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Accessible tech at CES, voice commands on Youtube, new apps and more
Accessibility Devices at CES 2021 Reflect Growing Focus on Inclusive Tech
https://www.cnet.com/health/accessibility-devices-at-ces-2021-reflect-growing-focus-on-inclusive-tech/#ftag=CAD590a51e
Podcast | Blind Tech Guys | CES 2021, BBC Apps And How To Utilise Gestures
January 19th 2021
On episode 69 of the Blind Tech Guys, they went through all that happened at CES 2021, Marco demonstrated two BBC apps and Nimer showed us how to go about setting up and utilising gestures on Android and iOS.
https://www.blindtechguys.com/69
The Intersectionality of Identities with Disability
This resource comes to us from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD), a federally-funded project under the U.S. Department of Education, and provides a range of disability resources for people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, LGBTQI identities, and religions (listed in no particular order). Also includes a collection of self-care and identity resources:
https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/intersectionality-of-
identities.html
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
Microsoft Edge Now Supports Voice Typing with Native Dictation
Microsoft Edge now allows typing using your voice with help of the native Dictation feature of Windows 10:
https://winaero.com/microsoft-edge-now-supports-voice-typing-with-native-dictation/
YouTube Adds Voice Commands to Search, Navigate, and Play
The last big update to YouTube on the web saw autoplay controls move inside the video player. YouTube.com is now gaining voice search for fast lookup and hands-free navigation commands:
https://9to5google.com/2021/01/13/youtube-voice-commands/
What is Windows 10X, and How Is It Unique from Windows 10?
One day every device will likely run on this new Windows operating system. It's built with the help of a new modern version of Windows called 'Windows Core OS' that has original components and features in favor of contemporary user experiences and enhanced security. For those unfamiliar, Windows 10X was originally designed for dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. Reports have suggested that Windows 10X will now launch in the Spring of 2021 and we've finally managed to get our first look, thanks to a leaked build:
https://www.technotification.com/2021/01/what-is-windows-10x-and-how-is-it-unique-from-windows-10.html
Webinar | JAWS OCR, What It Is and How It Works!
This is an archived Freedom Scientific webinar:
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-ocr-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/?utm_content=150593344&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-2382446636
Blind Compass
A free iOS app that emits tones for the cardinal directions. It also has a mode for locking the direction when one needs to traverse a straight route:
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/blind-compass/id1546647415
Virtual Product Expo on Intuitive AI Solutions for PDF & STEM Image Accessibility
January 29th 2021 6:30 AM PT, 7:30 AM MT, 8:30 AM CT, 9:30 AM ET, 2:30 PM GMT:
https://hubs.li/H0DPwhz0
AccessWorld January 2021
The first issue of the year contains "Braille in the 21st Century: How Far Have We Come?," "The 40-Cell Question: A Comparison of 40-Cell Braille Displays," "Braille by Sight: A Guide to Online Braille Workshops from Hadley," "Chromecast with Google TV: An Accessibility Review," and "What's New in MacOS Big Sur:"
https://www.afb.org/aw/22/1
The Music of the Stars: Sounds from Space Teaching Astronomy to the Blind
The "Music of the Stars" program is a unique space exhibition that opens its doors to kids and adults in 2021, both in-person and virtually, and unlike other programs of its kind, it teaches the blind the magic of astronomy through real sounds from space:
https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/01/09/music-of-the-stars-sounds-from-space/
Most of these links were culled from the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter: to read the newsletter in its entirety, or to subscribe, go to
https://toptechtidbits.com/
https://www.cnet.com/health/accessibility-devices-at-ces-2021-reflect-growing-focus-on-inclusive-tech/#ftag=CAD590a51e
Podcast | Blind Tech Guys | CES 2021, BBC Apps And How To Utilise Gestures
January 19th 2021
On episode 69 of the Blind Tech Guys, they went through all that happened at CES 2021, Marco demonstrated two BBC apps and Nimer showed us how to go about setting up and utilising gestures on Android and iOS.
https://www.blindtechguys.com/69
The Intersectionality of Identities with Disability
This resource comes to us from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD), a federally-funded project under the U.S. Department of Education, and provides a range of disability resources for people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, LGBTQI identities, and religions (listed in no particular order). Also includes a collection of self-care and identity resources:
https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/intersectionality-of-
identities.html
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
Microsoft Edge Now Supports Voice Typing with Native Dictation
Microsoft Edge now allows typing using your voice with help of the native Dictation feature of Windows 10:
https://winaero.com/microsoft-edge-now-supports-voice-typing-with-native-dictation/
YouTube Adds Voice Commands to Search, Navigate, and Play
The last big update to YouTube on the web saw autoplay controls move inside the video player. YouTube.com is now gaining voice search for fast lookup and hands-free navigation commands:
https://9to5google.com/2021/01/13/youtube-voice-commands/
What is Windows 10X, and How Is It Unique from Windows 10?
One day every device will likely run on this new Windows operating system. It's built with the help of a new modern version of Windows called 'Windows Core OS' that has original components and features in favor of contemporary user experiences and enhanced security. For those unfamiliar, Windows 10X was originally designed for dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. Reports have suggested that Windows 10X will now launch in the Spring of 2021 and we've finally managed to get our first look, thanks to a leaked build:
https://www.technotification.com/2021/01/what-is-windows-10x-and-how-is-it-unique-from-windows-10.html
Webinar | JAWS OCR, What It Is and How It Works!
This is an archived Freedom Scientific webinar:
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-ocr-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/?utm_content=150593344&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-2382446636
Blind Compass
A free iOS app that emits tones for the cardinal directions. It also has a mode for locking the direction when one needs to traverse a straight route:
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/blind-compass/id1546647415
Virtual Product Expo on Intuitive AI Solutions for PDF & STEM Image Accessibility
January 29th 2021 6:30 AM PT, 7:30 AM MT, 8:30 AM CT, 9:30 AM ET, 2:30 PM GMT:
https://hubs.li/H0DPwhz0
AccessWorld January 2021
The first issue of the year contains "Braille in the 21st Century: How Far Have We Come?," "The 40-Cell Question: A Comparison of 40-Cell Braille Displays," "Braille by Sight: A Guide to Online Braille Workshops from Hadley," "Chromecast with Google TV: An Accessibility Review," and "What's New in MacOS Big Sur:"
https://www.afb.org/aw/22/1
The Music of the Stars: Sounds from Space Teaching Astronomy to the Blind
The "Music of the Stars" program is a unique space exhibition that opens its doors to kids and adults in 2021, both in-person and virtually, and unlike other programs of its kind, it teaches the blind the magic of astronomy through real sounds from space:
https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/01/09/music-of-the-stars-sounds-from-space/
Most of these links were culled from the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter: to read the newsletter in its entirety, or to subscribe, go to
https://toptechtidbits.com/