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#iACast 139 – Past Innovations

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On this episode, Aleeha, Jason, Leslie, Meaghan and Michael discuss some of the great technology released in the last decade. While talking about the Amazon Echo devices, the comical Echo Silver Video from Youtube came up and we thought we would share the link with you for your entertainment.

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Picks

Meaghan: Apple TV+
Leslie: Amazon Echo Show
Jason: Beats Solo-Pro
Aleeha: 2019 16 inch MacBook Pro
Michael: Star Trek Picard

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#iA UnboxCast – 40 Microsoft Surface Go

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On this episode, Michael, Aleeha, Jason, and Rose unbox the Microsoft [Surface Go](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go/8v9dp4lnknsz?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) with Type Cover.

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#iACast UnboxCast 34 – Xbox One X

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On this episode of the iAUnboxCast, Aleeha and Michael unbox and set up the Xbox One X

 

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#iACast DemoCast 18 – Seeing AI New Features

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On this episode, Jason gives a brief overview of the Seeing AI app for iOS, and then he demonstrates some of the newer features of the app. These include person recognition, exploring photos, and reordering/hiding channels. You can find Seeing AI on the App Store. For a more in-depth look, check out or original DemoCast.

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#iAUnboxCast 27 – Surface Pro

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Aleeha and Michael unbox the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 + Type Cover, along with the Thule laptop sleeve.

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#iACast 107: Setting Up New Holiday Tech

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On this episode of the iACast, Michael, Aleeha, Jason, and Lauren discuss how to set up new tech you received during the holidays.

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Many gifts these days include new technology or gift cards concerning technology. On this episode we discuss possible tech gifts and possible ways to set those gifts up for use. We also reference our first VideoCast where Aleeha sets up an Insignia FireTV.

iA VideoCast 1: Insignia FireTV Setup

Picks

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#iACast 99 – Accessibility Vs. Usability

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On this episode of the iACast, Aleeha, Michael, Allison and Doug discuss the idea of accessibility vs. usability.

Also discussed are first impressions of the Surface Pro 6, the Surface Go, and the Surface Book from Microsoft.

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Picks:

Allison’s pick is the August Smart lock. Doug’s pick is the iPhone SE. Michael’s pick is the Invoke Smart speaker, and Aleeha picked Youtube TV.

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iAUnboxCast 23 – Invoke Smart Speaker

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On this episode of the iA UnboxCast, Aleeha, Michael, Allison, and Meaghan unbox the Invoke speaker from Harman Kardon and Microsoft.

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#iACast 89 – Privacy In Technology

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On this episode of the iACast, Michael, Aleeha, Jason, Scott, Allison, and Meaghan discuss privacy concerns related to the use of technology. We also discuss computer hygiene and other tips to help us all stay safe in today’s digital world.

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#iACast 88 – Beta Comparisons

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On this episode of the #iACast, Michael, Jason and Scott discuss the differences between the Apple, Microsoft, and Android beta programs.

We also discuss an overheating issue that affected some 2018 MacBook Pros. While Apple has released a software update that is said to fix the overheating problem, the update was not yet available at the time of recording.

We talk about Apple’s release of the Shortcuts app as a TestFlight beta for developers, Aira shipping Horizon kits, the new photo description features found in the latest update to Seeing AI, and the release of the fourth developer beta of iOS 12.

 

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Michael’s weekly pick is the

Nintendo Switch, Jason’s pick is an app called My Contacts Backup. This app lets you export your contacts as a vCard that you can then import back into a contact manager or a service such as iCloud. Scott’s pick is a food delivery app called MyTown2Go.

 

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#iACast 86 – Benefits of Code

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This episode of the iACast is a combined episode with the iA CodeCast podcast where we discuss everything related to code. On this episode Michael, Aleeha, and Jason discuss how coding can be rewarding and an amazing career opportunity instead of it being a chore.

News

We start the show by talking about the new decision by the supreme court that forces Internet companies who sell products in the United States to charge sales tax.

Article discussion from NPR 

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Each week our hosts pick something in technology they have used during the week.

We hope that you enjoyed this episode of the iA Cast and the iA CodeCast. Please let us know what you think by emailing feedback@iaccessibility.net or by using our hashtag of #iACast. You can also follow us on twitter at @iaccessibility1

#iACast 85 – Pre-NFB18 Talk

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On this episode of the #iACast, Aleeha, Michael, Anna, Lauren, Scott and Chelsea discuss pre-NFB convention activities as well as your weekly dose of technology topics.

The news this week was full of merger talks and Windows 10 Insider news updates. They discussed the AT&T and Time Warner merger, Comcast and 21st Century Fox merger plans and the changes announced in the new build of Windows that came out this week. Aira has also announced the shipment of their Horizon glasses. If you are one of the lucky 200 people to get them then be on the lookout for them to arrive soon!

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The top picks this week included QuentonC’s PalyRoom which was picked by Aleeha, PocketBraille from Anna, Wunderlist which was picked by Chelsea, Credit Karma which was picked by Scott, The weather channel from Lauren, and Siri Shortcuts in iOS 12 beta from Michael.

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