Best Aira Podcasts (2025)

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Google and Aira announce an AI visual interpretation pilot, and accessible kitchen appliances 1:02:02

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On this week's episode of Access On:Register for our four-hour podcasting seminar 0:00Troy Otillio discusses the AI partnership between Aira and Google 2:12More on accessible appliances 54:37Tech tip, Victor Reader Stream 58:15.340Closing and contact info 1:00:52

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Shop online at the NFB's Independence Market, and hosting and attending Zoom meetings 1:05:15

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On episode 28 of Access On: Introduction 0:00 Our WWDC keynote special 0:47 Join us for our four-hour seminar on podcasting as a blind person, June 11 4:13 Sean Seward from the NFB's Independence Market discusses shopping the catalog online 6:32 A look at the Zoom online meeting platform 31:52 Closing and contact info 1:04:05…

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Talk Airports To Me with Christine Malec and JJ Hunt 1:05:22

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Episode Notes Have you ever felt like a piece of luggage once entering an airport? The constant movement from one place to another can be quite frustrating. We’re thrilled to welcome back the hosts of “Talk Description To Me,” Christine Malec and JJ Hunt, for an in-depth exploration of airports. Christine and JJ delve into the various aspects of ai…

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FSCast #258: Product News and Updates; A Quick Look at a Talking Kiosk; and a Visit with Nolan Crabb 49:31

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On FSCast this month, we catch up with Ryan Jones, our VP of Software and Product Management , to find out some of what’s new with Vispero products. At the Optelec stand, our colleague Rene Ludwig shows us a self-service kiosk running JAWS. And we visit with Nolan Crabb, Director of Assistive Technology at Ohio State University, to hear about his l…

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Staff Profiles: Wendell Hennessey 14:54

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Episode Notes In our inaugural episode of Staff Profiles, we introduce Wendell Hennessey, who describes himself as Aira’s “Go-to Guy.” Starting as an early “agent,” he has held various roles and currently works as the IT Systems and Security Administrator. In this episode, we delve into what makes every call and interaction unique and special for h…

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The NFB and Innosearch announce a strategic partnership, working with Webex online meetings, and would people use DecTalk on an iPhone 1:01:06

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Here's what's in this week's episode of Access On, and when you can hear it. Register for our indoor wayfinding boutique 0:00The National Federation of the Blind and Innosearch announce partnership 2:02A guide to hosting and attending Webex meetings 8:38It would be nice to have DecTalk on the iPhone 47:35The Facebook website is still problematic 48…

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A guide to Google Meet, a bug in AirPods 4, and accessible control of Bosch dishwashers 58:31

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Here's what's on this episode of Access On. Global AccessibilityAwareness Day 0:00Join us for our indoor wayfinding boutique 1:52A guide to Google Meet 3:01Thoughts on earbuds 20:36Problem with Microsoft Copilot 31:50Email clients and password managers 35:22Another idea for a navigational/sensory substitution device 39:06I want the iOS Home Screen …

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A guide to Microsoft Teams meetings, audio description on YouTube TV, and Samsung Smart Things accessibility regression 1:00:07

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On this week's edition of Access On; A guide to meetings in Microsoft Teams 0:00Navigation technology 44:34Wanting accessible dishwasher recommendations 45:36Tech tip, JAWS speech history 47:19Apple Watch water resistance, and hearing aid questions 48:50Netflix on Amazon Fire products 53:25How do I get audio description on YouTube TV? 54:13Apparent…

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May, 2025 Airacast Reboot 42:32

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Episode Notes It’s an Airacast reboot! We return to our monthly format with some Aira history and deep thought about technology, discrimination, AI and life with Mike Hinson. So many explorers tell us that Mike motivated them to try the service. Now we look back over 10 years and forward to what AI brings us. Jenine also reviews how to find Access …

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Online meeting tips and tricks, Perplexity's Siri competitor, and the YouTube for iOS speed control 1:00:09

