devices,13:59

Apple questions and comments,16:10

Games blind and sighted people can play together,26:41

Part 2 of our Chromebook and Chromevox review and demonstration,35:09

Scanning with smartphones,1:23:59

Sighted people crying over blindness,1:26:26

Smoke detectors and the Deaf or hearing impaired,1:28:21

Thoughts on good VPN options,1:30:15

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:33:30

Review of the Streamlets radio app for Apple Watch,1:44:17

Jump Desktop question,1:47:32

Encouraging research for those with Norries Disease and similar degenerative hearing loss,1:49:07

Clubhouse has a music mode,1:52:03

Android comments,1:54:29

What's the best barcode scanning app for iPhone?,1:57:53

Closing and contact info,1:59:27

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Jonathan and Heidi demonstrate SharePlay in iOS 15.1,0:26

Some of the new features in JAWS 2022,16:06

Part 1 of Jonathan Mosen's Chromebook review,33:55

The Bonnie Bulletin,1:29:42

Windows XP turns 20,1:43:27

Games blind parents can play with their sighted kids,1:49:52

Closing and contact info,1:58:25

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New products from Apple and Google,1:46

Apple questions and comments,19:17

Android feedback,27:15

Training centres in the United States,35:43

Made for iPhone hearing aids,40:24

Anyone using RadioBOSS?,42:59

Reflections on blind pride,46:07

What games can a blind parent play with their sighted kids,47:29

Thoughts on blindisms,51:05

The right TV to go with a Sonos ARC,55:39

The Radio App skill for Amazon Alexa,59:48

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G,1:02:12

What do you use your Amazon Alexa for?,1:34:51

Abuse at a school for the blind,1:36:38

Comments on Blackboard and civil defense,1:40:21

iOS shortcuts,1:44:42

A Ronnie Milsap story,1:50:31

Closing and contact info,1:57:14

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Introduction,0:00

Apple event on 18 October,0:39

Feedback on Windows 11 and Siri's evolution,2:42

Being a disabled parent,13:31

Braille display firmware updates,14:40

Android feedback,17:00

Feedback on various Apple things,26:37

Interview with Gleb zevkov and Jakob Rosin from Voxmate,48:04

Demonstration of Voxmate,1:14:49

Attending a blindness training centre,1:39:44

Hoping someone will do a review of The Vale from fallingsquirrel,1:43:00

Thoughts on recurring appointments and Moon,1:44:45

The BlindShell Classic,1:51:35

Comments on blind versus brown,1:53:38

Looking for technology to help with hybrid meetings,1:57:04

Closing and contact info,2:01:19

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Introduction,0:00. In the intro I mention my upcoming webinar with AbilityNet. You can register for the webinar here.

Matt Campbell and Terry Bray join me for a look at the just released Windows 11. Should you upgrade? Will you upgrade?,2:01

Apple feedback including good news on broken Siri functionality,19:33

Happy 10th birthday Siri,28:18

A new book, “A celebration of family, Stories of Parents with Disabilities", I’m joined by the editor, Dave Matheis and contributors Jason Jones and Kimberley Parsley.

Camps, calendars and culture,1:29:49

There is also a Deafblind culture,1:35:19

Comments on “There Plant Eyes”,1:44:35

David Edick reviews the CEntrance Portcaster and Mixerface,1:48:55

Closing and contact info,1:59:47

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The former SenderoGPS mobile technology is now free and comes to Android. Mike May of Goodmaps and Troy Otillio of Aira have all the details and look to the future.,0:27 Ever wonder what became of the Sendero GPS subscription apps, Seeing Eye GPS, RNIB Navigator and Guide Dogs NSW? There is one word to describe them now: free, free, free!

GoodMaps is pleased to announce the impending release of these former Sendero apps in all respective markets under the name GoodMaps Outdoors. The apps will now be free and there is an Android version for the first time in addition to the iOS version.

GoodMaps Outdoors is an excellent complement to GoodMaps Explore, which features a simple interface and indoor navigation where available. GoodMaps Outdoors has features not available in other GPS apps such as:

• detailed intersection description
• built-in route directions with detailed turning prompts
• a bread-crumb waypoint route mode
• the benefit of features suggested by users over the past eight years as well as the rich expertise of Mike May and the GoodMaps team

For more about GoodMaps Explore and GoodMaps Outdoors, visit goodmaps.com/apps/outdoors.

Feedback on iOS 15,42:55

Siri has lost some features on all iOS versions,1:00:30

Adventures inAndroid,1:05:26

Listener feedback on Android,1:22:00. Check this page for more info on the Commentary screen reader for Android.

Hints for using a slate and stylus,1:39:42

New Microsoft devices are coming,1:48:12

I know someone who regularly cries about my blindness,1:48:48

A demonstration of Jump Desktop,1:51:47

Closing and contact info,1:59:08

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Intro,0:00

iOS 15 and other Apple stuff,4:00

Ed Green from the Blind Android Users Podcast,35:49

Listener feedback onAndroid,1:40:30

Closing and contact info,2:00:08

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iOS 15 system requirements,2:11

iOS 15 bugs,2:52

iOS 15 Accessibility changes,5:43

iOS 15 VoiceOver Quick Settings,7:11

iOS 15 VoiceOver navigation style,14:19

iOS 15 VoiceOver Image Explorer,19:07

iOS 15 accessibility settings for hearing impaired people,23:47

iOS 15 Live Text,26:48

iOS 15 Spotlight Search improvements,32:54

iOS 15 Focus modes,38:13

iOS 15 notification summaries and management,45:13

iOS 15 FaceTime face lift,49:03

iOS 15 Safari changes,1:05:21

iOS 15 iCloud Plus,1:12:00

iOS 15 Siri changes,1:18:25

iOS 15 Voice Memos app,1:23:41

iOS 15 shared with you,1:29:52

iOS 15 conclusion,1:31:04

More info on and listener reaction to Apple's recent announcements,1:34:47

Adventures in Android, the mission to get the right device,2:04:09

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Apple has concluded its California Streaming event having announced a new iPad, iPad Mini and the iPhone 13 range. I’m joined by our expert panel, Heidi Taylor, Judy Dixon and Michael Feir to discuss what it all means from a blindness perspective. Will you be buying anything new this year from Apple? If so, what are you upgrading from, or will this be your first item in the product category you’re buying?

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Introduction,0:00 New hardware from Apple being announced,1:05 The verdict is in on Apple vs Epic Games,10:47 Some tech stories of interest this week,15:32 Where in the world is Jonathan Mosen?,22:16 My reflections on 11 September 2001,24:05 Memories of 9/11 from around the world,34:19 Abuse at schools for the blind,1:16:32 Eliminating blindisms,1:20:05 Chromebooks and Voxmate,1:24:39 Celebrity interviews,1:25:44 Thoughts on AccessiBe,1:29:20 How to get into real estate?,1:31:07 What methods exist to control computers remotely?,1:34:31 I can't allow a blind man to buy me coffee,1:37:28 Looking for help picking a digital recorder,1:41:01 Questions about the Zoom conferencing platform,1:42:31 How can I improve my speed when writing with a Braille slate?,1:46:10 Have any of our blind listeners had near death experiences?,1:47:48 I want to start my own business. Any tips?,1:49:30 How to contact the show,1:59:00

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Introduction,0:00 A reminder about chapter marks,0:27 Plenty of beta testing drawing to a close,2:52 Apple delaying its CSAM prevention measures,5:49 Paul Gibson on New Zealand's Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care,7:03 My experience with the Abuse In Care Commission so far, and how to contact it,45:48 Listener comments on abuse at schools for the blind,50:22 The NZ COVID Tracer app,54:17 More perspectives on ableist language,59:46 Using Alexa to manage your Calendar,1:07:57 The Clubhouse hallway could do with some accessibility love,1:17:14 Strategies for curing blindisms?,1:21:03 How do I learn how to use the iPhone camera?,1:28:24 What's accessibility like these days with Synology NAS devices?,1:35:55 The Bonnie Bulletin, we've conquered the Uber Eats obsession,1:41:53 Share the DNA and learn a lot,1:47:01 The world is full of strife, but at least we finally have new ABBA music,1:53:39 How to contact the show,1:59:11

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Introduction,0:00 COVID-19, how are things going for you?,0:33 Portrayal of blind people in the media,25:40 Disability-related submissions on the Radio New Zealand Charter,36:13 I don't believe ableist language exists,59:40 More onFlickType,1:16:41 You now have to go through extra hoops to get into Canada. How accessible is the process?,1:33:36 The Bonnie Bulletin, watch the Watch,1:55:27 New Abba songs at last! Squee!,1:56:55 Recycled Beatles material coming,1:59:04 Bonnie in COVID level 4,2:01:31 Closing and contact info,2:09:19

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Intro from a locked down New Zealand,0:00 The story behind the demise of the FlickType accessible keyboard for iOS and what you can do about it,1:02 Listener comments onFlickType,30:33 Judy Dixon demonstrates Braille Screen Input,38:49 Apple Calendar apps and child safety initiative,54:20 The concept of being registered blind in the UK,1:14:57 How accessible is Descript?,1:20:40 iOS email still buggy,1:23:32 Etiquette when receiving remote assistance,1:27:41 VO Starter,1:31:47 The new Apple TV Siri remote,1:32:59 iOS mispronunciations,1:35:12 Ring video doorbell,1:37:44 Thanks for the advice on staying in step with a cane,1:39:59 Audio description and subtitles. There is actually a bit of a difference,1:40:57 The birthday Bonnie bulletin in lockdown,1:43:16 Bonnie gets a totally unexpected birthday present,1:51:22 Closing announcement and contact info,1:57:52

