Top Tech Tidbits Podcast

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, January 4 2024. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, THE ACCESSIBILITY GUY. The Accessibility Guy website provides comprehensive, high-quality resources dedicated to promoting and properly implementing accessibility. The site's blog covers critical topics in accessibility, including making Word, PDF, and PowerPoint files accessible, closed captioning, and assistive technology. The site’s founder, Shawn Jordison, brings over 13 years of experience in the field and is committed to providing equal access to information for all, with expertise in document accessibility, captioning, assistive technology, and accessibility best practices​​​​​​​​. Shawn offers specialized training, consulting, and document services to ensure compliance with various standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and PDF UA. Learn more today at: THEACCESSIBILITYGUY.COM. And at #5 this week... Microsoft Ending Support For Windows 10 Could Send 240 Million PCs To Landfills By ITNews.com Australia Microsoft's plan to end support for the Windows 10 operating system could result in about 240 million personal computers (PCs) being disposed of, potentially adding to landfill waste, Canalys Research said. https://www.itnews.com.au/news/microsoft-ending-support-for-windows-10-could-send-240-million-pcs-to-landfills-603662 And at #4 this week... Buying A New Phone? This Is How Much Smartphone Storage You Really Need By TomsGuide.com We use our smartphones for everything these days. From texting to photography, to web browsing and online gaming, there's really nothing an iPhone or Android can't handle. That is, until your phone's internal storage is depleted. https://www.tomsguide.com/features/buying-a-new-phone-this-is-how-much-smartphone-storage-you-need And at #3 this week... Attend the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center for the Blind By Carroll Center for the Blind Launch your career in the field of digital accessibility! The Carroll Center for the Blind's new 7-week intensive Screen Reader User Tester Training Program allows participants to learn and grow their ability to professionally explore, test, and report findings regarding the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, and digital document files using screen readers. Want to learn more? Start your journey to becoming a Screen Reader User Tester today. https://carroll.org/screen-reader-user-tester-training-program/ And at number #2 this week … Screen Reader Users And The Tab Key By TemperTemper.net Screen reader users who use a laptop or desktop computer generally (though not always) use their keyboard to control their screen reader software. But that doesn't mean they use the keyboard like a keyboard-only user. https://www.tempertemper.net/blog/screen-reader-users-and-the-tab-key And at number #1 this week … Microsoft Copilot's ChatGPT-Like App Lands On Android, With iOS Version Coming Soon By WindowsLatest.com Microsoft Copilot's ChatGPT-like app has finally arrived on Android, nearly two weeks after the tech giant announced its web version. As of this recording, Microsoft has also released the iOS version of its Copilot app, an additional update that was not available at the time of the original posting. https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/12/26/microsoft-copilot-app-lands-on-android-with-ios-version-coming-soon/ And that's the scoop for this week. Remember that links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the transcript...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, December 28 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, GLIDANCE. Glidance is a company at the forefront of assistive mobility technologies. Their flagship product, Glide, is a revolutionary self-guided mobility assistant, designed to empower individuals with sight loss. Glide offers a unique blend of features such as intelligent obstacle avoidance, precision indoor and outdoor navigation, active scene description and compatibility with popular navigation apps. With its advanced Glidance AI, Glide provides real-time data for the best routes and obstacle avoidance, enhancing independence and confidence in navigation. With Glide, Glidance imagines a world where every person with sight loss can confidently explore and engage with their surroundings. Learn more today at: GLIDANCE.IO. And at #5 this week... RIMFest Is In Full Force, And There's Free Admission! Provide Accessible Remote Support With Remote Incident Manager Completely Free Of Charge Until January 2, 2024. Lock In Unlimited Weekend Support For Just $50! In the spirit of the holiday season, we proudly offer all users of Remote Incident Manager (RIM) all the time you want, when you want it, from now until January 2nd, 2024! During this time, you will have access to all features and functionalities of the Remote Incident Manager, giving you an excellent opportunity to make the most out of the world's only fully accessible remote support application! There's never been a better time to get in on the action! Simply download your copy to your PC or Mac today, click the “Provide Help Now” button, register, and the free access is yours! But Wait, There's More! During this twelve day event, you can cash in on an opportunity to ring in the new year with more unlimited RIM time! Back by popular demand, our weekend support package can once again be yours for a discounted annual rate of $50! Whatever you do, we at Pneuma Solutions wish all of you the happiest of holidays, and many fulfilling hours of accessible remote technical support! https://pneumasolutions.com/on-the-first-day-of-rimfest-we-at-pneuma-give-to-you/ And at #4 this week... Now You Can Talk to an AI Santa Claus With Fixie's HiSanta.ai By David Goldfield David Writes: I couldn't resist writing about this very cool Santa AI. HiSanta.ai is a conversational AI from Fixie, which provides conversational AI chat agents. HiSanta consists of two different Santa Claus personas, the nice, friendly Santa and the grumpy bad Santa. Deselecting the check box on the main page gives you access to the grumpy Santa, which I found to be extremely entertaining. It honestly had me laughing harder than I've laughed in quite some time. This service took me back to that nostalgic excitement that I remember as a kid when I heard about new phone numbers offering some new form of phone-based entertainment. To use this service you'll need to ensure that your browser has permission to use your device's microphone, at least on this particular site. Enjoy! https://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com/2023/12/20/now-you-can-talk-to-an-ai-santa-claus-with-fixies-hisanta-ai/ And at #3 this week... This Week in Accessibility Podcast for December 14, 2023: Reviewing the Year in Accessible Video Games By DelgadilloAccess.com Gaming journalist and accessibility consultant Victor Dima joins the show and looks back at 2023 in accessible video games. From adaptive accessories like the PlayStation Access Controller to mainstream titles like Forza...