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fring » iPhone/iPod version for the visually impaired
fring » iPhone/iPod version for the visually impaired I’m honestly not sure how I feel about this: on the one hand, I’m happy a more accessible version is available and really commend the @fring team for their efforts. On the other, I’d rather see accessibility in the main version and hope this accessible offering is…
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“Google Docs OCR” and why it’s so exciting to me
“Google Docs OCR” and why it’s so exciting to me OCR technology, for those unfamiliar, analyses an image and attempts to convert it to text. This is the technology that enables many of us blind folks to read printed material, we can scan a document, run it through OCR software and depending on the quality…
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How to adjust playback speed and other cool options on iPhone
Just a few moments ago, I posted on Twitter that I had recently discovered how to make podcasts play back at twice their original speed using the iPhone. Honestly, that was one of those tweets I didn’t think would get any response and so of course, I got quite a few wondering how to make…
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Just posted: A penny saved is a penny earned, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show: http://ping.fm/ngDib
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Nokia brings Braille to SMS
Nokia brings Braille to SMS Although screen reading technology has existed for mobile devices for quite some time, one difficulty faced by the blind is accessing the mobile device with some degree of privacy. sure, a headset can be used, or speech volume turned down, but this often isn’t convenient, or feasible depending on background…
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Just posted: No Assistive Technology show for tonight, Sept. 16: http://ping.fm/dXH7k
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Surfin’ Santa? A conversation with 6-yr-old Gabby
Me: So, when it’s Summer here, places like New Zealand and Australia have Winter. Gabby: Really? Me: Yep, and as we’re getting ready to have fall, they’re getting ready to have Spring. Gabby: So when we have Winter, they have Summer? Me: Yep, you’ve got it. Gabby: So they have no snow for CHristmas? Me:…
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Pondering topics for up-coming shows, would sure love input
Between the iPhone and Snow Leopard, I think we’ve had enough shows on Apple topics to last some people a life time. 🙂 I’ve certainly got a few ideas in mind, but am curious, what topics would you like to see featured on up-coming shows?
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First iPhone app with background functionality will cost you – Ars Technica
First iPhone app with background functionality will cost you – Ars Technica Well, I can already see the writing on the wall: monthly pricing for application use. I certainly don’t mind paying monthly for a service i enjoy, but unless I’m reading this wrong, the $3.99 charge will be billed through A T&T. My concern…
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leo: Superb A Capella MJ Tribute (via KurtHugoSchneider) (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)