Living Blindfully

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. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. 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: [email protected] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. This week’s episode is devoted to an interview with National Federation of the Blind President, Mark Riccobono. Here is a timeline of the key topics covered. These are also chapters in the MP3 file. 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

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

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

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

Transcript Transcripts are made possible by Pneuma Solutions, a global leader in accessible cloud technologies. On the web at http://PneumaSolutions.com. You can read the full transcript below, download the transcript in Microsoft Word format, or download the transcript as an accessible PDF file. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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