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, December 21 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, ECHOBATIX. Echobatix develops accessibility products and indoor navigation systems for the blind, deafblind and those with low vision. Their technology complements the use of a cane or guide dog and your existing Orientation and Mobility (O&M) skills. Learn more today at: ECHOBATIX.COM. And at #5 this week... Alphabetical List of VoiceOver Sonoma Commands By Debee Via The Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN) The table below is an alphabetical list of VoiceOver specific Sonoma commands. I retrieved all of these from the latest Sonoma user guide, but have shortened the command descriptions extensively. The goal is to have a cheat sheet that's quick and easy to read with magnification, speech, or Braille, using the fewest words possible: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/210.html And at #4 this week... Sony's Latest Access Controller Highlights Major Challenges in Adaptive Gaming By Aaron Di Blasi Via Top Tech Tidbits In a significant move towards inclusive gaming, Sony has unveiled the Access controller, a device specifically designed to cater to the needs of gamers with disabilities. This development marks a pivotal moment in the adaptive gaming hardware landscape, joining the ranks of the Xbox Adaptive Controller and the Nintendo-licensed Hori Flex for current-generation consoles: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/213.html And at #3 this week... 6 Things You Can Do With Windows Copilot By HowToGeek.com Windows Copilot is Microsoft's AI-powered assistant that comes integrated into Windows 11, with plans to feature it in Windows 10 at the time of writing. Like a copilot in the cockpit, Windows Copilot can help you with various tasks as you use your computer. Here's what it can do: https://www.howtogeek.com/things-you-can-do-with-windows-copilot/ And at number #2 this week … JAWS Power Tip: How To Compose and Send Messages in Gmail Standard View with JAWS By Freedom Scientific You can compose and send messages using Google keyboard shortcuts. One way to do this is with the JAWS Virtual PC cursor toggled off. If it’s on, press INSERT+Z to turn it off. To compose a message, follow these steps: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/214.html And at number #1 this week … Google Announces New Features In Talkback 14.1 By DoubleTap Google has launched a major new release of TalkBack, the screen reader application included within Android smartphones. The new 14.1 update brings notable updates for braille users, keyboard navigation, and image descriptions: https://doubletaponair.com/google-announces-new-features-in-talkback-14-1/ And that's the scoop for this week. Remember that links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the transcript below, or atop the newsletter that went out this morning. If you'd like to sponsor, support, or just receive the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter, please visit, TopTechTidbits.com today. If you’d like to take an even deeper dive into access information with weekly editorials, op-eds, and reviews, I encourage you to check out our sister publication, Access Information News. Learn more today at AccessInformationNews.com. Until next week my friends. Take care of yourselves, and each other. ### What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast? ➜ The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits, the world's #1 online resource for current news...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, December 14 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, AYES.AI. New York-based startup AYES.ai is the developer of the OKO app. The OKO app represents a significant advancement in aiding the blind and visually impaired in navigating city streets. The app ingeniously merges artificial intelligence (AI) with smartphone technology, using AI to analyze live camera footage to recognize traffic signals in real time. The app is trained on thousands of crossings, providing a variety of feedback mechanisms, including visual overlays, audio feedback, and vibrations, catering to different levels of visual impairment. Having already assisted in over one million intersection crossings, OKO demonstrates the remarkable potential of AI for societal good, embodying both technological innovation and empathy. As AYES continues to explore further needs within the visually impaired community, OKO is rapidly becoming an essential navigational tool and a companion for those facing daily mobility challenges​​. Learn more today at: AYES.AI. And at #5 this week … AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for November 2023 https://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-unlimited-whats-new-noteworthy-november-2023 And at number #4 this week … BrailleBot Teaches You How to Read with Your Fingers By Cameron Coward Via Hackster.io Learning Braille is hard for many people, which is why Mukesh Sankhla invented the BrailleBot for Braille training. BrailleBot has six holes on its top surface and can extend small pins through those holes to create any Braille character at any time. Combined with an audio system that speaks those characters aloud, this is the perfect device for learning Braille. Like popular language training apps, it can introduce new characters gradually through repetition and increase the complexity over time until the user becomes fluent in Braille. https://www.hackster.io/news/braillebot-teaches-you-how-to-read-with-your-fingers-a5e0ae4a8283 And at #3 this week... Smart Glasses Use ChatGPT To Help The Blind And Visually Impaired By 5G Playbook Via Business Insider Envision Glasses are AI-powered smart glasses that help people who are blind or have low vision to live more independently. This assistive wearable technology uses ChatGPT and Google Glass hardware to capture and convert the visual information around the user into speech. And thanks to more widespread 5G networks, these smart glasses are able to process this information much more quickly, providing a much more seamless experience for visually impaired users. Take a look at how the Envision Glasses work, and how they assist the blind and visually impaired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w36gKjepUNg And at number #2 this week … JAWS Power Tip: How To Turn On Keyboard Shortcuts In Gmail In Standard View With JAWS By Freedom Scientific Google provides keyboard commands specific to Gmail. Though they are not screen reader dependent and can be used by everyone, they may be especially helpful to JAWS users when navigating with the JAWS Virtual PC Cursor off. To use these commands, you will need to turn them on in Settings. Here's how: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/209.html And at number #1 this week … Quick Tip For Users of iOS 17: What Can You Do To Temporarily Disable Siri's Follow-up Mode By David Goldfield David Writes: While Siri is speaking to you it often listens for you to ask another question. Unfortunately, sometimes even just clearing your...