This week the Cool Blind Tech team brings you this week’s latest Cool Picks in the world of Accessible Technology. Download the podcast or click on play to listen to this week’s fun-filled show.
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Google Home is Coming to Canada June 26th, Will Speak French and English
In Canada, Google Home is $179.00 CDN. The shipping time for the Google Home is listed at “2-3 weeks” for customers on the Google Store.
Samsung SoundAssistant: Customize and Control Sound Output on Your Device.
The Samsung SoundAssistant is an app that allows the user to customize and control the sound output of their Samsung Galaxy phone. You can change the default function of the volume buttons: for example, from ring tone to media volume. You can set specific volumes for each application: for example, your music app can be set to a higher volume than your news media app. The coolest feature is only for the Galaxy S8 for now. It allows you to set different speaker outputs for each app; for example, you can set your music app to play through a Bluetooth speaker, while setting your game app to play through the phone’s speaker.
You can download the free app from the Play Store here.
How To Live Stream WWDC 2017 Keynote
Apple has confirmed that this years WWDC keynote will be live streamed for those who cannot attend, which means just about everyone with the exception of a select few over in San Jose, California.
VIP: In With the New, Out With the Old
The Cool Blind Tech team is on top of the news in the world of accessible technology. This week, Joel, Jessica and Nelson discuss the latest happenings from Google, NVDA and say goodbye to an old friend. Make sure to download the podcast or press play to listen to this week’s information filled show.
Android O: New Accessibility Features in TalkBack 6.0.0.
The over the air update for the Android O developer preview has arrived, and there are some very interesting new features for those of us who use TalkBack.
Listen to this podcast to find out what accessibility improvements are on the way.
If you are considering installing the developer preview of Android O, make sure that you backup your device before enrolling in the Android Beta program, and downloading the update. Listen to this podcast on how too backup and enroll an Android device in the Beta program, if you need a step by step guide on how to do it.
Amazon Echo Look App is Now Available!
The new app for the Amazon Echo Look is here, and you can download it from the Play Store.
Echo Look on the App Store.
The app was designed in order to help you get your fashion advice while on the go. Not only can the app help you setup your Amazon Echo Look, but it can also show you pictures of the outfits you previously wore. It also gives you a live preview picture of whatever you want to photograph before you actually take it.
How To Cast Audio From Your Android Device To Google Home
Google Home shares a lot of aspects with Google’s Chromecast devices, including what essentially equates to having a Chromecast Audio inside of the device. Just like with a Chromecast Audio, you can push audio from a smartphone or tablet directly to Google Home in a number of ways.
How To Turn On Audible Feedback for Google Home Commands
In Google Home’s settings, there is an accessibility feature which allows your Google Home unit to emit a sound anytime the device hears you, as well as after it registers a command.
Deaf-Blind People Can Now Access Television with New Software
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Telefónica and FASOCIDE (the Spanish acronym for the Federation of Deaf-Blind Persons Associations) presented the PervasiveSUB software which allows deaf-blind persons to receive and enjoy television content without assistance at the same time as the people around them.
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