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Introduction,0:00 The Broadcasting Standards Authority rules on my ableist language complaint. What next?,1:42 Listener thoughts on blind pride, blind culture and recent interviews,13:45 Amanda's auditory compensation skill's survey,49:43 I don't feel like I fit into the blind community,53:33 Is there something better than the built-in iOS Calendar app?,1:00:59 Where are we going with Lidar and AI?,1:07:53 Will Apple continue to ship a cable with the iPhone?,1:11:31 Do you have summer camp memories?,1:15:14 Can anything be done about the loud system sounds from AirPods Pro?,1:19:56 Amazon Alexa on Samsung TVs,1:21:52 Apple's new child safety initiatives. Have they lost the plot on privacy?,1:23:55 How accessible is iTunes for Windows really?,1:38:39 Poor email behaviour and the quality of Apple Accessibility Support,1:41:08 An accessible vaccination booking process in NZ, and a new sport radio network,1:50:09 Closing and contact info,1:59:40

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Introduction,0:00 A survey on the audio compensatory techniques used by blind people,0:56. To complete the survey, visit http://bit.ly/blindaudio Discussion inspired by the Shermeen Khan interview,5:19 Interview with Leona Godin, author of "There Plant Eyes, a Personal and Cultural History of Blindness",29:13 Closing and contact info,1:54:55.711

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introduction,0:00 New Apple and Amazon stuff,0:29 Hints on staying in step with a cane,5:21 The blind ghetto from a wider perspective,9:48 Mike Calvo says he's not going to say blind ghetto anymore,21:13 Pneuma solutions answers listener questions,24:10 Looking for a USB adapter,31:17 Trouble accessing Audible.com,32:32 People think they have the right to invade a blind person's space,36:35 Thoughts on effective advocacy,40:41 Burning music from Apple ontoCD,45:35 text-to-speech on iPhone doing bizarre mispronunciation,52:16 More radio automation memories,53:30 Shermeen Khan says she's more blind than brown,57:45 Here is the article that inspired the interview. The Bonnie Bulletin optophone and Optacon reflections,1:41:35 The number of taxi drivers claiming allergies seem to be on the rise,1:48:26 sticking to a ketogenic diet,1:53:03 Closing and contact info,2:02:15

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Introduction,0:00 Amazon Echo gets a new voice,1:16 The ACB convention,6:01 Sky New Zealand's Olympics app has accessibility issues,10:47 More feedback on OrCam MyEye,12:41 iOS 14.7 is out,19:05 The social model of disability is so last century!,22:57 Calling ableism out might upset the nondisabled,35:07 Feedback on the Pneuma Solutions interview,42:52 Edd Thomas talks about the Optophone,48:11 You can [read the Optophone article here(https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/dawn-of-electronics/a-century-ago-the-optophone-allowed-blind-people-to-hear-the-printed-word) The Bonnie Bulletin in scary times,1:29:03 The Bonnie Bulletin in sad times,1:31:52 Unboxing the Apple MagSafe battery,1:34:21 Bonnie comments on getting on the job ladder,1:42:00 YouTube not working with Safari on iOS,1:45:17 Looking for hints on staying in step with a white cane,1:47:18 Coping with Non-24 Sleep/Wake disorder,1:49:39 Legacy Android gestures aren't so bad once explained properly,1:52:29 Why doesn't the keyboard shortcut list work with the Apple Wireless Keyboard on my iPhone?,1:55:27 How does the Touchbar work with VoiceOver on a Mac?,1:56:38 Closing and contact info,1:59:16

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Introduction,0:00 Sight Tech Global is back without a name change,0:54 Thoughts on blindness-specific support from Microsoft and Apple,11:46 Are their blind people using OrCam My Eye who like it?,28:06 Interview with Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell from Pneuma Solutions,33:25 Scribe for meetings demonstration,1:18:42 Use of the term blind ghetto to describe some assistive technology,1:52:32 Frustrations looking for work,1:58:38 Closing and contact info,2:07:24

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Introduction,0:00 Mosen At Large is going podcast only. Here's why.,0:39 What will Apple Accessibility help you with?,10:14 How to take control of VoiceOver's screen recognition feature in iOS,23:52 various contributions on employment,29:49 This company needs a good grilling,41:08 Is there an accessible way to navigate DVD menus?,1:11:33 What sound card do I need,1:13:16 The Bonnie Bulletin. Glued to the blindness convention coverage,1:15:30 More thoughts on the medical profession's attitude to disability,1:21:52 Employment discussion,1:28:33 Closing and contact info,1:34:55

Cleanfeed is a tool which even offers an unlimited free tier that will take the audio quality of your remote podcast interviews to the next level. But there’s so much more you can use Cleanfeed for than podcasting. If you want to work with remote guests or co-hosts on Internet radio, or you do audio production and want to produce a talent who has their own studio, Cleanfeed will do it all without breaking a sweat. This outstanding service has been designed by audio professionals, for anyone who cares about the audio they produce. In this demo, I take you on a thorough tour of Cleanfeed’s features and how and why you use them, all from the perspective of a blind person using JAWS for Windows. Check out Cleanfeed at http://cleanfeed.net

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Introduction,0:00 Financial data in PDF format,3:13 Windows 11,13:15 Radio memories,27:03 Watching movies with the family on Disney Plus,47:32 Why Braille is important to me,52:11 Disability pride, including if you can be proud of one impairment but not of another",57:10 Helpful resources for learning Windows 10 and JAWS,1:16:27 More on blind people's interaction with the medical profession,1:17:38 The Bonnie Bulletin wishes you a happy 4th and stop with the fireworks already!,1:21:45 The great Samsung washing machine saga resolution,1:25:06 I found my Find My,1:30:05 Falling for a guide dog,1:32:33 The Brilliant Hartgen Consultancy scripts and tutorial for Microsoft Teams,1:36:30 Bonnie comments on several topics of conversation on the show,1:37:14 Closing and contact info,1:43:31

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Introduction,0:00

Windows 11 comments,0:47

More childhood radio memories,10:50

Have we gone too soft on blindness advocacy?,35:56

Taxing times,51:46

More on the Oticon More,55:16

Problems with Safari on iOS,57:45

Looking for an AirPlay transmitter,1:00:37

The positive side of being blind,1:04:30

More on the TPLink saga,1:07:32

Easter eggs in the washing machine,1:09:49

Battery issues with an iPhone X,1:12:25

I want to start a podcast,1:13:47

Electronic signatures,1:19:08

The Bonnie Bulletin on Bonnie's wedding anniversary. Amazingly, it's Jonathan's too!,1:20:31

On 24 June US time, Microsoft announced Windows 11, a more radical revamp of Windows than many had anticipated. Sadly, at the time of recording, Microsoft's accessibility team had said absolutely nothing about accessibility in Windows 11, although while the recording was taking place, they did send a short series of tweets promising to reveal information soon.

We'll look at what's in Windows 11 and examine it all through a blindness lens. I'm joined by Matt Campbell and Terry Bray on our panel, plus we hear some listener comments from Clubhouse.

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Introduction,0:00 Childhood radio memories,2:09 I think I have non-24. Any tips for dealing with it?,39:24 What are you hoping for from Windows 11?,54:38 iOS 15 questions and comments,1:08:53 The quest to find a printer I could use as someone with low vision,1:16:38 A demonstration of the Sirius XM app,1:21:06 mic stand recommendations,1:30:54 Expressing gratitude,1:33:07 Cryptocurrency and other things,1:38:49 The Bonnie Bulletin begins with radio memories,1:42:33 Getting into some great sci-fi reading,1:48:13 Update on the washing machine crisis,1:54:55 Jonathan geeking out some more with an M1 Mac,1:55:59 Closing and contact info,1:57:46

In this episode, I speak with a New Zealand broadcasting and entertainment legend, Don Linden. Don has enjoyed a career as an actor and entertainer, and is much loved for his Small World radio show. Beginning in 1977, Small World was known as “the kids’ show for the whole family”. Spanning multiple decades and multiple radio stations, and spinning off into a very successful series of CDs, Don’s show, and the material he played, is much loved.

Don and I have been collaborating over the last six months on a revival of Small World, which I will host on Mushroom Escape, the drama and comedy channel. You can hear it at 12, 4, and 8 AM and PM North American Eastern time every Sunday. The Mushroom Escape schedule will display in your time zone for you.

In this interview, Don talks a little about his childhood, his work as an entertainer, and a lot about Small World.

It’s my great honour not just to bring the show back, but through the Internet, to bring it to a global audience.

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Introduction,0:00 Improve your productivity and take control of notifications with Focusses in iOS15,0:27 Listener comments onWWDC,17:21 Blind people and the medical profession,31:21 Do we need a different approach to accessibility?,46:02 Zed10 mixer and Zoom Cloud Meetings,49:45 Resources for upskilling with JAWS,52:29 A few issues with a new Dell computer,54:13 How are people getting on these days with JAWS and iTunes?,58:11 Blind people recording things,59:22 Digital to Analogue converters,1:03:01 It shouldn't be so hard to repair a Mac,1:04:05 Standing up against misuse of the word blind,1:07:27 Can you input in Braille when the Mantis is a terminal?,1:10:39 The one-eyes man and blind pride,1:12:12 Why people use the Victor Reader Stream,1:21:45 An ElBraille review,1:24:54 Collaborating with others using Word on the Mac,1:27:56 The Echo Studio not playing nice with the Apple TV,1:28:40 What is the Soup Drinker and where can I get it?,1:32:28 The Bonnie Bulletin ,1:34:32 The Zoom Podtrak P4 works well as a little mixer at the office,1:36:25 The new Samsung Washing machine in crisis,1:38:45 Closing and contact info,1:50:11

The web has made a profound difference to the lives of blind people. But when images are poorly described or not described at all, it makes the web a less inclusive, accessible place. What if, when one person took the time to describe an image really well, that same description could be used across the web? That’s the aim of a research project from the University of Lisbon called Sonaar. In this episode, I speak with Dr Carlos Duarte about this project and what it aims to achieve. The University is looking for people who are willing to install the Sonaar Chrome extension and/or Android app and then give them feedback. If you would like to learn more and participate in the research, visit Sonaar’s home on the web at http://www.di.fc.ul.pt/~cad/SONAAR/

