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#iACast 24 – Silence!!! I Kill the Internet!

December 8, 2017October 27, 2016 by Jessica

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Thanks for checking out the #IACast. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, and uploaded on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Let’s get right down to what happened this week!

- What Broke the Internet on Friday?Half of the internet went down on Friday, or at least it seemed to be down due to a massive Distributed Denial of Service attack. This attack was large scale, and happened in waves. Find out why it’s a big deal, how to protect yourself, and what we think.
  This Is Why Half the Internet Shut Down Today
  
  Blame the Internet of Things for today’s web blackout
  
  How to change your DNS and (maybe) get the internet back
  
  How To Prevent Attacks and be a Good Internet Citizen
  
  News & Tips: The Dyn Attack & Securing Your Smarter Home Devices
  
  IoT Scanner Checks for Vulnerabilities In Your Connected Devices
- Windows 10 Event on October 26Microsoft is holding a Windows 10 event this week, and a Microsoft Office event next week. As we are known for doing, we will be following these events closely to bring the details to you on the #IACast. Find out what’s expected for this event.
  What we expect from Microsoft’s Windows 10 event on October 26
- Doom and Gloom?Apple’s earnings call was today, October 25! Lots of sites have been predicting doom and gloom. Are they right?
  Apple Reports 4Q 2016 Results: $9B Profit on $46.9B Revenue, 45.5M iPhones
- Another Apple Leak?It seems photos of the new MacBook with its special touch bar are hidden within macOS Sierra. Why? Is it the final product? We’ll find out!
  More leaked macOS assets show Touch ID on new MacBook Pros w/ unlocking functionality
- Apple’s “Hello Again” Event Happens Thursday, October 27!Are you excited yet? We are! We know there will be new Macs at Thursday’s Apple event, but what else will be released? We can’t wait to find out.
  What to Expect at Apple’s ‘Hello Again’ Mac Event

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#iACast 23 – Hello Again

December 8, 2017October 20, 2016 by Jessica

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Thank you for checking out #IACast, episode 23! In this episode, we discuss the following:

Google Pixel Reviews are HereReviews are out for the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. Do people love it? Hate it? Does it have the best camera ever? We give our thoughts on the podcast, but here’s a couple of reviews.
Google Pixel Review: A Very Good Phone by Google

The Google Pixel is too Dumb and Ugly to Replace Your iPhone
Don’t Blow Up the PlaneNow that all owners of the Galaxy Note 7 have been asked to stop using the device and return it, you don’t want to be caught with one. This is especially true if you plan to fly anywhere, because the phone has been banned from all flights. You could face hefty fines and up to 10 years in jail if you are caught trying to board a plane with a Note 7.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 Banned from All US Airlines

Samsung sets up Exchange Booths at Airports to Prevent the Note 7 from Blowing Up Planes
iMessage? On Android?That’s right! At least for now, you can send blue bubbles to your Apple friends with your green bubble device. It seems more secure than other hacks, but is it worth it?
PieMessage Open-source Project Brings iMessage to Android using Your Mac as a Server
Fresh Apples, Anyone?Apple didn’t move their earnings call to October 25 for nothing. As we suspected, the change was to allow for an event to follow. According to reports, that is exactly what is expected to happen, so we should see media invites circulating around the web soon! Note: After this podcast was recorded, this event was officially announced by Apple.
Apple to Introduce New Macs at October 27 Event
iPhone Tethers Removed from Some Apple StoresWant to try cases on an iPhone before you buy it? Now you can! Interested in how it feels in your pocket? No problem. At some Apple Stores, those annoying iPhone tethers will be no more. Concerned about security? You’re not alone. However, it seems there are measures in place to prevent theft.
Apple Stores Removing Security Tethers from iPhone Display Models

The Special Features that Enable Apple to Remove Security Tethers from Demo Devices
Internet of Things Devices Vulnerable to HackingThanks to an old security issue, manufacturerers are shipping out devices that are easily hacked.
A SSHowDowN in security: IoT devices enslaved through 12 year old flaw
What’s New with iAccessibility?Our new Online Training program is now live! Interested? You can Sign up here! To celebrate, we gave away free training to two lucky winners on Twitter. This is the first of many giveaways to come! So, if you’re not following @iAccessibility1 on Twitter, what are you waiting for?

