Blind Cool Tech
Blind Cool Tech is a podcast that brings some fun and variety into your mp3 player. The show provides interviews, brings you along on sound seeing tours, and discusses life and cool technology that blind people can use.
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Installing Talks
6/30/2009 Mike Arrigo overviews the kinds of cell phones available and what options exist for a blind user. He then demonstrates installing the Talks screen reader onto a Symbian based phone without the use of sighted assistance. 8.2 MB
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Mac Demo 8
6/16/2009 Mike Arrigo offers another perspective than that presented in the June issue of The Monitor about the useability of the Macintosh with its built-in screen reading software, VoiceOver. 29.3 MB
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Google Weather On Your Cell Phone
6/8/2009 Tim Johnson demonstrates a technique where you send a text message to Google, (466453) and it returns the current weather and a forecast for your selected city. 10.3 MB
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Hackintosh
6/2/2009 Jay Pellis demonstrates the responsiveness of this netbook from MSI with Mac OS X running Voice over and with Windows running JAWS. 11.4 MB
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Nokia N95
5/31/2009 Drew Weber reviews this Symbian based phone from Nokia that features some great multi-media options including a normal 1/8 inch ear phone jack, FM radio, and internet connectivity. 34.1 MB
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Voxson Blood Pressure Monitor
5/29/2009 Gary Pearse describes this inexpensive talking blood pressure monitor that seems to contain all the features of the more expensive products. It speaks in a clear female voice, comments about the measurements to alert you of slightly or more elivated levels than normal, and contains 66 mem …
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Happy 4th For The ROAR
5/28/2009 Jim Fidler celibrates the fourth anniversary of Republic of Avilon Radio (ROAR) and performs a song from his upcoming new album Revolution Time. 8.8 MB
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Amadeus Pro Batch Processor
5/28/2009 Dane Trethowan explains the batch processing aspects of this audio editing software that converts files from one format to another. 16.1 MB
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EyePal Demo
5/28/2009 Earl Harrison Explains that digital cameras combined with more intelligent features have revolutionized optical character recognition for blind users. He demonstrates two examples of new products that make plowing threw a stack of mail a breeze with features like nearly instantanious read …
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Endurance Horse Riding
5/25/2009 Carl de Campos encourages other blind riders to consider endurance riding, one of the most enjoyable of the equestrian disciplins. 54.1 MB
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Playstation 3
5/24/2009 Clement Chou explains why he uses the Sony Playstation 3 video game console. He describes the controls and menus and provides tips for playing. 61.1 MB
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Quicken
5/24/2009 Bob Jutzi shows how to use Quicken successfully with a screen reader. He explains that with a good knowledge of the review cursor, one can effectively use this personal finance software. 15.1 MB
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Anyone Can Learn To Play The Strum Stick
5/23/2009 Matthew Bullis shows how easy it is to play this instrument. He compares it with a guitar and shows the fretting differences. He also provides resources if you want one of your own. 6.7 MB
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Twitter From A Blindness Perspective
5/21/2009 Erin Edgar introduces Twitter including how to create an account, setting up your profile, and posting updates, then discusses conventions and accessibility, especially with the CAPTIA. 46.6 MB
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My Synesthesia
5/20/2009 Thea Ramsay explains this condition where two senses get combined. In her case, it is sound and texture. She provides additional sources of information and invites others who may be synesthesic to communicate. 7.7 MB
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Loadstone GPS
5/16/2009 Josh Kenn demonstrates this free GPS software that runs on Symbian smart phones.
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McTwit
5/6/2009 Rick Harmon demonstrates this accessible Twitter client from www.empowermentzone.com. 41.3 MB
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Video On Demand
5/4/2009 Monty Icenogle discusses aspects of blind consumers trying to use the on-screen menus on the video on demand services that most cable and satellite operators provide. 8.9 MB
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Skype 3 Tutorials
5/2/2009 Sarah Alawami guides you through installing scripts, installing the Skype software, setting it up, and making a call. She explains why version 3 is preferred over version 4. 94.1 MB
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Model Talker
4/26/2009 Drew Weber Provides information for a service that turns your voice into a synthesized voice. There is a training process, but when complete, you get a synthesized version of your own voice. 1.2 MB
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