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. Intro,0:00 Apple excludes blind people from the watchOS public beta,2:15. Even if you don’t own an Apple Watch yourself but believe we all benefit when as many blind people have as much time to provide constructive feedback to Apple as possible, please sign and share my petition. You can find it at petition.mosen.org. Listener comments on the watchOS public beta,15:25 Is Siri getting really slow for anyone else?,40:12 Audible.com changes and questions,41:26 watchOS beta, using Uber and more,1:40:06 David Kingsbury fromThe CarrollCenter's new book When One Web Browser is not enough,59:43 Integrating note taking on your iPhone with other devices and tasks,1:45:33 A Sydney perspective on a bunch of issues,1:52:14 Being taught piano remotely,1:57:12 Petition reminder and closing,1:59:13

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 COVID in New Zealand,2:15 Bad tech karma leads to new computer,9:45 More bad tech karma from India,18:19 More on whether you'd choose your computer or smartphone,22:20 COVID-19 reports,31:59 Favourite GPS apps,38:05 Is it now harder to sync Audible books from your PC to a device?,51:48 An update from Guernsey,55:28 The latest developer beta build of watchOS was knowingly released with VoiceOver broken,1:00:29 Facial vision and a funny dog story,1:16:33 Sky Lab keeps falling on my head,1:20:55 Bonnie and Jonathan face off in the Blind Technology Trivia Alexa skill,1:22:15 Podcasting thoughts,1:32:41 The importance of spell checking,1:43:00 computer versus smartphone and self-advocacy,1:45:05 Setting up computer without sighted assistance,1:48:24 Techniques for taking notes with your iPhone,1:50:21 Dude!,1:57:13 Closing,1:59:16

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. If you’re an audio geek, a podcasting geek, or someone who would love to start your own podcast, this episode is for you. Here's what's in store for you this week. Introduction,0:00 Comparison of podcast hosting companies,2:15 Services mentioned in this section: Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean, SoundCloud, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Transistor, Simplecast, Castos, and my favourite podcast host of the moment and new home for Mosen At Large, Pinecast. I also made mention of the Auphonic post-production service, and Rev for podcast transcriptions. If you’d like to take Pinecast for a spin, use my referral code to get a 40% discount for your first four months and help out with the costs of running Mosen At Large at the same time. The code is: r-dac7da Matt Basta, founder of our new podcast host Pinecast,34:28 Podcasting questions,1:08:03 Produce great audio on your smartphone with the Irig Duo Media I/O,1:20:11 Closing,1:26:41

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 Special episode coming mid-week on podcasting and podcast hosting services,2:15 This is the first Mosen At Large using the new Focusrite Scarlett 8I6 audio interface,3:58 Thoughts on various Braille displays,15:08 The Focus Braille display,29:06 Learning Braille and choosing a display,34:50 Favourite iOS weather apps,41:20 The joys of Braille Screen Input,44:12 Computer versus smartphone. If you could only keep one, which one would you choose?,45:53 Is there a way to block an entire prefix with an iPhone?,1:02:33 Reflections on the ADA,1:05:59 Books and podcasts I would recommend,1:11:08 Synology NAS accessibility and working with VMWare Fusion,1:24:05 Recommendations for accessible accounting apps,1:28:45 Setting up a new Windows computer without sighted assistance,1:30:57 Wishes for future iOS versions,1:33:27 Working with Ferrite for iOS,1:38:00 The Bonnie bulletin begins with Bonnie choosing between her computer and smartphone,1:40:18 Space splash downs past and present,1:42:16 Things that make us unsubscribe from podcasts,1:44:28 YouTube for iOS,1:48:18 Moving more from Eloquence toVocalizer,1:49:30 How's the Zoom F6 portable field recorder working out?,1:51:03 Questions inspired by past shows,1:54:16 Closing,1:58:58

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 Reflections and questions on the ADA's 30th anniversary,2:15 The blind vending programme in the US,14:08 Are we too willing to accept a life of living off the Government?,19:22 Is people-first language actually hurting us? And what is the secret to successful advocacy,24:00 I'm in high school. What is realistic for me to aspire to for a career?,39:45 The term visually impaired confuses people,45:46 More thoughts on Braille displays,50:26 TTS voices we love and loathe,1:01:32 How do you start building a smart home?,1:17:01 Terminology and smart home thoughts,1:27:22 Tips for running Windows on a Mac,1:30:01 Why some blind Americans confuse sense and since,1:35:18 TTS and Braille comments,1:39:31 The advice given to parents of blind kids can make or break lives,1:43:17 Proctoring has privacy risks,1:46:02 special tableware for blind people? It's essential apparently,1:48:04

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 Buying and using a Braille display,2:15 Blindisms,18:13 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines,20:20 Various thoughts on TTS and Braille displays,30:19 Direct transfer between Focus and iPhone,46:49 Getting smoother Braille in JAWS,50:27 The International Association of Accessibility Professionals,54:29 Read the NFB's resolutions including the one concerning IAAP. Read IAAP's point-by-point rebuttal Comments on testing and IAAP,1:37:25 USB Braille displays and iOS,1:40:40 What if your Braille display has a melt-down when you need it most?,1:43:28 Thoughts on Braille and TTS,1:47:11 The word blind and perceptions of blindness,1:52:34 Various comments including another markdown editor recommendation,2:02:46 Another blind person burned by limitations in Sony's new TV range,2:05:28 Closing,2:09:48

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 You made it to our new podcast home,2:15 IAAP interview in the next episode,2:40 Judy Dixon discusses her new book: Capturing and Sharing the World,3:35 Marco Salsiccia discusses the inferior format choices for some audio described content,17:54 Closing,33:58

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Here's what's in store for you this week.Introduction and contact info,0:00.000Another Mosen At Large interview extra is coming,2:15.487COVID-19 update,2:48.849I've been evaluating podcast hosting companies and we may be moving,4:19.514What do you use your smartphone camera for and what apps are you using?,9:34.548The pejorative and multiple meanings of the word blind,21:09.590Religious people who want to cure us,46:14.399Low vision videographers,49:06.280the first public beta of iOS 14 is out. What do you think?,49:36.171Samsung's Bixby is more accessible than it used to be,52:10.669Looking for a quality microphone for iOS,53:06.093Zoom releases its new H8 portable recorder,57:20.236Blindness and mental health,59:04.975More on the Zoom H8,1:08:51.928iOS microphone recommendation,1:09:41.916Can hearing aids and AirPods co-exist?,1:10:19.545Looking for accessible podcast apps for Android,1:13:06.734Zoom conferencing screen sharing accessibility,1:16:02.824Irony alert! The inaccessibility of the exams for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals,1:16:50.834Hands free activating of Alexa coming to the iOS app,1:21:42.111What do you think of virtual blindness conventions?,1:23:35.866Is Apple deliberately depriving the iPhone SE 2 of features?,1:25:34.718Sight and Sound holding webinar about Microsoft Teams for anyone in the world to attend,1:28:08.615The Bonnie Bulletin begins with comments on blind people inappropriately placed in facilities for people with learning impairments,1:32:42.579Self care and maintaining perspective,1:38:18.233Bonnie listened to a lot of the ACB virtual convention,1:43:34.020Closing announcement,1:46:30.645Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap 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]

For those of us who have been using computers for a long time, inserting little strings of text into a document to denote formatting may seem like a backward step. I felt that way for years, doggedly holding on to my view that WYSIWYG, (what you see is what you get), was inherently superior. I now realise how much that was holding me back.Markdown is a simple series of commands you can insert into any text file that allows you to create beautifully formatted documents in almost any format you want, including web pages, PDF files, ePub files and even Word documents. Thanks to markdown, I'm now creating good-looking documents on any device I have to hand, including the very basic scratchpad in my Focus 40 Blue 5th gen Braille display.And here's the kicker! When you're ready to do the final edit of your document or collaborate with others, there's a free plug-in that lets you open, edit and save Markdown right within Microsoft Word. This workflow has been a game-changer for me.In this episode, I'll introduce you to the basics of Markdown and show you how you can create and work with documents consistently on a wide range of devices.Products mentioned in this feature include: Writage, a Markdown plug-in for Microsoft Word, the Ulysses app for iOS, iPadOS and Mac, IA Writer, and the Focus 40 Blue from Vispero. I also explain a little about how the optimise battery feature works on iOS.Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap 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]

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Here's what's in store for you this week.Opening and contact information,0:00.000An extra episode coming later in the week,2:15.544Is it OK for the word Blind to be used to mean something other than the absence of sight?,2:59.791Is it right for Apple to consider not bundling a charger in the box for its next iPhones?,15:15.684Echolocation and facial vision,19:44.187Blindisms,28:41.414Sunuband,29:38.308Reaction to no iPhone charging brick in the box,33:35.088More on use of the word "blind" to mean things other than not having sight,35:25.245Braille display comments,42:02.439Reducing your shortcuts security settings to help with Castro and other apps,50:55.490More on use of the word "blind"",53:17.161Favourite game and favourite Bluetooth keyboard,54:04.328Hot Dog! It's the Bonnie Bulletin!,1:12:43.372Bonnie chimes in on the word blind being used to mean something other than absence of sight,1:14:08.123Review of Samson Meteor USB Condenser microphone,1:22:00.871Review of Yamaha RA602 receiver,1:29:46.458More feedback on using the word "blind" to mean something other than the absence of sight,1:32:12.915RSS reader for Windows recommendation, INL Reader, and use of read later services like Instapaper and Pocket,1:33:25.928Demo of using your iPhone as a hotel room key,1:40:20.939Dedicated Android media devices, Samsung SmartThings and Withings smart scales,1:45:35.455Working with Google products and question about Fantastical. Check out the Mystic Access Google tutorial,1:49:20.416Closing announcement,1:52:19.028Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap 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]

