[SC-CSTD] FW: NCBI Labs Technology Newsletter Edition 176

Fri Oct 20 18:37:12 UTC 2023

From: NCBI Labs <labs at ncbi.ie> 
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Subject: NCBI Labs Technology Newsletter Edition 176

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Featured Articles

*	The 5 Apps I cannot do without
*	Seeing AI can now see a little better. What’s new in Seeing AI 5.2
*	Updates from Gmail
*	Upcoming Labs Virtual Training Courses

The 5 Apps I cannot do without, by Joe Lonergan

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>From Microsoft Seeing AI to Soundscape Community, in this article Joe Lonergan shares his top five must-have accessible apps as an iPhone user.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=1e487671c5&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Seeing AI can now see a little better. What’s new in Seeing AI 5.2

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Designed with and for the blind and low vision community, Seeing AI is a free app available on iOS that uses the camera of the device to perform several tasks such as reading text to recognising faces.

This week Microsoft released Seeing AI 5.2, introducing several powerful features that every user of this app will not want to miss. 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=3c9ea2c1bf&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Updates from Gmail

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Changes are on the way for the Gmail app as Google is introducing Passkeys for enhanced security, replacing the traditional username-password login.

Also, from January 2024, Gmail's Basic HTML view, popular among screen reader users, will be discontinued, leaving the standard view as the only option.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=b05cfc478a&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Hi Digital Courses – Unlock Your Digital Potential with NCBI Labs

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Are you ready to embark on a journey towards digital empowerment? NCBI Labs is thrilled to announce our FREE Digital Literacy Courses, designed to equip people with essential digital skills! Course topics include computers and the internet, using a smartphone, connecting with others, entertainment and shopping, hobbies and travel, and online banking.

 <mailto:training at ncbi.ie?subject=Hi%20Digital%20Courses%20-%20Labs%20Newsletter%20> Register your Interest! 

Hable One Virtual Training Course (2 spaces left)

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Dates: Friday 3rd & 10th November
Times: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Details: Learn about the Hable One Braille device, and how it can interact with and control your mobile phone and act as an input device. Some topics covered include sending a text, making/answering calls, using Siri, checking your notifications, and checking the battery status. Grade 1 braille is essential for this course. There are a limited amount of Hables that can be loaned to participants on the course.

 <mailto:training at ncbi.ie?subject=Hable%20One%20Course%20-%20Labs%20Newsletter%20> Register your Interest! 

Uncontracted Braille Course (5 spaces left)

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Date: Friday 17th November
Times: 10:00am - 11:00am
Details: Have you ever thought about learning Braille? This course offers the perfect starting point. You will learn the alphabet and be able to read words and sentences.

 <mailto:training at ncbi.ie?subject=Uncontracted%20Braille%20Course%20-%20Labs%20Newsletter%20> Register your Interest! 

Virtual Touch Typing Course for Beginners

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Date: 6th - 22nd November (3 weeks)
Start time: 11am 
Details: The Virtual Touch Typing Course is for anyone who would like to learn how to Touch Type. This absolute beginner’s course includes step-by-step, instructor-led training on the QWERTY keyboard, ergonomics, and correct posture, achieving accuracy and fluency.

This course commences on Monday 6th November and will run each Monday and Wednesday thereafter at 11am until November 22nd 2023 – giving a total of six sessions over three weeks.

 <mailto:training at ncbi.ie?subject=Touch%20Typing%20Course%20-%20Labs%20Newsletter%20> Register your Interest! 

Virtual Technology Clubs - Sign Up Today

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The Virtual Clubs are online group chats where you can learn about and discuss the latest technologies designed to empower and enhance the lives of people with sight loss.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a newcomer, our clubs welcome everyone. Our interactive sessions are designed to cater to all levels of expertise. 

Once you're a part of your club, we'll provide you with a Microsoft Teams link which you can access from your computer or smart device. If you don't have a smart device, no problem! We can also supply you with a phone number so you can dial in and participate in the discussions.

 <mailto:labs at ncbi.ie?subject=Virtual%20Technology%20Clubs%20-%20Labs%20Technology%20Newsletter> Join a Virtual Tech Club Today! 

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs

We are running Technology Podcasts that cover a wide variety of subjects relating to all sorts of technologies that might be of interest to someone with sight loss. All shows are recorded and made available on YouTube and podcast platforms for you to listen to or watch back afterwards. 

To listen back to previous shows please select the button below. 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=f3cb05b350&e=bcd617a5bc> NCBI Podcast YouTube Playlist 

Talking Technology Podcast Episode 43 – Braille Communication Technology & Labs Braille Courses

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Date: Tuesday 31st October
Time: 2.30pm

In this week’s show, we delve into updates in Braille communication technology. Alexis Cooney, who is deafblind, shares her journey learning Braille with the NCBI, and a demonstration by Peter guides us through how to download a book on Bookshare using the BrailleSense Polaris. Ever considered learning Braille? Discover everything you need to know about the upcoming Labs Braille Courses to kickstart your journey.

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Technology Support Line 

We offer a dedicated support line and email address for technical support related to assistive and mainstream technology. 

The service is free for people with sight loss and their families. We also offer technical advice on assistive technology to schools and employers. 

The Technology Support Helpdesk is operated between 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. 

Contact NCBI Labs nationwide on 1800 911 110.

Subscribe to NCBI Labs Podcasts  

NCBI Podcast are hosted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and TuneIn.

Please subscribe to the following and give us a listen on your favourite device.

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Your continued support for NCBI’s work to help people with sight loss is hugely appreciated. Please click the link below for more information on how you can help. 

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