ACB Focus: Technology

20230705 1300 Unfolding Aira’s Roadmap Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media   Attendees journeyed from the Aira product manager’s desk to states like Colorado and Alabama, and the corporate offices of some well-known brands to show you what’s coming in the world of visual interpreting.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

20230704 1730 StellarTrek Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media   Participants took a journey with HumanWare as they learned about what’s new with the StellarTrek. This presentation showcased what’s new with this compact GPS and text-reading device. StellarTrek can help you navigate your environment, from reading addresses on doors, to signs on businesses, … Read more

20230701 1600 Devices and services accessibility at Amazon Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Amazon obsesses about customer delight, and that includes customers with disabilities. In this session, we discussed the latest accessibility features for Fire TV, Fire tablet, Echo Show, Echo Frames, and more. We shared more about Prime Video’s … Read more

20230701 1600 RSVA-Tips and Tricks for the iPhone and MAC Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Listeners heard about using the iPhone more easily. Some great apps for the phone were also discussed. You’ll also learn about programs on the MAC. Presenter: Diane Scalzi, Blind Information Technology Specialists Treasurer, Saint Clair … Read more

20230703 1730 VictorReader Stream 3 Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media   Participants joined HumanWare to learn about what’s new with the VictorReader Stream 3. The VictorReader Stream 3 has been updated with many new highly requested features. In this presentation, you learned about the enhancements and changes incorporated into the world’s most … Read more

20230701 1430 RSVA-Tech it Out! Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 4   This session had speakers telling about gadgets and tech used by blind persons. We asked the audience for favorite ones.   Edited By:  Michael Babcock

20230622 1430 Responsible AI is Accessible AI-Microsoft’s approach to the future of accessible technology. Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5   AI is rapidly transforming the digital world. We aim to build inclusively by focusing on three principles; build accessibly, include data sets that represent disability, and innovate. Participants joined us to … Read more

20230623 1300 Lost in Space iBug Today. Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 3             How do I get out of here? Where did my teddy bear go? Who let the dogs out? Where’s my mommy? Want to learn the answers to these questions and more? Attendees joined the iBUG Today team … Read more

20230623 1130 AI and the Big Boys Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 2   What do Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon have in common other than they are well funded, massive and have an incredible workforce at their disposal? They are all looking to reinvent themselves to remain relevant. Attendees heard what … Read more

20230623 1000 Text to Speech, Artificial Intelligence and You Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 2   The future is quickly approaching and now is the time to learn just how it will be affecting you. Participants learned from our panelists what the near future of audio production holds for those of us … Read more