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Intro,0:00 Guidelines for contributing to the show,0:46 The remarkable story of how Small World comes to MushroomEscape,3:22 Apple pre-WWDC wishes,12:04 Withdrawing from a COVID vaccine trial due to discriminatory requirements,35:34 Banned from a treadmill for a stress test due to blindness,44:30 Exodus wallet is an accessible way to handle cryptocurrency,45:49 disagreeing without being disagreeable,47:03 It's getting harder for blind people to be transcribers,47:58 Demo and overview of five microphone headsets,57:39 Difficulty getting a job can mean we put up with a lot when we get one,1:03:04 When people say they forget we're blind,1:09:10 To disclose or not to disclose on tech support calls,1:11:42 Why gratitude is over-rated,1:16:25 Grateful for the transcripts of this podcast,1:21:28 Bitcoin, screen readers and more,1:24:00 Hypnosis and other means of keeping one's brain active, and looking for laptop recommendations,1:30:20 The Bonnie bulletin with the partially vaccinated Bonnie,1:34:13 Questions about the Zoom Podtrak P4,1:49:50 Broken Bluetooth,1:54:23 What are people prepared to pay for in a podcast, and the harm of social media,1:56:29 Comments on Haroon's horror Dell update,2:07:16 JAWS scripts are great until they break,2:11:58 Amadeus on the Mac and the Mosen Consulting tutorial, and looking for mic recommendations,2:18:10 Closing and contact info,2:23:31

Interest in the Mac from the blind community has increased, particularly since iPhone was made accessible. And blind or not, many have had their interest in the Mac peaked or rekindled as a result of the remarkable technological prowess of the new Macs that sport the M1 chip. Operating systems change over time, so Janet Ingber has updated her popular book on Mac Basics. It’s published by National Braille Press. I spoke with Janet about her book and the Mac in general. We were in Clubhouse, so we also got some great contributions from the Mosen At Large community discussing the pros and cons of the Mac in conjunction with VoiceOver, its built-in screen reader.

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Intro,0:00 My top 10 wish list for iOS 15,0:27 Community wishes for Apple's next OS updates,18:07 Comments on Hims Braille products,32:12 A COVID vaccination update,43:18 A mixer for podcasting?,44:04 The one-eyes man,47:47 Twitter spaces,50:05 The actions rotor, and scheduling an Uber ride seems broken,52:34 A Samsung Quickdrive smart washer comes to MosenTowers,57:47 More thoughts on whether horse racing is a cruel sport,1:10:30 The service dog standards debate in Canada is back,1:17:38 Hospital staff and disability confidence,1:25:58 Coding symposium,1:29:15 Political parties on Clubhouse,1:30:22 Bose getting into the hearing aid business,1:31:41 Use a Bluetooth keyboard to simplify IVR interaction on iPhone,1:33:07 What's the most accessible way to access Sirius XM?,1:39:07 Digitising cassettes,1:42:51 Bye Bye TPLink switch, and the digital divide,1:44:12 Positive changes to BBC iPlayer,1:47:00 Memories of the Braille Link Braille display,1:49:55 Closing,1:54:03

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Introduction,0:00 Apple foreshadows a series of new accessibility features,5:35 Apple announces major changes to the way you'll hear music,12:35 JAWS for Windows versus VoiceOver for MacOS, and is touch support any good with Windows screen readers?,28:17 Thoughts from a cochlear implant wearer,37:24 An update to a Dell computer that went badly wrong,45:12 Daylight saving experiments,1:00:01 Braille in iOS 14.5 and reassigning NVDA keys to not use Insert or Capslock,1:00:36 Maria's musings on recent episodes including a request for feedback on Amazon tablets,1:04:26 Experiences with video doorbells,1:14:50 Hurtful and incredibly ignorant discrimination,1:17:49 This week on the Bonnie bulletin, is horse racing a cruel sport?,1:22:10 Listening to Internet radio with Siri has changed in iOS 14.5,1:45:47 Oticon More hearing aids,1:49:51 Sexual abuse on a bus. Warning, contains disturbing content that may be triggering for some,1:51:05 How easy is it to enable AmazonSmile in the mobile app,1:55:07 More thoughts on text-to-speech engines,1:56:46 Airports, disabled people and diversity,1:59:18 The second,2:12:17 Blind with a capital B,2:13:48 An exercise bike recommendation,2:14:37 Closing and contact info,2:17:58

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JAWS bringing spoken download notifications back to Microsoft Edge,0:00 Various work-arounds for the Edge/JAWS download issue and thoughts on the Brave browser,3:03 Is it morally wrong to use the Brave browser, and thoughts on so-called cancel culture,12:06 More thoughts on JAWS for Windows versus VoiceOver on Mac,20:15 More on the Sonos Roam and Bluetooth pairing,35:45 Questions and thoughts about the Zoom Podtrak P4,39:15 Best way to digitise casettes?,49:48 Sources for nature sounds,51:17 Bluetooth headphones for BTE hearing aid users,52:00 Thoughts on ElBraille,54:16 The Bonnie bulletin on location recorded on a new gadget,56:39 More on the Rivo 2 portable keyboard,1:06:44 Using other remotes to control Apple TV,1:12:10 Using the Samson Q2U microphone with iPhone,1:13:59 The benefits of gratitude,1:16:39 Struggles being accommodated on the job,1:19:14 TPLink says it's not going to do anything about accessibility,1:27:27 When people say they forget we're blind,1:32:11 Apple Watch reports very high heart rate when working a guide dog,1:35:34 Setting up and working with a Windows clipboard history,1:40:07 Looking for a good portable recorder,1:47:20 Closing and contact info,1:50:06

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Intro,0:00 Thoughts on blind pride and the social model of disability,0:27 Blind people at the airport,24:19 Clubhouse has dwindling participation but improving features,1:09:28 Survey for blind coders,1:13:15 the link mentioned in the survey is https://tinyurl.com/blindcodersurvey uh oh! There's a big accessibility problem with the Sonos Roam,1:14:24 What's a data breach?,1:17:53 For UK listeners, a Sky Q review,1:18:53 Thoughts from a new user of the QBraille from Hims,1:34:12 Why do Android Braille devices become outdated so quickly?,1:38:03 JAWS versus VoiceOver,1:43:14 App purchases,1:54:40 What's the best way to learn how to use Twitter?,2:04:14 What accessible Bitcoin options exist?,2:07:19

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Introduction,0:00 Revisiting the Brave browser,0:54. Check out Brave at http://brave.com Get free admission to Podfest Masterclass with my promo code,7:58. Head on over to https://bit.ly/3nIdfpt to get your tickets. Apply the promo code blindpodmaker for $99 off. Listener thoughts on blind pride,12:34 Why I am proud to be blind,24:08 Blind people, wheelchairs and airports,33:44 COVID vaccinations from a blindness perspective,40:53 Where can I get jingles for my podcast?,58:11 Thoughts and questions about AirTags,1:00:08 Myths about sight,1:12:54 iPhone audio via the Lightning port,1:19:00 Thoughts on daylight saving,1:20:19 Atheism versus agnosticism,1:23:45 The Bonnie bulletin on AirTags and whether we should be able to make phone calls on planes,1:27:59 Support Give Kids the World Village through John Moore's fundraiser,1:42:28. If you can,please make a donation at https://give.gktw.org/fundraiser/3231996 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines and ableist language,1:45:49 Listener feedback on the Sonos Roam,1:53:19 What accessibility changes have their been in Clubhouse recently?,2:00:38 What video doorbell should I get?,2:06:10 Kids can be cruel,2:11:26 Bringing blind children into the world,2:15:56 Looking for suggestions for accessible exercise equipment,2:16:47 Braille is not a language!,2:18:12 Closing and contact info,2:21:15

After the many months we have been speculating about Apple’s new AirTags for tracking lost items, I thought I would probably like them. What I didn’t expect after using one was a realisation that as a blind person, my quality of life just improved. With AirTags and a newer device capable of the precision finding feature, Apple has changed the game for blind people wishing to find lost items.

In this episode, Heidi Taylor joins me as we discuss what AirTags are, what they do and why you might use them. Then we unbox them, set them up, and show you how easy it is to find something in your house, even when you have absolutely no clue where it is. Congratulations and thank you Apple, you’ve done something really special here.

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Introduction,0:00 I ordered the AirTags but have one little gripe,0:26 Mosen At Large to offer transcripts for the Deafblind community,2:50. For more information, please read this blog post, and feel free to share it widely, thank you. TheBonnie Bulletin begins our review of the Sonos Roam,10:20 Unboxing the Sonos Roam,12:41 Orientation to the Sonos Roam,16:44 Setting up the Sonos Roam,17:53 Adding a voice assistant to the Sonos Roam,31:52 Exploring other Sonos Roam settings,37:44 Using the Sonos Roam as a Bluetooth speaker,44:22 Demonstration of Sound Swap on the Sonos Roam,46:27 Using Sonos Roam as an AirPlay speaker,49:08 Specs and final thoughts on the Sonos Roam,51:24 New Zealand's public broadcaster comments on ableist language,58:11 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines,1:16:03 Ableist language spans more than English, TTS thoughts,1:22:34 More on understanding cursors in Apple land,1:27:48

Podcasting is fun! If you’d like a new piece of equipment to help you do some of the trickier things more easily, like recording multiple local or remote guests, having a portable device to carry around offering multiple mic and headphone sockets and even allowing you to use your smartphone as a telephone hybrid, then you’ll be very interested in this demo by Tim Cumings of the Zoom Podtrak P4. For  its cost, it does a lot, and a blind person can become familiar enough with it to use it well.   If you are interested in these sorts of topics, be sure to subscribe to our Blind Podmaker Creator’s group by sending a blank email to [email protected]

Apple has announced new products at its Spring Loaded event, including the much-awaited AirTags. Podcast subscriptions, a new iMac based on the M1 chip, and a new iPad Pro based on the M1 chip.   We opened up the Mushroom FM club room in Clubhouse to get some instant reaction. Here’s a recap of the Apple event followed by some listener opinions.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Join us for a post-Apple event recap onClubhouse,0:27 Microsoft buys Nuance and what's your favourite text-to-speech engine?,3:04 More ableist language thoughts and examples,22:53. Here’s the excellent article on ableist language from the BBC website. How is the vaccination process going?,44:37 Comments on meditation,1:02:04. Comments on various issues discussed this week,1:10:22 Dating blind,1:11:38 Demonstration of two audio news apps, curio and audm,1:17:17 iOS voice control,1:27:36 Headphones that work with behind the ear hearing aids,1:28:45 Looking for backup service recommendations and thoughts on podcatchers",1:30:44 Frustration with mainstream tech support,1:36:38 Contactless thermometers,1:39:38 Markdown and WordPress,1:40:39 Questions about creating headings in Constant Contact,1:44:03 PHP speech and Braille displays,1:47:00 Scribl is a source of audiobooks from independent authors,1:55:19

