[Electronics-Talk] Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Volume 793

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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Volume 793 Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Volume 793 The Week's News in Adaptive Technology https://toptechtidbits.com/ A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication https://mvsltd.com/ About | Top Tech Tidbits is 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/tidbits2021/02042021/. Share | Share this volume of Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday on Facebook: http://bit.ly/sharetidbits793. Spam Filter | You have received this email from Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. because you are subscribed to receive the Top Tech Tidbtis for Thursday Email Newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the Top Tech Tidbtis for Thursday Email Newsletter please be sure to add the following email address to your Address Book, Email Contact List, Trusted Sender's List, and/or Safe Sender's List today: enews at toptechtidbits.com. This Week's Featured Advertisement: GuideConnect Provides Access to Computing Tasks People with Visual Impairments Need to Stay Independent & Digitally Connected There's a new tool in town that's giving people who are blind or visually impaired access to all of the things they want to be able to do on the computer without the complexities of a screen-reader. GuideConnect's menu-driven, closed, computing-environment eliminates the navigation barriers many users face as they move from application to application and task to task. GuideConnect users successfully manage their email, surf the web, stream movie services, read and download books and newspapers through services like BARD and Newsline (which are directly connected within GuideConnect), listen to their favorite radio stations and podcasts, magnify or scan their paper mail and so much more. And now, GuideConnect has added video calling! GuideConnect users can call other users, as well as family and friends who don't use GuideConnect. Learn more and download the 30-Day Free Trial at: https://yourdolphin.com/en-gb/products/individuals/guide-connect Dear Rolando, 1) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week A.) Secret Hotkey Opens Windows 10's New Emoji Picker in Any App: (13.3% of all clicks.) https://www.howtogeek.com/351344/how-to-use-windows-10%E2%80%99s-new-emoji-picker-in-any-app/ B.) YouTube Channel for VoiceOver Training: (11.2% of all clicks.) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgk4Ja4_u4K6UE2KjSvm211Guv0cGRAZ C.) Pazera Free Audio Extractor. Free Audio Converter: (8.7% of all clicks.) https://www.pazera-software.com/products/audio-extractor/ D.) Watch this YouTube video on how to use GoodMaps Explorer and O&M Skills to get to a restaurant: (5.8% of all clicks.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-AMJcwqsrQ&feature=youtu.be E.) New Braille Devices from HumanWare: Windows and iOS: (5.5% of all clicks.) http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/070120211100-BrailliantBIX-Launch-EN.htm 2) COVID-19 Resources by Accessibility Type Anyone seeking authoritative information about COVID-19 in accessible formats may find useful the resources produced by the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) at Georgia Tech. Subjects include symptoms, testing, use of masks, and how to protect your service animal. Materials are available in accessible Word documents, PDF, and hardcopy braille. The project was made possible with funding from the CDC Foundation. Resources on the site are adapted and accessible versions of the CDC's COVID-19 guidance: https://cidi.gatech.edu/covid 3) Features and Accessibility of the Top Three Remote Meeting Platforms: Zoom, Teams, and Meet This article comes to us from Web Friendly Help: https://webfriendlyhelp.com/features-and-accessibility-of-the-top-three-remote-meeting-platforms-zoom-teams-and-meet/ 4) Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Microsoft Edge: Which Browser Gobbles Up the Most RAM? An informative article from Tom's Guide: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/chrome-firefox-edge-ram-comparison 5) It's Back! Accessible Apps Releases Chicken Nugget version 4.71, Bringing AI Image Descriptions, New Sounds, and More This has been a popular Twitter client among blind users, and many are pleased to have it back: https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=22060 6) This A Cappella Group is Scarily Good at Imitating Windows Sound Effects Something a little different, courtesy of The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/22252590/maytree-a-cappella-group-windows-10-singing 7) CAPTCHA Be Gone: Solve CAPTCHAs by Browser Extension This $3.50 per month subscription service has gotten consistently positive reviews. Solves an unlimited number of CAPTCHAs with a single keystroke. Currently available for the Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer browsers and is also accessible to all modern Windows screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, Super Nova, System Access, and Window Eyes: https://captchabegone.com/ 8) AWARE App Aims To Help Visually Impaired Explore Their Surroundings Independently The app, by Sensible Innovations, offers turn-by-turn descriptive navigation for users, who can place their phone in their pocket and listen as the app announces places they pass. The AWARE app works with Sensible Innovations Electronic Stickers, to provide indoor directions and descriptions crafted with a visually impaired focus. The AWARE app is built with large fonts and high contrast or for a Braille display for those who prefer to read, and is completely audible for non-visual users. Learn more here: https://coolblindtech.com/aware-app-helps-visually-impaired-explore-their-surroundings-independently/ 9) Samsung and Apple Upcoming