Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the iACast podcast, we have a group of hosts including Jeff Bishop, Marty Sobo, Lynn Schneider, Taylor Arndt and Michael Doise. We start by discussing our excitement for the upcoming Apple event and the release of new iPhones. We express differing opinions on whether we prefer the software or hardware announcements and mention the prevalence of rumors before Apple events. We then move on to discuss our hopes for what we would like to see on the ne...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 214
Read transcript Episode Notes In episode 193 of the iACast, a lively group consisting of Michael Doise, Angie Fisher, Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Lynn Shneider discuss various topics. They start by talking about the joys of food delivery and share their experiences attending the American Council of the Blind conference. They also announce that the iACast network is expanding with new content from Unmute Presents. There was a 30-minute episode on Thursday with all the details. Marty and Mich...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 213
In this episode of the State of the Union podcast, we discuss the merger of IACAST and Unmute Presents to create a unified network. Listeners can now access all shows through the IACAST Network feed, and exciting new projects are on the horizon. We have revamped our website and developed the IACAST radio for a seamless listening experience. Join us as we build a strong community around our technology-focused content. #IACast. Read transcript...
Sep 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 212
Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the IACast, the main speaker, Michael Doise, introduces the rest of the group and mentions that they are now doing a pre-show before recording the episodes live on IACast radio. They also talk about their new travel and tech show that will be coming out soon. Michael and Marty give an overview of what they have been doing on Unmute, including a preview episode of the travel show. They discuss various topics, including the changes happening on Twit...
Aug 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 211
Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the Programatic podcast, host Michael Doise explores the topic of accessibility in programming. He brings on expert Taylor Arndt to lend her insights and expertise to the conversation. Together, they delve into various aspects of accessibility in programming, covering both desktop applications and websites/mobile apps. The discussion kicks off with Taylor sharing her background in digital accessibility and programming, providing valuable context f...
Aug 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 210
Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode, Michael Doise flies solo as the host and kicks off the conversation by expressing his appreciation for the audience and his enjoyment of doing the podcast. He updates listeners on the upcoming changes and news in the iAccessibility and Techopolis realms, including the re-release of the VO Starter app with more lessons and content for iOS 17. He teases a surprise and mentions that the app will be available for free. Michael also talks about the succe...
Aug 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 209
Episode Notes In this demo, Michael shows how to use the Bing Chat Image Search feature in the Bing for iOS app. Bing for iOS Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/10d9fa28-a969-446a-90fb-a3f84a564b24 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast . Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon co...
Aug 09, 2023•4 min•Ep. 208
Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of our podcast, I am joined by Marty Sobo and Michael Babcock as we approach our 200th episode. We ask our listeners how long they have been with us and tease some upcoming changes for episode 200. We discuss the tech news coming in September, including new iPhones and betas. We also dive into our show "Unmute Presents" that Michael and Marty do, where they go live every Tuesday on the ACB community to answer tech questions. We mention the iACast Rad...
Aug 07, 2023•51 min•Ep. 207
Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the iACast, Michael takes the main speaker role and starts off by mentioning that he is alone for today's episode. He expresses his excitement about some news and mentions that there is both good and bad news to discuss. He informs the listeners that they can now listen to the iACast on iACast Radio through a new echo skill and the iAccessibility app. He also expresses his desire to add tech talk radio shows to iACast Radio as well. Moving on to t...
Jul 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 206
Episode Notes In episode 188 of the IACast, we begin by discussing the recent passing of Kevin Mitnick, a renowned hacker who later turned into a white hat hacker and worked with companies to defend against cyber attacks. We highlight his influence on the tech community and how his story inspired many to pursue careers in cybersecurity. We then shift our focus to the news that Apple may remove FaceTime and iMessage from the UK if new laws are passed that compromise end-to-end encryption in messa...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 205
Read transcript Show Notes In episode 187 of the iACast podcast, Michael, along with Taylor and Lynn, kick off the episode by giving a brief recap of the previous episode. We also mention the WayAround booth at a convention and our participation in the Tuesday Unmute Presents call for the ACB community. Moving on to the news segment, we delve into the limitations and negative press around ChatGPT, an AI language model, and discuss its potential future developments. We also touch on Meta's recent...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 204
Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode, I introduce Lynn and Damashe and announce some changes to our podcast, including the addition of chapters and breaking the episodes up into segments. We delve into some legislation in the EU that will make it easier for users to change their tech devices' batteries, reducing e-waste. We question what "easy" means and have concerns about the impact on creativity and safety. We also discuss the potential for manufacturers to market devices with easily...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 203
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael speaks with Lynn, Marty, and Angie about the following topics. Angie tried Android and gives her thoughts. We discuss the latest Reddit news where Reddit is now replacing various subreddit moderators with their own people to bring the service back online. We discuss the best travel gear, and how to work through an airport accessibly. Picks Marty: News Explorer for iOS Lynn: Palabra Cadabra for iOS Angie: Google's Android experience Michael: Streaks for Appl...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 202
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael tasks with Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics. Apollo for Reddit shutting down June 30, 2023 We give our thoughts to everything announced at WWDC 2023 WayAround released on BLindShell Classic 2 You no longer need to pay for the Apple Developer program to install iOS Developer Betas Picks Marty: ACB Link for iOS Lynn: Nebula Michael: Minecraft 1.20 Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.ne...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 201
Episode Notes On This episode, Michael, Taylor, Marty, and Lynn discuss everything announced at WWDC 2023's keynote. MacRumors - WWDC 2023 Recap Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook , and Twitter . You can also find us on Reddit , and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you can do so v...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 200
Episode Notes Join Michael Doise, Lynn Schnyder, Taylor Arndt, Angie Fisher, and Michael Babcock as we discuss the following topics. News Reddit proposes new API pricing WayAround version 4.3 is now available. Learn more about this release, and listen to how you can use WayAround in your home, office, or while out in public spaces. CrossOver 23 will support some DirectX 12 games on macOS and Linux Topic We discuss what we think will be released tomorrow at this year's WWDC 2023 conference. Apple...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 199
Episode Notes In this UnboxCast, Taylor Arndt unboxes the Humanware Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation, and sets it up. Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook , and Twitter . You can also find us on Reddit , and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you...