In this week's show:Opening and contact info,0:00.000COVID-19 in New Zealand,2:15.595The audio described Atmos problem is just the tip of the iceberg and it needs to be addressed,3:00.633. To read more about this read my blog post, Atmos Fear.Masks are interfering with facial vision. How do we use echolocation and facial vision in normal times?,6:03.503Once again no iOS Without the Eye this year,14:43.227Plenty of new information about what's coming fromApple,16:30.279Listener reactions to Apple's announcements,40:21.412Masks and blindness techniques,45:02.747Braille displays,48:35.101Castro questions and tips,49:17.649Listening to radio with your iPhone at sports events,53:31.455Origins of the Samsung TV voice,56:19.248Reassigning of the visual cortex in blind people,56:55.981Why does Narrator make using Braille so clunky?,58:03.246Cole Gleason joins us to talk about his new Twitter bot to make images accessible. Follow Cole on Twitter and read his paper that led to the creation of the bot,1:01:54.915Human Interface Driver for Braille,1:17:42.066What do iOS 14 audio changes mean for TeamTalk?,1:18:14.135Masks and echolocation,1:19:00.164RSS readers for windows, Qfeed from Get Accessible Apps,1:19:40.865Accessible podcast client for Windows, Qcast,1:23:18.364Best Twitter client for Windows? TWBlue,1:25:17.912Where do blindisms come from?,1:26:22.800Review of the Mantis Braille display from APH,1:27:08.336Hints on the QBraille from Hims,1:31:05.219RSS for Windows recommendation Luna,1:32:35.531WWDC thoughts,1:33:12.144Masks and blind people,1:35:26.846The Bonnie bulletin on our anniversary,1:36:32.990Bonnie's view on latest Braille devices,1:39:16.093Sonos pros cons and alternatives,1:42:51.822Echolocation and facial vision,1:53:16.418Obtaining the Mantis internationally,1:56:10.692Leasey offers RSS for Windows and much more,1:56:32.175Using echolocation after being discouraged from doing so at school,1:57:29.747Sonic guide devices could help with social distancing,2:01:57.757Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap 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]

In the first ever virtual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his team announced changes to all their operating systems and a very big day for the Mac.Technology experts Anna Dresner and Michael Feir join Jonathan Mosen and Heidi Taylor to discuss the WWDC keynote from a blindness perspective.What do you think? Are you excited about what's ahead or was it underwhelming? Were there things not announced that you were hoping for? Be sure to send in your views so we can include them on the next episode. Email a voice attachment or written email to Jonathan at MushroomFm.com or call +18646066736.

Kia ora koutou Mosen At Largers. We are prolific just at the moment and here is our second podcast episode of the weekend. Here's a summary of what you can hear and when you can hear it. Remember also that if you use a podcast app that supports chapters, you can easily navigate between these sections.Introduction and contact info,0:00.000COVID-19 in New Zealand,2:15.631The Mosen At large Podcast is ready for WWDC. Are you?,4:26.533I have the latest Windows 10 update and Narrator keeps getting better and better,8:01.792Robin and Jonathan tell us what's in their Apple Watch dock. What is in yours?,10:35.832What's the difference between a mixer and an audio interface?,30:24.019Thoughts on Braille displays and notetakers,33:23.887The Bonnie Bulletin begins with predictions,40:50.869Bonnie chimes in on our new Samsung smart TV reviewed in episode 43,43:27.896Tidal plays some music in Dolby Atmos but not from Sonos directly,46:11.845iOS 14 wish list,47:33.994My favourite podcast app for iOS Castro just got a lot of new Siri smarts,50:11.516Castro's chapter support,1:11:37.773Preparing for experimental sight restoration surgery,1:13:49.716JAWS 2020 introduces a feature to overcome problems with many laptop Windows audio drivers,1:19:28.470The Tiffany Report on Braille Screen Input problems,1:26:49.812Praise for the new Microsoft Edge,1:30:28.732Closing announcement,1:32:03.734Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneap 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]

Kia ora Mosen At Largers.Recently we had a new arrival at Mosen Towers. It was necessary to return our Sony X8500G and replace it with one from the Samsung 2020 range, the 55-inch TU8500. This TV is the most accessible I've come across from a blind person's point of view.I'll discuss setting up the TV yourself if you're blind, learning about the remote, discovering the TV's functions, using the accessible programme guide and some of the apps.Stay in touch with Mosen At large. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter, phone our listener line with your thoughts on +18666066736, or drop me an email, Jonathan at MushroomFM.com

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. It's wonderful to be back again with another week of news and views. Thanks for making this such a great community.Coming up this week.Opening and contact info,0:00.000Receive announcements about Mosen At Large via email. Send a blank email to [email protected]. ,1:43.614Follow-up on issues raised in our Sonos Arc podcast,4:24.799A mini review of our new Ubiquiti Unifi network at Mosen Towers,11:04.013My top 10 wish list for iOS 14 and some listener views,22:16.358More thoughts on whether people would take sight if it were offered,51:51.056Questions about Zoom,1:09:26.147Exercise equipment recommendations,1:12:59.297Using a GPS app to make location-specific notes,1:13:59.692Good experience with the Google Docs mobile app,1:15:12.316Pocketcasts is a cross-platform podcast app,1:17:28.403Reddit apps for iOS. Join the Dystopia for Reddit Testflight beta. ,1:19:49.379iOS Bluetooth keyboard recommendations wanted,1:23:05.241The case for wireless charging,1:28:48.251Demonstration of the benefits of using an audio mixer,1:30:06.968The Tiffany Report looks at Microsoft Teams,1:37:39.168The Bonnie Bulletin is blasting!,1:42:53.513Too book recommendations,1:44:29.686More iOS 14 wishes,1:46:26.144How are people digitising their cassettes these days?,1:47:14.114More feedback on Microsoft Teams,1:48:58.806iOS 14 wishes,1:50:52.594Use this app in the COVID-19 era to cheer from afar,1:52:10.021

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Isn't it a pleasant surprise to have something you've been looking forward to arrive well ahead of schedule? Sonos Arc, Sonos's new flagship sound bar with Dolby Atmos, Alexa, Google Assistant, AirPlay and phenomenal sound, is now here at Mosen Towers. I had the Zoom F6 portable field recorder running with a couple of Sony ECM77B microphones as my daughter Heidi, son-in-law Henry and I unboxed it and set it up.Arc runs on Sonos's new S2 operating system, and while I've not had any issues with Sonos before the S2 upgrade, Sonos and my network are currently not getting on well at all. You'll here how problematic the set-up was for me. I would be surprised if it is this bad for you.I also want to draw the blind community's attention to some serious impediments you may find when it comes to enjoying Dolby Atmos content. On my TV, you can't enable the EARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) feature and have an Android TV screen reader running at the same time. And to my dismay, I have found that in many if not all cases, audio described content is encoded in 5.1 but not Atmos. You have to turn audio description off to get the Atmos.I hope you find the podcast helpful. Despite the problems, it is a phenomenal upgrade from my Sonos PLAYBAR.

Kia ora everyone. On the show this week. Intro contact and navigation info,0:00.000 COVID-19 in New Zealand and the mask evidence appears to be firming up,1:43.464 Would you take sight if it were offered to you?,4:34.419 Why quarantine if you make masks compulsory?,16:04.321 Some hints for those wanting to switch to Android,17:42.182 More on bionic eyes,23:48.146 Modifying glasses for those with light sensitivity,25:14.465 The new Microsoft Edge now coming down via Windows update,26:34.231 The navigation slider in YouTube for iOS works again,29:15.986 Funny stories about guide dogs and pets,30:02.113 Let's share knowledge about accessible exercise equipment,42:15.158 More feedback on bionic eyes,47:12.776 Live on the edge and get the test builds,48:29.423 More on bionic eyes and reflections on the Deaf culture,50:26.063 self-driving cars,55:20.896 Portless iPhones,56:42.554 A big week for Sonos fans as a major software update looms,1:02:10.490 More dog stories,1:08:25.588 Samsung's Bixby gets Seeing AI-like features built in,1:09:49.066 You can't make this up. Someone has invented an accessible urinal,1:12:23.165 A trip down memory lane with several talking clock demos,1:16:37.696 Does anyone else walk their pet dog with the aid of a white cane?,1:22:21.187 Bonnie is starting to talk like a text-to-speech engine,1:25:39.664 Bionic Bonnie?,1:26:56.888 What ever happened to Window-eyes?,1:32:10.459 SteelSeries Arctis 5 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset ,1:35:57.798 If you often close Chrome or Edge and wish you hadn't there's a better way to configure your browser,1:40:23.459 Accessible exercise equipment,1:41:01.192 Bionic eyes and awesome guide dogs,1:42:43.169 Of course guide dogs understand directions,1:47:43.639 Closing and contact info,1:48:23.120

