iACast 159 – Buying A New Computer

Show Description

On this episode, Jason, Taylor, Lauren Flener, and Michael talk about what to look for when buying a new computer. They also go over some computer terminology, what it means, and why you should care.

News

The Epic Games v. Apple App Store antitrust trial is still developing, and we’ll keep an eye on the result and what it might mean.

Picks

Jason: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Lauren: Logitech Slim Combo for the 10.5 inch iPad Pro

Taylor: Auphonic

Michael: AirPods Max

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– Hands On Safety SafetyCast 13 On the Road Again

Show Description

Summer is fast approaching and we all know what that means… That’s right! Travel season is here. Leslie, George, and Meaghan discuss staying safe while traveling no matter what mode of transportation you choose. Some of the topics covered are planning your trip, navigating airports, safeguarding documents and identification, hotel rooms, and taking care of service animals.
George tells us a little about being interviewed by Nick Isenberg, host of the podcast, “The Tactile Traveler”, about active shooter situations, and we can’t wait to hear it.

For more information on what you might encounter when navigating airport security, visit the TSA’s page for traveler’s with disabilities.

If you are traveling with a service animal, you may find this blog post helpful.

For additional tips from other blind travelers, check out the following links:
Tips and Tricks from a Blind Business Traveler
Travel Tips for People Who Are Visually Impaired

Travel tips aren’t just for people with disabilities. These 7Essential Travel Safety Tips are also good to know.

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iACast 158 – A Spring Loaded Question

Show Description

On this episode, Michael, Jeff, Taylor, and Jason discuss the announcements from Apple’s Spring Loaded event. We then all try to answer this question. If you could only have 10 apps on your iPhone, what would they be?

News

Apple’s product announcements at the Spring Loaded event. You can find a full list by clicking the link in the show description.

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iACast 157 – Coppy Club

Show Description

On this episode, Michael, Taylor, and Jason discuss several tech news stories, the increasing number of apps that Are implementing Clubhouse like features, and the Supreme Court overturning Oracle’s copyright win over Google.

News

Razer has confirmed that it will manufacture the RGB Smart Mask.

Microsoft is in talks to purchase Discord.

Discord has launched a Clubhouse like feature called Stage Channels.

Twitter is rolling out Spaces to everyone this month.

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Picks

Jason: Apple’s 13 inch M1 MacBook Pro

Taylor: Gravity Forms

Michael: the Expeditionary Force book series

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iAGameCast 20 – Blind Drive

Show Description

On this episode, Aleeha and Jason play Blind Drive. Please note that this episode contains adult language, so listener discretion is advised.

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– Hands On Safety SafetyCast 12 Growth of a SEED

Show Description

Meaghan, George, and Leslie welcome Amy Wilson to the show. Amy is the director of the newly formed SEED program. SEED, which stands for, Safety Education and Empowering Defense, aims to bring safety education courses and self defense classes to the blind community through peer to peer training. Seed is one of three programs which will be offered by the STRIVE organization. For more information on Seed and the other programs offered through STRIVE, check out their website.

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