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#iACast 22 – Burn Notice

December 8, 2017October 12, 2016 by Jessica

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Welcome to another episode of the #IACast podcast! A lot has happened since episode 21, so let’s get right to it!

After MatthewIn case you’ve been living under a rock and missed the hurricane that devastated areas along the east coast, let us fill you in. Hurricane Matthew affected Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Several members of the iAccessibility team live in North Carolina, and we will feel the impact of Hurricane Matthew for quite awhile.
There is good news, however. Companies are doing what they can to help. Cell phone companies are waiving any overage charges for customers in qualifying areas, and taking donations. Apple is also helping by taking donations through iTunes.

Cell Phone Companies waiving Data Overages for Customers affected by Hurricane

Apple collecting donations for Hurricane Matthew relief in partnership with the Red Cross
RIP Note 7
Yes, you read that correctly. Over the last week, more Samsung Galaxy Note 7s exploded, cell phone companies stopped selling the device, Samsung stopped making them… and then finally Samsung officially discontinued the Galaxy Note 7.Official: Samsung Halts All Sales of Galaxy Note 7, Recommends Powering Down and Getting a Refund

Samsung permanently cancels the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Buys Viv, a Digital Assistant by the Creators of SiriWhile facing struggles with their mobile division, Samsung is showing interest in starting new, more integrated services by purchasing Viv.
Samsung buys the AI Assistant Viv made by the Creators of Apple’s Siri
Apple Developer Allegedly Posted more than 1,000 Fake Reviews on 2 AccountsOver a period of more than two years, the developer of the popular app Dash committed fraud. At least that’s what Apple Says. The developer, on the other hand, thinks he’s done nothing wrong. What do you think?
Apple Says 1,000 Fraudulent Reviews Were Detected Across Two Accounts Owned by ‘Dash’ Developer [Update: Developer Responds]
Tile – A Missed Opportunity?Recently we posted a review of the bluetooth tracker, Tile. Unfortunately, it is not accessible. It really is such a shame as this product would be really useful for visually impaired and blind travelers.
Traveling Made Easy with Tile
iAccessibility NewsWe are proud to announce that our podcast is now available in Google Play and on Tunein. Additionally, you can subscribe to our posts via Apple News.
We are launching new services as well, including: a training program, and iMessage sticker packs.

Lastly, we now have an email address, feedback@iaccessibility.net, and we are monitoring the hashtag #IACast on Twitter.

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#iACast 21 – Pixelation

December 8, 2017October 7, 2016 by Jessica

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Hello, and welcome to IA Cast, episode 21! A lot has happened in the last week, including:

Two Apple iPhones made the news in an explosive way. Should you be concerned?First, an iPhone 7 exploded during the shipping process, and then a college student’s iPhone 6 Plus exploded during class. Isolated incidents? We think so.No, This iPhone 7 Probably Didn’t Just Explode on its Own NJ College Student’s iPhone Explodes During Class, Prompting Evacuations
Phishing Attacks ARE REAL, and a Fake Email Could Trick YOU into Compromising Your DataEven the most knowledgable of us get careless sometimes, and/or can be fooled by creative phishing attacks. Let us show you how to avoid accidentally handing over your data in a phishing scam.PSA: Now is a Good Time to Educate Your Less-techy Friends about ‘Apple’ phishing emails
Angry Apple Customer Goes on a Destructive Rampage at a French Apple StoreCheck out this link to see what happens when a customer feels he has been wronged by Apple Store employees. Note: If you love tech like we do, this is very painful to watch. We are happy that the man was apprehended by mall security, and that no one was hurt.Unhappy Customer Smashes Tens of Thousands of Dollars of Kit in French Apple Store [Videos]
Automatic OS Downloads are Coming to the MacThis one even surprised us! Apple is rolling out automatic downloads of Sierra, so that updates take much less time when you’re ready to install them. Unlike Microsoft, however, Apple is not cramming updates down our throats. You can opt out if you choose. Check out the following link for more information.How to Turn on Background Updates for macOS Sierra
You can Now Have Your Own Personal GoogleGoogle is releasing a bunch of new products, hoping you will let them integrate into your life and give Google every bit of your data. They have new Wifi points, a new phone, an Amazon Echo competitor, and more.Made by Google

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#iACast 20 – UnboxCast 3

December 8, 2017October 5, 2016 by Jessica

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This one’s for the gamers! Join a few members of the iAccessibility crew as we unbox and setup two accessible gaming systems.

