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Blind Bargains Qast 69: Just the T1p$
August 12, 2016

We get a ton of listener feedback and show suggestions in from social media and from, of course, feedback@blindbargains.com One of those ideas for a show involved a summary of our previous tips all rolled up and placed inside an episode of its very own. W

HIMS Session #ACB16: Between The Braille Dots With Andy Leach And Jim Walton
August 06, 2016

Andy and Jim take this group on a tour of some of their favorite tips when working from the road on a HIMS Braille Display or from a Braille Sense notetaker. Listen to hear how you can stay connected to the world via Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot. Or Bluetooth,

#ACB16 Audio: Near Or Far, View And Scan With HIMS GoVision
August 05, 2016

We've featured the GoVision in our CSUN coverage, however, Joe hasn't gotten up close and personal with the unit for our BBQ fans until now. Paul shows Joe how the versatile arm of the device can allow a user to get up close and personal with their text n

Blind Bargains Qast 68: The Megatron Of Convention Wrap-up Shows
July 27, 2016

We ve spent a good bit of July hearing about the Exhibit Halls from both the NFB and ACB National Conventions here on BBQ. And we have done a few of those wrap-up shows in the past. But we ve not done one of those types of shows, or really any e

#ACB16 Audio: Fantastic Fashion And More With Elegant Insights Braille Creations
July 22, 2016

Laura Legendary, fresh off her successful crowdfunding campaign, journeyed to Minnesota to show off a wide array of accessories and designs to help you stand out in a crowd of your own. Or, if you like hosting your parties instead, Laura describes some id

#NFB16 Audio: Feeling The Future Of Art With 3d Photoworks
July 22, 2016

John Olsen, of 3d Photo Works, talks about the concept of Tactile Art. The project dates back to 2008 and John s initial process for bringing his love of photography to our community. Chancey learns about the three steps that john applies to photos in t

#NFB16 Audio: Raising The Bar Graph With 3d Printing And Cornell Tech
July 20, 2016

Shiri Azenkott, Assistant Professor at Cornell Tech, talks with Chancey about how to harness 3d printing to enable users to better understand information in visual formats such as bar graphs. Further along in the interview, Chancey learns about another pr

#ACB16 Audio: Explore More With Blind Abilities
July 20, 2016

Jeff Thompson is one busy guy. Podcasting, blogging and woodworking are just some of his talents. Add to that list a great knack for finding gadgets that can make your life easier and you have one amazing resource with Blind Abilities. To subscribe to the

#NFB16 Audio: Navigate A 3d Audio Soundscape Through The Cities unlocked Project
July 20, 2016

Jarnail Chudge, with Microsoft UK, and Chancey take us on a journey where 3d audio could assist us in daily navigation. In concert with Guide Dogs UK, Jarnail provides an overview of the Cities unlocked program and a general description of their approach

#NFB16 Audio: The Eye Of AIRA Looks Upon The World At Large
July 19, 2016

Suman Kanuganti, CEO of AIRA, shows Chancey the potential world of Visual Interpretation with a Google Glass-based device. Listen to a description of the glasses, the process that AIRA is using to interact with your environment and learn how you might be