Smart Watches May Allow Blood Glucose Monitoring After bringing blood oxygen saturation, ECG, and blood pressure measurement to their smartwatches, Apple and Samsung have reportedly set their sights on another impressive feature for their upcoming smartwatches - blood sugar (or glucose) level measurement: https://pocketnow.com/samsung-and-apples-upcoming-smartwatches-might-allow-blood-glucose-monitoring 10) The Right Way to Rescue a Soaking Wet Smartphone Wired Magazine insists that given the hundreds of ways your phone could come into life-threatening contact with liquid, that you should know what to do when it happens. And if you're thinking rice, well, let's just say that science can provide a better method: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-rescue-a-wet-phone/ 11) Using Twitterrific on the Mac with VoiceOver Demo In this YouTube demo Herbert Allen takes you through the different tabs and menus for creating, replying, retweeting and much more. This video is intended to help blind individuals who only rely on hearing the speech output. Users with vision will not get any screen activity from this demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4oMkHSgXO0&feature=youtu.be 12) Apple is Bringing iCloud Keychain to the PC via a Chrome Extension A new update to iCloud for Windows suggests iCloud Keychain is coming to Chrome on PC: https://www.imore.com/apple-bringing-icloud-keychain-pc-chrome-extension 13) How GoodMaps is Revolutionizing Accessible Independent Travel The concept of accessible indoor navigation, while well discussed in the disability community, is still in its infancy when it comes to implementation. GoodMaps is working to change that: https://www.aph.org/how-goodmaps-is-revolutionizing-accessible-independent-travel/ 14) APH Addresses iOS 14.4 Mantis and Chameleon Issues APH reports that there are connection issues for the Mantis and Chameleon after upgrading to iOS 14.4. They are recommending that you turn off automatic updates and do not upgrade to 14.4 until a resolution has been found. This is a regression introduced by Apple in this release. APH has alerted Apple to this issue during 14.4 beta testing and they hope that Apple will correct it in a possible 14.4.1 release. Learn more here: https://www.aph.org/ios-14-4-mantis-and-chameleon-issues/ 15) Internet Archive Program for People with Print Disabilities Gain access to millions of books without a waitlist, all in digital formats that are fully accessible. If you have a disability that interferes with reading printed text then all of these books can be instantaneously available in your browser or via protected download. Applying for access is free but requires an archive.org account, which is also free. Learn more here: https://archive.org/details/printdisabled&tab=about 16) Now Available: Screenreader Compatible Versions of CC Cleaner for PC and Mac For those that don't know what it is CC Cleaner is a small but effective utility for computers running Microsoft Windows, and now Mac as well, that cleans out the "junk" that accumulates on every device over time: temporary files, broken shortcuts, and other problems. Well it has been reported that recent versions of CCleaner now work a lot better with Voiceover and Windows screenreaders. Learn more here: https://www.ccleaner.com/knowledge/out-now-ccleaner-v572-compatible-with-the-worlds-most-popular-screen-reading-technologies 17) Testers Needed for Bookshare's Alexa Skill | 55 Years or Older Alexa is joining the Bookshare family and they need your help. If you are 55 years or older you can help test the new skill. You will need to complete a survey to qualify: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e323APf84pkw_mZhfo0-Ke-4UzwzdGF4Ds4Su_tsR24/viewform?edit_requested=true ➜ Podcasts 1) Mosen At Large Episode 92 January 27th 2021 | Listen to an interview with Microsoft Seeing AI founder Saqib Shaikh, and a walk around Mosen Towers to demonstrate Seeing AI's World Channel: https://mosenatlarge.pinecast.co/episode/a308aae0/interview-with-microsoft-seeing-ai-founder-saqib-shaikh-and-a-walk-around-mosen-towers-to-demonstrate-seeing-ai-s-world-channel 2) Blind Tech Tuys | Phones, Phones, And More Phones February 2nd 2021 | On this week's episode they discuss the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max and their thoughts on both of these devices. They also talked about Seeing AI and Super LiDAR with Nimer demonstrating both apps: https://www.blindtechguys.com/71 3) Eyes on Success #2106 | Smart Phones Get Even Smarter February 3rd 2021 | Today's Apple devices make use of advanced AI technologies to provide new features that can be particularly useful to people with vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Apple's Accessibility Evangelist Dean Hudson about some of these new and innovative features, how they work, and how you might benefit from using them: http://www.eyesonsuccess.net/show%20notes/show%20notes%202106.htm ➜ Webinars and Training Courses 1) Mac For The Blind Announces the Continuation of Mac for the Blind Online Courses Courses include: "Welcome to Your Mac," The VoiceOver Utility and the Commanders Features on the Mac," "What is an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)," "Using Safari and VoiceOver in iOS," "You ask me all about the Mac," "VoiceOver and Finder on the Mac," and "You ask me all about iOS." 4 of these courses are free to join. 3 these courses have a $20.00 registration fee. Paid courses will have additional benefits not available with the free courses. The courses will take place throughout the months of February, March and April 2021. Learn more and register here: https://macfortheblind.com/?page_id=3813 2) Mac Cafe Permanent Schedule Group sessions where individual help is available for new Mac users now take place on the first and third Mondays of each month. | 7:30 AM PT, 8:30 AM MT, 9:30 AM CT, 10:30 AM ET, 11:30 AM GMT 