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, December 7 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, Sterling Adaptives. Based in the North Bay, Sterling Adaptives supplies the most technologically advanced equipment and software currently available. They serve those who are blind or have low vision as well as persons with other disabilities. They have a showroom in Montgomery Village in Santa Rosa, CA and can meet with you there or provide demonstrations in the comfort of your own home. They supply a full range of computer hardware and software, peripherals and assistive technology products. And can support these products with free demonstrations, installations, full hardware and software troubleshooting, and/or ongoing product training. They work in unison with private individuals, non-profit agencies, private organizations, educational establishments, and commercial enterprises to help their customers fully realize their potential. They are known for providing the standards of service that you demand. Standards that result in the right product at the right time with the right back up service. Learn more today at: STERLINGADAPTIVES.COM. And at #5 this week … 6 Tips To Spot Misinformation On The Web By Aaron Di Blasi Via Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Ah, the internet! A vast ocean of knowledge, cat videos, and, unfortunately, a fair share of nonsense. So, how do we separate the wheat from the digital chaff? Let's dive in: https://mvsltd.com/news/6-tips-to-spot-misinformation-on-the-web/ And at number #4 this week … Experimenting with Be My Eyes and Videos By The Idea Place I suspect anyone who has tried some of the newer, AI-based, image descriptions, such as those from Be My Eyes, has noticed the high quality descriptions that are available. I've been curious about how I could apply that to videos so did a little experimenting. I want to emphasize that I do not consider this a replacement for audio description. There is so much more to that experience than just giving details on what's in an image: https://theideaplace.net/experimenting-with-be-my-eyes-and-videos/ And at #3 this week... No, You Don't Need to Turn Off Apple's NameDrop Feature in iOS 17 Via Wired Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn't really be worried about it — regardless of what the police are saying: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-namedrop-ios17/ And at number #2 this week … Amazon Launches Q, A Business Chatbot Powered By Generative Artificial Intelligence The tech giant will launch Q — a business chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence. The announcement, made in Las Vegas at an annual conference the company hosts for its AWS cloud computing service, represents Amazon's response to rivals who've rolled out chatbots that have captured the public's attention: https://apnews.com/article/amazon-chatbot-q-chatgpt-09964d52076b1db7df8cca695423661f And at number #1 this week … AI Is Going Great For The Blind By Robert Kingett Robert writes: As I was looking at the amount of times platforms died on the web and I began thinking about the slow death of AI enthusiasm and what that will do to the Blind community. It really is a bizarre feeling when you're the only detractor of a thing within your own community. My first post about AI has gained some attention, as well as the follow up post about this topic. AI is taking the blind community by storm: https://robertkingett.com/aigreat/ And that's...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, November 30 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, deafblind, or blind with other disabilities. The Lighthouse has provided employment and support to people who are blind in our community since 1918. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a successful manufacturing organization with over 60 years of experience in precision machining. They produce an array of machined parts and plastic injection molding for various aerospace manufacturers, as well as a host of office products and hydration equipment sold to the Federal Government and U.S. Military. They also own and operate stores on military bases along the West Coast. Learn more today at: LHBLIND.ORG. And at number #5 this week … How To Create Your Own Chatbot With ChatGPT By Christoph Schwaiger Via Tom's Guide More people are using AI chatbots as their personal assistant for work and leisure as the bots' abilities and knowledge increase. But nothing says personal like having your own custom chatbot that you've designed, trained, and named yourself. That's possible in a few easy steps thanks to the GPT builder created by OpenAI! Oh, and none of these steps require you to know how to code: https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-create-your-own-chatbot-with-chatgpt And at number #4 this week … Double Tap Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Everyone loves a gift at the holidays, but we thought here at Double Tap - why not create our own gift guide together? Let's put all our suggestions into one place so we can all enjoy either buying a friend or family member a cool ‘blind-person recommended’ gadget, or treat ourselves to a festive treat. Submit your thoughts here, and if Santa's elves approve, it'll display on this page for all to see. Choose the 'Add an item' link to get started, and add your favorite gadget to the Double Tap Holiday Gift Guide for 2023! Happy Holidays! https://doubletaponair.com/2023-gift-guide/ And at # 3 this week... Announcing AI-Content-Describer: NVDA Add-On That Provides Descriptions For Controls And Images, Powered By GPT4 By Chris Smart Via The Tech-VI List This add-on makes it possible to obtain detailed descriptions of images and other visually inaccessible content. Leveraging the multimodal capabilities of the GPT-4 large language model, we aim to deliver best-in-class content descriptions. More information on the underlying model here. More information on the add-on here: https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/5621 And at number #2 this week … Want To Speak With ChatGPT? Chatbot's Voice Feature Now Available For Everyone, Including Free Users By Rafly Pratama Via MSPowerUser.com Forget the recent leadership saga at OpenAI. Just today, the Microsoft-backed AI giant is finally rolling out its ChatGPT with voice feature for everyone, including those using the free, GPT-3.5 plan. You can now talk to ChatGPT just like you would talk to a person: https://mspoweruser.com/speak-with-chatgpt-with-voice-availability/ And at #1 this week … 43 Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts To Remember For Stylish And Speedy Web Surfing By Onmsft.com Scrolling through the list of Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts can be daunting, but this guide has you covered. In the fast-paced world of web browsing, efficiency is key. Microsoft Edge offers a plethora...