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The Kove - Accessible Tech
by Yessie
We're all about accessible technology! Come have fun at The Kove!
Episodes
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Yessie's Favorite Tech 2023
In this episode, Yessie goes over her 10 favorite tech products to use right now. Not all the items on this list were purchased this year, but they've all made her llife easier or better in some way, so we hope you enjoy this episode! For all the links to products mentioned in this episode, as…
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Tracking Mental Wellbeing in iOS 17
In this episode, Yessie goes over the different options in the Mental Wellbeing section of the Health app in iOS 17, including tracking moods and emotions, mental health questionnaires, time spent in daylight, sleep, and more. She also talks about an alternative app for tracking emotions called…
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iOS 17 Features
Join Yessie for a walkthrough of new features in iOS 17, which was released to the public on Monday, September 18. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening! Please Note: The best place to get in touch wit Yessie is on Mastodon. Kove Tech Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads...
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Accessible Tech Gift Guide 2022
on this episode of The Kove - Accessible Tech, Yessie shares her list of accessible tech-related gifts for people who are blind or visually impaired. There are items at different price points, so hopefully you’ll find something on this list for yourself or someone you love. Thanks for listening!...
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iOS 16 Review
In this episode, Yessie covers the new features and changes in iOS 16, including the good, the frustrating, and the buggy! If you would like to follow along and read about all the features in iOS 16, you can do so on Apple’s iOS 16 Features page. If you’re interested in checking out our iOS...
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Review: Roborock S7+
Join Yessie and Daniel for their review of the Roborock S7 and Auto-Empty Dock. Find out what we think about this accessible robot vacuum, what the setup process was like, our opinion of the app, and so much more! We even snuck in a hilarious, yet traumatizing, story. We hope you enjoy this...
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New Accessibility Features Coming to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS This Year
Join Yessie for an overview of Apple's new accessibility features, coming later this year to iOS and iPadOS 16, macOS 13, and watchOS 9. These features were announced to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022. Coverage of general features coming to Apple's operating systems coming…
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Top 5 Ways to Make Your iPhone Read to You
Join Yessie as she ranks her top 5 ways to make the iPhone read on screen content. Yessie is passionate about helping others make their devices more accessible, so this podcast episode started out as a TikTok video, which turned into a series. Relevant videos are listed below. We hope you enjoy...
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Hidrate Spark Steel/Pro Review
Join Yessie and Daniel for a review of the Hidrate Spark Steel/Pro Smart Water Bottle. We purchased our Hidrate Spark Steel at Apple, but you can also purchase the Hidrate Spark Pro from the Hidrate Spark website. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please check out the Kove Kast Linktree for all of...
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2021 Kove Kast Tech Roundup
Join Yessie and Daniel for a roundup of all the accessible tech we purchased this year! Links are provided below for your convenience. Thank you so much for listening to, and supporting, the Kove Kast throughout 2021. We look forward to bringing you more exciting content in 2022! Check out the…
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Accessible Tech Gift Guide
This episode of the Kove Kast is all about tech-related gifts for people who are blind or visually impaired. Yessie has gift ideas at different price points for all kinds of technology users, so you should be able to find something exciting or useful on this list. Thank you so much for listening!...
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iOS 15's Focus Feature and Accessibility
Yessie recently released a 3 minute long TikTok video showing how to use iOS 15's Focus feature to improve accessibility. This episode is based on that tutorial, but without the time constraints, she is able to go into more detail. Feel free to take a listen and watch the video, and if you need…
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AirPods 3 Review
Join Yessie for her review of the new Apple AirPods 3. As always, thank you so much for listening! Please check out the Kove Kast Linktree for all of our links!
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Safety Tips for Blind iPhone Users
As always, thank you so much for listening to the Kove Kast! Please check out our Linktree for all of our social media and other links! This episode was inspired by several videos from the blind community on TikTok about feeling unsafe in public. Whether you're concerned about...
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iOS 15 Review
This episode is all about some of the exciting features in iOS 15, and how these features relate to accessibility. Here are links to related content mentioned in this episode: Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 for Blind and Low Vision Users Our TikTok Video about...
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App Review: Stationhead
Join Yessie for a review of the accessibility of an app called Sationhead. What is Stationhead? It's a music streaming app, sort of like Clubhouse with music integration. It's like having an internet radio show, but what makes this app so awesome is that everyone who is listening to the stream is...
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Reacting to Upcoming Software Features Announced at WWDC
Join Daniel and Yessie as they read through, and react to, new features coming in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey! If you'd like to read along, check out the links below: iOS 15 Features iPadOS 15 Features watchOS 8 Preview macOS Monterey Features As always, thank you for…
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Adventures with AirTags
Join Yessie and Daniel for a discussion of Apple AirTags.
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The One with the Mic Drop
Enjoy this bonus episode of outtakes from episode 21 of the Kove Kast! All of our links can be found on the Kove Kast Linktree. As always, thanks for listening!
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Sonos Roam Review
On this episode of the Kove Kast, Daniel and Yessie review the Sonos Roam, which is a very accessible little speaker with amazing sound for its size! We hope you enjoy this episode! As always, thank you for listening to the Kove Kast! Please check out the Kove Kast Linktree to get even more of…
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Our Favorite Apps
Join Ashley, Daniel, Daria, Izzie, Rummana, and Yessie for an in-depth discussion of apps! There is a focus on iPhone/iOS apps, but the majority of apps mentioned are cross-platform. We also tried to include any cost associated with each app, so you, our listener, can make an informed decision...