On this episode, I’m sharing something that’s very special to me and has radically changed my life for the better. I’ll discuss my journey to adopting a meditation practice, what the science says and what it has done for me. Most important, I’ll discuss what it can do for you and how to get started. I’ll even take you through a brief mindfulness meditation.   I have a lot of resources including books, apps, and websites to help you on your journey. If you would like to access my list of resources, just send a blank email to meditation at Mosen dot org. It’s an automated system that within a few minutes will email you back my list. I am still very much a traveler on this journey, I am definitely no expert. If you also practice meditation and have stories to tell, techniques to share, books or apps to recommend, please do contribute to the podcast so we can all benefit from your experience. I wish you peace and improved well-being, and hope this episode helps.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro,0:00 Cloudflare's new remote browser isolation is currently inaccessible and a threat to the jobs of blind people,0:28 The importance of children having blind adult mentors,20:27 Attitudes towards bringing blind children into the world,26:49 Comments on new Siri voices,40:08 Using the Speak Screen feature to get top quality Siri voices reading to you,42:23 Find My in iOS 14.5 has an Items tab,54:43 Braille with an uppercase B,56:19 Tape recorder memories,1:01:10 Word spell check alternatives?,1:03:32 misuse of the word blind,1:05:33 Blind culture and dating blind,1:14:05 Loving my Amazon Fire TV,1:23:00 New Zoom audio recorders with 32 bit float,1:24:44 Looking for iPhone microphone recommendations,1:25:52 Comments on Dell computers,1:29:50 Uber guide dog refusals,1:38:26 Helpful hints on handling cheques,1:39:56 The Bonnie Bulletin remembers Prince Philip,1:44:29 Closing and contact info,1:56:44

What a difference a good teacher makes. Chances are you remember with fondness the lessons you learned from teachers who made learning interesting and even had the skills to turn learning into a game. Well, your Alexa-enabled device has the skills to do just that too. They’re skills from Thinking Cap Innovations. I speak with one of the co-founders, Misha Feigenson, about the two skills they have developed, Thinking Cap Math and Thinking Cap Spanish. Then I give you a taster of both skills. These skills are free to use, so just ask your Alexa device to enable them, and have fun.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Introduction and a preview of the new Siri voices in iOS 14.5,0:00 Feedback on the new Siri voices, the explosion of audio social networking, and blind dating,6:32 Subscribe to the Blind Podmaker podcast. The Apple Podcasts link is: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-blind-podmaker/id1560929891 and the link to the RSS feed is https://pinecast.com/feed/the-blind-podmaker,12:02 Two appalling examples of misuse of the word blind in the media,13:57 Daylight saving, love it or loathe it?,28:14 Cochlea implant and hearing aid comments,30:59 Editing with the touch screen in iOS,47:07 Creating custom voice commands in iOS,1:04:08 Some thoughts on politics, healthcare and other social policy,1:14:15 Talkback voice commands,1:27:42 Politics and podcast length,1:34:29 Reliability issues with Focus Braille displays,1:38:11 Looking for resources for learning how to code,1:45:26 Copying and pasting text on my iPhone, Apple couldn't help,1:46:11 A couple of JAWS issues,1:49:15 How best to communicate accessibility issues to developers?,1:54:14 The Bonnie Bulletin notes Uber has been seriously pinged in the US over guide dog refusals,1:58:11 Does Microsoft Edge have shortcut keys for pause and resume?,2:03:55 DJay for iOS,2:05:21 Issues with USB Braille displays and JAWS,2:09:37 Integrating Markdown into your workflow,2:10:57 How to get Alexa to play Mosen At large reliably every time, and other Amazon Echo feedback,2:14:57 Closing announcement and contact info,2:20:20

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Clubhouse is hot right now, but sometimes, the audio is not. If you're a content creator who cares about your brand, you don't want to be on Clubhouse with audio that doesn't meet your usual high standards. In this episode, I'm going to tell you how to get the audio from your pro audio gear into Clubhouse. Others also chime in to tell us about microphones and tools that can do a great job of lifting your quality. Plus, at the beginning of the episode, I provide a tip we all can use, even with the built-in mic of the iPhone.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro and Apple reaching a major podcast milestone,0:00 New initiatives on Clubhouse and elsewhere for blind podcast creators,2:03 A prominent member of our community is having a cochlea implant,8:19 Reactions to the idea of a blind culture,30:52 HBO Max has audio description but there's a catch,1:04:31 Dating when blind,1:06:08 Comments on AccessiBe,1:29:42 Article on the dangers of free assistive technology?,1:35:26 What are people's experiences withOrcam?,1:38:28 Podcasts with VLC,1:40:04 The Bonnie Bulletin with a good old daylight saving rant,1:42:07 We went to the symphony concert and enjoyed another guide dog refusal fromUber,1:49:51 Disabled New Zealanders marched on Parliament this week,1:53:10 Closing and contact info,2:00:09   Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with

It is generally accepted that there is a Deaf culture, and it’s something in which Deaf people take a lot of pride. Do we have a blind culture? Amanda Gough, who long-time listeners will remember as my former wife then known as Amanda Mosen, thinks so. She’s socialized and worked with blind people throughout the years and believes a blind culture not only exists, but it’s something blind people should embrace and be proud of. She believes the benefits in doing so are considerable.   Also, Bonnie is here with her bulletin which includes some reflections on the blind culture issue, as well as thoughts on Clubhouse and New Zealand’s epic Americas Cup win.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Introduction,0:00 Feedback on accessibility overlays,0:28 AccessiByeBye blocks accessibility overlays in your browser. We speak with Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell,21:16 Dating blind,34:11 Brailliant findings and great news about the iOS 14.5 beta,55:54 Questions and comments about the APH Mantis and other Braille displays,1:06:46 Comment on Clubhouse,1:22:27 Saving Facebook Live as Mp3,1:26:22 Amazon Echo questions,1:26:57 Phone theft inBritain,1:30:06 Seeking the ultimate PC for Internet streaming,1:33:18 Alternative search engine, and why would anyone not capitalise Braille?,1:41:44 Maths and scanning,1:49:34 Ride share refusals,1:52:38 Closing and contact info,1:57:31

Through a combination of awareness-raising and legal action, many people like to think that the web has become a more inclusive place. But there is much left to do. Entrepreneurs have seen an opportunity, and several companies have created technology they believe can make accessibility easier to implement for businesses, making the web a much more accessible place for us all. Some say this technology is revolutionary and in a relatively short time could make inaccessible websites a thing of the past, something that they say the current traditional approach will never do. Others say we are seeing a looming accessibility disaster as businesses purchase what is nothing but high-tech snake oil, thinking they have solved a problem and inoculated themselves against lawsuits when in fact they may have made matters worse. The most talked about company in this space is AccessiBe. It would appear to be the most deployed accessibility overlay, it is very well-funded, and they have recently appointed a high-profile name in our community as their Chief Vision Officer. Tensions and passions are high on social media and in the accessibility community about accessibility overlays in general and AccessiBe in particular. That’s not surprising because given what’s at steak, it’s one of the most important issues we face as a blind community. This week, it’s my goal to give you a range of perspectives and to question those who have strong views on either side, so you can make up your own mind.

The podcast is segmented by chapter for those using podcast apps that support this feature. But here’s what you can hear and when.

Introduction,0:00

Accessibility professional Sam Evans,5:54

Listener comment from Stephen Clower,22:37. He mentions his [AccessiBe Gone website(https://sclower.github.io/accessibegone/), with instructions on how to block the service should you wish to.

Chancey Fleet, accessibility advocate, tech expert, vocal opponent of AccessiBe's approach,36:38

Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer at AccessiBe,1:08:05

Curtis Chong, technology expert and advocate,2:24:06

Listener feedback,2:50:55

Closing and contact info,2:57:56

Today I’m joined by podcaster, journalist, geek and author Shelly Brisbin. We discuss her career, her views on the state of Apple’s accessibility efforts and the way the mainstream media cover it, and of course the iOS 14 edition of her book, “iOS Access for All”. Be sure to check out her podcast, parallel, available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Now streaming live on Facebook and YouTube,0:00 Mushroom FM's new server brings improved audio quality, back on Apple Music,0:59 Join the Blind Podmaker club for blind podcasters onClubhouse,3:30 Thanks for the wonderful reviews this week,5:29 New Zealand's been making waves this week,6:42 Perspectives on dating when blind,15:04 Studying maths and maths equipment,46:10 Netflix accessibility on the website,48:54 Comments on past episodes,52:11 iOS 14.5 beta 3 is out,58:06 Braille scrolling problems persist,1:00:07 The Facebook Back button in iOS,1:03:53 I don't want notifications to duck the audio,1:04:45 Mixers versus audio interfaces, captcha on iPhone, revisiting a restaurant afterdiscrimination,1:08:27 Widex hearing aids?,1:23:49 The importance of looking good,1:32:18 The Bonnie bulletin on dating blind,1:33:33 Closing and contact info,1:44:15