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, November 23 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, WAYAROUND. WayAround is the app for your smart device that provides on-demand details about everyday things. The simple tag-and-scan approach lets you quickly and easily identify things around you. It also provides extra details, like how something works or when it expires. The result? Doing more of the things you want, with more confidence and more independence. Download the app for iOS or Android today. Learn more at: WAYAROUND.COM. And at number #5 this week … iOS Accessible App Spotlight: Be My AI / Be My Eyes (Part 3 of 3) By Illegally Sighted Via YouTube In this third video covering Be My AI, I try looking at several charts, diagrams, tables, and more. Again, I am very impressed with the results. Describing these types of pictures may be extremely helpful for students and professionals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDF2qwcAvVs&t=3s And at number #4 this week … Pedesting App Revolutionizes Accessibility With Detailed Indoor Navigation And Inclusive Building Features By Assistive Technology Blog Pedesting is a groundbreaking app developed by Nabeel Ramji, who, despite his rare form of cerebral palsy, has navigated significant challenges to create a solution for individuals with disabilities facing barriers in public spaces. Ramji's personal journey, from a childhood with limited speech and mobility to becoming a University of Calgary graduate and a successful professional in real estate, inspired the creation of the Pedesting app: https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2023/11/pedesting-indoor-navigation-calgary.html And at # 3 this week... Vispero's Next Big Thing Contest Winner Announced By DoubleTap The winner of Freedom Scientific's Next Big Thing contest has been announced. Freedom Scientific, a leading manufacturer of assistive technology for people with vision impairments, launched the innovative contest back in September to crowdsource new features for their renowned software products JAWS and ZoomText. Finalists' ideas included creating a JAWS Gym to help people get to know the numerous keyboard shortcuts within JAWS, and a cool idea to give you paragraph previews of documents, websites and more without having to open the item up: https://doubletaponair.com/visperos-next-big-thing-contest-announces-winner-tonight/ And at number #2 this week … Confirmed: Microsoft Office 2024 Won't Require A Subscription By ghacks.net Microsoft Office 2024 exists, does not require a subscription and will be released in 2024: https://ghacks.net/2023/11/13/microsoft-office-2024-confirmed-wont-require-a-subscription/ And at #1 this week … Introducing Obstacle Detector Professional: Travel Tools For The Blind By AppleVis Editor (Woodbridge): The Obstacle Detection App for iPhone mainly uses LIDAR, requires an iPhone 12 Pro or above, and includes a 5 minute demo within the app and then an in-app purchase. Worth having a look at and play with. AppleVis: Obstacle Detector is a powerful obstacle-detection application explicitly designed for visually impaired individuals. With its robust features and advanced technology, Obstacle Detector has become an indispensable travel companion for the visually impaired: https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/introducing-obstacle-detector-app-travel-tools-blind-obstacle-distance-detection And that's the scoop for this week. Remember that links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, November 16 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, AIRA. Aira is the sole commercially embraced solution that connects blind and low vision individuals with certified Visual Interpreters, delivering a secure and reliable service. Their 24/7, globally accessible on-demand platform is empowered by a proprietary dashboard that seamlessly integrates with their mobile app. Using just your smartphone camera and the Aira app, a highly-trained Visual Interpreter will be at your side, to provide a comprehensive visual interpretation of your environment. From vivid descriptions to reading, from clear explanations to expert navigation, they’re here to assist you with whatever you need, all in a safe and secure manner. Learn more today at: AIRA.IO. And at number #5 this week … The Best Password Managers To Protect Your Data On iOS And macOS By Apple Insider Using unique and strong passwords for every website is a must for internet security. Too few people know how to do this, and that's where password managers come in and can make online life easier. There's no doubt about it, actually doing the work to stay safe on the web is hard — and getting harder. In order to be truly secure online, each and every login you use needs its own strong, unique password: https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios/best/best-password-managers-to-protect-your-data-on-ios-and-macos And at number #4 this week … The Best Microphones For Zoom, According To The CNET Staff Who Use Them As remote work increases globally, online meetings are also on the rise. Having the best microphone for those meetings helps everyone communicate effectively: https://www.cnet.com/tech/best-microphone-for-zoom-according-to-the-cnet-staff-who-use-them/ And at # 3 this week... How Your Smartphone Can Help If You Have Hearing Loss By Kami Funk Via Accessibility.com Kami Writes: Eighty-five percent of people now own a smartphone. Smartphones are ubiquitous tools nowadays. But did you know they can also be accessibility tools for people with hearing loss or hearing-related disabilities? It's true! Let's take a look at the features that make your smartphone an excellent accessibility tool for hearing-related disabilities: https://www.accessibility.com/blog/how-your-smartphone-can-help-if-you-have-hearing-loss And at number #2 this week … How 'Acoustic Touch' Technology Offers Vision Through Sound By Unite.ai In an era where technological marvels emerge at a breathtaking pace, a remarkable breakthrough has surfaced from the labs of Australian researchers—'acoustic touch.' This pioneering technology promises to redefine the landscape of assistive devices for the visually impaired. Developed by an industrious team from the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney, and the innovative minds at Sydney start-up ARIA Research, acoustic touch stands as a testament to human ingenuity and compassion. Acoustic touch does not just aim to assist those who navigate the world without sight; it seeks to transform their interaction with their surroundings, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary through auditory signals: https://www.unite.ai/how-acoustic-touch-technology-offers-vision-through-sound/ And at #1 this week … Seeing AI Advances By Ophthalmic Edge Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a dominant force in technology, and it's encouraging to note that people with vision loss are benefiting. In August 2017, we first reported...