<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><h1 id="nfbnj-september-2025-technology-committee-meeting-summary" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>NFBNJ September 2025 Technology Committee Meeting Summary</h1><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">This month\u2019s presentation focused on new smart glasses, service updates, training opportunities, and a closer look at AI and accessibility.</p><h2 id="new-devices-and-apps" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">New Devices and Apps</h2><h3 id="ally-glasses" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Ally Glasses</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">The <strong class="">Ally smart glasses from Envision</strong> and companion app for iOS, Android, and on the web are designed to give blind and low vision users real-time information, and custom voice experiences. Ally can read text, describe images and objects, and more. Ally even has access to a weather API for realtime access to weather, so you can ask questions such as "Should I use this umbrella today?" and get an intelligent answer. You can explore more on the <a href="https://ally.me/" class="">Ally website</a>, watch a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ9c3RRN_hg" class="">YouTube demo</a>, or read about their <a href="https://www.ally.me/blog/introducing-voice-customization-ally" class="">new voice customization feature</a>. The Blind Life also has a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBtzjgdY3uU" class="">demo</a>.</p><h3 id="innosearch-food-delivery" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">InnoSearch Food Delivery</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">The team at InnoSearch has expanded their platform to include a <strong class="">food delivery option</strong>. This feature allows users to browse menus and order food on the platform. Details are available at <a href="https://innosearch.ai/food" class="">innosearch.ai/food</a>. (Use the promo code <strong class="">FOOD</strong> for $5 off.)</p><h3 id="hable-speechlabel" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Hable SpeechLabel</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Hable has introduced <strong class="">SpeechLabel</strong>, a tool to make labeling everyday items easier by using your voice or text labels. This can be a useful way to keep track of objects at home or work, or anywhere else. Learn more at <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/en-am/pages/speechlabel" class="">Hable\u2019s site</a>.</p><h3 id="vr-cardinal-le-from-aph-worth-it-or-not-" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">VR Cardinal LE from APH: Worth it or Not?</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">This has been in APH's catalog for quite a while, but they recently posted a blog post rehashing the <strong class="">VR Cardinal LE</strong>, a device advertised as an accessible navigation/GPs and book reader. As people have found out more about the device, it has stirred up some controversy. Many believe it resembles a rebranded Victor Trek. The HumanWare Victor Trek, as I understand it, is a discontinued product, which is causing controversy (APH is likely selling a discontinued product). Perhaps APH just wanted a book reader accessible through quota funding. Read more (from APH, at least) at <a href="https://aphconnectcenter.org/technology/is-the-vr-cardinal-le-the-accessible-device-youve-been-waiting-for/" class="">APH ConnectCenter</a>.</p><h2 id="software-updates-and-resources" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Software Updates and Resources</h2><h3 id="jaws-september-2025-release" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">JAWS September 2025 Release</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Freedom Scientific released <strong class="">JAWS 2025.2508.120</strong>, with enhancements to AI and new multiline Braille support. See the full details at the <a href="https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew#latest" class="">JAWS What\u2019s New page</a>.</p><h3 id="windows-tools-and-guides" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Windows Tools and Guides</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">For Windows users, <a href="https://www.computerworld.com/article/1616436/windows-11-cheat-sheet.html" class="">Computerworld\u2019s Windows 11 Cheat Sheet</a> offers a concise overview of shortcuts and features. Additionally, <strong class="">Prodigi for Windows v1.4</strong> now includes an AI assistant and access to digital libraries, though it remains a paid product. Details are on <a href="https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/news/prodigi-for-windows-v1-4/" class="">HumanWare\u2019s site</a>.</p><h3 id="apple-event-coverage" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Apple Event Coverage</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Apple will host its September 9 event, with new product and software announcements expected. <a href="https://www.applevis.com/blog/join-applevis-coverage-apples-september-2025-event-software-releases" class="">AppleVis</a> will provide coverage and accessibility insights during and after the event.</p><h2 id="services-and-training" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Services and Training</h2><h3 id="aira-job-seeker-offer-expansion" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Aira Job Seeker Offer Expansion</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">From Aira\u2019s official announcement:<br class=""><em class="">\u201cSince the launch of the Job Seeker offer in February 2018, Aira has worked to reduce barriers in the job search process for countless Explorers, from application to interview. Grounded in our belief that Access is a Human Right, this Aira-sponsored program was created to help improve equitable employment opportunities for the Blind and Low Vision community. In response to Explorer feedback and the evolving landscape of employment access, we\u2019re excited to announce that the scope of the Job Seeker offer has been expanded. Explorers may now use the offer through the completion of onboarding activities for a job they have accepted. This includes tasks such as completing new-hire paperwork and filling out tax or benefits forms prior to their official start date. The offer remains focused on the employment journey and does not include training or job duties once employment has officially begun. As with any of our access offers, you can activate the Job Seeker Offer by tapping on \u201cBrowse Access Offers on the Home Screen or letting your visual interpreter know you would like to use that offer.\u201d</em></p><h3 id="ttjtech-free-course" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">TTJTech Free Course</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class=""><a href="https://ttjtech.biz/" class="">TTJ Tech Services</a> has opened registration for its free training course, <strong class="">VoiceOver In and Out</strong>, covering Apple\u2019s screen reader in depth. Register here:<br class=""><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XWM9zfyORaaBiUQsOlMbDA#/registration" class="">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XWM9zfyORaaBiUQsOlMbDA#/registration</a></p><h2 id="ai-and-accessibility" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">AI and Accessibility</h2><h3 id="chatgpt-glossary" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">ChatGPT Glossary</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">If you\u2019re curious about AI terminology, CNET has published a <a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-glossary-56-ai-terms-everyone-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec" class="">glossary of 56 AI terms</a>, covering everything from large language models to prompt engineering.</p><h3 id="freedom-scientific-ai-training" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Freedom Scientific AI Training</h3><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" class="">Freedom Scientific is also running a <a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/learnai/" class="">new AI webinar series</a> designed to help users understand AI tools and how they intersect with screen reader use.</p><div class=""><br class=""></div></body></html>