The New Year traditionally is about setting new goals and resolutions for improving ourselves throughout the coming year. But, at Cool Blind Tech we’re all about highlighting new technology and products that improve the lives of those with disabilities no matter the time of year. This week, join Nelson Rego and Joel Ramos as they showcase some of the hottest accessible technology presented at the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show that took place in Las Vegas Nevada.
Occipital Bridge turns an iPhone into a mixed-reality headset
Odds are, you might have tried VR. But maybe you’re not as familiar with “augmented reality” or “mixed reality” headsets that blend virtual things into actual reality, like Microsoft’s HoloLens does. That could change once more affordable phone accessories start to arrive. Occipital Bridge is an iPhone headset that does all of these, and it’ll cost $399 when it arrives next March, or $499 for an early “Explorer Edition” shipping this month.
Don’t Touch That Remote! I’m Watching Apple TV
The Apple TV 4th Generation recently received an update to TV OS 10. Joel shows off these updates and demonstrates how easy it is to change settings for Blind, Low Vision and Mobility Impaired users of the Apple TV. Apple has provided a great article on all of these changes through their Apple TV support pages. Sit back, relax and let Siri do the channel surfing tonight.
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VIP: Talking About What’s Hot and What’s Not
This week the Cool Blind Tech team catches up on all the headlines making news throughout the accessible tech world. Join Joel, James and Alex as they discuss the new Windows 10 anniversary edition and decide whether or not Microsoft has fulfilled its commitment to accessibility that it made in February 2016.
Talk of a new Braille display coming in 2017 and of our favorite topic, new games for our iOS devices round off this must-listen-to show.
Drop The Hottest New Tracks With DJay Pro In The Mix With Spotify
DJing with the world’s largest musical library!
CBT Live From #CSUN16: Freedom Scientific Makes Historic Announcements
Eric Damery from Freedom Scientific
talks to us about the mergers and partnerships announced at CSUN with Optelec, American Printing House (APH) and Wells Fargo.
He also gives us details on the new Ruby 7 HD handheld video magnifier and a sneak peek at the exciting new ElBraille, which has everyone who tries it out buzzing.
CBT Live From #CSUN16: Dolphin Computer Access Provides Solutions for All Situations
Gareth Collins talks to us about the wide range of applications available from Dolphin Computer Access and proves that SuperNova is still a great screen reader and magnifier. He also let’s us in on some upcoming apps for iOS and Android that you won’t want to miss.
CBT Live From #CSUN16: Blazing 4G Speed On The New Neo Access Braille Notetaker
One of this year’s newest companies to CSUN turned out to be the most talked about. Thomas Simpson from Neo Access Ltd. discusses all the features and benefits on their new NeoBraille Notetaker. One of its biggest highlights, the ability to pop in a Sim card and use 4G speeds through the AT&T network was making everyone take a second look.
CBT Live From #CSUN16: HumanWare Breaks The Mold By Doing Away With Keys On The Latest BrailleNote Touch
One of the most anticipated releases this year was HumanWare’s BrailleNote Touch.
This device may look like your traditional note taker with a Perkins style keyboard and Braille display, but lift the cover on the top and out slides a slick looking tablet with either an 18 or 32 cell Braille display that uses the screen as a virtual BrailleTouch interface. Mike Tindell demonstrates this revolutionary device and shows us all the new innovations in HumanWare’s latest note taker.
CBT Live From #CSUN16: Freedom Scientific And Optelec Join Forces
Tyler Donnelly from Optelec shows us the new Traveller HD and just how portable and easy it is to use. He also discusses the recent merger with Freedom Scientific and how, combined, the two companies are now providing low vision products to a much wider audience.
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