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Here's what's covered in this week's edition of Access On. A guide to effective participation in online meetings 0:00Perplexity offers a voice assistant to rival Siri on iPhone 18:10Problems with Stamps.com 38:31Looking for English to Hungarian AI overdubbing 40:07Working with PowerPoint 42:58Thoughts on automated document remediation 44:58Can't ge…

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FSCast #257. Taming JAWS On the Web, an introduction to Innosearch, and more stories and memories from Ted Henter 50:30

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This month, we explore the use of Web verbosity settings to tame excessive speech on some Web site with JAWS. Then, Bryan Vuong introduces us to Innosearch, an innovative approach to shopping. And finally, we enjoy more fun stories and memories in Part 2 of our interview with Ted Henter.

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Vector promises smoother travels, more on accessible TV, and copying content from the web in JAWS 1:00:34

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On this week's edition of Access On:Join us for our Autonomous Vehicle boutique 0:00Rob Quinn from MakeSense Technology discusses the Vector 1:38Problems copying text from web pages using JAWS 32:54My perspective on different earbuds 34:43Accessible televisions 44:36Working with multiple tabs in Google Docs 49:51Getting to the iOS status bar 54:02C…

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More on using AI tools, Innosearch is a phone call away, and Netflix on various devices 58:58

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In this week's edition of Access On:Introduction 0:00Join us for an update on autonomous vehicles 0:58Google AI Studio 3:12ChatGPT Voice and video 13:59I want a stand-alone talking thermostat 16:28Can AI walk me through a route? 17:50Getting information from a slide presentation 31:00The arrival of the Copilot key 33:11CSUN 2025, the NFB national c…

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Anime Unalive - Final moments that made you cry like Maes Hughes' Daughter - FunUntitled List 22:43

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Aloha Unalivers! We go over our Top Five Anime "Unalive" moments. Scenes that are iconic and written so beautiful to scenes that made you weep from pure sadness. Many disagreements but some have permanent placements. Let us know your favorite final moment. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://…

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Echo Vision Smart glasses, accessible televisions, and audio transcription solutions 59:32

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Welcome to episode 20 of Access On. This week: Introduction 0:00Update from Google regarding SMS two-factor authentication 1:50Podcast sponsorship opportunities now available 5:45Huasong Cao from Agiga discusses the Echo Vision Smart Glasses 6:27Inaccessible tools on the job 43:21Can't get to the status bar of my iPhone via my Braille display 46:57…

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Anime OTPs (Part 3) - From Canon IzuOcha to Favorite NaruSaku - FunUntitled List 23:17

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Aloha Anime Shippers! Today we are going to the last 1/3 of our list of big named Anime (MHA + Naruto Shipuden + One Piece + Pokemon + Ranma 1/2 + Sakamoto Days + Seven Deadly Sins) and our favorite OTP (one true pairing, iykyk) Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://twitter.com/FunUntitled + ht…

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creating PowerPoint presentations with a screen reader 59:27

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In this week's Access On, we're doing a deep dive into PowerPoint from a blindness perspective. Here's what you can hear, and when. Join us for our extended seminar on online meeting platforms 0:00Creating PowerPoint presentations as a blind person 1:50Tech tip, the iOS ItemChooser 56:16Closing and contact info 58:17…

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Anime OTPs (Part 2) - From Canon Gruvia to Favorite Killgon - FunUntitled List 22:35

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Aloha Anime Shippers! Today we are going another 1/3 of our list of big named Anime (Fairy Tail + FE3H + Fullmetal Alchemist + Hunter Hunter + Inuyasha + JJBA + Jujutsu Kaisen + Kuroko no Basuketball) and our favorite OTP (one rue pairing, is this just a millennium term?)Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fa…

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When AI isn't the right tool, Aira and Be My Eyes on your PC, and more Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses feedback 1:00:51

