2024 Unmute Holiday Gift Guide: Tech Treasures and Thoughtful Gadgets

Welcome to the 2024 Unmute Holiday Gift Guide! This year, Michael Babcock and Marty are joined by Chris Cooke and Liz Botner to bring you a curated list of tech treasures and thoughtful gadgets perfect for the holiday season. From practical tools to fun gadgets, we've got something for everyone on your list. Episode Highlights: Cane Lights for Visibility: Jane shares her recommendations for the Faroes Cane Light from AmbiTech and the Taglit magnetic light from Niteize, perfect for cane users needing extra visibility during the darker winter months. Kosari Dual Blaze Air Fryer: Evan Starnes introduces us to a unique air fryer with dual heating elements, making it easier and safer for blind and low-vision users to cook without needing to shake the basket. Echo Pop Smart Speaker: Lucy from All Things Lady A recommends the Echo Pop, a compact and affordable Alexa device with impressive sound quality, perfect for small spaces. Face Screen for Mac Presentations: Allison Sheridan from the Podfeet podcast talks about Face Screen, a Mac app that makes your presentations more engaging by adding a floating video of your face. MagnaLink 360 Pro Magnetic Cables: Chris Cooke highlights these versatile magnetic cables that offer both data transfer and charging, with a swivel head to prevent cable damage. Orbit Writer and Turtleback Case: A community member recommends the Orbit Writer paired with a Turtleback Case, ideal for on-the-go Braille input and protection. Charge 100W Charging Station: JJ from ATGuys suggests this power hub that can charge multiple devices at once, making it a great stocking stuffer. Duolingo Language Learning App: Ramya recommends Duolingo for its accessibility and fun, engaging way to learn new languages. Philips Hue Smart Bulbs: Michael Doeys talks about the benefits of Philips Hue bulbs for home automation, offering convenience and accessibility. Anchor Nano 3-in-1 Portable Battery Bank: Liz suggests this handy battery bank with a built-in USB-C cable and foldable wall plug, perfect for charging on the go. Kroser Backpack: Liz also recommends this spacious and durable backpack, ideal for carrying laptops, Braille devices, and other tech essentials. Keyboard Maestro for Mac Automation: Michael Babcock wraps up with a recommendation for Keyboard Maestro, a powerful tool for automating tasks on your Mac. Special Mention: Don't forget to mark your calendars for Colorado Gives Day on December 10th. Support After Sight and give to the causes you care about. Visit https://coloradogivesday.org/organizations/aftersight to make your donation. Happy Holidays from the Unmute Team!# You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/53b4f752-0dbb-45fe-ab5d-077fc1c19a64 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript