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Episode Notes In this episode, we discussed the highly anticipated M3 MacBook Pros, and the new M3 iMac The These powerful machines will be available for order at the end of November, adding to the anticipation surrounding their release. App Picks Marty: Dark Noise Alisha: Canva Taylor: Square Michael: Buffer Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co… Continue Reading The iCast 8 – Scary Reactions

Episode Notes In this episode of the iAcast, we discuss rumors of new Apple products, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, platform shaming, messaging platforms, shortcuts on iPhones and Android phones, recommended software and devices, and upcoming podcast updates. The overarching theme is respecting individual choices and staying connected to tech trends. Picks Angie: Concept 2… Continue Reading 199 – Bubble Shaming

Episode Notes In this episode, we discuss the recent Google event, highlighting the Pixel Watch 2 and its Fitbit influence. We delve into the pricing, design updates, and concerns about Google’s data collection practices. We also touch on new announcements like the Pixel Buds 2 and AI features in the new Google Pixel 8 and… Continue Reading 198 – Made By Google and Bluesky Thoughts

Episode Notes In this episode, we discuss the American Council of the Blind National Organization embracing Mastodon and a bug in the latest iOS beta. We also talk about password managers, integrating NPUs into computer processors, on-device processing, and the costs and privacy implications of cloud storage. We touch on smart speakers and wrap up… Continue Reading 197 – Is It About to Rain

Episode Notes On this episode of the iACast Alisha, Taylor and Michael Doise discussed the following topics. Twitter/X owner makes statement that platform may require all accounts to become paying members Announcements from the Amazon Event Announcements from the Microsoft Event Picks Alisha: Minecraft Dungeons on Nintendo Switch Taylor: Spotify Michael: iPhone 15 Pro Max… Continue Reading 196 – Amazon and Microsoft Event Details

Read transcript Episode Notes In Episode 195 of the iACast, we are joined by Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Lynn Schneider. Michael and Marty discuss their recent work on the Unmute podcast, including their Friday finds and their thoughts on music and podcast apps. They also mention their recent live iACast show on the Apple… Continue Reading 195 – iPhone Pre-Order Issues

Episode Notes Join Michael Doise, Marty Sobo, Lynn Schneider, and Taylor Arndt as we discuss everything that was announced at Apple’s September 2023 iPhone Event. Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Watch Ultra 2 AirPods 2 with USB-C iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Pro Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an… Continue Reading iACast Special – Apple September 2023 Event

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the iACast podcast, we have a group of hosts including Jeff Bishop, Marty Sobo, Lynn Schneider, Taylor Arndt and Michael Doise. We start by discussing our excitement for the upcoming Apple event and the release of new iPhones. We express differing opinions on whether we prefer the… Continue Reading 194 – September 2023 Apple Event Predictions

Read transcript Episode Notes In episode 193 of the iACast, a lively group consisting of Michael Doise, Angie Fisher, Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Lynn Shneider discuss various topics. They start by talking about the joys of food delivery and share their experiences attending the American Council of the Blind conference. They also announce that… Continue Reading 193 – Specialist Phone Showdown

In this episode of the State of the Union podcast, we discuss the merger of IACAST and Unmute Presents to create a unified network. Listeners can now access all shows through the IACAST Network feed, and exciting new projects are on the horizon. We have revamped our website and developed the IACAST radio for a… Continue Reading ”Unifying Networks: The Merger of IACAST and Unmute Presents”

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the IACast, the main speaker, Michael Doise, introduces the rest of the group and mentions that they are now doing a pre-show before recording the episodes live on IACast radio. They also talk about their new travel and tech show that will be coming out soon. Michael… Continue Reading 192 – Bing My AI

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the Programatic podcast, host Michael Doise explores the topic of accessibility in programming. He brings on expert Taylor Arndt to lend her insights and expertise to the conversation. Together, they delve into various aspects of accessibility in programming, covering both desktop applications and websites/mobile apps.  The discussion… Continue Reading Programmatic – Comparing Website and Mobile App Accessibility