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, November 9 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, FABLE. Just like curb cuts help everyone get on and off sidewalks, designing digital products with accessibility in mind helps make the internet more accessible for everyone. Fable is an accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. Fable connects people with disabilities to accessibility managers, user researchers, designers, and developers to build incredible and accessible user experiences. Learn more today at: FABLEPATHWAYS.COM. And at number #5 this week … AI Suitcase Tested Outdoors To Guide Visually Impaired People An artificial intelligence-powered suitcase being developed to guide visually impaired people is slowly moving toward taking over the roles of white canes and guide dogs, researchers said. They are now at the difficult stage of making the robotic suitcase on wheels usable in both indoor and outdoor environments. During an experiment in September 2023, the smart suitcase guided Chieko Asakawa, director of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Miraikan, to the nearest station from her workplace in Tokyo's Koto Ward: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15025247 And at number #4 this week … This USB-C Headphone Dongle Brings Back The Headphone Jack To The iPhone 15 — And Makes Your Music Sound Brilliant By iMore The last iPhone to carry the headphone jack was the first generation iPhone SE, discontinued in 2018. That is now five years ago. Five years with no main-line iPhone with a headphone jack, and the only way to get one officially from Apple is with a $10 dongle that feels like it's only going to last around three minutes. From my experience, in fact, they can last even less time than that, with unreasonably thin cables. Now, with the advent of the USB-C port on the bottom of the iPhone 15 line, it's become easier to connect headphones with different dongles, and it's even opened the floodgates to a whole new idea for iPhones — USB-C Digital to Analog Converters (DACS): https://www.imore.com/iphone/this-usb-c-headphone-dongle-brings-back-the-headphone-jack-to-the-iphone-15-and-makes-your-music-sound-brilliant And at # 3 this week ... Computer Scientists Program Robotic Seeing-Eye Dog To Guide The Visually Impaired By News Wise Engineers from the Computer Science Department at Binghamton University, State University of New York have programmed a robot guide dog to assist the visually impaired. The robot responds to tugs on its leash: https://www.newswise.com/articles/computer-scientists-program-robotic-seeing-eye-dog-to-guide-the-visually-impaired And at number #2 this week … What's New in JAWS 2024 Screen Reading Software By Freedom Scientific This page describes the new features and improvements available in JAWS 2024: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew#Enhancements And at #1 this week … The iPhone 15 Pro Brings Tangible Accessibility Benefits By SixColors.com What makes an iPhone accessible? Mostly, it's the software: the operating system and apps that follow guidelines Apple has set for that purpose. If new hardware plays a role, it's often in the opposite direction. For some with hearing or vision disabilities, the loss of the Home button has made hanging onto an iPhone SE feel worth the struggle. But this year, there's another hardware story (and I'm mighty surprised to be writing this): What's inside Apple's Pro iPhones is giving an important boost...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, November 2 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, CLUSIV. Clusiv empowers you, the blind or low-vision learner, to gain the skills you need to enter the modern workforce from the comfort of your own home, and at your own pace. For the first time in history you can learn from blind professionals who have truly walked the walk in all areas of corporate America and academia all in one place. Whether its learning to be an expert with the Microsoft Office suite so you can make the President’s List at college, or diving deep into computer science and accessibility analysis so you can make the internet a better place for all, Clusiv is here for you. Learn more today at: CLUSIV.IO. And at number #5 this week … 10 New Windows 11 Features In The October 2023 Update To Try Now BY Computer World Windows 11's big update for the year isn't only about artificial intelligence. There are lots of other updates to check out, including the return of many users' favorite taskbar option: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3708773/windows-11-october-2023-update.html And at number #4 this week … Generative AI: A Guide For Beginners BY Aaron Di Blasi VIA Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Navigating the world of generative AI can feel overwhelming, especially for those just taking their initial steps into this burgeoning field. A question I am frequently asked is, “So, where do I start with generative AI? What's the first step? And which tool should I use?” The tool you choose will be contingent upon your specific needs and objectives. Do you wish to distill vast amounts of text? Craft compelling narratives? Or create stunning visual artwork? To assist you in making these decisions, I have compiled this introductory guide: https://mvsltd.com/news/generative-ai-a-guide-for-beginners/ And at # 3 this week... You Can Replace Siri With ChatGPT On Your iPhone, Here's How BY BGR I opened with the following comment: This article was originally published on March 12, 2023, but with the recent release of GPT-4V, and a continued silence from Apple on the subject of AI, it may now be even more relevant than it was before. BGR Writes: It's very likely that Apple will give Siri formidable powers in the near future, similar to what ChatGPT can do. Or better. But Apple isn't in the same hurry as Google and Microsoft to respond to the ChatGPT threat by launching flawed versions of AI bots. While we wait for Siri to gain ChatGPT powers, we can always replace Siri on iPhone, iPad, and Mac thanks to a shortcut that lets you harness the power of ChatGPT directly on an Apple device. Technically, we're not really replacing Siri, as Apple doesn't offer iPhone users that sort of access to system apps. We're just using Siri to trigger a ChatGPT shortcut via voice, and then the latter will answer our queries: https://bgr.com/tech/you-can-replace-siri-with-chatgpt-on-your-iphone-heres-how/ And at number #2 this week … JAWS, Zoomtext and Fusion 2024 Have Been Released Below are links to what's new in each release: JAWS: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew#Enhancements ZoomText: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText/ZoomTextWhatsNew#enhancements Fusion 2024: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/Fusion/FusionWhatsNew#enhancements And at #1 this week … How To Switch Back To The Old Notification Sounds On iPhone BY Cult of Mac In iOS 17, many of the default sounds for notifications, alarms...