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Milestone Audio Player.

In this episode Robert Kempf from Bones shows us three versions of the
Milestone
line of audio players for the blind and low vision play audio books and music, record lectures and messages, read text files and eBooks, enable you to label objects and much more. Soon, they will also talk to public transportation vehicles.

Mobience Small QWERTY MQ-1000B Keyboard.

In this episode we are treated to a demonstration by Changheon Woo, Jaekyeong Yoon, and Jaewoo Ahn from Mobience. This amazing bluetooth keyboard called
SmallQWERTY MQ-1000B.
This keyboard is 60% the size of an iPhone and with the patented keyboard system it is quick to type and navigate.

FreeVoxTouch, First Smart Watch for the Blind

In this episode we discover the World’s only smart watch available for the VI community.
FreeVoxTouch
is a smart watch. This means that in addition to a speaking watch function for both blind and sighted, the FreeVoxTouch is a memo recorder, a music player, and a stopwatch / countdown timer. All controlled through a touch screen and working on an Android operating system.

CandyGrip & LifeStyle HD desktop Video Magnifiers From HIMS

In this episode Scott demonstrates two low vision products from HIMS Inc. The
CANDY GRIP
is the first, and currently the only, handheld (with handle) 5.0″ LCD HD video magnifier. Its unique, ergonomic 3-position handle is comfortably held in the center-balanced position, for right-handed or left-handed use. read more

Voice Sense and Voice Sense Qwerty & Book Sense From HIMS.

In this episode we speak with Scott from Hims Inc, who explains the differences between
Voice Sense QWERTY
and the
Voice Sense.
We also get our hands on the
BookSense,
which is a compact and lightweight portable DAISY player. This multi-function DAISY reader is compatible with a variety of audio formats including DAISY and MP3. It has a built-in text to speech engine which enables a wide range of electronic documents to be easily accessible.

Olympus LS-14, DM-620 & LS-100

In this episode we tune in on the
Olympus LS-14 recorder
and touch on the accessibility of the DM-620 and the LS-100. Musicians, meet your new best friend. Unparalleled recording quality captured by the new Tresmic three microphone system along with enhanced music functions make the LS-14 the perfect companion for any musician.

Victor Reader Stream Generation 2

In this episode we speak with Matt from HumanWare introducing the
new generation Victor Reader Stream.
Imagine having the latest novels, magazines, your favourite music, audio-described films, texts and your own voice recordings, all in the palm of your hand. With its new lightweight and compact design, Victor Reader Stream delivers hours of listening pleasure ANYWHERE!

iGlasses From Ambutech – Peek-A-Boo!

In this episode we talk to Gordon Hudek from AmbuTech about the
iGlasses.
These are a head-mounted, ultrasonic Mobility Aid that enable a more informed, confident, and efficient pedestrian travel. Objects in your path are detected by the ultrasonic sensors and communicated via gentle vibrations. As obstacles get nearer the frequency of the vibration will increase. The device is intended as a secondary mobility device to complement the traditional long cane or guide dog.

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