Kia ora Mosen at Largers. Here's what we're all discussing this week.Intro,0:00.000Some people are locked out of iOS apps,1:05.694Hurray! Android 11 supports multi-finger gestures for screen readers,4:05.996Remembering talking clocks from days gone by,12:12.629Cables for hearing multiple audio sources at once,17:55.328Any software solution for balancing audio sources?,21:31.306The joys of VOIP and working from home,24:54.229Talking clocks,26:37.051Tipping in America,30:32.413TV remote problems will a universal remote help?,32:55.102LearningFace ID,36:06.533The Tiffany Report episode 2. Making the most of lockdown and robotic vacuum cleaner recommendations,40:36.508Keeping JAWS on the same audio device even when Windows sets a new default,44:12.677JAWS Adding a feature to work-around an increasingly common Windows audio annoyance,48:42.824In defense of cash,51:40.832A recommendation for the Brydge keyboards for iPad and questions about maintaining cheat sheets in Ulysses,53:41.084Baseball in empty stadia,1:02:01.517Anyone tried a new ElBraille?,1:03:28.647Questions about mixers,1:04:45.212Talking clock demo,1:13:39.682Looking for a low cost simple portable recorder,1:16:12.227Talking clocks,1:19:03.672Blindness technology pranks,1:21:04.879The Bonnie Bulletin COVID-19 New Zealand update,1:23:47.239Sad news for Seeing Eye grads,1:32:45.128Less intrusive sighted assistance one advantage of the pandemic,1:35:29.239IRTI,1:41:59.048More blindness tech pranks,1:43:37.602iOS text to speech has changed for some but not others,1:44:46.623New Zealand has the world's longest place name,1:47:43.024SonicCloud is a hearing assistant for iOS,1:48:49.513how to contribute to Mosen At Large,1:52:35.613

Kia ora Mosen At largers. Thank you for your wonderful contributions which make the show what it is. Don't be shy, feel free to have your say. There are a few things in this episode you may have an opinion about.Here's a list of topics discussed and when we discuss them. Remember, if you use a podcast client that supports chapters, you can skip easily between segments.Intro,0:00.000One active case of COVID-19 left in the whole of New Zealand,1:05.652Robert J Sawyer has a new book The Oppenheimer Alternative,2:37.329Apple fixed its app running bug with a massive number of reissues,4:52.925Rumours Apple is going to produce a portless iPhone,7:39.198Popular BBC radio drama The Archers is back but not as we know it,11:31.256Google Keep and other apps to maintain lists across platforms,13:15.090Transferring content between two people's iPhones,15:45.009Should I make the switch to Android?,19:59.806hearing aids and experience with handytech Braille displays,23:22.870Do you have the brand new Windows 10 yet?,27:33.668Talking clock memories and are wireless chargers really worth the bother?,33:12.174Windows 10 built-in voices are yuck,37:49.981Talking clock demo and living in New Zealand rocks,39:49.858wireless charging and portless iPhones,42:54.502The Tiffany Report on socialising via Zoom and balancing audio between Zoom and JAWS,44:40.900External microphones for an iPhone and what the soup is a dongle anyway?,51:59.048Book recommendation Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld,1:00:24.995A demonstration of that classic Sharp talking clock calculator,1:03:09.220The Samson Q2U dynamic microphone,1:07:29.757The benefits of Windows 10 default audio device behaviour,1:09:01.733Looking for weather apps and skills recommendations,1:09:55.370Thanks to this podcast I got a mixer and love it,1:13:10.783If you don't have the 18 watt Apple Charging brick you should grab one,1:16:07.775Can no longer use the track slider in YouTube for iOS,1:17:03.656Mosen At Large is on YouTube and live for 3 hours each week on Mushroom FM,1:19:31.948Closing,1:23:43.468

Kia ora Mosen at largers. New Zealand is unlocked, unleashed and getting back on its feet again. We wish you well wherever in the world you are during this challenging time. Here's what's in store for you in another packed episode. Intro,0:00.000 Apple's Voice Control causing frustration,2:55.224 Audiophile's impression of the Sonos Move,10:01.254 Braille note takers versus Braille displays connected to mainstream devices,13:38.714 Using iPhone with a Braille display to deliver presentations,19:34.114 Writing maths in Braille without a notetaker,27:03.122 Participating in video conferences as a blind person,30:51.002 Facebook rolls out FacebookRooms,34:29.755 Listening to speech from your iPhone and PC at the same time,35:09.608 Why it was right to stick with Nemeth Braille for maths,39:11.846 Is it right for us to ask for priority delivery from supermarkets during the pandemic?,41:59.887 A look at the Sony X8550G smart TV with HomeKit support and ready for Sonos ARC,54:11.151 Low tech suggestion for hearing iPhone and PC speech at once,1:21:21.989 Microphone recommendation,1:23:39.688 The Bonnie Bulletin begins and New Zealand is unlocked!,1:26:18.216 Low cost lapel microphone recommendation,1:40:11.248 A powerful demonstration of how calling the podcast makes technology behave,1:42:57.958 Ongoing debate about the necessity of masks,1:44:22.926 Headspace is free if you are in the US and unemployed,1:48:22.491 Some report serious battery drain when the new iPad pro is used with the new Magic Keyboard,1:50:38.825 Google Chrome will let you save tab groups,1:52:01.101 Apple News Plus considering adding audio articles,1:53:23.036 Closing,1:54:51.036

Kia ora Mosen at largers. Thanks to all your incredible contributions, it's another busy show this week. Here's what's in it.Intro,0:00.000COVID-19 update, and mask debate,1:05.580Notetakers versus Braille displays with mainstream devices,6:28.249iOS and Braille displays together are just too dodgy,11:02.897Setting up the Zoom F6 when blind,18:58.667Tipping and notetakers,20:38.914Notetakers and iPhoneSE,23:27.985New 13-inch MacBook Pro is out,25:58.339Parasites may have just been lucky,27:05.743Jonathan recording on the Zoom F6 digital recorder,30:35.721Apple needs to engage with blind people re Braille,38:43.173The benefits of Apple's USB 3.0 Camera Connector Kit,42:13.962Report from New York and notetaker thoughts,43:52.673ZoomF6 versus voice guided recorders,51:03.707I need many devices to do what I do,52:17.662Recommending a book called The Blind Doctor,54:13.317Why Americans need to tip,55:18.514Cryptocurrency and should a 50 year old bother to learn Braille,58:10.954Is technology going to cause Braille to di out?,1:00:09.619Recommending the Sonos MOVE portable speaker,1:02:04.525ClickAndPost.com could be an alternative to Apple's defunct Cards app,1:03:28.666Accessibility frustrations during COVID-19,1:04:03.392Learning Braille in adulthood,1:10:54.557Why I gave up my notetaker,1:12:14.829The Benefits of mainstream devices and what happens when hearing aids break during the pandemic?,1:15:23.722A look at the big announcements from Sonos especially their new ARC sound bar,1:18:27.519VPN clients that work well on Windows and iOS,1:34:32.574iPhone SE and lockdown comments,1:35:53.131The Bonnie Bulletin begins with comments on blind people and video conferencing,1:39:35.713Should I switch from Windows to Mac?,1:47:42.785More notetaker feedback,1:59:33.101We'll know what's in iOS 14 on 22 June,2:02:19.127The Overcast podcast app just got way better on the Apple Watch Cellular,2:04:10.363Tile will soon be built into some new laptops,2:05:40.584Has Google Chrome removed voice search?,2:06:46.055Eloquence for iOS isn't going to happen,2:07:52.254Closing,2:10:20.580

If you're blind and need to record dependable audio when you're out and about, the Zoom F6 multi-track field recorder is worthy of your serious consideration.When you can't see the pretty level meters on these recorders, ensuring you're recording at the correct level can be a challenge. The 32-bit float recording feature of the Zoom F6 takes care of that, allowing you to eliminate clipping or hiss caused by bad levels.Equally as exciting is that with an optional accessory, the Zoom F6 works with an iOS app that is fairly accessible, offering a range of control and configuration options.In this episode, Gary ODonoghue takes us on a tour of the Zoom F6 and its features, shows us the iOS app, and gives us practical demonstrations of the benefits offered by 32-bit float recording.

