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. 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.

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. 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.

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 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

Samsung has recently released a new Galaxy range, plus they are going back and upgrading some older models to Android 11. As part of that upgrade, the Voice Assistant screen reader has been replaced by a new version of Talkback from Google. It boasts multitouch gestures and other improvements. In this episode, Nick Zammarelli introduces us to the new Google Talkback and shares his thoughts on his likes and dislikes.

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 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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 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.

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 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

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 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.

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,0:00.000 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.

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 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

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 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

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 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

In response to a lot of listener demand, this episode is devoted to the 1Password password manager. Versions of 1Password are available for Windows, MacOS, iOS, watchOS, Android and other operating systems, as well as extensions for most browsers. With 1Password, you can enjoy the peace of mind of having a unique password for every site you visit. You can share the app with your family, and store other data securely in its vaults. It's totally accessible and reputable.

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.

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 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

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 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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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