Some of us take to smart phone use like a duck to water. Others understand their potential, but really struggle and want to throw the thing out the jolly old window. And then there are those who want any tool that might help them complete a task with maximum efficiency. If you’re an Android user, you should check out Louie Voice Control, a free and quite remarkable app.   I speak with its creator, Pramit Bhargava, and then my son Richard Mosen joins me as we put the app through its paces. I didn’t expect to be that impressed, but I was very pleasantly surprised.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   A weekend of COVID alert changes and technical outages,0:00 Podcast reviews are a one-way street. So here's my reply to one.,3:01 Quick tips. Braille in iOS 14.4 and a recommended Bluetooth headset,18:51 Britain's NHS is alive, well and healthy,20:44 Low-cost but effective solutions for scanning print in Windows?,22:01 Reminiscing about maths equipment of the past,26:57 More on Facebook and the Australian Government,42:18 More thoughts onClubhouse,1:02:17 More on guide dog refusals by ride share and taxi drivers,1:11:49 Braille is great but screen reader support can be frustrating,1:18:16 Feedback on iOS voice control,1:20:46 Using wired headphones with your iPhone,1:24:32 Is there an app that will help me read the display on things like battery chargers?,1:28:13 iPhone sounds and memorising the location of app controls,1:29:19 What is direct Touch in VoiceOver?,1:32:41 Facebook for iOS. There is no going back,1:34:27 Thoughts on Apple innovation, accessibility resourcing and quality control. And has anyone had success with online dating?,1:35:50 What it's like to be a part of a COVID vaccine trial,1:44:30 Looking for a high quality XLR headset,1:53:40 New build of APH Studio recorder and answering the scanner question,1:56:31 Wanting an app for cleaning the iOS cache,1:58:18 The Bonnie Bulletin. Uber eats has a new feature, but be careful!,1:58:58 Closing announcement and contact info,2:04:25

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Reflections on 100 episodes,0:00 It pains me to say it, but Facebook is in the right,3:32 A Muslim perspective on the guide dog issue,17:55 iOS 14.5 public beta 2,28:23 iOS voice control,30:30 Crazy bug creating iOS folders,35:00 How to restore VoiceOver container sounds,38:57 What are Seeing AI beacons?,41:15 In praise of Podbean,46:07 Roku accessibility,48:28 Another new computer recommendation,49:56 The new Brailliant range,52:43 Apple Music and Amazon Echo,55:05 The APH Chameleon Braille display,57:36 The Amazon Smart Oven,1:08:58 Hearing aid funding in the Netherlands,1:20:05 TheCube Slate and other tools blind people used for maths,1:26:22 Home automation with HomeKit-compatible accessories,1:30:03 Mantis and Ulysses,1:42:23 Closing and contact info,1:47:33

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.   I’ve had a lot of requests to produce this, so here it is, a tutorial, review and demonstration of Clubhouse, the audio social network, from a blindness perspective.   This podcast is segmented by chapters to help you navigate it if you’re learning about how to use it. Please note that Clubhouse is in beta and changing rapidly, but this is a snapshot of how the app looked as of publication in late February 2021.   In this episode:   Introduction and navigation of this episode,0:00 What is Clubhouse?,1:20 How do you get ontoClubhouse?,7:15 A Quick tour of the hallway,9:03 The Explore screen,16:42 The Invite Friends screen,28:42 The Bulletin screen,29:07 Scheduling and sharing an event,36:53 The Activity screen,43:36 More on configuring your profile and notifications,45:34 Starting a room. Rooms and clubs explained,50:01 Concluding thoughts. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats,55:20 Direct from a Clubhouse event, some blind people share their impressions of the platform,1:03:49 Angie Matney,1:10:01 Gary ODonoghue,1:14:36 Michael Babcock,1:18:49 Bonnie Mosen,1:23:27 Geno J,1:25:55 Michael Lauf,1:31:22 Kenny No,1:34:31 Closing announcement and contact info,1:39:07

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Moving apps in iOS,0:00 Using iOS Voice Control withVoiceOver,8:16 Changing thumb key assignments on an APH Mantis and similar Braille displays,27:01 Closing and contact info,34:50

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Technology for following every minute of the Trump impeachment trial,0:00 A regretful Trump supporter and the importance of the way blind people dress,14:33 Why are you back onFacebook?,21:59 iOS issues and the challenges of blindness product management,24:07 Samsung/Google Galaxy Talkback,36:13 Ideal specs for a computer running JAWS,39:36 Best setup for quality Zoom audio conferencing,48:28 Guide dog discrimination views and stories,52:16 Former Australian Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes discusses conflicting human rights and how to resolve the conflict,1:14:57 iOS Braille Screen Input problems,1:33:23 Can you get a PC stick with internal audio and speaker?,1:36:20 Jingle all the way,1:36:52 How do you read BRF files on a Windows PC?,1:40:46 Giving Android a try,1:42:27 Technology theft in the UK,1:46:53 Hearing aids and headphones,1:49:16 The Bonnie Bulletin talks the Clubhouse audio social network,1:52:02 Closing and contact info,2:04:13

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A selection of listener concerns about the current quality of iOS,0:00 Advocacy strategies for improving VoiceOver quality control,18:31 When disability rights and religion collide,33:17 Cool Christmas gifts,58:23 Thoughts on HumanWare's new Brailliant family,1:02:26 BrailleNote Apex reaches end of life. Upgrades offered.,1:08:40 Looking for an accessible tool for DVD audio extracting,1:10:31 Meditation apps,1:11:33 Dealing with mainstream tech support,1:14:16 Syncing podcasts between Amazon echo devices,1:15:10 Looking ahead to the new decade,1:17:32 In praise of HomePod Mini,1:20:41 Synology Network Attached Storage devices,1:22:47 MisbehavingCastro,1:26:23 Social media behaviours that cause accessibility annoyances,1:28:11 The Mac Podcasts app,1:36:13 Thoughts on Seeing AI, Braille and other things,1:37:24 Returning the AirPods Max,1:44:03 The Oticon More hearing aids are a potential game changer,1:49:13 Anyone using an Amazon Smart Oven?,1:59:04 Another new laptop to consider,2:03:05 The Brief Bonnie Bulletin,2:05:04 Closing,2:09:24

HumanWare has launched a new generation of Brailliant Braille displays. They are notable not only for what they do out of the box today, but also for the tantalising promise of some great future features thanks to some very capable hardware.

I speak with Andrew Flatres, who manages the Brailliant product line at HumanWare, and Peter Tucic, who’s the Braille Ambassador for HumanWare in the US.

Then I give you a comprehensive review of the Brailliant BI20X, which HumanWare sent me to review.

Find out more about Brailliant from your HumanWare distributor, or http://HumanWare.com

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro,0:00 Braille issues in iOS 14.4,0:29 Anticipating the Brailliant episode,14:25 Laptops you like...and don't,16:57 A solution to dodgy laptop keyboards,24:06 Mainstream tech support and blind people,27:45 Rivo2 and Microsoft Outlook on the blink,36:12 The Castro podcast app for iOS,41:56 Are AirPods Max worth the money?,53:07 Seeing AI,1:01:29 Remembering Larry King,1:05:51 Learning to take good pictures with iPhone,1:13:35 The golden age of moon exploration,1:16:48 Zoom recorders,1:18:41 Upskilling and Braille displays,1:20:40 Ringtones and WhatsApp,1:22:50 Fire TV,1:24:26 Alexa sounds,1:25:26 Skipping to the Bonnie Bulletin,1:27:44 Learning and supporting each other online,1:31:57 Uber guide dog refusal,1:37:36 Closing and contact info,1:45:42

Microsoft's free Seeing AI app helps blind and low vision iPhone and iPad users with visual tasks. And now, it's added lidar for Pro Apple devices that come with the feature.

I speak with Microsoft Seeing AI's founder, Saqib Shaikh, a blind person himself who came up with a practical solution to tackle many of the visual tasks we as blind people face daily. We talk about Seeing AI's future and where it's going.

Then I take a walk around Mosen Towers with my iPhone 12 Pro Max to give you a practical demonstration of Seeing AI's World Channel. I recommend listening to this demonstration with headphones to get the full immersive experience.

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introduction,0:00 Review of the Dell XPS-15 2020 edition and the tech support experience that prompted me to buy it,2:39 Tech support story,31:08 Blind people making the most of pitch,33:42 Looking for an SSH app for iOS,34:37 Bluetooth keyboard recommendations,35:48 Fire TV feedback,37:53 The quest for the missing Emoji,40:30 Review, Family Duel Alexa skill",41:35 Comment on the Nixon deep fake,45:57 Is it worth switching to Office 365?,49:43 Lidar on the Pro iPhones,55:19 Review of the Rivo 2 keyboard,1:01:38 APH Mantis thoughts,1:21:51 Welcome back and Scribe for Meetings,1:35:02 The Bonnie Bulletin starts with her most frequent source of mainstream tech support nightmares,1:36:59 Bonnie MacMosen. The M1 arrives at Mosen Towers,1:41:20 Fondly remembering Larry King,1:53:04 Closing,1:55:48

in our final episode of the decade, we unbox, install and set up an Amazon Fire TV stick, then enable the VoiceView screen reader and put it through its paces.

Thank you for an amazing year for Mosen at Large. I appreciate the time you have taken to listen, and Bonnie and I wish you a safe and restful holiday season.