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode, Michael Doise flies solo as the host and kicks off the conversation by expressing his appreciation for the audience and his enjoyment of doing the podcast. He updates listeners on the upcoming changes and news in the iAccessibility and Techopolis realms, including the re-release of the VO Starter… Continue Reading 191 – Tablets to the Extreme

Episode Notes In this demo, Michael shows how to use the Bing Chat Image Search feature in the Bing for iOS app. Bing for iOS Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/10d9fa28-a969-446a-90fb-a3f84a564b24 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast… Continue Reading DemoCast – Bing Chat Image Search in Bing for iOS

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of our podcast, I am joined by Marty Sobo and Michael Babcock as we approach our 200th episode. We ask our listeners how long they have been with us and tease some upcoming changes for episode 200. We discuss the tech news coming in September, including new iPhones… Continue Reading 190 – Beats Up, Threads Down

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode of the iACast, Michael takes the main speaker role and starts off by mentioning that he is alone for today’s episode. He expresses his excitement about some news and mentions that there is both good and bad news to discuss. He informs the listeners that they can now… Continue Reading 189 – X Unpacked

Episode Notes In episode 188 of the IACast, we begin by discussing the recent passing of Kevin Mitnick, a renowned hacker who later turned into a white hat hacker and worked with companies to defend against cyber attacks. We highlight his influence on the tech community and how his story inspired many to pursue careers… Continue Reading 188 – Router Recommendations

Read transcript Show Notes In episode 187 of the iACast podcast, Michael, along with Taylor and Lynn, kick off the episode by giving a brief recap of the previous episode. We also mention the WayAround booth at a convention and our participation in the Tuesday Unmute Presents call for the ACB community. Moving on to… Continue Reading 187 – Convention Mention

Read transcript Episode Notes In this episode, I introduce Lynn and Damashe and announce some changes to our podcast, including the addition of chapters and breaking the episodes up into segments. We delve into some legislation in the EU that will make it easier for users to change their tech devices’ batteries, reducing e-waste. We… Continue Reading 186 – Passing Passkeys

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael speaks with Lynn, Marty, and Angie about the following topics. Angie tried Android and gives her thoughts. We discuss the latest Reddit news where Reddit is now replacing various subreddit moderators with their own people to bring the service back online. We discuss the best travel gear, and how… Continue Reading 185 – Furry Luggage

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael tasks with Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics. Apollo for Reddit shutting down June 30, 2023 We give our thoughts to everything announced at WWDC 2023 WayAround released on BLindShell Classic 2 You no longer need to pay for the Apple Developer program to install iOS Developer… Continue Reading 184 – Post WWDC 2023 Discussion

Episode Notes On This episode, Michael, Taylor, Marty, and Lynn discuss everything announced at WWDC 2023’s keynote. MacRumors – WWDC 2023 Recap Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all… Continue Reading 183 – WWDC 2023 Wrap Up

Episode Notes Join Michael Doise, Lynn Schnyder, Taylor Arndt, Angie Fisher, and Michael Babcock as we discuss the following topics. News Reddit proposes new API pricing WayAround version 4.3 is now available. Learn more about this release, and listen to how you can use WayAround in your home, office, or while out in public spaces.… Continue Reading 182 – Reddit API Pricing, WayAround, and WWDC 2023 Predictions

Episode Notes In this UnboxCast, Taylor Arndt unboxes the Humanware Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation, and sets it up. Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit,… Continue Reading UnboxCast – Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation

Episode Notes On this episode, Angie, Lynn, Marty, Jeff, and Michael discuss Logic Pro for iPad, Final Cut Pro for iPad, and the changes that are coming in streaming services like Max, and more. Picks Marty: Goodlinks Jeff: Silo on Apple TV+ Michael: Apple TV Device Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel… Continue Reading 181 – Streaming Services

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael discovers how well Logic Pro for iPad can be used with VoiceOver. Logic Pro for iPad Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all… Continue Reading DiscoverCast – Logic Pro for iPad