Kia ora Mosen at largers. We trust you're keeping safe and well, both physically and mentally. At this time where we all need connection, it's a bumper podcast episode for you this week, full of listener contributions.Sonos move experiences,1:05.481COVID-19 and the uncertain science of face covering for members of the public,2:24.783How is the iPhone SE 2 working out?,9:15.250More trouble with Samsung devices,11:04.690Advice from the Scottish Government on protective covering for the public and COVID-19,12:42.740More iPhone SE 2 feedback,16:26.573Audio processing on Mushroom FM,17:21.644Is there an alternative to Apple's discontinued Cards app?,19:07.651YouTube Music on Sonos,20:47.817Blind people and crypto currency,22:02.081More on the Zoom F6 digital recorder,23:28.874Success with Braille Screen Input on a Samsung device and question about Braille input on a PC,29:42.255Zoom Cloud Meetings questions,32:11.663iPhone SE 2 thoughts and envy in the blind community,36:26.381More on Zoom Cloud Meetings,43:53.133Granular control of different iOS volumes,45:03.552The cloud meeting space is really heating up,49:01.190Notetakers versus a Braille display and an iPhone,54:27.150Question about places where blind people can meet during COVID-19,1:02:53.178Notetakers versus a Braille display and iPhone,1:04:27.788Michael Feir talks about his book Personal Power iOS edition,1:05:06.043Talk stations in New Zealand,1:11:00.291Phone Soap poor customer experience,1:12:14.328Migrating data from one iPhone to another,1:15:08.999The Bonnie Bulletin begins with a COVID-19 update,1:16:20.652Bonnie's take on notetakers versus an iPhone with a Braille display,1:21:19.643A request for a stereophonic Bonnie Bulletin,1:22:52.706The iOS Camera Adapter kit,1:23:14.840Reading Recommendation The Chronicles of St. Mary's by Jodi Taylor,1:25:25.999Microsoft Word 365 dictation is worth checking out,1:29:03.604Thankfully Microsoft Word is now flagging two spaces after a period/full stop as an error,1:29:44.876Michael Feir's book and a new version of Ulysses for iOS and Mac,1:31:47.075Exciting updates coming for Sonos,1:32:39.819Tipping in the US versus New Zealand,1:35:27.555Blind people in Hong Kong advocating for more accessible media apps,1:42:34.615National Braille Press has some free kids' books to give away,1:44:32.848British blind man says people are being judgmental about blind people during COVID-19,1:45:30.443InstaCart and comments on tipping in America,1:47:31.566Mike Feir's Book Personal Power iOS Edition,1:49:18.843iPhone SE 2,1:51:32.013Ways for blind people to connect during COVID-19,1:52:03.430Closing,1:54:20.552

On 25 April 2010, after a week of hard work and a massive social media build-up, the Internet radio station Mushroom FM launched. It's with pride and gratitude that we celebrate Mushroom Fm's 10th birthday by delving into Mushroom FM's extensive archives, hearing stories from its founders about the how and the why, telling the story of how it relaunched stronger than ever after a hiatus, andplaying congratulatory messages from its listeners who are affectionately called the Mushroom Crowd.

Hi Mosen at Largers. We hope you're keeping safe and well. We have another busy podcast for you this week as we prepare for Mushroom FM's 10th birthday celebrations, in which you can participate in several ways. On the show this week:Intro,0:00.000COVID-19 in New Zealand,1:05.496iPhone XR very sensitive,2:27.891Send in your Mushroom FM memories for our special podcast next week,3:10.456You can still register for Mushroom FM's virtual music festival Mushroomstock,5:25.995The iPhone SE second generation explained,6:51.924What's old is new again,21:54.949Feedback on the new TalkBackBraille keyboard,25:29.116JAWS in the workplace and laptop layout,28:47.851Zoom Cloud Meetings audio,31:08.694CleanFeed is an incredible service for live and recorded audio,37:54.541Microphone for iPhone mxlmm130 review,41:39.228Finding inspiration to keep job hunting during a crisis,43:49.803COVID-19 inAustinTX,49:38.037New iPhone SE has dual SIM,51:07.060Update from Madrid,52:47.620Follow-up to Zoom Cloud Meetings question,58:51.005Zoom F6 portable recorder,59:41.871YouTube music on iOS and Sonos,1:05:18.197Fighting COVID-19 in South Korea, see this Guardian article,1:07:23.842Bluetooth speakers and VoiceOver for iOS,1:09:16.133The Bonnie Bulletin begins with a COVID-19 update,1:12:00.404Note taker options,1:14:59.128Job hunting in this difficult economy,1:17:05.981Typewriters and telex machines,1:23:33.756Running a personal blog,1:29:10.051The Optacon is technology that has never really been improved upon,1:30:57.528Focus Blue 5th generation stand-alone,1:33:37.756COVID-19 brings an end to The Archers 69-year streak,1:35:48.115Get your contributions in for our special Mushroom FM 10th birthday episode,1:38:51.650Closing,1:40:34.134

Hello Mosen At Largers. We trust you're keeping safe and in good mental health during these tough times. This week there's over 100 minutes of content to keep you entertained and informed. Thanks to everyone who has so generously contributed. Intro,0:00.000 COVID-19 in New Zealand,1:05.501 MushroomFM prepares to celebrate our 10th birthday with a huge virtual music festival. Register for Mushroomstock today,3:26.358 Seeing AI and Envision AI compared,7:57.695 COVID-19 in Ireland,10:45.336 iPhone annoyances,14:30.137 Mixer demise,20:27.387 NFB confirms this year's convention will be virtual,22:42.188 Best mixer and mic for an Internet radio station,26:07.446 More on the Envision smart glasses,30:03.778 Waterproof Bluetooth headset recommendation,33:36.153 Google delivers a Braille virtual keyboard for Android,37:11.022 iPhone hardware failure?,40:36.521 Google and Apple work together on a COVID-19 contact tracing API,44:38.273 Recording YouTube videos and iOS bugs,48:09.775 Follow-up to iOS bugs,53:43.830 Google Nest Video Doorbell demo,57:46.255 Reflections on the 20th anniversary of Main Menu,1:03:00.063 Getting around glitches when using Zoom for podcast recording,1:10:36.012 Archives of early Main Menu shows,1:12:29.030 Wireless broadband and New Zealand's remote education initiatives,1:14:26.667 The Bonnie Bulletin begins discussing if masks for the public really work,1:15:53.384 Easter for kids in lockdown,1:17:47.366 Podcast recommendation 13 Minutes to the Moon Season 2,1:20:06.381 Some American English voices in iOS are saying Yestertay,1:24:21.371 A couple of science fiction book recommendations,1:26:02.323 Report from Rhode Island,1:28:06.968 Dell Mobile Connect and its iOS support has promise,1:32:49.830 Configuring Zoom's advanced settings with Internet Explorer 11,1:34:10.858 Apple patent reveals they are thinking about bedding products for sleep tracking,1:36:49.226 AirPower may be back on track,1:38:46.737 Mix Minus recording with the Allen & Heath mixer,1:40:12.861 Closing and Mushroomstock reminder,1:45:41.586

Hi Mosen at Largers. Bonnie and I send our best to you as we all navigate these difficult waters together in isolation. We wish you safety and good health. Today:Intro,0:00.000An interesting new book, Fast Asleep by Michael Mosley,0:37.371Acts of kindness and the SoupDrinker,2:10.880COVID-19 in Quebec,7:27.633Bluetooth headset recommendations,11:27.177External microphones when using video conference iOS apps,12:53.293Sounds in Microsoft Office and Microsoft announces Microsoft 365,19:38.496Political comments on the podcast and Envision Smart Glasses,23:29.294It's not as efficient to use the iPhone as it used to be,30:24.607Major Apple Watch series 5 battery drain after update,36:10.443Many little things are so different inCalifornia,38:36.134Bluetooth headsets or earbuds you can wear in the shower,43:34.880Plug a powered USB hub into your iPhone,44:39.214Is it time to give up on Zoom Cloud Meetings?,45:35.209The tech companies warned us this was coming,53:32.377Working from home seems to generate more work,54:36.007Facebook unveils new features inspired by COVID-19,55:46.697The Bonnie bulletin in lockdown,57:58.613Techniques for recording YouTube videos when blind,1:01:37.503Some fine things have been laid upon your table but you only want the ones you can't get,1:05:58.447Lord of the rings movies with audio description?,1:07:22.725Report from New York,1:10:02.104Apple files patent that dramatically improves the use of the camera for blind people,1:15:58.528Looks like it's the iPhone SE 2,1:18:39.787Dell says you can now control iPhone from its computers,1:20:13.372People inventing reasons to get in touch during the lockdown,1:21:11.753Loved ones in self-isolation,1:22:00.066Other medical procedures suffering due to COVID-19,1:22:41.264Big improvements to the Spotify app for Apple Watch,1:24:28.026Closing,1:25:05.170

Hi Mosen At Largers. I'm back again with another jam-packed episode put together by our wonderful community. Don't forget, many of us are staying in touch twice a day every week day at the moment on Mushroom FM, and you're very welcome to tune in and tell us how you're doing. Let's stick together and support each other.Here's what's on the show today.Introduction,0:00.000Very strict lockdown in New Zealand,0:51.951New Zealand receives a nationwide emergency alert,9:50.505A guest appearance from someone famous,14:54.072German perspective,17:03.292An unwelcome hint in iOS 13.4 Mail,17:53.878Why are even seasoned work from homers finding this time so tough,19:01.360Sites to help record podcast interviews,23:23.316. Sites mentioned include Squadcast,Zencastr and CleanFeed.NFB is doing a live presidential release and other consumer organisations holding virtual gatherings,30:10.278Strict delivery requirements at a complex for the over 55s,32:50.808A report from Scotland and question about the LBC app,35:09.608Speaking out against the catastrophic COVID-19 response in the US,39:11.428Revisiting the question of VoiceOver sounds coming through the speaker when using MFI hearing aids,42:00.965Will we get remixes of earlier Beatles albums?,47:10.540Getting up to speed with Backpack Studio and Zoom,48:45.736Checking in with Canada,51:53.632Update from a schoolteacher in New York,56:03.723Report fromWashingtonDC,59:50.438Podcast hosting recommendations,1:03:18.846. Sites mentioned include Libsyn,Podbean,Pinecast and Anker. Where to buy the Sharp Talking Time,1:05:04.157Bluetooth hearing solutions for an RIC hearing aid wearer,1:06:44.919Guide dog treats for when the usuals don't turn up,1:09:06.468Recent experience of Zencastr,1:09:31.004Oh the places you'll go when in lockdown,1:11:45.552The Bonnie Bulletin in lockdown,1:13:43.154Is Britbox accessible?,1:19:24.880Different approaches to getting work for disabled people,1:23:56.187Answer to the Bluetooth headphones for RIC hearing aid wearers question,1:29:04.598Allen and Heath Zed-12FX versus Zed-24FX mixer,1:29:45.883Little known feature. Audio presentation of graphical data in iOS 13,1:33:17.855ECG and irregular heart rate notifications have come to New Zealand onAppleWatch,1:34:45.457Webcam recommendations,1:35:03.781Blindness providers in New Zealand,1:39:44.984Apps for maintaining a journal,1:40:21.662My Sonosthesia book and big changes coming to Sonos with their new S2 operating system,1:42:01.095Google Podcast is now available for iOS and you can hear Mosen At Large with it,1:44:15.864Journal app recommendation Day One Journal,1:44:57.703More on Apple's audio graphing,1:45:25.281

Hi Mosen at largers. Welcome to this extra episode. First, I hope you and yours are doing well during this global crisis.I've heard from many listeners throughout the week from all over the world, emailing this podcast and also contributing to the live radio shows I've been doing twice a day to help us stay connected with each other. For some people, self-isolation is proving very tough, especially for those on their own.So this seems like the perfect time to interview the founder of a meditation app I discovered recently that has really impressed me. It's called FitMind. It's fully accessible, and there's something in it for you whether you've always wanted to start a meditation practice or whether you've been meditating for years.You can download the iOS app for free. To use it fully, you'll need a subscription, but FitMind's founder, Liam McClintock who joins us on this episode, gives an email address you can contact if you feel you'd benefit from the app but genuinely can't afford to buy it at this difficult time. Thanks to Liam for that very generous offer.In this discussion, we explore what meditation is, what its benefits are, the science behind it and some blindness-specific aspects of meditation you don't hear about in mainstream podcasts.For further information about FitMind, you can visit the FitMind website.

Hi Mosen at Largers. This week's show is a little longer than usual to give you a bit more fresh content to listen to. It also demonstrates the amazing sense of community we've built up in the last 21 years I've been connected with you via Internet radio and podcasting.Please note that to keep our community in touch with one another and to provide some connection during this difficult time, whenever possible I will be hosting my show on Mushroom FM during the week live, twice a day from Monday to Friday. There will be a new show at 2 AM US Eastern time and another new show at 2 PM US Eastern time. For details about where that is where you are, check the Mushroom FM schedule.This week on the show.Introduction,0:00.000Temporarily, I'm live twice a day during the week on Mushroom FM,0:47.810COVID-19 from a blindness perspective,2:48.436Keeping fit during COVID-19 isolation with reference to the awesome fully described workouts from http://BlindAlive.com ,8:12.267Accessible Rubik's Cube,9:55.920Thoughts from Christopher on iOS 14,12:55.737Listener comment on familiar voices at a difficult time,21:04.402Listener question about accounts in multiple Apple App Stores,21:53.941My audiobook on Zoom is now free,28:57.670A UK perspective onCOVID-19,30:45.392Will summer help lessen the spread ofCOVID-19,32:53.421A California perspective,35:00.960COVID-19 thoughts fromWisconsin,36:00.694Simple Singles is a new podcast from Mushroom FM's Sara Hillis,39:12.449Helping older parents during these tough times,48:54.769A New York perspective,54:49.832Will The Archers continue without abreak,55:14.872Employment discrimination, carrying cash safely and video doorbells,59:59.331Giveaways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic,1:06:34.262Are any of the recommendations on this show financially incentivised?,1:11:35.723Zoom questions,1:16:28.378Is there a camera app for Windows that speaks face detection like iOS?,1:19:26.760Eloquence on iOS,1:21:48.882COVID-19 brings with it unsettling times,1:23:45.406The Bonnie Bulletin begins with a New Zealand COVID-19 perspective,1:29:29.227Poor quality of Facebook live and other video streams,1:39:46.267Success with Zoom,1:44:41.087 WHO's onFacebook andWHO's on WhatsApp,1:45:19.091iOS 13.4 coming this week and new hardware from Apple is here,1:46:16.698The Mac is great for Windows but VoiceOver is unreliable,1:51:18.095Where can you still get the SharpTalkingTime,1:54:19.410Problems with Braille Screen input in iOS,1:56:37.759Don’t Panic: The comprehensive Ars Technica guide to the coronavirus,1:57:35.830Looking overseas for examples of leadership,1:58:21.182

Hi Mosen at Largers. If you're in self-isolation or even more directly affected by COVID-19, I wish you all the best. These are unprecedented experiences in our lifetimes, but we will get through them.On today's show.Intro,0:00.000Tips for working from home,1:07.315Clear instructions about how to thoroughly wash your hands,9:05.152A blast from the past as a ringtone,16:13.625Aira Horizon glasses and Uber PIN,18:11.442Product review of PhoneSoap Pro,20:28.476Direct audio input for hearing aids assists with accessible voting,25:34.799Apparent massive leak tells us what might be coming in iOS 14,26:14.331More working from home tips,35:30.959Apple Tags,37:02.129Monopoly,38:24.893Gratitude for what we have and Quentin C's playroom,44:01.866The future of aira,49:31.904The Bonnie Bulletin red puppy appeal,55:04.253New Zealand's response to COVID-19,1:02:06.031iOS 14 wishes,1:08:39.041New blindness technology at CSUN,1:13:09.659iOS 14,1:18:24.204Why haven't the Olympics been cancelled yet?,1:19:20.764

Hi Mosen At Largers. Thank you for listening, and also for the reviews and 5 star ratings people have left. And of course we have received a mountain of contributions again this week, so thank you also for those. Here's what's on this week's episode followed by the time in the file that you can hear it. Remember, if you use a podcast app with chapter support, Mosen At Large fully supports chapters to make it easy to skip to sections of the podcast.Introduction,0:00.000Earlier this week I got hacked,1:35.203Blind job preparedness and praise for Ulysses for iOS,5:22.166Using Overcast with voice control,11:12.230Learning to use a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone,13:25.035Can you get a sighted person to control your iPhone remotely?,16:59.208The fascinating history of Monopoly and versions we have played over the years,19:04.044Accessible routers and antivirus software,33:19.165Sighted people questioning whether blind people should be parents and problems with VoiceOver for iOS losing speech persist,37:04.257iOS beta issues and the future of cricket audio commentary in New Zealand,42:16.102Accessible radon detectors,47:33.621Remembering a tough New Zealand anniversary and what it teaches us about standing up to hate speech,48:53.740Games on the good old Apple II E,57:47.956Why is the CSUN conference still happening?,58:47.225Memories of 15 March from New Zealand,1:02:58.057Do you ever call your voice assistant instead of your guide dog?,1:03:42.280Aira is discontinuing Horizon,1:05:46.235The Bonnie bulletin begins with talk of tornados inTennessee,1:11:37.764New Zealand's Red Puppy appeal is approaching,1:14:13.927requiring proof of guide dog certification,1:17:00.163Aira feedback,1:23:56.704Making ringtones and blindness agencies that use vision in their name,1:25:38.506Protect your Uber rides with a PIN,1:27:06.023New studies show that a keto diet is good for brain health as we get older,1:28:51.256Closing and contact info,1:32:41.031

Hi Mosen at largers. It's another very busy show thanks to your input. Remember, in a podcast player supporting chapter marks, you can easily skip forward and back between segments. Here's each item followed by its time in the file.Intro,0:00.000It's Leap Year's Day as we record this,0:57.276Learning to code,7:43.444Alternative calendars that don't require a leap day every four years,8:59.318Listener comment on people who think all blind people are alike,10:01.901A remarkable iPhone survival and customer service story,12:18.344An Alexa skill that won't disable,18:29.928Listener praise for a Samson microphone,20:22.389Who wears their Apple Watch in the shower,22:25.295Listener comment on audio apps and YouMail,23:18.014Apple Watch fall detection,27:44.930Listener comment on misconceptions about blindness,28:32.533Listener comment on bullying and envy in the blind community,29:15.060Listener comment on a blindness agency that won't let you identify as blind,34:44.123Listener questions about 1Password,38:19.828As blind people how do we know that cold callers are who they say they are,46:32.317iOS 13.4 beta 3 update,51:33.124Tom Dooley sequel,59:19.708Listener question on routers and access points with the most accessible interfaces,1:00:09.350The Bonnie Bulletin would it be so bad to have official guide dog certification in the US,1:02:58.484Misconceptions about blind people,1:14:31.189A listener review of the WeWalk smart cane,1:16:40.036Listener comment on attitudes in the blind community and a forthcoming free iOS guide,1:21:28.941Listener comment on the responsibility of guide dog handlers,1:24:00.893Listener comment on bullying,1:25:31.767Listener question on stopping JAWS showing formatting in Braille,1:28:01.835Significant changes happening for Bluetooth audio including hearing aids,1:30:55.592Closing,1:33:14.349