4:30 PM GMT:. https://sturitup.com/2021/02/01/maccafe-is-here-to-stay/ 3) List of Free February 2021 AT Webinars from the Accessible Technology Coalition Thanks to the Accessible Technology Coalition for compiling this listing of free webinars from around the Web. You can follow the ATC Facebook page for late additions. Each is one hour unless noted. Pre-registration is sometimes required. Fifteen options for this short winter month, especially thanks to SETC in Washington. Many are recorded and archived if you miss them: https://at3centerblog.com/2021/02/01/free-at-webinars-february-2021/ 4) Intro to Zoom with Accessibility in Mind February 4th 2021 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT | From the New York Public Library, this meeting will provide lots of tips. Register here: https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcumurTkuH911q56EfcQnQ3LD8-jC-z7u 5) Webinar from the Technology User Group (TUG) of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled | New & Exciting Apps February 6th 2021 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | Technology User Group will demonstrate new and useful apps for your smart device. Learn which apps are going to make a difference in your everyday life and which ones to avoid. They will also demonstrate how to make it easier to fill in repetitious information with just a couple keystrokes using your virtual keyboard. The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling (319) 527-4994 ☎. Duration is approximately 90 minutes. You do not have to RSVP for this event: https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx 6) Webinar from Florida Vision Technology | Meet The New Envision Glasses February 9th 2021 | 1PM PT, 2PM MT, 3PM CT, 4PM ET, 9PM GMT | Envision glasses are AI for the eye. They use the power of speech to make everyday life more accessible for any visual impairment. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SFjNkFGVRlCVjfJ3LeZfeQ 7) Webinar from the Braillists Foundation | Using Braille as a Presentation Tool February 9th 2021 | 11:30 AM PT, 12:30 PM MT, 1:30 PM CT, 2:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM GMT | This session will cover using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We'll guide you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver more effective presentations. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoceivqz8rGtbEERfYGlXFSR2eIqx-oc9o 8) Webinar from Vispero | Assistive Technology and Accessibility Showcase February 9th and 10th 2021 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | Join representatives from Vispero's hardware, software, and consulting teams for a free two-day webinar. They'll cover the latest and greatest from each brand: Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, Optelec, and The Paciello Group: https://vispero.com/events/vispero-assistive-technology-and-accessibility-showcase/ 9) 2021 Online AT Fundamentals Course February 22nd 2021 - March 17th 2021 | 4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT | The AT Fundamentals Course helps candidates review and refresh their assistive technology knowledge and may help identify areas they need to study for the ATP exam, but this is not an ATP exam prep course. This course will be an online instructor-led course designed as a convenient, cost-efficient and effective way for busy AT professionals to participate. | Online Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00 PM ET - 9:00 PM ET | Registration Fees: $650 RESNA members, $800 nonmembers, $550 RESNA members, without book, $700 nonmembers, without book. Register here: https://resna.ps.membersuite.com/events/ViewEvent.aspx?contextID=0baafe32-0078-c746-d848-195740d3acb8 10) Training Course from Hartgen Consultancy | Winning Teams! Using Microsoft Teams with JAWS for Windows March 17th 2021 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT | Cost: £150.00 / $205.00 USD | Four training sessions starting on Wednesday, March 17th 2021 and then weekly each Wednesday thereafter. If you cannot make a live session, you will have access to the recording of it shortly after. Requirements, registration and what you will receive available here: http://www.hartgen.org/teams ➜ Press Releases 1) Blind Driver Challenge: National Federation of the Blind In Collaboration with Dan Parker to Attempt to Break the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Fastest Speed for a Car Driven Blindfolded" in the Fall of 2021 The National Federation of the Blind is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Blind Driver Challenge by accelerating it this year. They are collaborating with Dan Parker to build and operate a car to attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Fastest Speed for a Car Driven Blindfolded" in the fall of 2021, anticipating reaching a speed of over two hundred miles per hour. Learn more here: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/blind-driver-challenge 2) What's New in Duxbury DBT? January 19th 2021 update. Duxbury Systems continually revises DBT to add new features, fix problems, and to respond to changes in braille rules, embosser and operating system updates, and third party changes. Below you will find their latest advances since the prior release: https://www.duxburysystems.com/dbt_new.asp?f3=USA 3) City University of New York (CUNY) 12th Annual Accessibility Conference Call for Proposals Perspectives on Access: Innovations, Lessons Learned, and Looking Forward. April 6th to 9th 2021. CUNY is currently inviting proposals for engaging presentations that will foster meaningful discussion on a range of topics. Proposals are due by February 16th 2021 at 12:00 PM EST. Presentations will be 50 minutes, including questions and answers. You will be notified by the committee regarding the acceptance of your proposal by February 23rd 2021. 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