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael discovers how well Final Cut Pro for iPad can be used with VoiceOver and the touch screen. This is the second Final Cut episode Final Cut for iPad Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on… Continue Reading DiscoverCast – Final Cut Pro for iPad with VoiceOver and the Touch Screen

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael and Taylor explore Final Cut on iPad with the use of the Magic Keyboard and VoiceOver. Another podcast will be done with the touch screen as the primary input method. Final Cut for iPad Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send… Continue Reading DiscoverCast – Final Cut for iPad with VoiceOver and the Magic Keyboard

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael talks to Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics: Apple announces new Accessibility Features for iOS iPadOS and macOS 17 Apple announces Beats Studio Buds. OpenAI announces ChatGPT for iOS Amazon announces Echo Pop Amacon Announces Echo Show 5 2023 Release. Amazon announces Echo buds for $40 Twitter… Continue Reading 180 – Glad for GAAD

Episode Notes On this first DiscoverCast, Michael Doise demonstrates the ChatGPT app from OpenAI with VoiceOver on the iPhone. ChatGPT on the App Store Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit,… Continue Reading DiscoverCast: OpenAI ChatGPT for iOS

Episode Notes In this episode, Michael Doise explores game controller functionality in Mona for Mastodon in macOS. This feature will work in iPadOS as well as iOS versions of the app. Support iACast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/iacast Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/54290001-ee11-4e03-92e6-6fa4f353865b Check out our podcast… Continue Reading iACast DemoCast – Game Controller Support in Mona for Mastodon

Episode Notes On this episode, Michael talks to Marty, Angie, and Lynn about the following topics Apple Announces Logic Pro and Final Cut for iPadOS Google announces new versions of their AI products like updates to Bard and Generative Google Search Google Announces Google Pixel 7a Google Pixel Tablet is released after a year Google… Continue Reading 179 – iPad Apps, Google I/O and… Carrots!

Show Notes On this episode, Michael speaks with Marty, Lynn, and Angie about the following topics: Tech News We discuss latest rumors about WWDC and 15 inch MacBook Air We predict what’s going to happen at Google I/O 2023 Will BlueSky Last? We discuss this on the podcast as well. Main Discussion We discuss the… Continue Reading 178 – Subscribe Responsibly

Show Notes On this episode, Michael Doise talks to Damashe Thomas, Michael Babcock and Marty Sobo about the following topics: Tech Headlines SpaceX Starship test rapidly disassembles (explodes) Many rumored changes to iOS and WatchOS at WWDC Topic A new security issue has come up where people are watching iPhone users enter their passcodes. They… Continue Reading 177 – Phone Security.

Show Notes Here are the Tech headlines for April 27, 2023 Google Authenticator not end to end encrypted Microsoft acquisition of Activision and Blizzard Entertainment blocked by UK Regulators Report shows there may be three new Desktop Macs at WWDC 2023 USB-C Apple EarPods Microsoft Loop now in beta for iOS and Android Google I/O… Continue Reading iACast Tech Headlines for April 27, 2023

Read transcript Show Description On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Michael Babcock, and Jason Castonguay about the following topics. News First public Beta of Android 14 released HBO Max now renamed to Max iOS 16.4, MacOS 13.3, and other software updates released from Apple Topic We discuss if the community will be… Continue Reading 176 – Do we need Another Braille Computer?

Show Description On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Taylor Arndt, and Jeff Bishop about the following topics. News Be My Eyes adds virtual Volunteer with GPT 4 features to interpret images. Optima modular Braille laptop from Orbit Magna Magnifier from Orbit Research Aira Explorer App replaces Aira Legacy Google Glass 2 enterprise… Continue Reading 175 – CSUN AT 2023 Wrap Up

Show Description On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Debbie Hazelton about the following topics. News Bing AI gives incorrect information or gives outrageous answers Netflix looks at rausing prices for users that share passwords. We discuss what can happen if you are reported on Mastodon Ad The… Continue Reading 174 – How to Research Technology Purchases