Hello Mosen at largers. Today we're talking in part about a subject I knew would come up sooner or later – bullying both online and off. If this topic raises upsetting issues for you, you need not go through this by yourself. Depending on the nature of the bullying, you may have legal redress, you certainly don't need to put up with it. Please seek appropriate assistance in your country. Bullying can happen to people who are even thought to be important or famous, and it can hurt you no matter who you are. We send love to everyone who has experienced this or is going through it, and especially Australian nine-year-old Quaden Bayles who is in the news this week.Here's what's on the show.Intro,0:00.000"Listener comment, Amazon Echo having responsiveness issues",0:36.253"Bullying, it's everywhere, including in the blind community",4:21.388The WeWalk Smart Cane sounds really cool. Anyone using it and how is it going?,20:01.260"Listener comment, Duck DuckGo's Bang commands, alternative browsers toChrome, and iOS audio apps",21:55.416Apple is offering a free replacement for XS and XS Max extended battery cases,34:52.270"Listener comment, Siri US election support, and voicemail providers",38:57.195"Listener comment, annoyed by people who don't correct dictation errors",42:26.996Google in trouble for guessing where punctuation is needed in dictation,44:21.166"Listener comment, 1Password and good security in general",45:13.435"Listener comment, cool collaboration with Microsoft Office, and removing clutter from websites",54:50.961"Listener comment, the WeWalkSmart Cane",1:01:01.666"The Bonnie Bulletin begins, the dreaded shingles, a listener relates",1:03:50.220"Listener info, the story of Tom Dula",1:09:16.440"Listener comment, the Blind Shell Classic smartphone, and there had better be peanut butter in heaven",1:12:34.096"Listener question, being productive with Braille",1:18:25.078"Listener question,Castro and protected feeds",1:21:45.326"Listener comment, in praise of the Ulysses word processor for iOS",1:25:48.949"Listener comment, setting up Waltr2 onWindows",1:26:33.028"Listener question, customising iOS gestures",1:28:20.626Cricket on the radio under threat in New Zealand,1:29:30.794"Listener comment, 1Password and gasslighting",1:31:40.071

Hello Mosen at Largers. A very busy show this week with plenty of listener feedback, plus our big Cash Reader for iOS giveaway.Here's what's in store, followed by the time each thing happens in the show.Intro,0:00.000"Listener comment, Ringtones, Face ID",1:43.577The Anchor app and service for creating podcasts,7:44.380"Listener comment,Ringtones and Castro Podcast Player",10:45.010"Listener comment on the name Lighthouse, and ringtones",13:17.497"Listener question, how accessible is Audacity?",15:52.928Listener comment, Ringtones and Waltr2",17:10.888"Listener comment, Ringtones",19:14.653"Listener question, accessible audio editors for iOS", we mention a couple of accessible apps from Wooji Juice,20:46.328"Listener comment, using short text strings for Uber, ringtones and blindness agency names",22:32.805Creating a ringtone and transferring it to your iPhone using Waltr2,27:59.133"Listener comment, Castro, mechanical keyboard",41:43.151YouTube Premium is a worthwhile investment on iOS,45:17.876Listener comment on metal ringtones,45:51.414"Listener comment, making your own ringtones and Alexa's Apple Podcast integration",47:41.993"Listener comment, Castro Podcast Player is great but lacks some important features",49:36.205"The Bonnie bulletin begins, ain't got time to fix the shingles",51:19.828Valentine's Day,58:19.997Who/what is the Tom Dooley song about?,1:04:39.476"Listener comment, Waltr2, the Rode Wireless Go, and has Alexa become less responsive for anyone else?",1:12:16.192Apple claims that Siri can update you on all things US election. But does it work for anyone?,1:15:03.666Let's draw the five lucky winners in our Cash Reader for iOS giveaway,1:17:48.630"Listener comment, ringtones",1:20:21.221"Listener comment, ringtones",1:21:06.643"Listener comment, how Vision Australia got its name, and Castro Podcast Player",1:22:07.923"Listener comment, ringtones",1:27:04.326"Listener comment, the value of Echo Show to blind people",1:28:29.586I've found I don't like going without Google,1:29:07.096Five star reviews really really help independent podcast producers. If you have time, thanks in advance for giving us a positive review.

Hi Mosen at Largers. Here's a summary of what's on the podcast this week, with the item first followed by its time in the show. Introduction,0:00.000 "Ringtones and texttones, Do you make your own, buy your own or just use the defaults?",0:36.390 Blind parents and potty training. For helpful resources on blind parenting, check out the NFB Blind Parents site,10:47.245 "Neil Young says the MacbookPro's audio quality if ""Fisher Price""",15:10.039 "Listener comment, Buy duplicates of your hearing accessories.",17:42.604 "Listeners questions on the Holman prize, and how did lighthouses in a blindness context get their name?",22:41.537 An innocent-sounding question from the Beatles Twitter account gets an unexpected response,27:27.302 "New iOS, tvOS, watchOS and MacOS betas". Here's a link to the Water Minder app I mentioned in this section,29:05.644 "Listener comment, VoiceOver suddenly just stopped working altogether on iPhone SE",34:49.586 "More listener comments on the Lighthouse name, and how the Lighthouse in FL positively changed a listener's life",39:19.861 Lee Kumutat from the San Francisco Lighthouse talks about the Holman Prize for blind ambition. The Holman Prize for Blind Ambition will be accepting applications until March 15. From traversing the Bosporus Straight via solo kayak, to hosting the first conference in Mexico for blind children and their families led by blind professionals, to creating an app to enable blind citizen scientists to participate in the search for exoplanets by listening to space, the nine winners so far (hailing from five countries on four continents), have each found unique ways to forever change the world’s perception of blindness. Applications and information is available here: https://holman.lighthouse-sf.org/apply/.,42:39.299 Listener question: how easy is it to use Google Sheets efficiently with a screen reader?,57:33.791 More listener feedback on ringtones,1:04:14.489 The Bonnie Bulletin begins with discussion of a threat to RNZ Concert. Please sign the Save RNZ Concert petition,1:09:45.650 We look at the Iowa debacle and long for the days of the good old Iowa scream,1:14:09.327 Listener comments and questions on Overcast and Castro,1:17:30.131 Cash Reader app and a giveaway for Mosen At Large listeners,1:18:53.439 "Listener question, screen time on iOS not behaving as expected",1:22:02.215 "Microsoft Power Toys are back, and a new cool one called Keyboard Shortcut Manager is coming",1:25:03.126 Amazon Echo Show now identifies products via barcodes,1:28:02.126 "Microsoft Teams exploded in some parts of the world this week, because someone forgot to put a virtual coin in a virtual metre",1:29:01.239 Listener feedback about the EchoShow,1:30:20.614 The When Did I app,1:31:13.428 "There's a major rewrite of my favourite iOS calendar app, Fantastical",1:33:19.795 "If you're a podcaster, Squadcast might improve your remote interviews substantially",1:36:04.499 More thoughts on EchoShow,1:39:28.126

Hi Mosen at largers, here's what's on this week's packed episode, but before I tell you that, a reminder that reviews and word of mouth really help small independent producers. If you like the podcast, please give it a five star review if your podcast service offers this, or just spread the word on social media, email lists and to friends. Thanks so much mate.In this summary, you'll find the topic first, followed by the time it happens in the episode.It's far too complicated to get a refund from Apple for an inaccessible app,1:28.660Ridding myself of Google's invasive data collection,12:34.183A listener has a dodgy Lyft experience and we talk about rating and ride sharing,14:09.165A listener experiences odd unlocking issues with Touch ID,21:27.208A listener responds to the question about leaving your wallet at home in the era of ApplePay and recommends wallet cases,23:12.500Enabling Google Chrome extensions in Microsoft's awesome new Edge browser,25:23.695Most accessible ways to access Reddit, all of them on iOS",26:43.949. Apps mentioned include Dystopia, which you must obtain from TestFlight,Apollo, and BaconReader.A listener asks if there's any way to stop Windows from asking if she likes what she sees,29:27.929Being in the heart of US primary country,30:34.674Listener feedback on app refunds,32:39.743Podcasts on Presidential politics past and present,36:39.642Brexit and impeachment, an historic week,41:45.153Listener app recommendation, RSSRadio",51:58.807"Overcast has an update where Voice Boost has been rewritten, A big Castro update coming soon",56:29.320Sonosequencer is heaven for any Sonos geek,57:38.794The Bonnie Bulletin begins with Bonnie's impressions of the Castro Podcast app,1:01:04.372"Listener inquiry, Getting Facebook to show content chronologically",1:03:28.658Big changes may be in store for US guide dog handlers,1:06:12.653"More feedback on going walletless in the iPhone era, and a hearing aid crisis",1:13:36.047A listener asks for typing tutor recommendations,1:18:30.025"Believe it or not, there's a browser extension called Detrumpify",1:19:59.704"The decade's beginning, and case of Braille rear their heads again",1:20:34.801"A listener inquiry on efficient ways to keep up with news, particularly technology news",1:22:00.621"Are we close to the release of iPhone 9? Yes, you read that right.",1:27:15.155Former New Zealand Prime Minister and WTO Director General Mike Moore has died,1:28:24.333"Netflix recommendation, Miss Americana",1:29:43.797