Mosen At Large will be back for the new decade on 23 January 2021.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Introduction,0:00 I want the Google Driving Car for Christmas,2:15. If you like it, you can always vote for it inMushroom FM’s countdown and listen to the song on YouTube. John Lennon Book recommendation,5:21 Vote now in Mushroom FM's Holiday countdown. Voting closes on Friday,10:01 Milestones and graduations,11:49 Songs that have kept you going during the pandemic,15:46 The decade is about to end,18:23 The biggest tech highlights of the decade from a blindness perspective,24:56 Are my dodgy Apple Watch days behind me?,1:04:19 Apple Fitness Plus,1:09:32 AirPods Max,1:11:24 Exposure notifications finally come to New Zealand,1:13:15 Inaccessible TV ads,1:16:41 It's frightening on the front line of the COVID-19 fight,1:20:43 Don't forget good old Ludwig,1:25:28 How to read or hear Louis the Blind Christmas elf,1:41:34 Closing,1:43:04

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro,0:00 Vote now for our 2020 holiday countdown and score an invitation to our highly exclusive Christmas party,5:00 The day John Lennon died and what he and the Beatles mean to us,19:57 Memories of tape recorders, the Beatles and the day John died,38:54 Social media, the pros and cons,47:57 More tape recorder memories,1:01:50 Thoughts on various recent topics,1:32:18 Praise for the Orbit Writer,1:45:06 Samsung and Sonos Arc,1:47:48 The search for lost things,1:50:48 Optimising settings for Windows notifications,1:51:48 Questions on mixers and thoughts on social media,1:53:25 More AppleFeedback,1:58:01 New iPhone Mini,1:58:55 Any hints on using Apple Music with iTunes for Windows?,2:03:33 Update on Watch and email problems,2:07:01 What do you use your Apple Watch for?,2:10:25 Misc Apple News,2:17:15 The increasing accuracy of deep fake,2:18:34 The strangulation of TuneIn in the UK,2:27:02 The Bonnie Bulletin on squeaky tapes, John Lennon and impact with attitude,2:30:31 Closing,2:41:57

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Introduction,0:00 It's beginning to feel like summer with the return of cricket,2:15 Thanksgiving. Daily gratitude works wonders,3:11 The search for the lost cord,5:08 Send me your Beatles and John Lennon memories for the next episode,12:09 Book recommendation: "Breath, the new science of a lost art", by James Nestor,15:35 More tape recorder memories,17:33 Bluetooth keyboard recommendations,1:07:10 iOS app recommendation, NFC Tools,1:09:49 How accessible is the Ancestral Quest app?,1:11:36 Product recommendation, Keyto Breath Sensor,1:12:36 Mantis Q40 comments,1:15:09 Facebook for iOS accessibility bug, and why do people still use Facebook anyway?,1:18:02 Several topics from South Africa including blind people eating in public,1:23:11 Tips for diagnosing and resolving your own computer problems,1:36:37 Windows podcast app recommendation, Speak OnMedia Suite,1:46:12 Windows Notifications and reaction to the MFI hearing aid issue,1:50:18 Various thoughts from the UK,1:58:02 Good maps and questions about the Mantis Q40,2:04:38 Two-factor authentication with 1Password and Amazon Sidewalk explained,2:08:50 Closing and contact info,2:16:16   Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736. Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to [email protected] And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

Chances are that you’ve tried one of the many audio labelling gadgets that have come and gone over the years. They were all handy, but it was another device to carry around, charge or have a fresh set of batteries to hand, and potentially lose. What is you could have even better functionality using the smartphone you have with you anyway?   This episode is all about WayAround, a system that uses the NFC reader on most Android phones and on all current iPhones. It’s simple to use, elegant, and it works. I’m now using to label everything from clothing to household items.   I’ll speak with Jessica Hipp from WayAround, then give you a demo of the iOS app.

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro,0:00   US political musings,2:15   Family circumstances have caused me to rethink my politics,11:45   Memories of tape recorders you have used,20:30   New Zealand's COVID contact tracing app,1:03:57   Old tape recorder and new iPhone Mini,1:06:43   The latest state of Android andChromeOS,1:08:36   Can anyone recommend a small Bluetooth keyboard?,1:09:32   Apple Feedback starts with naming your iPhone,1:11:38   Mac privacy concerns,1:12:50   MFI hearing aid problems largely resolved,1:18:50   iMessage weirdness,1:32:43   Email keeps coming back,1:33:48   Just Press Record and stereo recording,1:37:22   Election thoughts and iPhone 12 findings,1:39:19   Lak of widespread Microsoft Soundscape availability,1:42:08   Talking microwave perhaps a bit patronising?,1:44:46   In the Bonnie Bulletin, Bonnie's got a Mantis and many tape recorder memories,1:48:20   Closing and contact info,1:58:42

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro,0:00 More comments on the US election and voting system,2:15 Why are so many people unwilling to wear masks?,20:32 Getting a US iTunes account when you're not in the US,29:50 Speech cutting out in Windows,34:14.288. This section makes reference to the Silenzio app for Windows. This link will download the executable file. In praise of the Blind Shell Classic,36:17 Looking for an accessible stand-alone Internet radio,38:59 Subscribing to SiriusXM Online outside the US,40:21 Talking smart oven,44:46 More technology memories,47:48 Problems with Zoom screen sharing,50:21 Controlling Lire storage,53:58 The good old podcast app for Windows question,56:02 Making the HumanWare Victor Reader StreamBluetooth-capable,57:36 Niche hobbies and accessibility,58:58 The old Blind Side Podcast Alexa skill,1:01:56 Our Apple Feedback Section begins with comments on Apple Music,1:04:02 iPhone SE battery life and handy shortcuts for managing your battery,1:06:48 SimpleNote cross-platform note taking app,1:13:47 What's causing all this iPhone verbosity?,1:15:20 Can't get VoiceOver to use the Siri voice on Apple Watch series 6,1:19:35 MFI hearing aids and the iPhone 12 range,1:22:13 Yea for new iPhones,1:26:33 DIY password management,1:32:16 Feedback on various past topics,1:36:08 More on the future of mobility,1:40:46 More misc feedback,1:45:22 Reading faster with a screen reader,1:48:44 Closing and contact info,1:50:45

Yes, I know I originally said I would skip a new iPhone this year, but some people are just beyond help. I'll give you my initial impressions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max as a blind person running Apple's VoiceOver screen reader after 24 hours of use.

The reason I purchased a new iPhone after all was because of the exciting world of Lidar. Heidi Taylor joins me as we demonstrate the People Detection feature, designed specifically for blind people and built into the latest version of iOS.

Then I'm joined by Katie Frederick and Janet Ingber to discuss Apple's One More Thing event in which they announced the release of the first three Macs based on Apple Silicon.

The Mantis Q40 from APH is a 40-cell Braille display with a qwerty keyboard. At the time of recording this review, you can use it stand-alone with its built-in apps, plus as a display for your PC, iDevice or Mac.   In this comprehensive review, I’ll describe the Mantis and what it can do, discuss where it does well and where it falls short.   The Mantis Q40 is available from APH in the United States. International distribution is being handled by HumanWare.   You can learn more about the Mantis Q40 on the APH website.

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Intro,0:00.000 My thoughts on the US election,2:15 Listener feedback on the US presidential election,18:26 Random and frivolous thoughts on the election coverage,44:56 Apple feedback starts this week with the iPhone 12,49:02 Yet another Apple event in the coming week,1:01:56 iPhone SE battery life feedback from owners,1:08:03 Demo of new object detection in the iOS 14 Camera app,1:21:32 Problems updating to iOS 14,1:24:05 Using Outlook for iOS,1:25:23 Demonstration of Google Lookout,1:29:21 Comments on various topics,1:40:49 Hearing aids and echo location,1:46:15 Comments on RSS,1:51:29 The Bonnie Bulletin. Bonnie has her husband back,1:54:32

There are services that curate the news for you. Some learn about your tastes over time. But there are downsides to having algorithms choosing your news. Still, such apps are tempting because so many news sites are cluttered, full of ads and have varying levels of accessibility.

An RSS reader is the answer, and my favourite for iOS is called Lire. With this one app, you can read news from your favourite websites with all the clutter stripped away, and the level of customisation with VoiceOver is remarkable.

In this episode, I speak with Kunal Sood, the developer of Lire RSS Reader following a recent rewrite of the app. We learn about what inspired him to write Lire and how it became one of the best examples of VoiceOver accessibility in the App Store.

Then, I'll take you through a demo of Lire from a blindness perspective.

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Intro,0:00 I'm testing a new gadget,2:15 Election day looms in the United States,3:25 Where do you get your news?,8:18 The mantis and low carb,9:25 Why did New Zealanders vote against legalising marijuana?,12:15 The Conversation Builder app,16:00 Choosing a sound mixer,19:04 Plenty of Apple feedback starting with iPhone SE battery life,21:41 The app Switcher. To close or not to close?,30:00 What value do people find in Apple Shortcuts?,34:40 Screen protectors that don't get sticky,43:55 Apple One is here,46:05 iOS 14.2 golden master introduces game changing lidar features for blind and low vision iPhone 12 Pro users,47:13 Recorded on the iPhone 12,54:48 The future of mobility,1:02:02 Voting,1:21:44 Apple Watch sounds the alert,1:28:14 The Bonnie Bulletin. Thou shalt not covet the Mantis,1:33:19 M20,Closing and contact info,1:45:38

In this episode I'm joined by acclaimed technology journalist Ned Desmond. Ned is leading a team putting together a new virtual conference on blindness technology called Sight Tech Global, which has an impressive selection of speakers lined up. Because it's virtual, you can attend from the comfort of home, and it's free.

We'll learn a bit about Ned, why he has created this conference and some of the speakers you can look forward to. We'll also discuss the way assistive technology is covered, or sometimes just ignored, by the mainstream tech press.

To learn more and register for Sight Tech Global, you can visit http://SightTechGlobal.com

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Intro,0:00 Will guide dogs go the way of the horse and buggy?,3:07 Listener comments on guide robots,17:46 Apple questions and feedback,33:26 Hopefully not jinxing it but have tamed the Apple Watch battery Beast,41:55 Is battery life on the iPhone SE2020 terrible?,54:28 A new iPhone 12 user,59:20 Blindness education,1:05:04 A first time voter,1:10:26 1Password questions and feedback,1:13:33 Getting into Sonos for surround sound,1:20:12 Envision AI problems sorted,1:24:35 Immigration disability discrimination,1:26:10 Hearing aids and echo location,1:41:11 Comments on a variety of topics,1:47:08 The Bonnie bulletin with a very contented guide dog handler,1:52:53 Closing and contact info,2:02:29

If we're blind and use a white cane, they're with us whenever we travel. So in 2020, why are they still just a stick that does nothing?

A company called WeWalk aims to change all that, with their WeWalk Smart Cane. Mosen At Large listener and frequent contributor Nick Zammarelli bought a WeWalk Smart Cane early. In this review, he demonstrates the app that offers turn by turn navigation complete with haptic vibration and voice prompts from the cane. Then, we let Nick Loose on the streets armed only with his phone and his smart cane.