Show Description On this episode, Michael speaks to Marty, Debbie, and Michael about the following topics. Twitter removes access to their api for free users. Google and Microsoft implement their own GPT AI solutions as The New Bing and BARD Ad Check out Debbie’s podcast, This Time Around. Topic This week we discuss whether theblind… Continue Reading iACast 173 – Mainstream Versus Assistive Technology

Description In this episode, Michael unboxes the 2023 HomePod with Michael, Debbie, and Jason. Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check… Continue Reading iACast UnboxCast – 2023 HomePod

Show Description On this episode, Michael speaks to Marty, Lauren, and Michael about the following topics. Twitter bans 3rd party apps. Microsoft makes Soundscape open source. Ad Check out the Unmute Presents podcast also on the iACast Network. Topic This week we discuss the latest in AI, which include Auphonic, DALL-E 2, Whisper AI and… Continue Reading iACast 172 – All About AI

Show Description On this episode of the iACast Michael Doise, Michael Babcock, Lauren Flener, Marty Sobo, and Taylor Arndt discuss CES and the latest items from Apple that were announced this week. Resources from this episode: MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inch refresh Mac Mini New HomePods Picks Michael Babcock: Hazel for Mac Lauren Flener:… Continue Reading iACast 171 January 2023 Apple Event

Show Description On this episode of the iACast Michael introduces Marty Sobo, and Michael Babcock who discuss their podcast called Unmute Presents, which is joining the iACast Network. During this episode, we discuss the removal of Microsoft Soundscapes from the app store, and the fact that it is now open source. Microsoft Soundsape on GitHub… Continue Reading iACast 170 – 2023 Tech Predictions

Show Description On this episode of the iACast recorded in September of 2022, Michael Doise, Michael Babcock, Taylor Arndt, Leslie Dickson, and Jim Barbour discuss the latest tech news, and compare the OrCam devices to the Envision Glasses. Links OrCam Envision Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email… Continue Reading iACast 169 – OrCam and Envision Glasses

Episode Notes Show Description On this episode, Michael and Taylor discuss Apple’s event. The Apple Watch 8 and altra , iPhone 14, new airpods pro, and more were all anounced. Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also… Continue Reading iACast Special – iPhone 14 event

Show Description On the latest IA Cast episode, Taylor Arndt, Michael Babcock, and Michael Doise talk about the week of tech events in October while going in depth with thoughts on the new Macbooks. Links mentioned in this episode ◄ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked recap ◄ Pixel 6 event recap: Android 12’s release, Tensor chip, 5G… Continue Reading iACast 168 – Unleashed

Show Description On this episode, Taylor Arndt, Michael Babcock, and Michael Doise talk about the latest apple event while sharing news about what’s publishing around the network. The next episode of Hands on Safety will be on home security Can You Upgrade Windows 365 To Windows 11 In September 2021? by Techopolis Streamed 1 week… Continue Reading iACast 167 – Apple California Streaming Event

Show Description On this episode, Aleeha, Leslie, Amy and Jason play through Swordy Quest. From the App Store: “Imagine waking up with no name, food or supplies. Where are you? Lake to the East, Mountains to the South. It doesn’t matter now. YOU NEED TO SURVIVE. Set in a Fantasy and Living World, your goal… Continue Reading iAGameCast 21 – Swordy Quest

Show Description On this episode, Michael, Lauren Bishop, Taylor, and Jason discuss what they feel are the best and worst moments of the iACast throughout the years, as we say goodbye to Jason. He will still be behind the scenes, so we aren’t fully getting rid of him. News FlickType will no longer be available… Continue Reading iACast 166 – Goodbye Earls

Show Description On this episode, Michael, Taylor and Jason discuss using Windows 365 from an accessibility perspective. News The iACast is changing its format. We will be expanding the show’s focus to encompass a wider range of accessibility topics. Topics include: cooking, health care, and safety. and we’ll also be bringing you news from other… Continue Reading iACast 165 – Revisiting Windows 365