[Electronics-Talk] Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, January 17, 2019 - Volume 692

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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, January 17, 2019 - Volume 692

The Week's News in Adaptive Technology

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Dear Rolando, 

1) AccessWorld Offers Lots of Braille-Related Info
The January 2019 issue of AccessWorld contains two articles on advanced tactile watches, an overview of Braille support on the Kindle Fire Tablet, a review of the Braille Blaster program from APH, and a discussion of the new operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple RV and the Mac:
http://bit.ly/2VSXii5 

2A) NVDA News
The first issue of InProcess for the year informs us of an NVDA update affecting speakers of at least one language, the updated certification exam, and more:
http://bit.ly/2DeZp8E 

2B) Users Can Influence NVDA Development by Completing a Survey:
http://bit.ly/2RvDWkD 

3A) Consumer Electronics Show, Tek Talk Focus and Blog Post
Again this year, Tek Talk will feature a program highlighting discoveries from CES, on GMT 22 January at 01:00:
http://bit.ly/2M464U2 

3B) This Double Tap Canada post discusses the event as well:
http://bit.ly/2Rz8nGy 

4) Audio-Only Games
This GameRevolution post mentions a number of audio-only games on different platforms:
http://bit.ly/2RWWbP0 

5) A User Testimonial About Envision
This entrepreneur finds the Envision app useful:
http://bit.ly/2VYk6Nn 

6) WayAround Updates
Read the post or listen to the recorded webinar about enhancements in version 2.3 of this Android and iOS app for object identification:
http://bit.ly/2FDy4yk 

7) Audio Fitness Programs with Text Explanations Still Free
Thanks to donations, the Eyes-Free Fitness Workout programs from Blind Alive can be downloaded free, with donations needed to continue the availability:
http://bit.ly/2QQGx3b 

8) ElBraille Enthusiast
This YouTube Video Discusses the ElBraille:
http://bit.ly/2Rz9aau 

9) Producing Professional Podcasts With Your iPhone
This 15-minute podcast introduces Backpack Studio, an accessible iOS app for audio production:
http://bit.ly/2U10CWL 

10) Haptic Touch on the iPhone XR Vs. 3D Touch on the XS.
This Apple Insider article is entitled "What Haptic Touch on the iPhone XR can do, and how it differs from 3D Touch on the iPhone XS:"
http://bit.ly/2ssJDRe 

11) T-Mobile TV Survey
T-Mobile is developing a television service and seeks participants in a short survey for people with visual impairments about what is important to them. Respondents get a $15 Amazon gift card:
http://bit.ly/2RTF4xA 

12) SWIFT Programming
"Downloading & Managing Playgrounds" is the latest in Hadley Institute's training materials on coding:
http://bit.ly/2AR4KBe 

13) Sight and Sound Technology Podcast
This episode features two interviews and a discussion of accessing Apple Music on the Braille Sense Polaris:
http://bit.ly/2TUg7zG 

14) Enrolment for Hartgen Consultancy PowerPoint Course Extended
People can sign up for this course until Monday 21 January 2019:
http://bit.ly/2FGcedQ 

15) Be Safe on the Internet
This page's author describes it as "An open source checklist of resources designed to improve your online privacy and security:"
http://bit.ly/2FCXZpX 

16) 8 Helpful Apps For People Who Are Blind
This Easterseals Blog post offers one user's compendium of favorite apps, this time, for the iPhone:
http://bit.ly/2stFRqK 

17) Advances in Digital Accessibility
In Eyes on Success Episode 1903, Larry Lewis talks about his new role as Director of Government Sales and Strategic Partnerships for the Paciello Group, after many years running Flying Blind, LLC. They talk about the importance of accessibility and learn about some of the tools and resources available from the Paciello Group to assist with creating accessible designs:
http://bit.ly/2p6t5h5 

18A) Training and Support from Aira
Aira has released a free packet of audio training materials for users of the service and those looking into it. Files are available as a DAISY book or as individual MP3 files:
http://bit.ly/2Hf5UMs 

18B) Users of Aira's free services, and those considering the service, can now join the existing discussion e-mail list. to do this, send a blank message to
aira+subscribe at groups.io 

19) Blind Bargains Qast Outtakes and Bloopers
Blind Bargains Qast 171 is the annual humorous look back at the year in Blind Bargains Qast production:
http://bit.ly/2RQRA0P

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