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, October 26 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, ACCESS TECH LIVE. Formerly Double Tap TV, Access Tech Live is a weekly tech show on AMI-TV, (also available on CBC Gem in Canada and YouTube). Join hosts Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo each week as they help viewers better understand how technology can assist them in their everyday lives. Its tech from an accessible point of view! The show features interviews with some of the biggest names in consumer tech and features up and coming companies and services. Learn more today at: ACCESSTECHLIVE.COM. And at number #5 this week … Demonstration And Hands on Overview of the Monarch Graphics Braille Tablet From HumanWare & APH BY David Woodbridge, Top Tech Tidbits Editor | Audio Only https://t.co/JAOFmvZn3O And at number #4 this week … How to Create Audio Descriptions for YouTube Videos BY Rebecca Klein VIA 3PlayMedia Rebecca Writes: More than 1 billion hours of videos are watched on YouTube each day. 71% of people with disabilities leave a website immediately if it's not accessible. You don't have to be a mathematician to understand these stats and their implications. If you want your YouTube videos to reach their full potential, you need to make them accessible with captions and audio description. But how? Until 2023, YouTube didn't support audio description in the same way it supported captions. For captions, users could upload an SRT file with their video, but there was no similar solution for audio description. This meant that if a user was going to add audio description, it had to be embedded into the video and uploaded as one version. However, YouTube recently launched the ability to add audio description tracks to videos — a win for media accessibility! While the audio description capabilities are not available to all users yet, YouTube indicates that they will continue to roll this feature out to more creators: https://www.3playmedia.com/blog/how-to-add-audio-description-to-youtube-videos/ And at # 3 this week... Passkeys: What They Are and Why You Need Them ASAP BY PC Mag Here we tell you what passkeys are, how you can get them, and where you can use them to log in securely without exposing your email address or creating a password. https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/passwordless-authentication-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-it-asap And at number #2 this week … I'm Totally Blind. Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Me Rediscover the World BY Milagros Costabel VIA Slate If someone told me, a couple of weeks prior, that I would be taking pictures of everything that crossed my path, I would have laughed in their face. But there I was, sitting on the sidewalk, looking to capture the perfect shot that would allow me to learn a little more about the world I am a part of: the expression of the guide dog who is always by my side; the bustle of a busy street full of buildings, cars, and signs; the box of desserts I just bought, wondering whether it looked appetizing enough to bring to a family dinner. I can't see these things, which are so easy to take for granted, with my own eyes. But A.I. has now brought me as close to being able to do so as I'll probably ever be. https://slate.com/technology/2023/10/ai-image-tools-blind-low-vision.html And at #1 this week … Some iOS VoiceOver Bugs and Workarounds BY Pam Coffey VIA The Tech-VI List Pam Writes: As I am writing this, we are on iOS 17.0.3. These are some of my reflections on the new operating system, and a few workarounds for...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, October 19 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, HIMS, Inc. HIMS, Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor that has provided braille, magnification and accessible healthcare devices since 1999. Learn more today at: HTTPS://HIMS-INC.COM. And at number #5 this week … Flying Blind: Taking Flight Simulation To A New Level In Accessibility BY Hackaday Software developers Andy Borka and Jason Fayre have a love for aviation. They are also both totally blind. They've developed software called Talking Flight Monitor, and it has made flight simulation possible for anyone with impaired vision or blindness, as you can experience in the blurry video below the break. What draws them to aviation and flight simulators? Find out here. https://hackaday.com/2021/11/02/flying-blind-taking-flight-simulation-to-a-new-level-in-accessibility/ And at number #4 this week … What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook for Windows, and Outlook.com? BY Ask Leo LEO WRITES: The short answer is: Outlook, Outlook for Windows, and Outlook.com are three different things. They don't really relate to each other. They have only three things in common: they're all related to email, they all have the word "Outlook" in their names, and their icons are similar if not identical. That's where the similarity ends. It's frustrating because people often refer to Outlook when they mean Outlook.com. https://askleo.com/how_do_outlook_and_outlookcom_relate/ And at # 3 this week... My Plain Text Workflow As A Fiction Writer BY Robert Kingett ROBERT WRITES: Plain text workflows are especially useful for screen reader users because, rather than memorizing an inaccessible user interface, the user can just create documents without worrying about formatting. This post by a blind writer covers managing track changes as plain text as well as how one can do text based accounting, and more: https://robertkingett.com/2023/10/02/plaintext/ And at number #2 this week … BrailleNote Touch Outdated OS BY Perkins School For The Blind Is your BrailleNote having connectivity issues and/or problems with Google applications? A number of TVIs are reporting that the BrailleNote Touch (and other more current Humanware braille notetakers) are running Android 8.1, an old operating system. This old operating system will no longer connect to most school Wi-Fi networks. It is reported that even the current Humanware braille notetakers are running the old operating system. Google no longer receives security updates and is officially no longer supporting Android 8.1 (AKA Android Oreo) which was released in August of 2017. https://www.perkins.org/braillenote-touch-outdated-os/ And at #1 this week … JAWS Power Tip: How To Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge BY Freedom Scientific Immersive Reader is a Microsoft Edge feature that simplifies the layout of text and reduces clutter. Use it on pages where it is available to read continuously, bypassing ads and other page content. This can include pages containing content such as articles, blog posts, and recipes. JAWS provides notification if Immersive Reader is available when the page loads. To enable Immersive Reader, follow these steps. https://www.toptechtidbits.com/197.html And that's the scoop for this week. Remember that links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the transcript below, or atop the newsletter that went out this morning. If you'd like to sponsor, support, or just receive the Top Tech...

Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, October 12 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, The Carroll Center for the Blind. The Carroll Center for the Blind is the foremost leader in vision rehabilitation services for individuals confronted by the challenges of vision loss. Established in 1936, the renowned Carroll Center for the Blind has been serving those with vision impairment for over eight decades, and are known nationally as a premier Vision Rehabilitation Center. Located just outside of Boston on a sprawling campus in Newton, Massachusetts, they proudly serve ALL ages and ALL stages of vision loss. Learn more today at HTTPS://CARROLL.ORG. And at number #5 this week … New NVDA Screen Reader Workshop Series BY Hadley Learn how to use this free computer program to read websites, online documents, and more. Workshops include: Getting Started, Customizing How NVDA Speaks, Useful Shortcuts and Everyday Tasks. https://hadley.edu/workshops/nvda-screen-reader-series And at number #4 this week … Let's Get Ready For Action, How Does The Action Button Work On The iPhone 15 Pro? BY National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) If you have an iPhone you'll likely be familiar with the left side of the device. Two volume buttons and a mute switch. What more could one possibly desire you might ask? Well, on the iPhone 15 Pro that mute switch is no more. It's been replaced by a third button called the Action Button. That once familiar left side now feels different. It's got three buttons instead of the usual two, 2 volume buttons, and the new action button, which is now the top of the three. https://www.ncbi.ie/lets-get-ready-for-action-how-does-the-action-button-work-on-the-iphone-15-pro/ And at # 3 this week... An iPhone On Your Wrist: 28 Tips Every Apple Watch Owner Should Know BY PC Mag With Commentary By David Goldfield via the Tech-VI List David writes: I am a user and a promoter of the Apple Watch. I believe that it can be a useful, convenient and for some a necessary and possibly life-saving device. However, I disagree with articles referring to it as "an iPhone on your wrist." Here's why. https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/5202 And at number #2 this week … What's New in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024 Public Beta BY Freedom Scientific https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/PublicBeta And at #1 this week … Google Is Retiring Gmail's Basic HTML View as of January 2024 BY CNET After the beginning of the year, Gmail will automatically change to its Standard view. Some visually impaired users prefer the Basic view. As of January 2024, Google is discontinuing the option to display Gmail on your browser in the Basic HTML view. A new post in Google's Help Center says Gmail will automatically change to Standard view. Standard view is a richer version of the program, and Basic HTML is a simple version useful for slow connections and outdated browsers. In an email, a Google representative acknowledged that the Basic HTML view will be disabled beginning in January, saying those views "were replaced by their modern successors 10+ years ago and do not include full Gmail feature functionality:" https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-is-retiring-gmails-basic-html-view-as-of-january-2024/#ftag=CAD590a51e And that's the scoop for this week. Links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the transcript below, or atop the newsletter that went out this morning. If you'd like to sponsor,...

Hello and welcome to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, October 5 2023. My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication. The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. This podcast brought to you by, Pneuma Solutions. Backed by two decades of creating award-winning, accessible, cloud technologies for people with visual impairments, Pneuma Solutions is the global leader in accessible cloud-based solutions. Pneuma Solutions was founded by long-time accessibility developers Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell, and they’re proud to be the first company to develop cloud-based accessibility at the network level. Their tools provide organizations, like yours, a way to deliver secure, accessible information right from your network or from their secure servers. You can provide your print disabled consumers, students, employees, and citizens with a multitude of accessible options. Additionally, they offer a suite of cloud-based applications to blind and print disabled consumers directly from their website. Their consumer products are designed to make the day-to-day lives of blind and print disabled individuals more accessible and simpler to manage. Learn more today at HTTPS://PNEUMASOLUTIONS.COM. And at number #5 this week … I Secretly Let ChatGPT Take My Final Exam — The Results Were Stunning BY Dan Arena VIA Slate I opened with the following comment: Dearest fellow readers. I would like to introduce you to Glenn Peter Thompson. Current and future student in residence. Dan Writes: I teach in the computer science department at Vanderbilt University. In my Algorithms class this past Spring, I decided to regularly expose my students to ChatGPT so they could see firsthand that it can't replace their critical thinking skills. I did this primarily for selfish reasons — like most instructors, I wanted my students to rely on their own creative problem-solving abilities rather than ChatGPT to answer their homework questions. I hypothesized that demonstrating the fallibility of ChatGPT would be a more effective deterrent than a syllabus policy statement. I just needed to find its weaknesses when it came to our course materials. https://slate.com/technology/2023/08/chatgpt-vs-algorithms-class.html And at number #4 this week … A Boy Saw 17 Doctors Over 3 Years For Chronic Pain. ChatGPT Found The Diagnosis BY Today I opened with the following comment: It is stories such as these that I believe will only proliferate as AI becomes better understood by more and more people. No, I do not believe AI is poised to replace doctors anytime soon, but for complex diagnoses I believe that AI already has a very strong capability that no human doctor currently possesses. The ability to consider hundreds, or thousands, or even millions of points of information about a health problem, and search it for patterns that might resemble known diseases. Today Writes: Alex experienced pain that stopped him from playing with other children but doctors had no answers to why. His frustrated mom asked ChatGPT for help. https://www.today.com/health/mom-chatgpt-diagnosis-pain-rcna101843 And at # 3 this week... I Went Hands-On With Microsoft's New AI Features, And These 5 Are The Most Useful BY Sabrina Ortiz VIA ZDNet Sabrina Writes: Here are the new Microsoft AI features that will likely make it into my own daily workflows. https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-went-hands-on-with-microsofts-new-ai-features-and-these-5-are-the-most-useful/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 And at number #2 this week … Auto-Verify: How to Browse the Web Without CAPTCHAs on Chrome BY MakeUseOf Hate filling out CAPTCHAs when you...

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What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast? The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast (https://toptechtidbits.com/podcast) is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits (https://toptechtidbits.com), the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits? The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit adaptive technology publication that reaches over 10,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. What is Adaptive Technology? Adaptive Technology refers to items that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. Adaptive Technology is a subset of Assistive Technology. Adaptive Technology often refers specifically to electronic and information technology access. Where Can I Learn More About Top Tech Tidbits? Learn more about Top Tech Tidbits at https://toptechtidbits.com, where you can also review all of our back issues, from 2008 to present, completely free of charge. How Can I Subscribe To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? Subscribe to receive Top Tech Tidbits today at: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. Once you're subscribed you will begin receiving each new issue by email every Thursday morning at 4:00 AM ET. Is There A Cost To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? No there is not. And there never will be. While we do offer benefits to Premium Subscribers (https://toptechtidbits.com/premium) Top Tech Tidbits does not charge a subscription fee to readers, and we never will. Where Can I Review The Most Recent Issues of Top Tech Tidbits? You can always review the most recent issues of Top Tech Tidbits online at any time by visiting: https://toptechtidbits.com/#new or by RSS at https://toptechtidbits.com/rss. ### Top Tech Tidbits is a Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. (https://mvsltd.com) Publication. Top Tech Tidbits is a Sponsor (https://toptechtidbits.com/sponsor) and Reader https://toptechtidbits.com/donate supported publication.

