Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, January 7, 2016 - Volume 542
The Week's News in Access Technology

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Greetings,

1) Arduino is an ideal platform for creating a variety of accessibility devices which blind makers and users might find useful. For example Arduino would be perfect for building tools like audio and tactile meters and gauges which could be driven by any manner of sensors and detectors. Here is the Blind Arduino Blog:
http://blarbl.blogspot.com/

2) The monthly post highlighting the best of AppleVis content for December is available at:
http://applevis.com/blog/apple-apple-tv-apple-watch-applevis-ios-ios-apps-mac-apps-mac-os-x-news/applevis-unlimited

3) In the first of a series of podcasts we'll highlight this time, Learn about rendering 2D art in 3D using a 3D printer in Episode 1602 of Eyes on Success:
http://eyesonsuccess.net

4) This AppleVis podcast is called "I Can Feel it: An Overview of Using Braille Displays with iOS Devices:"
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/i-can-feel-it-overview-using-braille-displays-ios-devices

5) Episode 119 of FSCAST features an interview with retiring tech support agent Jim Elsworth:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/About/FSCast

6) You can read a transcript or listen to a podcast detailing the various book services available, and also discussing the most important happenings of 2015:
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2016/01/01/atu240-;comparing-book-services-with-scott-davert-top-10-;assistive-technology-stories-of-2015/

7) Here is the Tech Doctor Year in Review Podcast:
http://www.dr-carter.com/

8) David Woodbridge interviewed the aforementioned Dr. Carter for Radio Australia:
http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/biy3gr/Talkingtech15122901.mp3

9) Meanwhile, David Woodbridge also recorded a Demo of the iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard, and the Apple Pencil using VoiceOver:
http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/8tiq3b/iPadprosmartkeyboardandApplepencil.mp3

10) Hear About PCALC, a Powerful and Accessible iOS Calculator:
http://www.iblindtech.com/democast/pcalc-a-powerfull-and-accessible-calculator-app-for-iphone-a.html

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2.) One Hardly Used Brailliant BI 32 Cell New Generation Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case
Price: $1,595.00 USD
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Description: This practically new, New Generation of Brailliant Refreshable Braille Displays gives you desktop USB/Bluetooth access in a form factor conducive to use with your favorite ...

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Description: 2 units available. Synonymous with global excellence and an intuitive, market-driven design, for the past fifteen years the ALVA Satellite Series of Braille displays ...

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7.) One Gently Used HandyTech Easy Braille Refreshable Braille Terminal
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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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1.) Silver Indoor Outdoor Talking Thermometer for $16.95 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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A portable Braille display with more to offer for less money. The Mini provides Braille input and output for PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and gives you that internal notetaking functionality ...

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Spiral bound book. Holds up to 500 address listings. Three address listings per page. Includes 20/20 pen. Durable covers with inside front and back pockets. Alphabetical tabs and ample room ...

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5.) Large Print Check Register for $8.75 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Spiral bound register helps keep better control of check recording. Contains spaces for 14 entries per full page. Size: 5" x 9" ...

6.) Braille Edge 40 Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,695.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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The most powerful and versatile Braille display, with the features of a basic Notetaker! Manage Your Daily Life! Braille EDGE 40 is not only a most reliable, high-performance refreshable Braille ...

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