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On this week's edition of the National Federation of the Blind's technology podcast: Introduction 0:00Darrell Hilliker discusses AI hallucinations 1:41Using Be My Eyes and Aira Explorer on your PC 11:18Resolution to Facebook for iOS comments bug 34:17Link previews disappear in WhatsApp 34:43International availability of Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta Smar…

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Return from CSUN! 44:19

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Episode Notes Airacast Return from CSUN By now, you’ve likely come across numerous podcasts discussing the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. The Aira staff gathered to share their experiences in the exhibit hall, during sessions, and in workshops. Join Jenine Stanley as she engages in conversations with Troy Otillio, Everette Bacon,…

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FSCast #256. CSUN 2025 impressions, and a visit with Ted Henter 49:51

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JAWS 30th anniversary celebration is in full swing. So this month on FSCast, we visit with Ted Henter to hear some JAWS stories, as well as to get some helpful tips on starting your own business. We also get the scoop on Vispero’s announcements and special events at this year’s CSUN Assistive Technology Conference from Ryan Jones, Roxana Fischer an…

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Anime OTPs (Part 1) - From Canon VegeBul to Favorite IchiRuki - FunUntitled List 21:10

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Aloha Anime Shippers! Today we are going over 1/3 of our list of big named Anime (Bleach + Case Closed + Chainsaw Man + Danganronpa + Demon Slayers + Dragon Ball Z + Dr. Stone) and our favorite OTP (one true pairing, do people still use this term?) Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://twitter.…

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a recap of CSUN, a Facebook iOS regression, and how some iPhone users can find one another in a crowd 1:00:25

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In this week's edition of Access On: Panel discussion about CSUN 2025 0:00Facebook for iOS regression re comments 49:06Seeking advice on accessible fitness equipment 49:52Innosearch is great but needs to do more 52:24Three tech questions 53:48Tech tip, finding another iPhone user in a crowd 56:57Closing and contact info 59:15…

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Talk Starbucks to Me! 1:02:08

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Episode Notes Starbucks is one of our premiere Access Network partners here at Aira. It’s a great place to try out visual interpreting if you’re new to our service. On this episode of Airacast, we brought in the amazing duo of Christine Malec and JJ Hunt from the popular podcast “Talk Description to Me”. They’ll give us an in-depth look at this caf…

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EPIC the Musical - Top 5 Songs of the Gods, a Wife, and a faraway Hero🎵 - FunUntitled List 25:13

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Aloha Greek Gods and Goddesses! We listened to all the songs of EPIC: The Musical🎵. Following the Epic of the greek hero Odysseus as he fights monsters and go against the gods to return home to his wife Penelope. We each talk about our Top Five favorite songs Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https…

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AI prompt engineering. How to communicate with AI to get the results you want 59:54

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This week, we bring you an abridged recording of our recent boutique on AI prompt engineering. It covers:Introduction 0:00Overview and general examples of prompt engineering 1:47Using prompt engineering to get the visual information you want 24:37Custom GPTs and tactile graphics 47:02Closing and contact info 58:44…

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The Road to CSUN Week 8: Pregame Show! 22:06

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Episode Notes AiracastThe Road to CSUN Week 8Pregame! In only a few short days the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference will begin. Our Pregame Show features Geoffrey Peddle, Everette Bacon and Jill Ratliff, ready to take the field. Geoffrey gives us a brief glimpse at what our engineers have worked on this year to make our apps the pre…

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Legend of Vox Machina (S3) - Seven Heroes kill Two Dragons and many Babies - FunUntitled Review 21:47

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Aloha Critters! Due to life events, we had to review of all Season 3 of The Legend of Vox Machina in one episode. Annie lists who had the worst storylines and who had better ones. And we review the heated debate if #TLOVM is for fun or can it be criticized. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https:/…

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choosing the earbuds that are right for you, could Gmail be about to get more difficult to log into, and Amazon upgrades Alexa 1:00:37