What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast? The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast (https://toptechtidbits.com/podcast) is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits (https://toptechtidbits.com), the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits? The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit adaptive technology publication that reaches over 10,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. What is Adaptive Technology? Adaptive Technology refers to items that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. Adaptive Technology is a subset of Assistive Technology. Adaptive Technology often refers specifically to electronic and information technology access. Where Can I Learn More About Top Tech Tidbits? Learn more about Top Tech Tidbits at https://toptechtidbits.com, where you can also review all of our back issues, from 2008 to present, completely free of charge. How Can I Subscribe To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? Subscribe to receive Top Tech Tidbits today at: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. Once you're subscribed you will begin receiving each new issue by email every Thursday morning at 4:00 AM ET. Is There A Cost To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? No there is not. And there never will be. While we do offer benefits to Premium Subscribers (https://toptechtidbits.com/premium) Top Tech Tidbits does not charge a subscription fee to readers, and we never will. Where Can I Review The Most Recent Issues of Top Tech Tidbits? You can always review the most recent issues of Top Tech Tidbits online at any time by visiting: https://toptechtidbits.com/#new or by RSS at https://toptechtidbits.com/rss. ### Top Tech Tidbits is a Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. (https://mvsltd.com) Publication. Top Tech Tidbits is a Sponsor (https://toptechtidbits.com/sponsor) and Reader https://toptechtidbits.com/donate supported publication.

What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast? The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast (https://toptechtidbits.com/podcast) is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits (https://toptechtidbits.com), the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits? The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit adaptive technology publication that reaches over 10,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. What is Adaptive Technology? Adaptive Technology refers to items that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. Adaptive Technology is a subset of Assistive Technology. Adaptive Technology often refers specifically to electronic and information technology access. Where Can I Learn More About Top Tech Tidbits? Learn more about Top Tech Tidbits at https://toptechtidbits.com, where you can also review all of our back issues, from 2008 to present, completely free of charge. How Can I Subscribe To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? Subscribe to receive Top Tech Tidbits today at: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. Once you're subscribed you will begin receiving each new issue by email every Thursday morning at 4:00 AM ET. Is There A Cost To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? No there is not. And there never will be. While we do offer benefits to Premium Subscribers (https://toptechtidbits.com/premium) Top Tech Tidbits does not charge a subscription fee to readers, and we never will. Where Can I Review The Most Recent Issues of Top Tech Tidbits? You can always review the most recent issues of Top Tech Tidbits online at any time by visiting: https://toptechtidbits.com/#new or by RSS at https://toptechtidbits.com/rss. ### Top Tech Tidbits is a Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. (https://mvsltd.com) Publication. Top Tech Tidbits is a Sponsor (https://toptechtidbits.com/sponsor) and Reader https://toptechtidbits.com/donate supported publication.

What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast? The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast (https://toptechtidbits.com/podcast) is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits (https://toptechtidbits.com), the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits? The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit adaptive technology publication that reaches over 10,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. What is Adaptive Technology? Adaptive Technology refers to items that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. Adaptive Technology is a subset of Assistive Technology. Adaptive Technology often refers specifically to electronic and information technology access. Where Can I Learn More About Top Tech Tidbits? Learn more about Top Tech Tidbits at https://toptechtidbits.com, where you can also review all of our back issues, from 2008 to present, completely free of charge. How Can I Subscribe To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? Subscribe to receive Top Tech Tidbits today at: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. Once you're subscribed you will begin receiving each new issue by email every Thursday morning at 4:00 AM ET. Is There A Cost To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? No there is not. And there never will be. While we do offer benefits to Premium Subscribers (https://toptechtidbits.com/premium) Top Tech Tidbits does not charge a subscription fee to readers, and we never will. Where Can I Review The Most Recent Issues of Top Tech Tidbits? You can always review the most recent issues of Top Tech Tidbits online at any time by visiting: https://toptechtidbits.com/#new or by RSS at https://toptechtidbits.com/rss. ### Top Tech Tidbits is a Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. (https://mvsltd.com) Publication. Top Tech Tidbits is a Sponsor (https://toptechtidbits.com/sponsor) and Reader https://toptechtidbits.com/donate supported publication.

What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast? The Top Tech Tidbits Podcast (https://toptechtidbits.com/podcast) is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits (https://toptechtidbits.com), the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits? The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 adaptive technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in adaptive technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit adaptive technology publication that reaches over 10,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. What is Adaptive Technology? Adaptive Technology refers to items that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. Adaptive Technology is a subset of Assistive Technology. Adaptive Technology often refers specifically to electronic and information technology access. Where Can I Learn More About Top Tech Tidbits? Learn more about Top Tech Tidbits at https://toptechtidbits.com, where you can also review all of our back issues, from 2008 to present, completely free of charge. How Can I Subscribe To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? Subscribe to receive Top Tech Tidbits today at: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. Once you're subscribed you will begin receiving each new issue by email every Thursday morning at 4:00 AM ET. Is There A Cost To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? No there is not. And there never will be. While we do offer benefits to Premium Subscribers (https://toptechtidbits.com/premium) Top Tech Tidbits does not charge a subscription fee to readers, and we never will. Where Can I Review The Most Recent Issues of Top Tech Tidbits? You can always review the most recent issues of Top Tech Tidbits online at any time by visiting: https://toptechtidbits.com/#new or by RSS at https://toptechtidbits.com/rss. ### Top Tech Tidbits is a Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. (https://mvsltd.com) Publication. Top Tech Tidbits is a Sponsor (https://toptechtidbits.com/sponsor) and Reader https://toptechtidbits.com/donate supported publication.