This week your Main Menu crew gather around our Oblong tech table to talk skills! You might want to turn off the ears of any nearby digital assistants as we'll be talking Amazon, Google and even a little Siri this week. Learn just how ACB Radio gets its skills, plus what is new in our tech lives from headphones to field recorders and oh so much more. You have been warned!
Did you miss the Microsoft Accessibility Learning Webinar Narrator 101? Never fear! Main Menu comes to your rescue this week. We bring you the first in a series of webinars from Microsoft about the many features of Narrator. So if you've been considering trying it as your Windows screen reader, listen up. Plus we bring you some news from ACB and the world of technology.
Just when you thought 2019 was getting boring, we crank up the volume and bring on the stars! This week Shelly Brisbin joins us under the Main Menu Disco Ball as we talk about her latest book, iOS Access for All. Shelly shares some of her inside knowledge of the electronic publishing world, her career in tech and podcasting along with the wealth of resources contained in her book. To learn more, check out her sample chapter and table of contents, plus much more exciting stuff at http://www.iosac...
The Dexcom Glucometer and the Simply Safe home security system are featured on this episode of Main Menu.
2018 is coming to a close and your Main Menu Team is ready to party! Before we do too much of that though, we're going to take a look back at the significant tech for us in 2018. We might even take a glimpse into the future, complete with flying cars! OK, so the cars won't fly but you're in for a fun-filled hour with the entire Main Menu gang and our look back at 2018!
What the heck is this dot for? How many times have you asked yourself that when looking at your microwave, dishwasher or dryer? Sure, you labeled it but now how to remember what all those buttons actually do. This week we talk with Anne DeWitt of Tangible Surface Research, http://www.tangiblesurfaceresearch.com about her line of tactile icons to represent those common functions, and some uncommon ones too. Anne is also doing some groundbreaking research into labeling exercise equipment so we can...
The holiday season brings us all those sugar plums but this week we're happy to share great news for anyone dealing with Diabetes and all that festive sugar. Special thanks to Randy Rusnak and Bill Tillery of the Accessibility Moving Forward podcast and their guest Bill sparks of Legendoldies.com as they discuss the accessible features of the Freestyle Labre 14 day glucose meter and app. To say this is a game changer in diabetes management is an understatement!
This episode is all about accessible voting. The following links are resources of information you need to know before going to the poles. Democracy Live: http://democracylive.com Election Assistance Commission: http://eac.gov Phone number for Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act Tech Line: 1-800-514-0301 ADA National Network: 1-800-949-4232 to find your state's Protection and Advocacy agency, just do a search for Protection and Advocacy.
Where in the world is 63rd and Wallace? It's somewhere in the Amazon Echo universe and this week, we go there with Peter Zetterberg and Russ McMackin of WanderWord! From mystery to fantasy, they bring us some interactive fun with our favorite digital assistant.
Windows October 2018 update
Apple Watch 4 as well as color and light detectors are featured on this episode of Main Menu.
This episode is all about Apple and what is coming out from regarding the Apple watch and 3 new iPhones.
Steps to make your home in to a smart home! Roomba 980 vacuum, smart plug and solar array app are the features on this week's show!
This show is all about AIRA and their latest news.
WE're back! Too hot outside? Never fear! Steve Matzura brings us a review of the Tosheba Fire TV. Then Jenine talks about one of her convention buys, the Braille Me braille display. Jason also has some good info so be sure to tune in.
I see music and ice maker technology are on this week's show.
Keynote? We got your keynote! It's that time of year again and we are proud to bring you the most awaited keynote address in assistive technology! This week we're happy to share the NVDA-Con Keynote Address! Learn what's new with NVDA, the free screen reader that has changed the way people think about assistive tech around the world.
Heads up everyone! It's time to find a nice pair of headphones for this week's Main Menu! Jeff and Jenine talk with Amos Miller of Microsoft about Soundscape, a unique 3D audio experience to show you what's around. If you do want a nice set of headphones, one you can even sleep on, Jenine has a review of Sleep Phones.
On this Main Menu, Jason starts us off with an unboxing of a newly-purchased Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote. He takes listeners through connecting and setting up the device before turning it over to Jenine. She will get you off the couch and exploring as she demonstrates two apps that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify what it is the mobile device's camera is seeing. Finally, Jason returns and talks with Randy about a new VoIP service he has been using with Google Voice.
This week we take a good look at low vision devices with our special guests Joe Steinkamp and Shelly Brisbin. Whether it's on your head or in front of your face, hand held or desktop, We're talking magnification and how people use it. If you're thinking of getting a new magnifier and want to know what's out there and how to make that choice, you won't want to miss this show.
Spring is here, spring is here! That means it's Microsoft update time! Jeff Bishop and his team, Brett Humphrey, Carolina Hernandez and Mariah Moon join Jenine and Joe Steinkamp to talk Narrator. Be My Eyes has a new partnership with Microsoft and we'll show you how it works. Plus, Randy and Jason have a spring surprise for us. Maybe they even have some accessible Easter candy? You'll have to listen to find out.
It's about time we got to work around here. This week Main Menu employs some top notch talent to discuss helping you find a job! Timothy Hornik with Blind Not Alone tells us about services for veterans and people using Narrator. AIRA explores employment as well with its new program for both job seekers and employers with Amy Bernal and Marty Watts. We've also got some great training to prepare you for that workplace from iAccessibility's Michael Doise and Allison Hartley!
This week, the hand writing is on the wall! Well, it's actually on a piece of paper on Jenine's desk as she compares the new hand writing recognition feature of several AI apps. Lots of podcasts have talked about it but Garrett Smith gives us a heroic overview of the hot new game, A Hero's Call. But wait! There's more! Jason has some news and app/product reviews. Stay tuned for exactly what he'll have for us.
This week the awesomeness never stops! Randy shows us the Altec Lansing Omni Ultra jacket. No, it's not his hot new winter wear. It's a cool speaker. Jenine shines up her Chrome skills with a listener requested look at some basics of the browser. Jason rolls out his own awesomeness with a look at his new Orbit Reader 20. to learn more, go to http://www.tech.aph.org/or20 and Send to Braille http://tech.aph.org/lt.
Main Menu's got your winter weekend fun all planned out! Christopher Wright introduces the GPD Win. Jason has fun with Garage Band. Hungry yet? We'll be cooking with Ted Atwell and the Cuckoo 8 in 1 Multi Cooker.
In honor of Louis Braille's birthday this week, Main menu gets our hands and brains around Braille Screen Input for iOS with special guest Allison Hartley. Our listeners asked for it and we're happy to talk about how to get more comfortable with this awesome tool. Then we talk a little new tech. Let's celebrate Braille this week and every week on Main Menu!
App challenges with light, color and cash. Sonos and Android with Panache are featured on this episode of Main Menu!
Sound Bar, Sonos, Apple Watch 101 and more on this episode of Main Menu.
Is that a turkey? No, it's just Main Menu! This week we delve into Wander Words with Peter Zetterberg and russ MacMackin. Debbie Hazelton brings us information about a care giver alert system. Stay tuned though as Main Menu recovers from its food coma to bring you some fun holiday pics in coming shows!
The talking laundry module and tech news are featured on this episode of Main Menu.