To learn more about the WeWalk Smart Cane, visit the website at http://WeWalk.io

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Introduction,0:00 A resounding New Zealand election win for Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party,2:15 Feedback on various Apple issues,10:31 Who wants a self-driving car? Still me me me!,28:01 Education experiences,35:54 Thoughts on open source software and Narrator's capabilities,42:04 Thoughts on various issues,44:38 Voting in Australia,52:31 Hints for working effectively with online courses,54:08 1Password thoughts and questions,1:01:50 The International Council on English Braille general assembly,1:08:40 A brief look at Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Go,1:21:59 Thoughts on various issues from recent episodes,1:30:32 The things sighted people think we can do,1:40:26 How accessible is iCloud for Windows?,1:41:23 What's a good wireless microphone/headset for the computer?,1:45:23 Closing,1:47:07

Kia ora Mosen at Largers. Joining me to recap Apple's October 2020 event are Judy Dixon, Michael Feir and Heidi Taylor.

We'll discuss the HomePod Mini and the new iPhone 12 range, all from a blindness perspective.

I'd love to know what you think. Has Apple done enough to move you to upgrade, and if so, what are you going for? If not, what would it have taken for you to hand over some cash? Let us know for inclusion in the next episode.

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Intro,0:00 Reporting back on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker performance,2:15 What to expect at Apple's next big event,6:22 Congressional report slams four big tech companies,13:35 Who wants a self-driving car? Me me me!,26:42 More thoughts on education,41:45 iPhone online busking,57:46 Assisted dying referendum in New Zealand,59:09 Is Narrator ready for daily use?,1:06:33 Audio apps for the PC. Switch Sound File Converter and Studio Recorder,1:10:17 What's a good microphone for the Victor Reader Stream?,1:13:02 Multitasking,1:13:43 Striving for success,1:18:45 Memories of Clark and Smith talking book machines,1:21:41 Podcast apps,1:24:46 Does education level help with success?,1:25:23 In praise of Ubiquiti equipment,1:27:17 Thoughts on iOS, audiobooks and education,1:30:53 Dolby Atmos,1:36:11 A little business that went the extra mile,1:40:04 A Bluetooth speaker recommendation,1:42:09 Never mind self-driving cars. Some people think blind people are already driving,1:43:42 How often should I reformat my hard drive?,1:47:52 Talking news papers on your smartphone and AmazonEcho,1:50:11 Thoughts onEnvision,1:54:03 Closing announcement,1:56:44

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Inspired by the spring getaway Bonnie and I decided to take, this episode is all about Bluetooth and other speakers, in particular unboxing a Bose portable Smart Speaker. It is not without its accessibility challenges when using it with the Bose Music app, but works well as a Bluetooth speaker.

Here’s a summary of what you can hear when in this episode. If your podcast app supports chapters, you can easily skip forward and backward between these sections of the podcast. Introduction,0:00 Jonathan and Heidi review speakers they looked at and unbox the winner,2:15 Listener recommendations,43:00 Closing announcement,57:40

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Introduction,0:00 Defending blind pride. It seems ableism counts as stand-up comedy,2:15 Listening to Internet radio on a fire TV stick,8:38 The Charlotte Podcast Festival offers free webinars on podcasting,11:21 Connecting my guitar to my iPhone,14:16 Constructing a network diagram when you're blind,17:15 Many more thoughts on educating blind children,17:52 Why have so many radio stations including Mushroom FM vanished from Apple Music?,57:59 Use of words, iPhone cases and education,1:02:07 Feedback on Apple's new software releases,1:07:37 Using the Apple Watch,1:21:53 In defence of iPhone cases,1:31:44 Is anyone using the Envision Smart Glasses in their daily life?,1:34:34 What's wrong with Apple Podcasts?,1:37:50 The Bonnie Bulletin,1:43:41 Extra episode coming all about Speakers,1:48:05 Closing announcement,1:49:46

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Today’s episode focuses on Apple Watch. If you’ve never owned an Apple Watch but are thinking about it, or you’re considering upgrading and you haven’t done that before, join Heidi Taylor and me as we unbox and set up a brand new series 6 Apple Watch. Here’s a summary of what you can hear when in this episode. If your podcast app supports chapters, you can easily skip forward and backward between these sections of the podcast. Introduction,0:00 Unboxing and setting up an Apple Watch series 6,2:15 Not smooth sailing when setting up a new watch,39:14 Heidi needs her own podcast...and technology fund,40:52 Closing announcement and contact info,45:04

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Introduction,0:00 The times are a-changing...again!,2:15 Special Apple Watch unboxing episode coming up,4:37 The case of the missing microphone,5:15 New range of Amazon Echo devices and more announced this week,9:16 Meet Me Accessibly to be withdrawn on 30 September,11:19 Thanks to all who supported the watchOS beta petition. Here's what happens next,13:43 More feedback on Apple's new software releases,14:53 The pros and cons of mainstreaming and schools for the blind,30:43 Is Bookshare available where I live and making the most of your Bluetooth speaker,1:12:37 A strange new accessibility problem on some websites,1:14:20 iPhone cases and travel tips,1:16:44 Word and pronunciation annoyances,1:36:49 A couple of Sonos questions,1:43:14 More tech memories,1:46:32 Is there a way to turn off the language translation in Microsoft Edge?,1:50:26 Steve's Talking Clock is back!,1:52:18 Closing announcement and contact information,1:53:09

On this episode, I speak with Karthik Kannan, co-founder of Envision AI.

Envision AI is a mobile app available in the iOS App Store and the Android Google Play Store. Its purpose is to make visual information accessible, including printed text, photographs, colour and bar code information.

Karthik tells me how Envision got started and what he believes sets it apart from the competition. We also discuss the new Envision Smart Glasses. Based on the new generation of Google Glass, Envision see these glasses as a platform on which they, and third-party developers, will provide a range of services.

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Introduction,0:00 Extra episode about Envision coming soon,2:15 Listener comments on iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 14, watchOS 7, new AirPods firmware and Apple Watch",2:29 The Orbit Writer,53:47 Word processing and reading notes on iPhone,56:12 More thoughts on audiobooks,59:54 Speeding up video playback inWinamp,1:19:23 Voting blind,1:19:58 reading Braille quietly when you're being recorded,1:28:06 App recommendation, VoiceOCR,1:34:59 Dvorak keyboards,1:36:04 Giving up gluton,1:38:12 Thoughts on TuneIn Radio recording and Air Fryers,1:40:50 The Bonnie Bulletin, air fryers and getaways,1:43:35 Last chance to sign the watchOS public beta petition,1:48:44 Closing announcement,1:49:31

Kia ora once again Mosen At Largers.

Apple is about to release this years operating systems for Apple Watch and iPhone, watchOS 7 and iOS 14 respectively. Most of the features available in iOS are also available on iPadOS. Not sure if you want to take the plunge? Want to know what's in it for you? This podcast will help. I'll go through some of the new iOS features including the impressive new screen recognition capabilities, the app library, making your Home Screen come to life with widgets, the new translation app and much more.

On watchOS, VoiceOver has become a lot more capable with Braille, the rotor and multiple voices, although some features are a little rough around the edges. I'll also show you sleep tracking, hand washing and more.

Kia ora, welcome to this special event in which right after the Apple event concluded, Judy Dixon, Michael Feir, Heidi Taylor and I, Jonathan Mosen, got together to discuss it from a blindness perspective. This is the recording as is, unedited so we can get it to you promptly.

At the time of publication, new Apple operating systems are being released tomorrow, so I will soon publish a podcast with some of my highlights in iOS and watchOS.

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Introduction,0:00 We'll be here with another Apple event special,2:15 Listeners in the UK can now only hear UK radio stations onTuneIn,5:53 Voting blind,27:14 Remembering Charlie Crawford,57:10 More thoughts on Audiobooks,1:12:45 How do you make Apple watch tell taptic time reliably?,1:29:50 Looking for Bluetooth speaker recommendations,1:32:19 Voting in Australia and Bluetooth speaker recommendation,1:35:16 responses on learning Braille as an adult,1:37:45 How to interface with and learn Reaper,1:45:02 Congratulations to the winner of our Libro.fm giveaway,2:04:59 Smart home questions,2:06:09 I like the Orbit Writer,2:12:51 Email marketing and a microphone recommendation,2:13:59 Closing announcement,2:18:38

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

Thanks for checking out another episode, and for all the great listener contributions that make this show what it is.

This episode is devoted to audiobooks.

Introduction,0:00

Listener thoughts on Audiobooks,2:15

Introducing Libro.fm, offering a library of over 150,000 cage-free audiobooks that support your local book store,36:33

Closing,1:03:49

Thanks to the team at Libro.fm for working with us on a couple of promotions. When you sign up for a monthly plan for \$14.95 with Libro.fm, use the coupon code Mosen and get an extra audiobook. This offer doesn’t expire, so no matter when you’re stumbling upon this episode, give it a try. You can activate the offer by choosing this link.

Also, if you make a contribution by email for next week’s show, be it through an audio attachment or written down, and you let me know you’d like to be put into the draw, you could win three free months of Libro.fm membership.

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Introduction,0:00

Father's Day,2:15

Special podcast devoted to audiobooks coming out mid-week,2:45

Anyone using the Orbit Writer?,3:54

Horrible CAPTCHA,5:56

CD ripper recommendations,11:12

DVD ripping recommendations and video editing,14:21

Most accessible email newsletter software,15:16

WordPress accessibility,17:22

Google listens, a positive accessibility experience,20:09

Braille magazine memories,25:20

Amazon accessibility issue that was fixed is now broken again, and no one seem to be listening",25:58

How does a blind person handle artwork when establishing a podcast?,30:57

A lost technology story dramatised for podcast by Jonathan Mosen,35:00

JAWS BrailleIn,36:54

Are QR codes excluding us from accessing some services?,39:24

Accessible Samsung TV,45:18

Is there anything you can do to get an app from your old iPhone to your new one when the app is no longer in the Store?,46:49

BackPackStudio has a big update in the Store,52:10

Low-tech ideas for functioning in the kitchen and the need for Braille labels on commercial items,53:18

Good Maps Explorer is in the US AppStore,1:01:44

Bleeping Facebook,1:04:39

Thoughts on various topics raised on previous shows,1:06:57

Which iPhone should I get?,1:16:04

Another walk down technology memory lane,1:18:00

Good zoom practices and Zoom adds a high fidelity option,1:28:49

How do you get Cortana to talk to Gmail?,1:31:12

Can I be a fluent Braille reader if I start in my 50s?,1:34:27

The Envision smart glasses show a lot of promise,1:37:48

Closing,1:43:08

Kia ora Mosen at Largers.