Jun 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 198
Episode Notes On this episode, Angie, Lynn, Marty, Jeff, and Michael discuss Logic Pro for iPad, Final Cut Pro for iPad, and the changes that are coming in streaming services like Max, and more. Picks Marty: Goodlinks Jeff: Silo on Apple TV+ Michael: Apple TV Device Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook , and Twitter . You can also find us on Reddit , and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 197
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael discovers how well Logic Pro for iPad can be used with VoiceOver. Logic Pro for iPad Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook , and Twitter . You can also find us on Reddit , and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you can do so via our and Patreon pa...
May 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 196
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael discovers how well Final Cut Pro for iPad can be used with VoiceOver and the touch screen. This is the second Final Cut episode Final Cut for iPad Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook , and Twitter . You can also find us on Reddit , and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d...
May 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 195
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael and Taylor explore Final Cut on iPad with the use of the Magic Keyboard and VoiceOver. Another podcast will be done with the touch screen as the primary input method. Final Cut for iPad Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/491bd698-33b0-4401-ba71-d261e83bbe84 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast . St...
May 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 194
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael talks to Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics: Apple announces new Accessibility Features for iOS iPadOS and macOS 17 Apple announces Beats Studio Buds. OpenAI announces ChatGPT for iOS Amazon announces Echo Pop Amacon Announces Echo Show 5 2023 Release. Amazon announces Echo buds for $40 Twitter removing accounts after 30 days Picks Marty: Backpack Studio Lynn: ChatGGPT for iOS Angie: Sennheiser Profile Mic Michael: Spotify Providing Feedback ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 193
Episode Notes On this first DiscoverCast, Michael Doise demonstrates the ChatGPT app from OpenAI with VoiceOver on the iPhone. ChatGPT on the App Store Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook , and Twitter . You can also find us on Reddit , and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you can ...
May 19, 2023•11 min•Ep. 192
Episode Notes In this episode, Michael Doise explores game controller functionality in Mona for Mastodon in macOS. This feature will work in iPadOS as well as iOS versions of the app. Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/54290001-ee11-4e03-92e6-6fa4f353865b Check out our podcast host, Pinecast . Start your own podcast for free with no cre...
May 15, 2023•10 min•Ep. 191
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael talks to Marty, Angie, and Lynn about the following topics Apple Announces Logic Pro and Final Cut for iPadOS Google announces new versions of their AI products like updates to Bard and Generative Google Search Google Announces Google Pixel 7a Google Pixel Tablet is released after a year Google releases the Pixel Fold Picks Marty: Ferrite for iPad Lynn: Google Bard Michael: Star Trek Deep Space 9 Season 3 Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel...
May 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 190
Show Notes On this episode, Michael speaks with Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics: Tech News We discuss latest rumors about WWDC and 15 inch MacBook Air We predict what's going to happen at Google I/O 2023 Will BlueSky Last? We discuss this on the podcast as well. Main Discussion We discuss the Mona for Mastodon app, and how to manage your digital subscriptions. This includes SetApp , and others. Picks Marty: Just Press Record Lynn: MacWhisper Angie: Mona for Mastodon Michael: Ni...
May 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 189
Show Notes On this episode, Michael Doise talks to Damashe Thomas, Michael Babcock and Marty Sobo about the following topics: Tech Headlines SpaceX Starship test rapidly disassembles (explodes) Many rumored changes to iOS and WatchOS at WWDC Topic A new security issue has come up where people are watching iPhone users enter their passcodes. They then find a way to steal the person's phone, and then change their iCloud password. Find out how to avoid this and other security related topics in this...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 188
Show Notes Here are the Tech headlines for April 27, 2023 Google Authenticator not end to end encrypted Microsoft acquisition of Activision and Blizzard Entertainment blocked by UK Regulators Report shows there may be three new Desktop Macs at WWDC 2023 USB-C Apple EarPods Microsoft Loop now in beta for iOS and Android Google I/O for 2023 approaching Multiple phones for one WhatsApp Account iACast+ Premium content now on the iACast Network Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel fre...
Apr 28, 2023•7 min•Ep. 187
Read transcript Show Description On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Michael Babcock, and Jason Castonguay about the following topics. News First public Beta of Android 14 released HBO Max now renamed to Max iOS 16.4, MacOS 13.3, and other software updates released from Apple Topic We discuss if the community will be excited about the Optima from Orbit Research coming in 2024. Stay until the end for a surprise! Picks Michael Babcock: MacGPT Jason: Debit and Credit App Jeff?: Gentle...
Apr 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 186
Show Description On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Taylor Arndt, and Jeff Bishop about the following topics. News Be My Eyes adds virtual Volunteer with GPT 4 features to interpret images. Optima modular Braille laptop from Orbit Magna Magnifier from Orbit Research Aira Explorer App replaces Aira Legacy Google Glass 2 enterprise discontinued. WayAround 4.2 released witht new translations and Android bug fixes. Picks Jeff: Ninite Pro Taylor: iPad Air for note-taking Michael: Star ...
Mar 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 185
