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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 26, 2021 7:07 AM<br><b>To:</b> tech-vi@groups.iotv <tech-vi@groups.io><br><b>Subject:</b> [tech-vi Announce List] Zoom getting automatic closed captions for all users — how to get early access<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>Tom's Guide - Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:26 AM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>Zoom getting automatic closed captions for all users — how to get early access<o:p></o:p></h1><div><p class=MsoNormal><img width=1200 height=750 style='width:12.5in;height:7.8166in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FwQoGgP6phcA8pzNz6BTXF-1200-80.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p></div><p>Zoom is getting a major update that will bring automatic closed captioning to all users, not just those who pay for the hugely popular video calling service.<o:p></o:p></p><p>AI-powered live transcriptions are <a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/207279736" target="_blank">already available</a> for paying Zoom members, but the <a href="https://blog.zoom.us/update-on-live-transcription-for-free-accounts/" target="_blank">announcement</a> means those on the free tier will also be able to enjoy automatic subtitles when the feature rolls out in the fall.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Non-paying users currently have to rely on free transcription services, or type out all their messages for the benefit of group members who may have hearing loss. So the fact that it will now be available to all is a big win for accessibility, even if closed captioning should never have been paywalled in the first place<o:p></o:p></p><p>And there’s further good news: if you have immediate need of live transcriptions, you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccQQ2W-K8naaltkBIbuv6BfJvisy0NZS2qWIKd0gSMUWGGpQ/viewform" target="_blank">complete this form</a> to request access in advance. Zoom says it will respond to requests “within 1 to 2 weeks” — which is a lot better than waiting several months, or coughing up $150 a year for a paid account.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The feature is reliant on meeting hosts turning it on, however. So bear that in mind if you, or anyone you work with, has hearing loss and would benefit from better closed captioning in meetings. The tool also only supports English right now.<o:p></o:p></p><p>As good as this news is, it has me wondering why a basic accessibility feature was locked behind a paywall in the first place. Still, this is definitely a step in the right direction, and at least there’s a system to ensure live subtitles will be available to those that need it the most. And to make things fairer, the rest of us are just going to have to sit back and be patient.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Now we just need all the other video call services to follow suit — while Microsoft Teams and Skype have been offering live captions for a good few years now, most platforms still lack this important feature.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p>Today's best Apple AirPods Pro deals<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-is-getting-a-killer-update-to-make-life-easier">https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-is-getting-a-killer-update-to-make-life-easier</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> David Goldfield <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to visit my Web site<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://WWW.DavidGoldfield.info">WWW.DavidGoldfield.info</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/575" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#575)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%3D%3FUTF-8%3FB%3FW3RlY2gtdmkgQW5ub3VuY2UgTGlzdF0gWm9vbSBnZXR0aW5nIGF1dG9tYXRpYyBjbG9zZWQgY2FwdGlvbnMgZm9yIGFsbCB1c2VycyDigJQgaG93IHRvIGdldCBlYXJseSBhY2Nlc3M%3D%3F%3D" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%3D%3FUTF-8%3FB%3FW3RlY2gtdmkgQW5ub3VuY2UgTGlzdF0gWm9vbSBnZXR0aW5nIGF1dG9tYXRpYyBjbG9zZWQgY2FwdGlvbnMgZm9yIGFsbCB1c2VycyDigJQgaG93IHRvIGdldCBlYXJseSBhY2Nlc3M%3D%3F%3D" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/80925154/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/17455/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>