#iACast 19 – Not Just Any Hole Will Do

December 8, 2017September 29, 2016 by Jessica

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Welcome to the latest episode of IA Cast. In this episode, we discuss the latest news, including:

Some iPhone 7 owners are drilling 3.5mm holes into their new phones, because a YouTuber told them to do it! Say what?iPhone 7 users are drilling holes into their devices
Separate, Not EqualFind out what we think about companies that create separate interfaces and feature sets for users, depending on the assistive technology they use.on iAccessibility.net, we have an article about Twitter’s new “night mode” on iOS, but it turns out VoiceOver users can’t access this feature.
Now Disney wants to buy Twitter, too?It looks like Twitter is looking to be bought out! Who will win? What will that mean for us? What do we think of Disney owning Twitter?Why Disney is unlikely to buy Twitter
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 STILL the most explosive smartphone?If you thought Samsung’s exploding battery troubles were over, think again. In the last few days, there have been reports of replacement Galaxy Note 7s overheating, and even catching fire! What happened to these new replacements being safe?Galaxy Note 7 replacement batteries catch fire, too
Team Tactile and Their Low-Cost Braille DeviceWe could not resist sharing this story! Not only is this group made up of young women, which is very rare in the technology industry, but they are developing a device that could literally change lives. This group of women aims to help blind and visually impaired people gain access to braille on-the-go with their braille translation device. Their target is for it to cost $100, so we can’t wait to see this device mature.How six scrappy young inventors built a breakthrough text-to-Braille translator device
What will home automation look like with multiple home hubs?Everyone knows about the Amazon Echo; it is clearly the gadget to beat in this space. However, Google is about to release its connected speaker, Home, and Apple is said to be working on their own speaker with Siri integration. How will these devices work together, if at all?Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: AI is Coming To Your Home
Apple Stepping Up Plans for Amazon Echo-Style Smart-Home Device

#iACast 18 – UnboxCast Part 2

December 8, 2017September 28, 2016 by Michael Doise

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Rich Cavallaro unboxes his new iPhone 7 Plus, and Michael Doise unboxes the new Apple Watch series 2. We set up these devices, and we take a look at the differences between load times on the Apple Watch series 2 compared to the original Apple Watch commonly known as the series 0 version.

#iACast 17 – UnboxCast Part 1

December 8, 2017September 25, 2016 by Michael Doise

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On this episode of iA Cast, Daniel Miller and Jessica Smith unbox their new iPhone 7 Plus phones and we discuss the latest news over the weekend. Here is what was discussed.

Latest information on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall
We discuss the latest news of HissGate and what it is.
We discuss the latest version of macOS Sierra.
Then Daniel and Jessica unbox their new shiny iPhones and discuss what they like and don’t like about their devices.

Contributors this episode are:

Michael Doise
Daniel Miller
Jessica Smith
Ashley Coleman

#iACast 16 – AirBoom

December 8, 2017September 25, 2016 by Michael Doise

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On this episode of iA Cast, we cover the following topics.

iOS 10 has been released. Apple iOS 10
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus announced.
Apple Watch Series 2 announced. Apple Watch Series 2
Pokemon Go announced for Apple Watch.
Apple Announces AirPods bluetooth earphones. Apple AirPods
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recalled due to safety issues. Galaxy Note 7 Recall

Show contributors on this episode are:

Michael Doise
Jessica Smith
Matt Dierckens
Jason Earls
Chad Blanco
Daniel Miller
Rich Cavallaro
Ashley Coleman

#iACast 15 – Introductions

December 8, 2017September 24, 2016 by Michael Doise

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iA Cast is back, and today we introduce some of our new podcasters and talk about what you can expect for future episodes of the iA Cast

#iACast 00: Reboot

December 8, 2017September 13, 2016 by Michael Doise

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iA Cast is back, and this episode is to introduce what is to come.

#iACast 14: Wi-Pi

December 8, 2017March 2, 2016 by Michael Doise

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ON this episode of iA Cast we discuss the latest Apple news, and we talk about the new version of the Raspberry Pi, a $35 computer that can fit in your pocket We discuss that Sony is bringing their streaming PlayStation game playing service to the Mac, and the latest in gaming news.

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