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Coming up in this week's episode:Introduction 0:00Register for our PowerPoint training boutique 1:15Finding the earbuds that are right for you 2:29Amazon announces a significant Alexa upgrade 42:30Could logging into Gmail become less accessible 47:08Thoughts on the BT Speak 51:06Tech tip, converting photo file formats on Mac 55:36Closing and contac…

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The Road to CSUN Week 7: We built it and they came! 12:11

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Episode Notes The Road to CSUNWeek 7We built it and they came There are many ways to get free Aira service. With our Build AI project you can not only get free visual interpreting but also help to structure new AI features. In this episode Jenine and BlakeSteinecke, talk about the difference between Build AI and Access AI and how to opt into ten fr…

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Hajime no Ippo - What does it mean to be Strong with a Dick - FunUntitled Review 19:16

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Aloha Boxers! Minty forced Annie to watch the anime of one of the longest running manga - Hajime no Ippo! The boxing matches are intense, Ippo is very approachable, and the comedy is uniquely phallic. Hear our anime review (until Minty reads the manga) Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://twit…

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20250226 - Main Menu Live - the Joplin team. 1:59:09

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Join us as we bring the Joplin team to Main Menu Live to talk all about the amazing notetaking app that is causing a big stir in the community. Bring crossplatform abilities to your notetaking experience and learn directly from the team from France as they tell us all about their accessibility journey andfuture direction.Sponsored by BITS…

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Making purchases in-person, Apples iPhone 16e, and MLB Beat the Streak 1:00:20

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In this week's episode: Introduction 0:00Shopping in-person is problematic 1:16Discussion about accessible kiosks and other purchasing options 14:09The iPhone 16e 30:58Variable quality of audio description 37:17Alexa.amazon.com appears to have gone 40:41Accessibility of MailChimp 42:56Navigation apps for pedestrians 44:42Eset VPN accessibility issu…

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FSCast #255. Talking Web Accessibility And Usability, And a Story Of a Young Blind Entrepreneur 56:37

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This month on FSCast: · Find out about Vispero’s CSUN and upcoming webinar schedule; · Learn about various facets of Web accessibility and usability from Brett Lewis and TJ Squires; · Meet Zülal Tannur, a blind entrepreneur and AI enthusiast from Turkey.

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The Road to CSUN Week 6: People Making an Impact with Kellie Herbert 14:07

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Episode Notes Aira is all about the blending of people with technology. In this episode we talk with Kellie Herbert, Vice President of Service Delivery. How do Kellie’s experiences with large international corporations compare to her work at Aira? We’ll also learn about her personal connection to people with disabilities and her thoughts on AI. For…

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Dandadan (S1) - Finally get to meet Aira and Jiji in the Anime - FunUntitled Review 20:53

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Aloha Spirits and Alien Believers! We finally review one of the best anime of 2024 - Dandadan! The movie was excellent but what they did with Acrobat Silky was truly cinematic! Some choices were weird but overall it was great experience. Hear out thoughts in this week's episode Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries,…

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Scribe for documents and when automated remediation is the right answer, inaccessibility limiting our tech choices, and making a phone call to ChatGPT 1:00:34

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This week on Access On: Introduction 0:00Your final reminder to register for our AI prompt engineering boutique 0:59Follow-up from some items on previous episodes 2:56Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell from Pneuma Solutions discuss Scribe for Documents 5:40When we can't choose the tools we prefer due to inaccessibility 43:57Access ChatGPT via phone 56:28…

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The Road to CSUN Week 5: Welcome to Aira’s Web App 9:18

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Episode Notes Road to CSUN Week 5Welcome to Aira’s Web App Take a tour of one of the best kept secrets in assistive tech, Aira’s web app. We’ll show you that this easy to use app has the same functionality as our award winning mobile app. Not only can you use the app to call a visual interpreter, you can also use our powerful Access AI feature with…

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Anime Endings - All Adventures end whether it be Good or Bad or Worse - FunUntitled List 23:06

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Aloha Anime Watchers! We moved to a new location so we're just doing an episode on a general theme. Hopefully it doesn't sound too echoey or muffled. Mostly go over the endings we were not too fond of. Come listen and add to our list if you'd like. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://twitter.…

