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Unfortunately, sometimes even just clearing your throat can cause Siri to interrupt itself and then start listening again as it misinterprets this sound and assumes that you have something else to say to the assistant. While there's currently no option to disable this feature you can force Siri to stop listening for a follow-up response. Here's how: B) JAWS Power Tip: How To Turn On Keyboard Shortcuts In Gmail In Standard View With JAWS | Freedom ScientificGoogle provides keyboard commands specific to Gmail. Though they are not screen reader dependent and can be used by everyone, they may be especially helpful to JAWS users when navigating with the JAWS Virtual PC Cursor off. To use these commands, you will need to turn them on in Settings. Here's how: C) Smart Glasses Use ChatGPT To Help The Blind And Visually Impaired | 5G Playbook | Business InsiderEnvision Glasses are AI-powered smart glasses that help people who are blind or have low vision to live more independently. This assistive wearable technology uses ChatGPT and Google Glass hardware to capture and convert the visual information around the user into speech. And thanks to more widespread 5G networks, these smart glasses are able to process this information much more quickly, providing a much more seamless experience for visually impaired users. Take a look at how the Envision Glasses work, and how it assists the blind and visually impaired: D) BrailleBot Teaches You How to Read with Your Fingers | Cameron Coward | Hackster.ioLearning Braille is hard for many people, which is why Mukesh Sankhla invented the BrailleBot for Braille training: E) AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for November 2023https://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-unlimited-whats-new-noteworthy-november-2023 2) Please Consider Giving This Year. Donate or Earn Commissions On Referrals. Help Us To Reach Even More Readers For Free in 2024.Are you a longtime Top Tech Tidbits reader? 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At least that's what a new study reports. The "AI Winter Break Hypothesis," suggests that training data taught AI models (inadvertently) that it's normal to do less work over the holidays. And can we blame them? No, I do not think that we can. B) Google Launches Gemini, The AI Model It Hopes Will Take Down GPT-4 | The VergeIt's the beginning of a new era of AI at Google, says CEO Sundar Pichai: the Gemini era. Gemini is Google's latest large language model, which Pichai first teased at the I/O developer conference in June and is now launching to the public. To hear Pichai and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis describe it, it's a huge leap forward in an AI model that will ultimately affect practically all of Google's products. "One of the powerful things about this moment," Pichai says, "is you can work on one underlying technology and make it better and it immediately flows across our products:" C) Officially Worried About Google: Gemini Looks Great, But A Year Later It's Still Behind OpenAI | Aaron Di Blasi | Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.This week in the world of AI Google has made a notable stride with its latest model, Gemini. Yet, despite the buzz, it still seems to be playing catch-up with OpenAI's already established prowess: D) Google Just Launched A New AI And Has Already Admitted At Least One Demo Wasn't Real | The VergePublisher (Di Blasi): In AI latency is truth, as is modality. In addition to the many other ways in which this video intentionally misrepresents the functionality of Gemini, the most important one, in my opinion, has yet to be mentioned. Watching the video, especially where the blue duck is concerned, the viewer is led to believe that Gemini is using video to "see" the current scene. Interpret it. And comment on it. All in real time. This is not stated, and is even disclaimed not to be the case, but is still very strongly implied by the production makeup of the video. A marketing choice that might otherwise be considered just heavy-handed editing by any other company comes across as pure and intentional obfuscation from Google. E) Apple Joins AI Fray With Release Of Model Framework | The VergeApple, which many had considered very conservative in its approach to AI, quietly released frameworks and model libraries designed to run on its chips and maybe bring generative AI apps to MacBooks. The company's machine learning research team released MLX, a machine learning framework where developers can build models that run efficiently on Apple Silicon and deep learning model library MLX Data. Both are accessible through open-source repositories like GitHub and PyPI: F) Generative AI: What Just Happened? | 2023 Sight Tech Global Recording | YouTubeReader (Lena): I enjoyed his presentation. He gave a bit of history, explained how LLM models are used, and shared some expectations and caveats for the future. G) Seeing AI Meets Generative AI | 2023 Sight Tech Global Recording | YouTubeReader (Lena): Seeing AI is an app I use daily. Mostly for reading, but also for scene description which can be a card or a new building. It is excellent in every way except color. It needs a course in the color wheel! Saqib Shaikh gave a fine presentation and talked about the plans to expand language capability. This week Seeing AI became available on the Android platform. I have found Seeing AI to be more reliable than Google Lookout for reading. I prefer the Android platform because of its flexibility: H) 2023 Sight Tech Global Recordingshttps://sighttechglobal.com/agenda/ I) Azure AI Speech Launches Personal Voice in Preview | MicrosoftAt Ignite 2023 conference, Microsoft is taking customization one step further with its new 'Personal Voice' feature. This innovation is specifically designed to enable customers to build apps that allow their users to easily create their own AI voice, resulting in a fully personalized voice experience. It has powered companies like Vodafone, Swisscom, Progressive and Duolingo to deliver more engaging digital interactions to their customers and create a stronger emotional connection to their brand. Now with custom neural voice's newest feature, personal voice, users can get AI replicating their voice in a few seconds by providing a 1-minute speech sample as the audio prompt, and then use it to generate speech in any of the 100 languages supported: J) A Symphony of Senses: Introducing Sensory AI: A Pathway to Achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) | Aaron Di Blasi | Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence two domains are leading the way towards new horizons: Sensory AI and the ambitious goal of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Here we discuss the makeup and current state of both: K) 6 Things You Can Do With Windows Copilot | HowToGeek.comWindows Copilot is Microsoft's AI-powered assistant that comes integrated into Windows 11, with plans to feature it in Windows 10 at the time of writing. Like a copilot in the cockpit, Windows Copilot can help you with various tasks as you use your computer. Here's what it can do: L) AI in 2024: Moving Toward An Agent Model Architecture | Aaron Di Blasi | Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.Here we're going to dive into the current state of generative AI and (not just large) language models and where they might be headed in 2024, a topic that's gaining a lot of buzz as we approach the year's end: 10) Apple UpdatesSkip this Tidbit to skip all updates on Apple. A) The Top New Features in Apple's iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 | Wired: Subscription RequiredThis update includes the all-new Journal app, enhanced AutoFill for PDFs, the catch-up arrow in Messages, Contact Key Verification, Live Sticker reactions in Messages, a Translate feature for the Action Button (on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max), Spatial Video Recording (on the iPhone 15 Pro models), the option to change your default notification sound, a focus filter in Apple Music, and more. We've added details about these features here: B) Apple Is Set To Stop Selling Two Of Its Best Products Next Year In Major Shakeup | iMore.comApple is making a confusing iPad lineup a lot clearer next year by discontinuing one of the most popular entry-level devices it sells, but it's also set to kill off one of it's most iconic Mac devices alongside it. The era of the M1 is almost over: C) How To Use Type To Speak on Apple Watch | iDownloadBlog.comThere are various ways to use text-to-speech on iOS and macOS. And with watchOS 10 on Apple Watch Series 4 and later, you have the same ability on your wrist, thanks to the Live Speech accessibility feature. With Live Speech, you can enter what you want to speak, and your Apple Watch will do it for you. When you activate Live Speech, you might have noticed a few pre-made phrases, like "Hi, how are you?" "Thank you. It was nice talking to you," and "Bye bye." These are favorite phrases that appear on the Live Speech screen for one-tap use in addition to typing out exactly what you want to say: D) How to Use Double Tap on WatchOS | Aaron Di Blasi | Top Tech TidbitsIn the realm of smartwatch technology, Apple's WatchOS has introduced an innovative feature that revolutionizes how users interact with their devices. Dubbed "Double Tap," this feature, part of the WatchOS 10.1 update, allows users to perform primary actions on their Apple Watch without the need to physically touch the screen. This advancement is particularly advantageous for Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 owners: E) Apple's watchOS 10.2 Update Is Here With Six Big New Features | iMore.comApple has been testing watchOS 10.2 in beta form for weeks as it gets ready to release the update to watchOS 10 to the public but that testing has now come to an end. The watchOS 10.2 update is now available for download with a number of new features for Apple Watch owners around the world now able to enjoy: F) This Custom iPad Uses Eyesight to Maneuver Wheelchairs, Browse Internet | TheMessenger.comThe TD Pilot is essentially an iPad Pro with TD's own apps layered on top of it and an eye-tracking case (with speakers and a rear screen for text-to-speech) surrounding it. The Pilot is an elegant solution that unites a familiar interface with eye tracking and text-to-speech capabilities. Its main drawback is that users cannot text Android devices — users can only use iMessage to text other Apple users. The Pilot's screen also may also be too small for some, with a fixed size of 12.9 inches, and it can only be accessed through eye tracking and the touchscreen on the device: G) Could Apple Have Finally Squashed the Longstanding "Safari Not Responding" macOS Bug? | David Goodwin | AppleVisI am thrilled to share some potentially great news - with the upcoming release of macOS Sonoma 14.2, Apple may finally have fixed the longstanding "Safari not responding" bug that causes repeated temporary freezes for many when using VoiceOver on a Mac: H) The Apple Watch's Double-Tap Gesture Is a Lot Better Than Expected and I Want More | Scott Stein | CNet.comApple's double-tap gesture is here now, and I've been trying it for over a week. Sometimes it's fantastic. Sometimes it feels annoyingly limited. But it's made me want more. After I'd been dreaming for years of future interfaces on wrists and on AR/VR headsets, this little double tap feels like the tiniest little entry point to a lot more. Almost as if Apple is easing us into a whole new interface language, step by tiny step. Next year, Apple has a far more ambitious product it's releasing: the Vision Pro, a combination AR/VR headset that folds all of iOS into a mixed-reality interface. It's leaning entirely on eye and hand tracking to control everything, and double-tapping is one of the key gestures it uses to 'click' on things: I) Apple Shares 'The Lost Voice' Short Film, Companion Ebook | Steven Aquino | Forbes: Subscription RequiredUpon its unveiling back in May for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple boasted Personal Voice was built in collaboration with many in the ALS community, including those from the Team Gleason Foundation. It was a rightful claim, as ALS inevitably causes people to lose the ability to talk. The essential idea behind Personal Voice is to more or less preempt the loss of one's voice by allowing someone to record their voice and have it saved for posterity. This way, once someone indeed does lose their ability to speak naturally, they can still communicate with family and friends using the Personal Voice that sounds exactly like them. Put two and two together, and it's easy to see why Apple's new short film is titled the way it is. Personal Voice truly does let someone preserve their voice before it's intractably lost forever by a disease such as ALS: J) Siri Can Now Help Users Access And Log Their Health App Data | Apple.comwatchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2, and iPadOS 17.2 are now available, allowing Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone, and iPad1 users to conveniently access and log their Health app data using Siri: K) iTunes Store App Ends Support For Buying And Renting TV Shows And Movies | December 11, 2023 | 9to5Mac.comThe release of iOS 17.2 takes another step toward killing the iTunes brand once and for all. Via a server-side update tied to today's software update, Apple has discontinued the ability to buy and rent TV shows and movies via the iTunes app on iPhone and iPad: L) For Parkinson's Disease, Advances Spurred By Apple Watch Offer A Glimmer Of Hope | StatNews.comWhile there is no cure for Parkinson's and treatment options can be daunting, people with the disease can now turn to technology spawned by the Apple Watch to take an active role in their care much as continuous glucose monitors have helped people manage diabetes better. Over the past year, the Food and Drug Administration has cleared three Apple Watch apps from independent developers to track symptoms associated with Parkinson's that can help inform treatment decisions for people and their doctors: 11) JAWS Power Tip: How To Compose and Send Messages in Gmail Standard View with JAWS | Freedom ScientificYou can compose and send messages using Google keyboard shortcuts. One way to do this is with the JAWS Virtual PC cursor toggled off. If it is on, press INSERT+Z to turn it off. To compose a message: 12) Alphabetical List of VoiceOver Sonoma Commands | Debee | Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN)The table below is an alphabetical list of VoiceOver specific Sonoma commands. I retrieved all these from the latest Sonoma user guide, but I have shortened the command descriptions extensively. The goal is to have a cheat sheet that's quick and easy to read with magnification, speech or Braille, using the fewest words possible: 13) Braille for Beginners On-Demand | The Braillists FoundationWelcome to Braille for Beginners On-Demand! This course will introduce you to the braille alphabet, numbers, punctuation and common conventions such as email and website addresses, and is based on our very successful Zoom courses ran in 2020, 2021 and 2022. It is designed to be studied in your own time and at your own pace. We expect fast learners will complete it in about eight weeks, but there is no shame in taking longer: 14) Cautionary Note From Reader Regarding Activator Braille Display | Donna Goodin | Reader | Top Tech TidbitsA while ago, Top Tech Tidbits ran a story on the Activator Braille Display. I thought it sounded intriguing, so I've been looking into the possibility of purchasing one. In my research I have learned that anyone who purchases an Activator now, will also have to purchase a new dock when they upgrade to one of the newer iPhones that has USB-C, rather than a lightning port. In my case, that would have been nine months after the initial purchase, as I'm eligible to upgrade this coming October. Here is a response I just received from HelpTech: 15) 10 Extensions That Turbocharge Windows Explorer | PC WorldThe File Explorer is one of the central tools in Windows. This is because the operating system is file-orientated, so the folder in which a file is stored, its name, and extension play a major role. Copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files as well as searching for one or more files is a routine activity for every Windows user. Although Explorer can fulfil all these tasks, it only offers a rather cumbersome way of working. Third-party manufacturers are constantly showing how it can be done better with their tools. This applies, for example, to the large, alternative file managers such as Total Commander or Free Commander, which work with a two-window technique, but also to various smaller tools that supplement the functions of Explorer or replace them with better versions. In this