Recently, it was a pleasure to sit down virtually with the legend that is Larry Skutchan to talk about all that APH has been working on lately. The Mantis, their new Braille display with a qwerty keyboard is creating quite a buzz, and we'll be discussing it in-depth.

We'll also talk Studio Recorder, Nearby Explorer Online, learning to code and learning to type, crossword puzzles and more.

This was one of the last interviews recorded with Larry in an APH capacity, as he retired from the organisation on 31 August. I'm sure you will join me in thanking Larry for his incredible contribution to the lives of blind people throughout the world. We hope to hear him regularly as a Mosen At Large contributor.

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Introduction and advisory of a special episode featuring Larry Skutchan,0:00

This week I did something heart-sinkingly stupid,3:08

Importing files into Ulysses for iOS,9:11

Taking a full computer backup,11:15

An opponent of my Apple public beta petition has a change of heart,15:13

iTunes for Windows bug,22:19

Beta testing iOS,24:13

We should be grateful,26:57

Feedback on the low carb episode,31:09

How did you learn to cook?,42:09

Is it worth beta testing iOS?,50:19

Is it worth upgrading a PC hard drive to solid state and how is it done?,52:19

Me versus I,1:00:30

Blindness email lists,1:02:28

Technology memories,1:06:16

Braille magazine memories,1:15:41

Braille watches,1:17:01

Can't hear the podcast on QCast,1:21:37

Why can't people find my podcast?,1:23:43

Where's the prog rock?,1:27:36

Revisiting the question of hearing multiple sources from the same place,1:29:47

In The Bonnie Bulletin we are eating and preparing food,1:32:25

Thoughts from the UK on Winamp and more,1:40:17

Tech memories and trying to pre-record a radio show,1:45:08

Closing announcement,1:51:53

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

After a lot of requests, here’s the special episode people have been asking for regarding low carb eating and other healthy options.

Feel free to share your own experiences for future episodes.

\Here's what the episode contains.

Introduction,0:00

Jonathan's low carb journey, low carb explained, and plenty of resources,2:16

Dan Frye has lost almost 160 pounds going low carb,47:36

David Mosen has gone low carb to help with his physical fitness,56:37

Blind people being independent in the kitchen,1:03:54

Consider paleo,1:11:03

Contact info and close,1:14:11

I mentioned plenty of resources in this show. Here is a summary. I have not included links to books mentioned because people’s format preferences differ and will vary depending on where they are located.

“The China Study, The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health” by T Colin Campbell, advocating a diet with low or no animal products.

“Why we get fat: an what to do about it” by Gary Taubes.

“Good Calories, Bad Calories” by Gary Taubes.

“The Case Against Sugar” by Gary Taubes.

"The Big Fat Surprise. Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet" by Nina Teicholz

“Eat Fat, Get Thin” by Mark Hyman.

“Food, what the heck should I eat”, by Mark Hyman.

“The Doctor’s Farmacy” podcast by Mark Hyman.

“Livin' La Vida Low-Carb” podcast by Jimmy Moore.

“Keto Clarity” book by Jimmy Moore.

"Always hungry" by David Ludwig

The Diet Doctor website

Ditch the Carbs offers low carb recipes.

Some healthy low carb recipes can be found on PaleoLeap.com.

Book, “The Complete guide to fasting” by Jimmy Moore.

Dr Axe’s website for health and fitness news and natural remedies

Butcher Box grass-fed meat subscription delivery service in the United States.

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Introduction,0:00

Low carb podcast coming later this week,2:15

Email lists,4:55

"Who still uses a Braille watch, and Braille magazines from days of yore",24:48

Aira limits its five minute call offer,30:32

Accessible DVD ripper for Windows,32:34

More views on how accessible the web is,34:21

Update and comments on the Apple beta petition,39:37

Latest iOS 14 public beta, some steps forward, some steps back,57:55

Siri performance and knowledge,1:04:06

How do I get Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer back in a new Windows 10 installation?,1:07:57

Use of the word Blind,1:12:02

TalkDescription to me podcast and COVID 19 in New Zealand,1:18:10

Sony Bravia tips,1:25:55

Do light therapy boxes work for blind people with no light perception?,1:27:12

Is there such a thing as blind culture?,1:28:21

Editing audio and video in Windows,1:31:24

Healthcare Things it can be hard to learn without one on one instruction,1:33:05

External recording with an iPhone now there is no headphone jack,1:36:54

iOS email client that plays a different sound for each account,1:38:39

Send us your demonstrations of old technology,1:40:46

Closing and contact info,1:44:01

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Intro,0:00

Apple excludes blind people from the watchOS public beta,2:15. Even if you don’t own an Apple Watch yourself but believe we all benefit when as many blind people have as much time to provide constructive feedback to Apple as possible, please sign and share my petition. You can find it at petition.mosen.org.

Listener comments on the watchOS public beta,15:25

Is Siri getting really slow for anyone else?,40:12

Audible.com changes and questions,41:26

watchOS beta, using Uber and more,1:40:06

David Kingsbury fromThe CarrollCenter's new book When One Web Browser is not enough,59:43

Integrating note taking on your iPhone with other devices and tasks,1:45:33

A Sydney perspective on a bunch of issues,1:52:14

Being taught piano remotely,1:57:12

Petition reminder and closing,1:59:13

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Intro,0:00

COVID in New Zealand,2:15

Bad tech karma leads to new computer,9:45

More bad tech karma from India,18:19

More on whether you'd choose your computer or smartphone,22:20

COVID-19 reports,31:59

Favourite GPS apps,38:05

Is it now harder to sync Audible books from your PC to a device?,51:48

An update from Guernsey,55:28

The latest developer beta build of watchOS was knowingly released with VoiceOver broken,1:00:29

Facial vision and a funny dog story,1:16:33

Sky Lab keeps falling on my head,1:20:55

Bonnie and Jonathan face off in the Blind Technology Trivia Alexa skill,1:22:15

Podcasting thoughts,1:32:41

The importance of spell checking,1:43:00

computer versus smartphone and self-advocacy,1:45:05

Setting up computer without sighted assistance,1:48:24

Techniques for taking notes with your iPhone,1:50:21

Dude!,1:57:13

Closing,1:59:16

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

If you’re an audio geek, a podcasting geek, or someone who would love to start your own podcast, this episode is for you.

Here's what's in store for you this week.

Introduction,0:00

Comparison of podcast hosting companies,2:15

Services mentioned in this section: Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean, SoundCloud, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Transistor, Simplecast, Castos, and my favourite podcast host of the moment and new home for Mosen At Large, Pinecast.

I also made mention of the Auphonic post-production service, and Rev for podcast transcriptions.

If you’d like to take Pinecast for a spin, use my referral code to get a 40% discount for your first four months and help out with the costs of running Mosen At Large at the same time. The code is:

r-dac7da

Matt Basta, founder of our new podcast host Pinecast,34:28

Podcasting questions,1:08:03

Produce great audio on your smartphone with the Irig Duo Media I/O,1:20:11

Closing,1:26:41

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Intro,0:00

Special episode coming mid-week on podcasting and podcast hosting services,2:15

This is the first Mosen At Large using the new Focusrite Scarlett 8I6 audio interface,3:58

Thoughts on various Braille displays,15:08

The Focus Braille display,29:06

Learning Braille and choosing a display,34:50

Favourite iOS weather apps,41:20

The joys of Braille Screen Input,44:12

Computer versus smartphone. If you could only keep one, which one would you choose?,45:53

Is there a way to block an entire prefix with an iPhone?,1:02:33

Reflections on the ADA,1:05:59

Books and podcasts I would recommend,1:11:08

Synology NAS accessibility and working with VMWare Fusion,1:24:05

Recommendations for accessible accounting apps,1:28:45

Setting up a new Windows computer without sighted assistance,1:30:57

Wishes for future iOS versions,1:33:27

Working with Ferrite for iOS,1:38:00

The Bonnie bulletin begins with Bonnie choosing between her computer and smartphone,1:40:18

Space splash downs past and present,1:42:16

Things that make us unsubscribe from podcasts,1:44:28

YouTube for iOS,1:48:18

Moving more from Eloquence toVocalizer,1:49:30

How's the Zoom F6 portable field recorder working out?,1:51:03

Questions inspired by past shows,1:54:16

Closing,1:58:58

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Intro,0:00

Reflections and questions on the ADA's 30th anniversary,2:15

The blind vending programme in the US,14:08

Are we too willing to accept a life of living off the Government?,19:22

Is people-first language actually hurting us? And what is the secret to successful advocacy,24:00

I'm in high school. What is realistic for me to aspire to for a career?,39:45

The term visually impaired confuses people,45:46

More thoughts on Braille displays,50:26

TTS voices we love and loathe,1:01:32

How do you start building a smart home?,1:17:01

Terminology and smart home thoughts,1:27:22

Tips for running Windows on a Mac,1:30:01

Why some blind Americans confuse sense and since,1:35:18

TTS and Braille comments,1:39:31

The advice given to parents of blind kids can make or break lives,1:43:17

Proctoring has privacy risks,1:46:02

special tableware for blind people? It's essential apparently,1:48:04

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Introduction,0:00

Buying and using a Braille display,2:15

Blindisms,18:13

Thoughts on text-to-speech engines,20:20

Various thoughts on TTS and Braille displays,30:19

Direct transfer between Focus and iPhone,46:49

Getting smoother Braille in JAWS,50:27

The International Association of Accessibility Professionals,54:29

Read the NFB's resolutions including the one concerning IAAP.

Read IAAP's point-by-point rebuttal

Comments on testing and IAAP,1:37:25

USB Braille displays and iOS,1:40:40

What if your Braille display has a melt-down when you need it most?,1:43:28

Thoughts on Braille and TTS,1:47:11

The word blind and perceptions of blindness,1:52:34

Various comments including another markdown editor recommendation,2:02:46

Another blind person burned by limitations in Sony's new TV range,2:05:28

Closing,2:09:48

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