Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, July 30, 2015 - Volume 519
The Week's News in Access Technology

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Greetings,

1) In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Apple has updated their list of accessible iOS Apps:
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewFeature?id=1018438149&mt=8&ls=1&app=itunes

Here are two loosely-related posts about hacking and scripting, to improve our lives:

2A) First, "An Open Letter On the Economics and Morals of Scripting:"
http://www.dlee.org/script_econ.htm

2B) And second, Chris Hofstader's latest, "The Greatest Living Blind Hacker:"
http://chrishofstader.com/the-greatest-living-blind-hacker/

3) This post suggests that "The Inverting Feature On iOS & Android Doesn't Meet The Needs Of Low Vision Users:"
http://blog.blackspheretech.com/?p=282

4) This tech-savvy blind youth figured out that he needed to improve his Braille competency in order to be truly effective:
https://nfb.org/blog/atblog/braille-literacy-through-technology

5A) Windows 10 makes its appearance this week, and looking ahead a little, Tek Talk will feature a discussion of Windows 10 on GMT Tuesday, 11 August at 00:00:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

5B) And here is the Freedom Scientific page about upgrading to Windows 10:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/About/News/Article/141

5C) And here is news about Window-Eyes 9.2, which includes Windows 10 compatibility, as well as preliminary support for Office 16, other enhancements in web navigation, and enhancements in the auto-recovery feature:
http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Upgrades/

And here is a variety of additional general interest Windows 10 information:

5D) I Installed Windows 10 and Now I'm Talking to My Computer:
http://reviews.gizmodo.com/i-installed-windows-10-and-now-im-talking-to-my-compute-1719786498?rev=1437683400760

5E) Stepping over the Threshold: Windows 10 in 10000 words, thoroughly reviewed:
http://www.coolblindtech.com/stepping-over-the-threshold-windows-10-in-10000-words-thoroughly-reviewed/

5F) All The Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts You'll Need (And a Few More):
http://betanews.com/2015/07/29/all-the-windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts-youll-need-and-a-few-more/

5G) Walt Mossberg Reviews Microsoft Windows 10:
http://recode.net/2015/07/28/windows-10-review-microsoft-takes-a-step-back-to-move-forward/

5H) 9 Reasons Not to Upgrade to Windows 10 - Yet:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2950649/windows/9-reasons-not-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-yet.html#tk.rss_all

6) Visit Hadley's YouTube Channel to find the new iFocus "Reminders with Siri" Instructional Video at:
https://youtu.be/V03_GaSpRt0

7) Eyes on Success Episode 1531 gives a glimpse into LearningAlly:
http://eyesonsuccess.net

8) This article talks about what is new in the iPod 6:
http://www.blindbargains.com/b/13188

9) And finally, read about the collaboration between Freedom Scientific and IBM to provide enterprise accessibility training:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/About/News/Article/140

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Price: $1,695.00 USD
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Description: This handheld AdapTech juggernaut is small enough to portably travel with you comfortably while powerful enough to perform the most robust notetaking tasks ...

2.) One Refurbished BrailleNote Apex 32 Cell Notetaker with Perkins Style Braille Keyboard
Price: $2,895.00 USD
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Description: This unit is in pristine condition and is begging for a new home with a responsible user. The BrailleNote name has been synonymous with excellence and innovation ...

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Description: HumanWare's Brailliant BI display is designed for extensive reading with the full comfort and intuitive display navigation of HumanWare's signature thumb keys. Connect ...

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Price: $895.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $1,400.00 USD off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/1FEy4q2.
Description: This is a fantastic, plug-and-play USB Braille Display offering instant access to Windows PCs and Macs with their preferred screenreader! It's a great ...

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Description: This display is in pristine condition, and offers the user both USB and Bluetooth connectivity to their favorite laptops, tablets, and Smartphones. It's ...

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Price: $995.00 USD Each
Contact: http://bit.ly/1GmbqF2
Description: This is a fantastic bargain for the desktop/laptop PC user looking for a 40-Cell USB Braille display for less than 1K! These units are in pristine condition ...

7.) Brand New BrailleNote MPower 18 Cell Refreshable Braille Displays with Braille Keyboards
Price: $1,999.00 USD Each
Savings: Offered here at over 50% off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/1xYeEpk
Description: These units are brand new and come with a one year manufacturer's warranty. The BrailleNote mPower's mature hardware and intuitive software ...

8.) Brand New BrailleNote MPower 32 Cell Refreshable Braille Displays with Braille Keyboards
Price: $2,599.00 USD Each
Savings: Offered here at over 50% off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/1v5WiFG
Description: These units are brand new and come with a one year manufacturer's warranty. The BrailleNote mPower's mature hardware and intuitive software ...

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