Hi again Mosen at largers. I'm back after a summer break, having been geeking out with a lot of tech, just for the fun of it. Please note that in response to many requests, the podcast is now produced with chapter marks, making it easy for you to move between items in the podcast in any good podcast player. I'll also provide time stamps in the show notes.01:21 Bonnie has a new laptop, I describe what we chose and why.05:50 geeking out with Reaper, and podcast chapters.06:17 an earthquake provides a rude awakening.07:45 A listener reports that after a Windows update, she must log in twice09:06 Reaper, chapter marks, and the remarkable auphonic service.12:23, The facts are very clear. Why the new decade doesn't start until next year, and why it matters.21:12, There's an impeachin' going on!23:27 Memoirs by musicians.A listener recommends a podcast called American Elections, wicked game.27:56 In this high tech age, do you leave your wallet at home?30:35 The new Microsoft Edge is released, and it's excellent. I've been using it with the alternative search engine DuckDuckGo, which promises not to track you.35:26. Software to help with family organisation and security including Apple's Reminder's app. 1Password and AnyList.42:23 A listener inquires about starting a podcast. We talk about Backpack Studio,Anchor,Libsyn,Pinecast and the Mosen Consulting Unleash your Inner Podcast series.49:04 I bought a Zoom H6 portable digital recorder. I wish I hadn't taken so long to do it.54:53 It's been the week from hell for Sonos and the drama will continue. But I still bought a new Sonos Port.65:06 Gary O'Donoghue shares some useful Zoom H6 tips.70:47 The Bonnie bulletin. Bonnie gets all controversial about Harry and Megan, we have an air fryer in our lives, and more of a moving story.

In this special edition of Mosen At Large, I want to introduce you to the new podcast app in my life.For years, I've been a happy user of Overcast, but a podcast app for iOS named Castro Podcast Player kept being mentioned by people who consume a lot of podcasts. Some time ago, I checked it out and found significant accessibility issues for blind people like me who use the VoiceOver screen reader built into iOS. That's no longer the case, and it's by far the best iOS podcast app I've ever come across.Key features include:Easily import your podcasts from many other third-party apps.By default, all your podcast episodes are placed in an email-like inbox, so it's easy to see what new content you have and get to the stuff you want to hear.Exclude certain podcasts from your Inbox while staying subscribed.Features Overcast listeners have come to love, like compressing pauses and improving speech quality.The best chapter support in any podcast app I've used, including the ability to deselect certain chapters to skip the parts of episodes that don't interest you.Copy any audio file into a special folder on your computer and it appears in Castro.Convert video to audio and play it from your podcast app.A raft of Siri shortcuts.Many more really slick features.Castro is free but it's quite limited in the free state. To unlock its full potential, you'll need to make an in-app purchase but there is a free trial, so it costs you nothing to give it a try.Visit Castro's website, and find Castro in the App Store.Follow Castro Podcast Player on Twitter.

I hope the final year of the decade has begun well for you.This special episode of the podcast is devoted to Backpack Studio, a recording app that with an in-app purchase will also let you create live Internet radio right from your iPhone or iPad.Additionally, the app will create video files out of audio, which is a great feature for people who'd like to post audio content to social media services that require video.The support for VoiceOver, Apple's built-in screen reader that makes iOS devices usable by blind people, is brilliant. It's not just that it complies with Apple's best practice guidelines for accessibility, there are features specifically to make the app rock from a blindness perspective.Get Backpack Studio from the App Store.

Hi Mosen at largers. Hark! Hark closely! Verily I say unto you, it's Christmas, so lo, time is running out to vote in the Mushroom FM holiday countdown. It's so easy, and participating on the day is such a fun experience. Get your top 10 holiday songs into us today! Otherwise, a song you really like might be low. And lo, that would not be good. Then you might say, "oh, hark!"You know, having a birthday on or close to Christmas day has the potential to be quite blah. We have a chat about this.iOS 13.3 is out and while there might be a few accessibility improvements for some, the bugs persist with several listeners chiming in on this.When you vote in the Mushroom FM holiday countdown, you get an invitation to our Christmas party where you have a chance to win virtual Christmas crackers for your table. Since Christmas crackers aren't very common in the US, I explain what they are.A listener points out how to get some very useful visual assistance from Apple if you have two devices.Aira has a shopping promotion on right now if you need some help with in-person or online shopping.We have an extremely glowing listener review of Disney Plus, and another from a listener who won't be subscribing now their trial is up.It just became much easier to play and sync podcasts between Spotify or Apple Music and Amazon Echo.Boris Johnson is flying high after the British general election, but it's interesting to contemplate how different the outcome would have been under proportional representation.The tension mounts at Mosen Towers as, finally, with the Apple Watch Cellular being supported by a New Zealand carrier, mine is about to arrive at Mosen Towers.Bonnie is here with her bulletin as we look ahead to the big New Zealand close-down and provide an update on the great Mosen carrier migration. She also talks about how she's going with her new AirPods Pros.I explain why as a blind person I find it handy to have a sound mixer on my desk in my office.I've had a bad week with Uber who have refused to correct an error and flat out lied about a trip I took.It's been a very tough week for us here in New Zealand following the eruption of White Island and the resulting loss of life.Do you have any crazy Christmas musical or talking ornaments around the place? We have several, one of which scarily came back from the dead.Could we be about to see the release of the iPhone 9?This is the last Mosen At Large podcast of 2019. We'll see you back on 25 January 2020. You can tune into Mushroom FM throughout the holiday season for great programming, including our holiday countdown and my special shows for both Christmas day and new year's eve.

Hi Mosen at largers. 'Tis the season and all that. And it seems I'm not the only one who finds the line in the Christmas song Silent Night, "holy infant so tender and mild", quite bizarre. This week we look at other odd Christmas songs and lines, including the most bizarre one of all, Little Drummer Boy.We discuss salutations at the beginning of emails. Do we need them, and what should we use?We remember mainstream games, some of them quite old now, that have been accessible.With the gift season upon us, a listener asks for advice on mechanical keyboards.Have we become more disrespectful over time? Is it now OK that people don't seem to have a problem with kids calling adults by their first names?Sometimes, doing something as simple as changing mobile phone providers is such a mission! I recount my adventures trying to do that this week.I am looking forward with considerable anticipation to the UK election later in the week.Bonnie is here with her bulletin.Tile stickers have arrived in our house. I describe what they are and why you might use them.There are rumours that Apple will introduce an iPhone with no ports at all. How do you feel about that?A listener asks about ProTools accessibility with JAWS.A listener asks about US TV streaming.With the end of 2019 fast approaching, we have to put up with annoying people who can't count and think that the decade is about to end.Twitter has had to abandon for now an initiative that would have freed up old usernames.There's a warning about a new Samsung Galaxy update affecting dictation with Voice Assistant.And in a shameless self-promotion, I play the Christmas song I recorded in the hope that when you vote in our holiday countdown, you might send it to number one!

Hi Mosen At largers. Wow, where did that time go? It was 20 years ago today that I pushed the button to launch ACB Radio and begin working with some great Internet radio pioneers. If you'd like to read an account of how ACB Radio got started and some memories of the building of the station in those early days, you can download my free ebook on The Mosen Consulting site.People have been buying up tiles in black Friday sales, so we talk about the accessibility of the Tile app.I hope you, your friends, your family and even your enemies will cast your vote for the top 10 holiday songs. You can vote here and I explain this cool tradition in the podcast. Voting gets you an exclusive invitation to our Christmas party.Are you frustrated by focus issues after deleting mail in iOS 13? Well if it's any comfort, you're not alone.A listener shares his experience of MFI cochlea implants in iOS 13, and asks how other blind cochlea implants are getting on in general.What's the most memorable Christmas gift you've ever been given and why?I tell you about a cool app I recently learned about called Music Harbour, and is nothing sacred? Pentatonix and the London Symphony Orchestra, by the miracle of digital technology, are working with Bing Crosby on one of the most iconic Christmas songs.I bring you a review of Ulysses, a word processor app which in conjunction with all the new content creation features for VoiceOver in iOS 13 has radically changed the way I create content.Bonnie is here with her bulletin.A listener is looking for recommendations of exercise equipment with accessible iOS apps.A listener reports on how well Microsoft Soundscape now works with Bose Frames.All this and much more.