article, we present a selection of these programs: 16) Google Announces New Features In Talkback 14.1 | DoubleTapGoogle has launched a major new release of TalkBack, the screen reader application within Android smartphones. The new 14.1 update brings notable updates for braille users, keyboard navigation, and image descriptions: 17) If JAWS Won't Increase Speech Rate While Reading, What Do I Do? | Say It In BrailleRecently, while working on this Lenovo Yoga laptop, I was reading something & wanted to increase the speaking rate of jaws permanently. I remember being taught that the command to do this is control+Alt+page up, which is a tricky command, since my computer doesn't have the "6-pack." So, what do I do? 18) Hable Announces Android App LaunchHable, known for its innovative technology solutions, celebrates a major advancement with the launch of its Android app. This development is a response to community feedback, following the success of the Hable One app for iPhone. Users demanded an Android version, and Hable has delivered, aiming to enhance user-friendliness. The app allows wireless updating of Hable devices, ensuring access to the latest features and improvements. Hable plans to release 2-3 updates annually, based on user feedback. The app, now available on Google Play Store, is pivotal for existing users too. Those who purchased Hable before June 2023 must update their device to the December 2022 firmware using a PC and the provided cable. This update is crucial for compatibility with future app enhancements, which include new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. Hable emphasizes the importance of community feedback in its continuous improvement efforts: 19) Foxit Ends 'Upfront Payment" And Moves to Subscription | Karen | ATHEN ListFoxit has announced that they have ended "upfront payments," AKA the single payment option. The subscription price starts at $18.55 per month USD. Just a heads-up for those who switched to Foxit to save money. Not so much anymore. There is currently no indication that standalone / single purchase versions will expire, but I'm guessing there won't be any updates. Do not switch to Kofax PowerPDF to try and save money. It is the worst of the 3 in terms of tagging capability. Even taking a well-structured Word document, the results are only P, Figure and some table tags. It is not a viable alternative. 20) An Update On The Open Letter Written To Cerence / HIMS Regarding ETI-Eloquence On The HIMS Sense Player | Jay PellisThere is now an update on the open Letter to Cerence and HIMS regarding ETI-Eloquence on the HIMS Sense Player. It is located under the level 2 heading labeled Update: 21) Microsoft Moves On From 'Speech Recognition' On Windows 11 | WindowsCentral.comYou can say goodbye to Windows speech recognition. Microsoft announced the deprecation of the feature recently. Going forward, Windows speech recognition will not be actively developed and will be replaced by voice access: 22) Microsoft's AI Narration App Expands to Android for Blind Users | Gizmodo.comMicrosoft launched the Seeing AI app on Android devices on December 4, 2023, expanding the free app that narrates the world to millions more blind and low-vision users. Seeing AI is now available for free in 18 languages on the Google Play Store with plans to expand to 36 languages next year: 23) Sony's Latest Access Controller Highlights Major Challenges in Adaptive Gaming | Aaron Di Blasi | Top Tech TidbitsIn a significant move towards inclusive gaming, Sony has unveiled the Access controller, a device specifically designed to cater to the needs of gamers with disabilities. This development marks a pivotal moment in the adaptive gaming hardware landscape, joining the ranks of the Xbox Adaptive Controller and the Nintendo-licensed Hori Flex for current-generation consoles: 24) MABVI Has A Free Aira Alternative | Robert KingettAs Aira continues to raise prices, members of the blind community are seeking alternatives. This blog post outlines why one blind writer checked out a community funded alternative to Aira under the specialized help within the Be my Eyes app after becoming disillusioned with Aira's direction: 25) Be My Eyes, Timecrest, and Zanagrams Named 2023 AppleVis Golden Apple Award Winners | AppleVisWe are pleased to announce that the winners of the twelfth annual AppleVis Golden Apple Awards are Be My Eyes, Timecrest, and Zanagrams: 26) LibreOffice 7.6.4 And LibreOffice 7.5.9 Available For Downloadhttps://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2023/12/07/libreoffice-764-and-759/ 27) Barbie Movie Unveils Groundbreaking Accessibility FeatureSet to premiere on Max this week, this film isn't just about doling out entertainment. It's stepping up its game by introducing a special feature aimed at enhancing accessibility for viewers with disabilities. And what exactly is this groundbreaking addition? None other than American Sign Language interpretation.: 28) Technology User Group (TUG) Is Moving To ZoomBeginning January 6, 2024, the Technology User Group (TUG) will be moving to the Zoom platform. This new platform will allow attendees to hear each presentation better, view relevant subject matter, and have live transcription. To mark our inaugural meeting, we will have two guest speakers. David Ward from the Echo Tips podcast will talk about Alexa and some of the best tips and tricks for using this personal assistant, and Christina Nixon will be highlighting the new HIMS SensePlayer. Starting with this January TUG, the sign in information to join our meetings is as follows. 