[Electronics-Talk] Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Volume 837

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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Volume 837 Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Volume 837 The Week's News in Adaptive Technology https://toptechtidbits.com/ A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication https://mvsltd.com/ About | Top Tech Tidbits. The world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. Web Version | Read this volume of Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday online at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/tidbits2021/12162021/. Share | Share this volume of Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday on Facebook: http://bit.ly/sharetidbits837. Spam Filter | You have received this email from Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. because you are subscribed to receive the Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday Email Newsletter. 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Apple Still Hasn't Fixed Siri Issue That Nixed Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users [Updated]: (5.8% of all clicks.) https://www.macrumors.com/2021/12/06/apple-no-siri-fix-low-vision-features/ D.) Live Text, New In iOS 15 Is Amazing, But It Took Us 45 Years Of Technical Advancements To Get There: (5.6% of all clicks.) https://accessibility-insights.com/2021/11/06/live-text-new-in-ios-15-is-amazing-but-it-took-us-45-years-of-technical-advancements-to-get-there/ E.) Best Apps For Hearing Loss: (5.3% of all clicks.) https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53274-Smartphone-apps-for-hearing-loss 2) Top Tech Tidbits Welcomes Aboard Double Tap TV | No More Sponsorship Packages Currently Available Please join all of us here at Tidbits in welcoming aboard Double Tap TV, who has so very graciously agreed to support the ongoing distribution of Top Tech Tibdits by becoming a sponsor. If you look forward to Tidbits every week, it is sponsors like Double Tap TV that make it possible. Double Tap TV is a weekly tech show on AMI-tv, (also available on CBC Gem in Canada and YouTube). Each week join hosts Steven Scott (@blindguytech) and Marc Aflalo (@marcaflalo) as they help viewers better understand how technology can assist in everyday life. Its tech from an accessible point of view! The show features interviews with some of the biggest names in consumer tech and features up and coming companies and services: https://bit.ly/321OUEy. 3) Critical Log4J Vulnerability Leaves Much of the Internet at Risk The Apache Software Foundation has released fixes to contain an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability affecting the widely-used Apache Log4j Java-based logging library that could be weaponized to execute malicious code and allow a complete takeover of vulnerable systems: https://thehackernews.com/2021/12/extremely-critical-log4j-vulnerability.html 4) JAWS Tip: Copy Speech History to the Clipboard Courtesy of Freedom Scientific: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/45.html 5) How to Use Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency Find out more about the Emergency Contact feature and how to get it set up: https://www.makeuseof.com/get-help-with-alexa-emergency/ 6) Guide to Beginning on Twitch as a Blind Streamer Whether you want to stream yourself playing video games, arts and crafts, or just chatting, compared to YouTube gaming, Twitch is currently the best place for a blind person to begin. Knowing what software to use is critical, but can also be intimidating to learn because of the wide spectrum of inaccessible products in the industry. Fortunately for you, I've been streaming content for a few years now and I want to pass on what I've learned. No matter if you have a gaming PC or just a console, this guide will provide solutions to make your stream more accessible. In this article you'll learn how to use OBS with a screen reader, how to use Stream Elements or Firebot to control your stream, and tips to improve your streaming experience: https://rossminor.com/2021/11/28/the-ultimate-guide-for-becoming-a-blind-twitch-streamer/ 7) NVDA 2021.3.1 RC1 Now Available This version comes with 2 fixes: Braille display auto detection for Humanware & APH displays and Landmark is again abbreviated in braille. If no issues are found, this will be identical to the final NVDA 2021.3.1 release. Full info & download from: https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2021-3-1rc1/ 8) Navigating Your Browser Faster and More Efficiently with NVDA Single Letter Navigation | YouTube - Thee Quinn Learn the different ways you can use NVDA single letter navigation to navigate your webpage even faster than persons who are sighted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oKSsGtIpoo&t=22s 9) Niagara-Made Audio Game Nominated for Accessibility Game Award A made-in-Niagara video game has been nominated for a Game Award in the category of innovation in accessibility. The Vale: Shadow of the Crown was created by Niagara's Falling Squirrel, an independent game studio. Dave Evans, founder of Falling Squirrel and creative director of the game, said they started making it five years ago: https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/local-niagara-falls/news/2021/12/07/niagara-made-audio-game-nominated-for-accessibility-game-award.html 10) Bookshare Reader for Amazon Alexa Beta | Setting Up The Bookshare Skill Step-by-step instructions for installing the Beta skill on the Alexa app, linking the skill to your Bookshare account and