Blind Bargains Audio: Featuring the BB Qast, Technology news, Interviews, and more

Blind Bargains Audio: Featuring the BB Qast, Technology news, Interviews, and more


Latest Episodes

#ACB16 Audio: Fine The Temperature You Like Best With A Talking Thermostat
July 19, 2016

Joe speaks with Harry Cohen to learn more about the VIP 3000, the newest product in a long line of thermostats that let you customize the heating and cooling levels in your home or office. The battery operated device attaches to existing environmental con

#NFB16 Audio: Facial Feelings Found On Facebook
July 19, 2016

Yuhang Zaho, PHD Student of Information Science at Cornell Institute of Technology, talks with Chancey about her time as an intern at Facebook. Subjects discussed include Facebook Messenger, facial recognition and how it relates to projects such as altern

#NFB16 Audio: El Braille Is The Focus For Freedom Scientific
July 19, 2016

Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management of VFO Freedom Scientific, takes Chancey on a guided tour of the eagerly anticipated El Braille device. Sporting a Focus Blue 14, the El Braille gives the user the power of a Windows 10-based syst

#ACB16 Audio: Braille Designs Can Make You And Your Guide Dog Even More Charming
July 15, 2016

Alice Lynch didn t have to give Joe the hard sell to get him to buy some of the Braille Jewelry she had on display at her booth. In fact, because she had some fantastic sci-fi pieces for sale, joe was happy to purchase a few items for himself and Ricky.

#ACB16 Audio: Fantastic Fashion And More With Elegant Insights Braille Creations
July 15, 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: Feel Drawings Come To Life In Real Time with E.A.S.Y. Tactile Graphics
July 14, 2016

Josh Coffee, President of E.A.S.Y. Tactile Graphics, describes the process of working with the National Federation of the Blind to create a system that allows a person to create drawings with the ability to review by touch in real time. Chancey also learn

#ACB16 Audio: Stretch Your Limits With Yoga Workouts from Blind Alive
July 12, 2016

One can eat a little too much at these convention events. So it s a good thing that Mel Scott has several options when it comes to audio based exercise workout plans. From low impact to advanced goals, Blind Alive has a guided workout for you. Mel also

#NFB16 Audio: An Ever-expanding universe For Dolphin Supernova
July 12, 2016

Jeff Bazer, U.S. Sales manager for Dolphin Computer Access and no stranger to BBQ Convention Coverage, gives us a highlight reel of Supernova v15; screen Magnification, Screen Reading, OCR, touch screen support and more for your Windows based computer. Je

#NFB16 Audio: Life Is More than a Dream For Winston Chen Of VoiceDream
July 12, 2016

Winston Chen, Developer and Owner of VoiceDream, sits down with Chancey to talk about his award winning work in access. He was a recipient of an NFB Jacob Bolotin Award](https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-awards-50000-1) in the amount of $1,500. Wi

#ACB16 Audio: Accessorize Your Favorite Devices With Guide Lights And Gadgets
July 11, 2016

Barry Scheur gives joe an overview of his new leather cases line, part of the product lineup at Guide Lights and Gadgets. As Barry puts it, have you ever wanted a fanny pack for your notetaker?... But that is just the jumping off point for this look