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Not only navigating friends but navigating family as well. They also glide into some of the trappings of having a disability and when to say no to the 20 questions thrown your way: December 7, 2023 | Holiday Gifts and Vision Loss | Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the ExpertsIn this episode, the Hadley team talks all things gifts. Giving them, getting them, what's on their wish lists, and how vision loss may, or may not, impact these activities: December 9, 2023 | Blind Android Users Podcast Episode 157: A Big Week In AI, And An Interview With Saqib Shaikh From MicrosoftMicrosoft Seeing AI comes to Android! In our Android Basics segment, it's an AI episode this week. We discuss the Google Gemini, and Be My Eyes rolls out the Be My AI feature to many people running Android. Spotlight: We were delighted to welcome Saqib Shaikh from Microsoft to showcase and chat about Seeing AI, one of the most anticipated apps to arrive on the Android operating system: December 13, 2023 | Eyes on Success Episode 2350: Uber - Making Movement Equal for AllVisually impaired people making use of a ride sharing service may have unique concerns such as the accessibility of the service, safety, accommodations for a guide dog, etc. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Briana Gilmore and Chris Yoon from Uber about how Uber addresses these concerns through its commitment to providing equal access to movement: December 14, 2023 | Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for Thursday, December 14, 2023Tune in each week as we announce the Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits of the week. 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Editor Since: January 1st 2022 Location: Newcastle, Australia Time Zone: Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT) (GMT+10) In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, Ben is also an Access and Technology Advisor for Guide Dogs, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT). Hi, Tidbits readers, my name's Ben Moxey and I'm based in Newcastle, Australia. I'm really happy to be part of the Tidbits Team and look forward to supporting this valuable publication. A bit about me and how I came to work in the BVI area. I grew up with very low vision in one eye due to retinal issues and relied on magnification and speech throughout school. They also tried to teach me Braille, but let's just say that I wasn't the best student! I was determined to use my remaining vision, no matter how impractical it was becoming. When I was 20, the other retina came off and I've now been totally blind for about 21 years. This is when my love for assistive technology, and technology in general, really kicked in. I'll be honest, I was a bit of a computer nerd anyway, but I could quickly see how technology was my key to enhanced independence and lifestyle. I embraced screen readers, early smart phones and mobility aids. I even finally realised the huge value of Braille and finished off the course, though I'm still pretty slow! Long story short (not one of my strong points), I've worked in the BVI area for 12 years with much of that spent reviewing, recommending and teaching assistive technology that suits the individual. I'm currently a proud employee of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT where I was the Practice Lead for the assistive technology service, and I've now moved into an Access and Technology Advisor role. Basically, this involves a strong focus on accessibility and technology innovation. Feel free to look me up on LinkedIn, but I'll warn you in advance that I haven't given my profile the recommended attention! All the best and happy reading! Ben Moxey Editor (2022-Present) Access and Technology Advisor Email: editors@toptechtidbits.com 📧️ Editorial Contributor: David Woodbridge (Volunteer)
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He has been an Apple Ambassador for Apple Australia since 2009 with a group of other Ambassadors / Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE)'s covering the range of Apple's Accessibility solutions throughout Australia. David produces a range of podcasts (since 2011) covering Apple and other technologies which are distributed on his own podcast (http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com). In addition, he also has a regular Talking Tech program (since 2013) which can be heard every Tuesday at 4:30 Eastern Summer Time on Vision Australia Radio Melbourne (available online) or via https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio David also runs a weekly Tech Monday where people can chat about assistive and main stream technology, share information, and any tips and tricks. David lost his sight when he was 8 years old and had to learn Braille. Since then, he completed high school, went to Sydney University receiving a Social Work degree, spent 4 years drug and alcohol counselling, and then moved into his current job. As a person who is blind, David believes that as a user of the technology that he recommends to others, that he is well situated to look at the strengths and shortcomings of the assistive technology that he comes across in both his professional and personal life, in particular, mainstream technology that is accessible. X (Formerly Twitter): @dwoodbridge In addition to his weekly contributions to Top Tech Tidbits and Access Information News, David's regularly occurring activities are his weekly tech radio show, bi-monthly exploring tech webinars for Vision Australia, his iSee podcast when something of note grabs his attention, and the weekly Tech Monday chat sessions. 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