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In this special #iACast, recorded at CSUN 2018, Michael talks with Paul from Aira about the new Horizon Glasses
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#iACast 71 Getting Started with Web Design
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On this episode of the iA Cast, Aleeha, Michael, and Scott discuss the following topics.
- Updates after HomePod unboxing. Everyone wants one.
- We discuss the Aira Super Bowl description through YouTube and the conference call
- Web design and development is a career accessible to everyone. During this episode, we talk about how to get started.
- Buying a domain is the first place to start. Some good domain registrars are hover.com, and namecheap.com
- Hosting is the next option to consider. We discussed BlueHost, GoDaddy, and Linode
- You can code a website by hand using text editors like notepad, Notepad++ or CotEditor for Mac. These all work with screen readers. There are others like Visual Studio, Xcode, and others.
- Another method providing a website is through a content management system like WordPress or Drupal.
- There are other services that provide all of these options like Wix, and SqureSpace, but wordpress.com is the most accessible of the options.
iAccessibility offers training Services if you would like to learn to build a website by hand. Check our services page for more information.
Email us at feedback@iaccessibility.net or use the hashtag #iACast to ask questions or leave feedback on this episode.
#iACast 69: HomePod and Importance of Braille
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In this episode, Aleeha Jason, Matt, and Michael discuss the latest news concerning the Apple HomePod, and the importance of learning Braille to improve literacy skills and to support the use of technology.
#iACast 67 – 2018 Tech Predictions
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On this episode of the iA Cast, Michael, Jason, Matt, and Aleeha discuss the latest news in technology, and what we think will happen in the tech world this year. Here are some of the items covered.
- Spectre (security vulnerability) – Wikipedia
- Geekbench developer links iPhone performance issues to battery age …
- IEEE 802.11ax – Wikipedia
- 2018 Will bring more Alexa controlled appliances
- 5G – Wikipedia
- CES 2018: what to expect from the year’s biggest tech show – The Verge
Featured image from New year, new gear – 6 new tech trends and predictions for 2018 …
#iACast 65: Blindness VS Mainstream Devices
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In this episode of the iA Cast, Michael, Aleeha, Matt, and Jason discuss what accessibility or mainstream devices are right for different situations.
We also discuss what each person on the panel uses to complete certain day to day tasks whether it is mainstream or an accessibility related device.
This episode contains a tribute to an amazing tech enthusiast who left us in November. Jason Earls plays keyboard and created a tribute to Rich called the iPhone Man which is a parody of the song Piano Man. Please listen to the end as we pay tribute to such an amazing person.
#iACast 62: Fall 2017 Phone Comparisons
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On this episode of the iACast, Aleeha, Michael, and Matt discuss the following topics:
- Who was right in the issue of Blindfold Games versus Apple? Marty’s Blindfold Games | Audio games for the visually impaired …
- Breaking: Germany’s BAUM Retec AG Files for Bankruptcy Protection as it Restructures, BAUM USA Still Open
- Google tells developers that accessibility APIs are for accessibility use only
- We compare the new iPhones to the latest android phones that came out this fall.
iA DemoCast 13: iAccessibility for iOS
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On this episode of he iA DemoCast, Jason Earls demonstrates the iAccessibility app for iOS by going through each element of the app.
#iACast 61: All These Devices!
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On this episode of the iA Cast, Aleeha, Michael, and Jason discuss all of the latest devices announced for this holiday season and what everyone would like to get their hands on.
Apple
Amazon
- All-New Amazon Echo Plus – Easily Set Up your Smart Home
- Echo Show – Amazon Official Site – amazon.com
- Echo Spot at Amazon® – Shop Home & Garden – amazon.com
- Amazon is bringing Audible support to its cheapest Kindle – The Verge
- Google Pixel 2 – $300 off Google Pixel 2
- Google Pixelbook – Adapts to your lifestyle – google.com
- Google Home Mini – Smart speaker for any room – Google Store
- Consumer Groups call for a Recall of Faulty Google Home Mini
- Google Pixel Buds – Bluetooth Earbuds for Pixel 2 – Google Store
Microsoft
- Invoke – Microsoft
- Microsoft® Surface Laptop – Microsoft® Official Store – microsoft.com
- Buy Microsoft Surface Book 2 | A Powerhouse Laptop | Surface
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#iACast Special: New Features in iOS 11
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In this episode, Matt, Jason, Shawn, and Aleeha talk about the bugs new features of iOS 11 in this iACast special podcast.
Features include
- New Siri Voices
- Verbosity settings in VoiceOver
- Changes to Control Center
- Braille Support
#iACast 55 – 2017 iPhone Pre-Show
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In this episode, Jason, Michael, Aleeha, Jade, and Anne discuss what we possibly can expect from Apple’s event on Tuesday. We have posted this episode before Wednesday as a special to prime everyone for the upcoming event.
#iACast 51: Accessibility of the Kindle PaperWhite
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On this episode of the iACast, Aleeha, Jason, Michael, and Anne Currie discuss the accessibility of eReaders developed by Amazon. Discussion primarily focuses on the Kindle Paperwhite,an eReader commonly used in the educational system. It has a unique accessibility system, requiring a blind user to purchase the reader as a Bundle. We discuss the pros and cons of this method of accessibility implementation, alternatives to it, and ways that it could be improved. Some helpful links related to the accessibility of Amazon eReaders follow.
Amazon expands VoiceView accessibility tool for visually impaired
Amazon.com: Accessibility for Kindle: Amazon Devices & Accessories
The State of Amazon Device Accessibility, an article published in the May 2017 NFB Braille Monitor
#iACast UnboxCast 8 – Samsung Galaxy S8
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On this episode of the iA UnboxCast, Michael, Jason and Aleeha talk about, and Michael unboxes, the Samsung Galaxy S8+. Michael goes through initial setup with TalkBack, and describes and demonstrates some of the features of the device.