getting audiobooks for Alexa to read: https://www.bookshare.org/cms/help-center/alexa-smart-speaker-beta-early-2021 11) Sight Tech Global 2021 Highlights and YouTube Channel There were many presentations worth highlighting from Sight Tech Global 2021. Recordings of breakout sessions will be posted soon. Videos of main stage sessions are now available on the Sight Tech Global agenda page at: https://sighttechglobal.com/agenda/ You can subscribe via their Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJhe8kfyvmp8PRg9dexrOg 12) Your Feedback Is Important To Us At Google Google is looking for participant's who use assistive technology to participate in user research. Google says most participants will get a small thank you gift: https://userresearch.google.com/?reserved=0 13) PlayStation and Accessibility Sony has a new website dedicated to its PlayStation's accessibility features. Some games are also covered: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/accessibility/ 14) Can I Play That? Accessibility Awards 2021 - The Winners Can I Play That has announced their 2021 accessibility awards winners: https://caniplaythat.com/2021/12/13/can-i-play-that-accessibility-awards-2021-the-winners/ 15) Introducing Bookshare Reader (Beta) for Smart Speakers You can now listen to Bookshare books using Amazon Alexa with Bookshare Reader. Bookshare Reader is currently in beta release and only available for Bookshare Individual Members at this time. Future releases will provide access to students and educators on school organizational accounts: https://blog.bookshare.org/2021/12/bookshare-reader-beta-smart-speakers/ 16) For Low-Vision People Like Me, Autonomous Driving Could Change Everything A thought provoking piece on autonomous driving from a blindness and low vision perspective: https://groundtruthautonomy.com/how-low-vision-people-benefit-from-autonomous-vehicles/ 17) Facetime Client App 'Navi' Adds Subtitles And Live Translations Through SharePlay With Apple releasing macOS 12.1 with SharePlay support, developer Jordi Bruin launched Navi, a universal app that helps people with hearing impairment and other disabilities to easily engage in a FaceTime call using subtitles and live translations: https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/14/navi-facetime-subtitles-live-translations-shareplay/ 18) Israeli Company Says Novel AI Device Could Help Prevent Adult Blindness A Modi'in Illit-based start-up has recently unveiled what they say is the world's first AI-based contactless intraocular pressure (IOP) measuring device that allows individuals with glaucoma to measure their eye pressure anytime and anywhere and communicate the results to their doctor: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech/israeli-company-says-novel-ai-device-could-help-prevent-adult-blindness-688544 19) The Ultimate Guide To Keyboard Shortcuts In Windows 11 Navigating Windows 11 can be a whole lot faster with keyboard commands. This guide provides a great overview: https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts/ 20) Twitter Is Rolling Out Automatic Captions For Videos Twitter receives a much needed accessibility enhancement with automatic captions for videos being rolled out for most languages: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22834366/twitter-automatic-live-captions-videos 21) Apple Releases iOS 15.2 With Communication Safety In Messages, Macro Photo Control, App Privacy Reports, And More Apple releases a software update for iPhone and iPad users with significant new features. Plus, Siri's call history and voicemail functionality are finally restored: https://www.theapplepost.com/2021/12/13/apple-releases-ios-15-2-with-communication-safety-in-messages-macro-photo-control-app-privacy-reports-and-more/ 22) How To Easily Insert Images, Tables, Charts, And More Into Google Docs Google Docs has added an "@" menu that makes it easier than ever to add content to your documents: https://www.androidcentral.com/how-easily-insert-images-tables-charts-and-more-google-docs 23) WatchOS 8.3 Release Candidate Expands AssistiveTouch To Older Apple Watch Models The WatchOS 8.3 update is set to bring AssistiveTouch features to older Apple Watch models, including the 4 and 5: https://www.macrumors.com/2021/12/09/watchos-8-3-assistivetouch-apple-watch/ 24) Samsung Bixby Is Available for Windows: What You Need to Know Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa are the biggest names in the virtual assistant market, but Samsung's Bixby has proven to be a good contender. Now, it will become more accessible with its release on the Microsoft Store: https://www.makeuseof.com/samsung-bixby-available-for-windows/ 25) The 13 Best Windows 11 Tips and Tricks That Everybody Should Know Windows 11 comes with a ton of changes. A new UI, Android app compatibility, improved resources management, and so much more are all packed into Microsoft's new operating system. However, it is still the same OS underneath, and that's a good thing: https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-best-tips-and-tricks/ 26) Windows 11 Voice Access Will Let You Control A PC By Talking To It, Available Now In Preview Microsoft has been including speech recognition software in Windows for years, but historically it's been designed as an accessibility setting that allows you to input text by talking instead of typing. Soon you'll also be able to launch and switch between apps, browse the web, and generally control your computer by voice thanks to a new Voice Access feature coming to Windows 11. A pre-release version of the feature is rolling out now to members of