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The NFB President Mark Riccobono talks technology advocacy, and the National Federation of the Blind RadioNetwork NFBRN 59:38

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On this week's episode of Access On: Introduction 0:00Register for the webinar, how to engineer an AI prompt on Feb 25 0:53National Federation of the Blind President, Mark Riccobono 2:02On Innosearch doing the heavy lifting 42:08Flock accessibility, learning a language, and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 45:26Remembering Ed Potter 49:01Recommending a c…

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Road to CSUN Week 4 A Brief History of Tech with Geoffrey Peddle 20:01

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Episode Notes A Brief History of Tech with Geoffrey Peddle Aira’s Chief Technology Officer, Geoffrey Peddle, joins Airacast to talk about the tech behind visual and sign language interpreting. We’ll hear about how Aira works to maximize the important aspects of each app. Geoffrey will also talk about the influence of AI, autonomous vehicles and rob…

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Chihayafuru (Manga) - Does Chihaya become Queen👑 and a Girlfriend❤️? - FunUntitled Review 24:17

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Aloha Karuta Players! Minty has finally finished reading the Chihayafuru manga to figure out (1) does Chihaya defeat Shinobu to be Queen👑 and (2) does Chihaya get a boyfriend❤️ after the final match? All will be revealed for this rom-drama karuta episode. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://t…

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Blazie Technologies prepares its first refreshable Braille product, more on Facebook accessibility, and join us for our AI prompt engineering boutique 59:10

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Here's what's in store for you on this episode, followed by the time in the file you can hear the item.Introduction 0:00Update on Facebook accessibility 0:53Bryan Blazie and David Goldfield of Blazie Technologies 4:33Accessibility of the RODECaster 44:43Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses 49:35Playback Magazine and other publications of the past 53:50Boutiq…

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The Future of Butterfly Valves: Trends and Innovations 3:16

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Join us as we explore The Future of Butterfly Valves: Trends and Innovations! From smart automation to zero-leakage designs, find out how top butterfly valve manufacturers are shaping the industry.

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New Year, New Changes 19:53

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In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Bradford to discuss some exciting changes coming to iAccessibility and the IAcast as we step into the new year. As we reflect on the podcast's journey, it’s remarkable to note that this year marks the tenth anniversary of the IAcast, which first aired in 2015. Our discussion touches on the vibrant community …

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The Road to CSUN! Week 3 The Aira Explorer App 8:35

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Episode Notes In this episode we take a look at what debuted at the 2022 CSUN, the completely overhauled Aira app! It’s now Aira Explorer and it’s everywhere, from the smart phone to the Mac or PC. Check out improvements for low vision users and the plethora of things you can do under the “More” tab. Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io.Email us at…

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Anime Connections Part 2 - Pick a very Specific Character with a Broad Theme - FunUntitled Game 21:49

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Aloha Connections Fans! We are finishing the rest of Minty's very difficult anime-themed NY Times Connections game. Do you know all of these different animes? More importantly, do you what connections 4 animes together? Play this game along with us. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr for updates, anime anniversaries, and fanart + https://twitter…

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Exploring the Advantages of Pneumatic Rotary Actuators in Industry 6:18

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Explore the benefits of Pneumatic Rotary Actuator in industry! Fast, reliable, and energy-efficient—tune in to learn more!

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FSCast #254. Celebrating Braille, attending a Zoom meeting and enjoying subtitles on YouTube 50:06

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Meta rolls out some accessibility fixes to Facebook, Audiom provides accessible maps, and learning a language 1:00:38

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In this week's episode: Introduction 0:00Improvements to Facebook accessibility 0:54To use the mobile experience on a desktop device, visit https://facebook.com/?force_mobile=1Brandom Biggs discusses Audiom 13:02Remembering Ed Potter 43:35Listening to Access On with SensePlayer, and accounting software 45:44Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and hearing ai…