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

Summer Convention Audio: Smart Beetle, Braille Sense And Even More Braille From HIMS
July 22, 2015

Dave Wilkinson spoke to a large group of people from Salon 8 of the Rosen Center in Orlando at the NFB National Convention for the Blind. Tune in to hear Dave's description of the new Smart Beetle braille display, upcoming UEB changes and a demonstration

#SightVillage Audio: Dine And Think In Braille At Dens Le Noir
July 22, 2015

Dave ran into his old mate Darren Paskell, from ACB Radio days, and was surprised about his current employment. Seems that Mr. Paskell is currently working with a French chain of restaurants who specialize in the "Dining in the Dark" concept. &q

#SightVillage Audio: UEB, Improved Math Support and More from Humanware
July 22, 2015

Martin Roberts from Humanware gives Dave info on Keysoft, UEB and the improved math support on the Apex line of notetakers. The pair also discuss the "Open Field mode" of the Trekker Breeze Plus and just why you might want a standalone device fo

#SightVillage Audio: Dolphin Computer Access Readies For Windows 10 With A Supernova
July 22, 2015

Windows 10 begins the long road to it's rollout across 1 billion devices at the end of July 2015, and Dolphin stands ready. Ben Rendle gives Dave a status report on what to expect for those who want to be early adopters of the next operating system from M

#SightVillage Audio: The Cane Is The Perfect Fashion Accessory For Queen Alexandra College
July 22, 2015

Dave found Jen Bryant of Queen Alexandra College on the show floor sporting some nifty carbon fiber canes. Find out how Revolution Canes can assist you in looking stylish on your travels. To learn more, visit QAC on the web or telephone 0121 428 5041. Cov

#SightVillage Audio: Tiger Tiger Brailling Bright With Sight And Sound
July 21, 2015

Asking what is new at Sight and Sound is one daunting question. But Dave asked Glenn Tookey that amazing queery. Hear about the latest from Freedom Scientific, HIMS and View Plus just to name a few. then learn about new products on the way like the Mobile

#SightVillage Audio: Thunderous applause for Georgie, Enhancing your Android Phone
July 21, 2015

Roger Wilson-Hinds , the driving force behind the Thunder free screen reader project, chats with Dave about the Georgie Phone for Android. named after Roger's first guide dog, Georgie is a suite of apps that is powerful yet easy to navigate one-handed. Co

#SightVillage Audio: Cooking And Color Identification With Cobolt Systems
July 21, 2015

Ever touched a talking watch? How about more than 30 types of them? Cobolt Systems offers a wide selection of talking watches, color identifiers and they even have a talking microwave/convection oven combination unit. But even more impressive is the newly

#SightVillage Audio: Talking Baum Braille With the Brothers Bradburn
July 21, 2015

Ian and David Bradburn speak about the opening of the Baum Retect UK office and the history of the Bradburns in Assistive Technology. Baum is very excited to bring their brands of Video magnification and Braille Displays to exhibitions around the UK this

#SightVillage Audio: Six Legs, 14 cells, Sight and Sound Show Off The Smart Beetle
July 21, 2015

The HIMS Smart Beetle might be made of magnets because people seem to be really drawn to it this convention season. And Dave also proved to be the rule rather than the exception as he fell under the spell of the unit too. Kerry Doyle, Braille Specialist f