the Windows Insider program on the Windows 11 dev channel: https://liliputing.com/2021/12/windows-11-voice-access-will-let-you-control-a-pc-by-talking-to-it-available-now-in-preview.html ➜ Press Releases and Other News 1) First-Of-Its-Kind Box Uses Braille To Make Finding Your Favourite Chocolate Accessible To The Blind Community The Holiday Braille Box is an accessible box of Purdys chocolates designed specifically for, and with consultation from, the blind and partially sighted community: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/first-of-its-kind-box-uses-braille-to-make-finding-your-favourite-chocolate-accessible-to-the-blind-community-836477077.html 2) 12 of the Best Job Search Sites for Remote Work If the pandemic taught us anything about the workforce, it's that working remotely is not the horrible scenario most employers fear. While COVID-19 forced many companies to quickly change their tune on remote work, the reality is that momentum was already starting to swing in that direction, and there is no shortage of companies looking for new team members. The only question is how do you locate these coveted work-from-home roles. Keep reading to find some of the best job search sites for remote work: https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-job-search-sites/ 3) Bringing Accessible Tourism to the World Professor Yaniv Poria's recent master's degree course is giving future travel industry leaders the tools to improve travel and recreational experiences for people with a wide range of disabilities: https://www.jpost.com/jpost-tech/business-and-innovation/bringing-accessible-tourism-to-the-world-688487 4) Streaming Subtitles Should Not Be This Tricky to Read As a visually impaired cinephile, my nemesis is a white subtitle with no drop shadow, sheared of an outline — the words onscreen blend into the background too easily. There have been countless times when I was watching a film at Angelika Film Center or Lincoln Center and had to give up on reading the dialogue text altogether. No understanding of the plot, just vibes: https://www.vulture.com/article/subtitles-closed-captions-accessibility-streaming.html 5) A 17-Year-Old Created A Free App That Makes Disney+ Films More Accessible For Deaf Children Subtitles and closed captions make it possible for deaf people to enjoy films and television shows — but what about little kids who can't read yet, or whose reading isn't fast enough to keep up with the captions? 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To listen to the podcast, please visit: https://blindandroidusers.com/category/bauposts/shownotes/ 2) Mosen At Large 161 December 1th 2021 Review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 carbon, more on mainstream vs blindness tech, and a new book designed to give hope to newly blind people and their families. https://mosenatlarge.pinecast.co/episode/bdee0ee2/review-of-the-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-more-on-mainstream-vs-blindness-tech-and-a-new-book-designed-to-give-hope-to-newly-blind-people-and-their-families 3) Hadley Presents Using Workout Equipment at Home December 12th 2021 Working on your health and fitness always makes sense — but sometimes, going to the gym doesn't. 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This months workshop will be with Accessible Pharmacy. This exciting presentation will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET. In addition a door prize of a $25.00 gift card will be given out to one lucky winner! Below you will find information about our presenters along with the Zoom information. We look forward to having you join us for this informative and innovative event! Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of the blind and low vision community. They are the only provider of its kind and the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the United States. We will be joined by one of the co-founders of the company, Andy Burstein. Web: https://www.accessiblepharmacy.com/. Phone: (215) 799-9900 ☎. If you want to use the one-touch method, you can use: +13126266799, 5616420005#. If you wish to call in directly please call: +1 312 626 6799. 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Each store is an independent business owned / managed by a member of the Blind / Low Vision Community. Please browse & shop the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. You will find great items and unique offerings from our merchants. You help the Blind Community every time you make a purchase from any of the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. Every purchase made at Blind Mice Mega Mall gives back to the Blind and Visually Impaired Community. Proceeds from sales fund the MouseHole Scholarship Program, the Cooking In The Dark Show and The Movie Vault. Blind Mice Mega Mall accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Checks, and Money Orders. Purchase Orders From State Agencies are also welcome. Sponsor: Carroll Center for the Blind ➜ New Spring Session of Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center for the Blind Launch your career in the digital accessibility field! The Carroll Center for the Blind's new 7-week intensive Screen Reader User Tester Training program allows participants to learn and grow their ability to professionally explore, test, and report findings regarding the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, and digital document files using screen readers. Want to learn more? Start your journey to becoming a Screen Reader User Tester by visiting: https://carroll.org/screen-reader-user-tester-training-program/ Sponsor Since: August 5th 2021 Website: https://carroll.org/ 🌐 Phone: (617) 969-6200 ☎ Fax: (617) 969-6204 ░ Shop: https://carroll.org/store/ 🛒 Donate: https://carroll.org/donate ❤ Social: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Instagram About: The Carroll Center for the Blind is the foremost leader in vision rehabilitation services for individuals confronted by the challenges of vision loss. Our mission is to empower those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. Established in 1936, the renowned Carroll Center for the Blind has been serving those with vision impairment for over eight decades; we are known nationally as a premier Vision Rehabilitation Center. Located just outside of Boston on a sprawling campus in Newton, Massachusetts, we proudly serve ALL ages and ALL stages of vision loss. With the ongoing promise of improving the lives of people with vision-related problems, The Carroll Center for the Blind has pioneered many innovative services allowing people who are blind or have low vision to learn the skills to be independent in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places. Our services include vision rehabilitation, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational support, and recreation opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired of all ages. For over 80 years, the expertise of Carroll Center staff has provided help for thousands of blind and visually impaired persons with diverse opportunities for success and independent living. Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions ➜ Give the Gift of Equal Access! This holiday season, give the gift of access to the world's most fundamental right, the right to information. Scribe for Personal Documents is a cloud based service that takes previously inaccessible digital material and renders it into accessible formats in seconds. Help out someone in your life whom you know could use the access, or secure the access for yourself here: https://scribeit.io/ Sponsor Since: June 3rd 2021 Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ 🌐 Email Newsletter: Click here to receive periodic news via email concerning Pneuma Solutions products for business, consumers and education. Sales: (866) 202-0520 ☎ Support: (650) 249-1000 ☎ About: Backed by two decades of creating award-winning accessible cloud technologies for people with visual impairments, Pneuma Solutions is the global leader in accessible cloud-based solutions. Pneuma Solutions was founded by long-time accessibility developers Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell. For more information on their individual profiles, click on their respective bio pages. We're proud to be the first company to develop cloud-based accessibility at the network level. Our tools provide organizations, like yours, a way to deliver secure, accessible information right from your network or from our secure servers. You can provide your print disabled consumers, students, employees, and citizens with a multitude of accessible options. Additionally, we offer a suite of cloud-based applications to blind and print disabled consumers directly from our website. Our consumer products are designed to make the day-to-day lives of blind and print disabled individuals more accessible and simpler to manage. Access to information is not a privilege, it's a right. It's also your right to obtain affordable, accessible cloud solutions to serve your end user. When organizations like yours implement our tools, together we help make it a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Want to know more about how we can help you become more inclusive? Contact us here. We'll be happy to discuss how our tools can help with your accessibility needs. Sponsor: Freedom Scientific ➜ Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 5th Generation Refreshable Braille Displays Our world-class refreshable Braille displays deliver efficient Braille input and outstanding output for your PC or mobile device. The robust Bluetooth® connectivity provides seamless use with Windows®, Mac®, iPhones®, iPads®, and AndroidTM smartphones and tablets. Ergonomic navigation features allow quick, natural hand movements for greater productivity. When used with JAWS® screen reading software, they support our popular Braille Study Mode, an interactive tool for teaching and learning Braille. Learn more today: https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/blindness/focus-blue-family/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Top%20Tech%20Tidbit Sponsor Since: April 15th 2021 Website: https://www.freedomscientific.com/ 🌐 Email: info at vispero.com ✉ Phone: (800) 444-4443 ☎ Facebook | Twitter | YouTube (Training) About: Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand, is a leading worldwide brand of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. We offer products designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals the same access to information as their sighted peers. World-renowned JAWS (Job Access With Speech) screen reading software and ZoomText screen magnification software provide users the independence and ability to seek education and obtain or maintain a career after vision loss. Our expansive product line includes both low vision and blindness technology for all aspects of daily living. The wide range of RUBY, TOPAZ, and ONYX desktop and portable video magnifiers are designed for their ease of use and assist with daily activities. Our impressive line of blindness hardware products include refreshable Braille displays and scanning and reading devices, offering many