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Home Office Setup: Working from Home on a Budget
This episode of the Kove Kast is all about Daniel's home office setup. When he started working, we didn't have a lot of money to create a functional home office setup. So, he started with the very basics, and we've upgraded some items over time. Check out this episode to learn all about the...
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Review: Logitech Circle View Doorbell
On this episode of the Kove Kast, Daniel and Yessie review the Logitech Circle View Doorbell. We'll tell you why we chose this particular doorbell, what the installation and setup process was like, what it has been like to use it, and more! As always, thank you so much for checking out the Kove...
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Creating an Accessible Smart Home with Siri Announcements
In this episode of the Kove Kast, join Yessie to learn how to create Siri announcements to make your HomeKit Home more accessible. As discussed in the episode, Yessie tried setting up these announcements months ago, to replace the Routines she was using with Amazon Alexa and Ring. Take a listen…
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Why We Ditched Ring
After years of using Ring doorbells, Ring Alarm, and relying on the integration with Amazon Echo devices on a daily basis, what could have possibly caused Daniel and Yessie to switch away from Ring? Tune in to this episode of the Kove Kast to find out! You'll also learn why Ashley is sticking…
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Clubhouse Tips & Tricks
In this episode of the Kove Kast, Ashley and Yessie go over some tips and tricks for using Clubhouse. This includes setting up the app and getting started, how to get better room recommendations, a little about Clubhouse culture and etiquette, accessibility hacks, and what makes Clubhouse so…
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Clubhouse Accessibility
In this episode of the Kove Kast, join Yessie as she talks with Ashley, Daniel, and Daria about their experience using Clubhouse. For those who don't know, Clubhouse is an invite-only, audio-based social network, which is currently only available on iOS. You can follow people and join clubs based...
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AirPods Max Shield Case Review
In this, very short, episode of the Kove Kast Daniel and Yessie review the AirPods Max Shield Case by WaterField Designs. We hope you enjoy this episode, including the unique perspective provided by our special guest, Dash. Thank you for listening to the Kove Kast! Feel free to like us on…
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Our 2020 Tech Review
Go on a tech journey with Yessie and Daniel. What new tech did we get this year? What do we no longer have? Take a listen, and find out! Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year! We are looking forward to being more active in 2021! Kove Kast on Facebook Kove Kast on Instagram Kove…
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AirPods Pro vs. AirPods Max
In this episode of the Kove Kast, Yessie and Daniel discuss the similarities and differences of the AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max. They fill you in on what they like, and dislike, about each pair of headphones, and they give their recommendations for who might prefer the AirPods Pro and who…
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HomePod mini Review
We're back!!!!! Apple's new HomePod mini is here! How does it sound? Who should get it? Is it worth the money? Join Yessie for a short, but informative, review and demonstration of the HomePod mini! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Also, feel free to follow Yessie on Twitter!...
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An Unboxing Party
Celebrate iPhone launch day with Daniel and Yessie! Daniel has two packages to open, and Yessie has one package. David observes the fun from nearby, and Ashley hovers quietly in the background. We hope you all enjoy this episode!! If you have any questions about these products, please feel free…
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Our Favorite iOS 13 Features
Join Yessie, Ashley, David, and Daniel for a discussion of the best new accessibility features in iOS 13! There's so much to get excited about in iOS 13, regardless of whether you're an average user or if you're a power user. Enhancements labeled as as accessibility features aren't the only...
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Review: Libratone Zipp 2 Portable Smart Speaker
In this episode, Yessie, Ashley, Daniel, and David review the Libratone Zipp 2, which is a portable speaker with Bluetooth, analog options, and Wifi. They describe the design of the speaker, the features and connectivity, customization options, and use-cases. They give recommendations for the…
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App Review: SongShift!
This episode is a review and demonstration of an iOS app called SongShift. Yessie takes you on an app tour, explains her use-case for such an app, discusses the benefits purchasing the premium in-app purchase, and goes through the process of transferring a playlist from Spotify to Apple Music....
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Zipp It
In this episode of the Kove Kast, Ashley and David unbox a new speaker, the Libratone Zipp 2; then, David, Daniel, and Yessie setup and demonstrate its capabilities. What makes this speaker so special? It's wifi-enabled and includes support for AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and Amazon...
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Welcome HomePod
When we learned Target had HomePods on sale for $200 instead of $300 - they were originally $350 - we knew we couldn't resist getting one for our living room. So, that is exactly what we did! Join us for the unboxing and setup of HomePod #5 on episode #5 of the Kove Kast. Products Mentioned…
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Birthday Surprise
Join Daniel and David on a trip to Best Buy to purchase a birthday present for Yessie; then, return home with them to listen to the unboxing of the gift with the rest of the Kove Krew. Products Mentioned: Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad KeyChron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Follow us…
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Smart Home Tour
In this episode of the Kove Kast, David takes you on a virtual tour of our Smart Home. We've been building our smart home since 2016, and we're still building it every chance we get. Products Mentioned in this episode: Ring Video Doorbell Pro Philips Hue Bridge with 8 Bulbs 2 Philips Hue Tap...
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A Blown Up Apple TV
In this episode of the Kove Kast, Yessie, Daniel, David, and Ashley unbox a new Apple product and some accessories. Products mentioned in this episode: Mac Mini (2018) - 3.2 Ghz 6 Core Intel Core i7 Processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, 512 GB SSD storage Jabra Evolve 75 Stereo UC Headset with Stand...
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IntroKast
On the first ever Kove Kast, Ashley and Yessie introduce the hosts, and explain the name of the Kove Kast and what to expect in future episodes.
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We're all about accessible technology! Come have fun at The Kove!
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