Hi Mosen at Largers. We've made the big time at last and are now on Spotify, so welcome if you're listening to us there. Speaking of which, Spotify has introduced a new daily playlist to help you discover new podcast content.During the week, Bonnie and I were refused an Uber ride because of her Seeing Eye dog. I recount the experience and how Uber handled it, and seek your own experiences like this. Do you think it's better for blind people to disclose when they are travelling with a guide dog, or should we simply expect any driver to follow the law?Aira has released an update taking advantage of dual and triple cameras in newer iPhones.More listeners chime in on grammatical and linguistic pet peeves.Apple is apparently rethinking the way it tests iOS builds for quality following multiple serious bugs with iOS 13. It's not before time, but will it really make any difference?A listener asks for help selecting text with VoiceOver in iOS.There's a bit of enthusiasm for a book I recommended on The Mosen Explosion last week, "Get Back, Imagine, Saving John Lennon" by Donovan Day.Are you still watching See on Apple TV Plus. A listener suggests it's worth persevering with.More thoughts on using an iPhone or iPad as your notetaker versus using a dedicated blindness-specific product.Bonnie is here once again with her bulletin.Do you ever say "please" to your virtual assistant, such as Siri of soup drinker? We have some interesting data on who does and does not.If the big juicy batteries of the new iPhone aren't enough for you, Apple has released battery cases for its latest iPhone range with an interesting user interface enhancement.Google has just announced a cool new parenting feature called My Storytime.And there is every indication that those two new Abba songs we were promised last year could be about to turn into a full new Abba album! Dude!

Hi again Mosen At Largers. Today the listening audience bonds over linguistic and grammatical pet peeves. So, like, um, totally listen irregardless? You know?We hear some more about MFI hearing aids and their co-existence with the latest version of iOS.The Brave Browser, which touts super security and privacy, is officially released with version 1.0 now available, and it works again with NVDA.A listener is getting some more helpful information about compatibility issues with Sendero GPS and iOS 13.Disney+ is now out and had a bit of a rocky start. We hear a few thoughts on whether it's worthwhile.Makers of Twitterrific, The Icon Factory, have released a new radio app called Triode. Does it add enough value beyond what Siri in iOS 13 can already offer?Do live audio described performances adequately accommodate the hearing impaired? Bonnie and I discuss and a couple of listeners chime in, and we celebrate the arrival of our latest gadget, the light and fluffy omelette maker. Yum.If you're in the UK and missing access to most BBC streams on TuneIn, you'll be pleased to know that the BBC Sounds app supports Siri Shortcuts.Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Pro, with plenty of attention being paid to the input and output side of the audio. Is your mouth watering?We solve the mystery raised last week of how to get out of the add task screen in the latest version of my task manager of choice, Todoist. And it's very simple. Bah!

Hi Mosen At Largers. We begin this episode with a fix for the issue where MFI hearing aid wearers have been hearing VoiceOver sounds played over their device's speaker rather than through the aids.Twitterific has already come out with a bug fix for a VoiceOver problem that began over the last week, but maybe we should have just embraced the null?We hear some listener advice on making a Reaper Bleeper and I'm inspired to delve into the archives for my favourite piece of audio production that I've done that uses bleeping.I enjoy the quality of discourse on LinkedIn, but have been frustrated for a long time by how cumbersome it is to use on iOS, so I wrote an article detailing my concerns on LinkedIn, which has received a response from LinkedIn's head of accessibility. It sounds like good times are ahead, and I applaud Microsoft for their willingness to engage with our community.A listener reports problems with the Sendero GPS app in iOS 13.2 and asks for others' recommendations on good GPS apps.Has your Google Home been bricked by a recent software update that went badly wrong? A listener advises the best process for getting it sorted.A listener talks about her excellent experience with a Hims QBrailleXL in conjunction with a Microsoft Surface pro.New gadgets are arriving for listeners including Echo Buds, Echo Studio and of course AirPods Pro.I give a quick demonstration of auto-speak on the Apple Watch, how it works and why it's useful.In the US, there've been reactions ranging from amusement to perplexity to grief as hundreds of thousands of texts from Valentine's Day have just turned up.What would you recommend for someone who wants a no frills, no touch screen computer that's reliable and good to type on?I mention the new podcast from Workbridge here in New Zealand called Mahi, which talks about what the organisation is doing and issues around disability employment. Search for Mahi in all good podcast apps.I share some ideas for items Apple might like to add for customisation by way of VoiceOver activities in iOS in future.We here from a listener who is happy with my recommendation of Todoist as a brilliant task manager for iOS, apart from one bug.Microsoft has had a big week with their Ignite conference making several exciting announcements.Good news for those who use Google Assistant and Sirius XM in the US. They have now partnered.Netflix wants to give you the chance to speed up playback, but some content creators says this violates their copyright. What on earth is up with that?Brit Box is coming to the UK with a grand total of 0 audio described titles.

Hi again Mosen at Largers. In this bigger than huge, bumper episode, iOS 13.2 is out. There are still serious bugs, one in particular of high impact that is new to this release affecting Made for iPhone hearing aid users who also use VoiceOver. We deserve better.Clocks have been going forward and back depending on where in the world you are. Is daylight saving a failed experiment we should abandon, or do you appreciate that extra daylight at the end of a summer's day?A listener talks about one of his favourite games for iOS, Timecrestc.We discuss guide dogs. A listener asks how much difference do they make really, and are they too much hassle for what you get back?Apple TV+ has arrived. There was plenty of interest in the blind community in See. I talk about my initial impressions of the service and some of the shows including See.We talk some more about the Brave Browser, based on the Chromium engine, also accessible in iOS.Various listeners have a chat about mechanical keyboards and why you might want one.In the Bonnie bulletin, it's time for me to feel the fear and do it anyway, get back on the virtual bike, and go to a cricket match. Bonnie also talks about snoring. It's something not often discussed, but it can cause a bit of friction. We ask if anyone's found any good techniques for managing it.A listener asks why I stick with Focus Braille displays and whether I have looked at others.We revisit the question of dodgy audio in Windows. All this, and so much more.

Hi again Mosen at Largers. This week, we ask if our personal assistant devices are just going a bit too far in trying to protect our delicate ears. I provide some examples of famous songs that have now incurred the wrath of the Siri and Alexa censors.More listeners talk about their food loves and hates.There's yet more discussion about whether Braille should always begin with an uppercase B. I say, let's put it to a global vote. I have no doubt which way it would go.A listener chimes in on the concerning state of Catalyst apps on the Mac, and I highlight the difference in the frequency and quality of engagement Apple has with our community compared with other mainstream companies.We look at the Apple TV app for Fire TVs and discuss what it can do.A listener asks a question about iCloud keychain versus 1Password.The Apple Radio Directory appears to be removing some smaller stations. Its days are probably numbered.Bonnie and I talk about a concept I have dubbed "blind face". Should we speak up more about people who think they know what it's like to be blind because they have been under blindfold? And should there be Government funding of guide dog schools?The BBC has released a new news skill for Alexa that has some awesome new features.Research has proven definitively that dark mode has a massive positive impact on your phone's battery life, particularly if you have a phone with an OLED display.We discuss some linguistic differences in the show this week, including whether companies are singular or plural, and the way Americans use the word "fix" to mean prepare, when most people only use it to mean "repair".

Hi Mosen at Largers. Thanks for joining me again. Are you as enthralled by the Brexit drama as me? Before putting the show together, I pulled an all-nighter watching coverage of the unusual and dramatic Saturday session of the UK House of Commons. I offer a few thoughts.We talk about food you absolutely adore, and food you detest. Even though the answer to this question should be blatantly obvious, at a listener's request I outline just a few of the things that make soup an abomination.I review and highly recommend "A Day Like Today", an autobiography by British journalist and recently-retired BBC interviewer John Humphrys.Shawn calls in to recommend a book called the ABCs of UEB. You can find it here.We hear a listener's perspective on running Windows on a virtual machine on the Mac.Keeping with our food theme, Bonnie joins me to discuss some of her most and least favourite food as well as her first taste of a New Zealand culinary institution.We look at a few items of tech news, including announcements around Disney Plus, Uber Pet, Google's Pixel event and the cool new recorder in the new devices, the ability to easily move music and other audio between your Google Home devices, Tile has some new products including Tile Stickers.I discuss how I have now made the Microsoft Edge Chromium beta my web browser of choice.

Hi Mosen at Largers. Many will be tuning in for Google's big event. They'll reveal the Pixel 4 this coming week and there'll be other things unveiled too. A listener asks me to talk about anything I'd like to see announced.Are you a Mac user looking forward to a greater variety of apps? It appears Apple may have seriously dropped the accessibility ball with its new Catalyst project.We hear some inside information on Apple's new series about a world full of blind people called "See", and get confirmation that all Apple TV Plus series will contain audio description.I give you my recommendation for the BBC Radio 4 Feedback podcast and tell you why I find it so entertaining.Change in something as fundamental as the way you read can be disconcerting. A listener questions whether the Unified English Braille code is advancing the cause of Braille.A listener seeks advice, is it safe to upgrade an iPhone 6s to iOS 13? Is speed faster, slower or roughly the same?We're not shy of tackling the controversial questions on this show. Oh boy! A listener wants to know which is better, Apple Music or Spotify? I give you my take and you're welcome to share yours.We hear from a listener who owns a WeWalk Smart Cane. I'd love to hear from others who have one of these to find out how it's working out for you.Google Maps has enhanced walking directions for blind people who live in the US or Japan, and BlindSquare now has tight Aira integration.We discuss techniques for keeping your new phone battery in top shape.Now I know I have a hearing impairment, but I think I heard via Twitter that October is meet the blond month. I think that's right. So my favourite blonde, Bonnie Mosen, is on the show. Bonnie and I have a good old rant about the insulting inappropriateness of postal ballots in elections without any accessible alternative.And just how lucky am I really?