options tailored to fit individual needs. Sponsor: APH ConnectCenter ➜ VisionAware Resources: VisionAware Resources Including the Information and Referral Line? APH ConnectCenter has resources to help blind and low vision people thrive. In addition to the Reader's Digest Getting Started with Vision Loss Guide You can also call the Information and Referral Line with your questions about resources and living with blindness and low vision. https://visionaware.org/ Sponsor Since: March 4th 2021 Website: https://aphconnectcenter.org/ 🌐 Email: connectcenter at aph.org ✉ APH ConnectCenter Information and Referral Line: (800) 232-5463 ☎ Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET Facebook (CareerConnect) | Facebook (FamilyConnect) | Facebook (VisionAware) | Twitter | YouTube About: The APH ConnectCenter offers curated advice and resources to assist children, parents, adults, and job seekers who are blind or visually impaired, and their associated professionals, leading to greater independence and success in their lives. Sponsor: Humanware ➜ BRAILLIANT Renewed! The NEW Brailliant BI X Series is here! The wait is over! A redefined family of Brailliant refreshable Braille displays has arrived! The NEW Brailliant BI X Series will help you stay connected, download books from many participating online libraries and share information easily with your peers. You will enjoy the intuitive, seamless user experience of KeySoft Lite, the HumanWare flagship accessibility suite designed to make you more productive. Including the Brailliant BI 40X and the Brailliant BI 20X, this is the Brailliant idea you need! http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/121620211100-BrailliantBIX-Launch-US.htm Sponsor Since: February 4th 2021 Website: http://humanware.com/ 🌐 Phone (Asia): +61 2 9686 2600 ☎ Phone (Australia): +61 2 9686 2600 ☎ Phone (Canada): +1 888 723-7273 ☎ Phone (Europe): +44 1933 415 800 ☎ Phone (International): +44 1933 415 800 ☎ Phone (Ireland): +01 8307033 ☎ Phone (New Zealand): +027 700 1674 ☎ Phone (United Kingdom): +01933 415800 ☎ Phone (United States): +1 800 722-3393 ☎ YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRWVYiggn-w 🎥 About: HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. HumanWare offers a wide range of innovative products, including the BrailleNote Touch, first Google certified braille tablet, the iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, Victor Reader®, the world's leading family of digital audiobook players, the unique Prodigi® family of desktop and portable vision and reading systems, and the ultra-portable explore line of electronic handheld magnifier. Sponsor: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Adaptations Online Store ➜ LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Adaptations Online Store Featured Products Revolution Cane Tip: Standard Roller Tip: $14.50 | Locator Dots: Small Pack of 6 (Clear or Orange): $2.00 | NFB Metal Cane Tip: $3.00 | TMAP - On Demand Tactile Street | Map (set of two maps): $25.00 | Ambutech Aluminum Folding Cane: $35.00 | NFB Chris Park Telescoping Cane: $45.00 | BoldWriter 20 Pen (Individual or 6-pack): $2.00 | Bump Dots: Mixed (50 count): $7.00 | Braille Apple Catalina VoiceOver Guide OSX 10.15 (3 volumes) - Latest Manual: $52.00 | SpeedDots iPhone Tactile Screen Protector, Phone Layout: $12.00 | NFB Chris Park 7-Piece Folding Cane: $50.00 | Visit https://adaptations.org/ to learn more today! Sponsor Since: October 1, 2020 Website: https://adaptations.org/ 🌐 Toll Free: (888) 400-8933 ☎ Local: (415) 694-7301 ☎ About: Founded in 1902, San Francisco's LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision. Adaptations is your online go-to for tools, technology, and accessible solutions for blind and visually impaired people. Sponsor: American Printing House (APH) ➜ Coding is Easy and Accessible with Colby the Code & Go Robot Mouse Code & Go Mouse introduces coding concepts and tactile graphics as users program Colby to race through a maze toward the cheese. Colby lights-up, makes sounds, and features two speeds along with colorful buttons for easy programming and sequencing. https://www.aph.org/product/accessible-code-and-go-mouse/ Sponsor Since: July 2nd 2020 Website: https://www.aph.org/ 🌐 Toll Free and Customer Support: (800) 223-1839 ☎ Phone: (512) 895-2405 ☎ Fax: (512) 899-2284 ░ YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/WENRlCNDsxQ 🎥 Free Apps & Actions from APH: https://www.aph.org/free-apps-from-aph/ 📱 About: Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world's largest nonprofit organization, creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired. APH believes that the future belongs to everyone. By offering innovative products and services, APH opens up a door of opportunities for lifelong independence and success. Sponsor: Barry Scheur ➜ GuideLights And Gadgets (1) Talking medical bundles through end of the year; $150 for 3 items; $100 for two items - incl. shipping. Mystic Access now carries these. (2) New rugged leather 20 cell protective Braille cases for any unit2 easy and comfortable for work when it's in the case; gun case for which we found a better use; why pay over $100 instead of $80 9cl. shipping. (3) RFID full zip around wallet $20 through year end. (4) Buy a 10 pack of our leather squeezy storage pouches for $35.00, great for stocking stuffers. (5) Lots of new hand free neck pouch styles, $20- $40. (6) Air induction and other exciting new headphone choices. For more info, call Barry at (617) 969-7500 ☎ or email him at barry.scheur at gmail.com ✉. 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