In this week’s VIP, Nelson and James are joined by Jackie Brown from the British Computer Association of the Blind. They discuss the top stories from Cool Blind Tech and give you some of their favorite Cool Picks.
Music
Alexa Can Now Play Spotify Music on Your Sonos Speakers
Sonos has enabled the ability to play music from Spotify on its speakers using Amazon Alexa..
Amazon Announces Echo, Alexa, and Prime Music to Canada in December
Amazon has announced that it’s finally launching its voice-controlled Echo speakers in Canada on December 5.
Google Assistant Can Now Identify What Song is Playing Near By
Google Assistant can now identify what songs are playing around you, in an update that just came out to all devices that have Google Assistant.
HumanWare Is Now Shipping the New VictorReader Trek To Customers
HumanWare announced the launch of the VictorReader Trek earlier this year and now they have started to ship out 200 units to fill their pre-orders with another 600 units coming later this month. Priced at 599 USD (795 CDN) and expected to go up 100 USD after pre-orders are filled. Combining the cutting-edge GPS technology of the Trekker Breeze with the innovative media reading & playback capabilities of the VictorReader Stream, this multiuse handheld device is designed to make mobility easy and enjoyable for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Cranking Up the Volume on the iPhone 8 Plus!
The CBT Team cranks it up with this test! According to Apple the latest iPhones are 25 percent louder than last years version, can you tell the difference? We compare the loudness between the iPhone 7 Plus and the new iPhone 8 Plus.
How To Get Your Apps and Ringtones Back on Your Mac and PC with iTunes 12.6.3
If you updated to iTunes 12.7 and want to go back, here is the fix! Apple has released iTunes 12.6.3, which reintroduces the ability to download App Store apps and ringtones from within the iTunes desktop software.
Say Goodbye to Groove Music and Hello to Spotify
After December 31, 2017, the Groove Music Pass streaming service will be discontinued. Before then, you’ll be able to use your Groove Music Pass through the end of your subscription. If your Pass subscription goes beyond December 31, 2017, Microsoft will give you a prorated refund or a Microsoft gift card.
Sonos Smart Speaker Unveils with Multiple Personal Assistants and AirPlay 2 Support
The Sonos system has been accessible for blind and low vision users for the past few years and now they have unveiled a new ‘Sonos One’ smart speaker that is capable of supporting multiple voice services.
How to Install Microsoft Groove on Your Mac
Here is how to Install Microsoft Groove on Your Mac:
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