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  • What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast? ➜ The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits, the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology. What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits? ➜ The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers. What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? ➜ The Top Tech Tidbits newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit access technology publication that reaches over 12,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. Top Tech Tidbits is the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology. What is Access Technology? ➜ Access Technology: Broadly encompasses technologies that enable access to information and communication systems for a wide range of users, including those with disabilities. It's about making existing systems like computers and the internet more accessible. ➜ Adaptive Technology: A subset of Access Technology, specifically tailored or modified for people with disabilities. It's designed to assist individuals in performing tasks that might otherwise be challenging due to their particular disabilities. ➜ Assistive Technology: This term is often used interchangeably with Adaptive Technology but can have a broader scope. Assistive Technology includes any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around their challenges. While Adaptive Technology is primarily focused on modifications for disability-specific needs, Assistive Technology can also include tools and devices used by the elderly, those recovering from injuries, or individuals with temporary impairments. Examples include hearing aids, wheelchairs, and voice recognition software. The key aspect of Assistive Technology is its role in enhancing functional capabilities and improving quality of life for individuals facing a variety of challenges. Where Can I Learn More About Top Tech Tidbits? ➜ Learn more about Top Tech Tidbits at https://toptechtidbits.com, where you can also review all back issues, from 2008 to present, completely free of charge. How Can I Subscribe To Receive The Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter? ➜ Subscribe to receive Top Tech Tidbits today at: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. Once you're subscribed you will begin receiving each new issue by email every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM ET. Is There A Cost To Receive Top Tech Tidbits? ➜ No there is not. While we do offer benefits to Premium Subscribers Top Tech Tidbits does not charge a subscription fee to readers, and we never will. Where Can I Review The Most Recent Issues of Top Tech Tidbits? ➜ You can always review the most recent issues of Top Tech Tidbits online at any time by visiting: https://toptechtidbits.com/#new or by RSS at https://toptechtidbits.com/rss. ### Top Tech Tidbits is a Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication. Top Tech Tidbits is a sponsor and reader supported publication.
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  • Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for January 4, 2024

    Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for January 4, 2024
    Jan 4 2024
    Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, January 4th 2024.   My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication.   The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week.   These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers.   This podcast brought to you by, THE ACCESSIBILITY GUY.   The Accessibility Guy website provides comprehensive, high-quality resources dedicated to promoting and properly implementing accessibility.   The site's blog covers critical topics in accessibility, including making Word, PDF, and PowerPoint files accessible, closed captioning, and assistive technology.   The site’s founder, Shawn Jordison, brings over 13 years of experience in the field and is committed to providing equal access to information for all, with expertise in document accessibility, captioning, assistive technology, and accessibility best practices​​​​​​​​. Shawn offers specialized training, consulting, and document services to ensure compliance with various standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and PDF UA.   Learn more today at: THEACCESSIBILITYGUY.COM.   And at #5 this week...   Microsoft Ending Support For Windows 10 Could Send 240 Million PCs To Landfills By ITNews.com Australia   Microsoft's plan to end support for the Windows 10 operating system could result in about 240 million personal computers (PCs) being disposed of, potentially adding to landfill waste, Canalys Research said.   https://www.itnews.com.au/news/microsoft-ending-support-for-windows-10-could-send-240-million-pcs-to-landfills-603662   And at #4 this week...   Buying A New Phone? This Is How Much Smartphone Storage You Really Need By TomsGuide.com   We use our smartphones for everything these days. From texting to photography, to web browsing and online gaming, there's really nothing an iPhone or Android can't handle. That is, until your phone's internal storage is depleted.   https://www.tomsguide.com/features/buying-a-new-phone-this-is-how-much-smartphone-storage-you-need   And at #3 this week...   Attend the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center for the Blind By Carroll Center for the Blind   Launch your career in the field of digital accessibility! The Carroll Center for the Blind's new 7-week intensive Screen Reader User Tester Training Program allows participants to learn and grow their ability to professionally explore, test, and report findings regarding the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, and digital document files using screen readers.   Want to learn more? Start your journey to becoming a Screen Reader User Tester today.   https://carroll.org/screen-reader-user-tester-training-program/   And at number #2 this week …   Screen Reader Users And The Tab Key By TemperTemper.net   Screen reader users who use a laptop or desktop computer generally (though not always) use their keyboard to control their screen reader software.   But that doesn't mean they use the keyboard like a keyboard-only user.   https://www.tempertemper.net/blog/screen-reader-users-and-the-tab-key   And at number #1 this week …   Microsoft Copilot's ChatGPT-Like App Lands On Android, With iOS Version Coming Soon By WindowsLatest.com   Microsoft Copilot's ChatGPT-like app has finally arrived on Android, nearly two weeks after the tech giant announced its web version. As of this recording, Microsoft has also released the iOS version of its Copilot app, an additional update that was not available at the time of the original posting.   https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/12/26/microsoft-copilot-app-lands-on-android-with-ios-version-coming-soon/   And that's the scoop for this week.   Remember that links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the transcript below, or atop the newsletter that went out this morning. If you'd like to sponsor, support, or just receive the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter, please visit, TopTechTidbits.com today.   If you’d like to take an even deeper dive into access information with weekly editorials, op-eds, and reviews, I encourage you to check out our sister publication, Access Information News. Learn more today at AccessInformationNews.com.   Until next week my friends. Take care of yourselves, and each other.   ###   What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast?   ➜ The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits, the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology.   What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits?   ➜ The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that ...
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  • Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for December 28, 2023

    Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for December 28, 2023
    Dec 27 2023
    Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, December 28th 2023.   My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication.   The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week.   These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers.   This podcast brought to you by, GLIDANCE.   Glidance is a company at the forefront of assistive mobility technologies.   Their flagship product, Glide, is a revolutionary self-guided mobility assistant, designed to empower individuals with sight loss.   Glide offers a unique blend of features such as intelligent obstacle avoidance, precision indoor and outdoor navigation, active scene description and compatibility with popular navigation apps.   With its advanced Glidance AI, Glide provides real-time data for the best routes and obstacle avoidance, enhancing independence and confidence in navigation.   With Glide, Glidance imagines a world where every person with sight loss can confidently explore and engage with their surroundings.   Learn more today at: GLIDANCE.IO.   And at #5 this week...   RIMFest Is In Full Force, And There's Free Admission! Provide Accessible Remote Support With Remote Incident Manager Completely Free Of Charge Until January 2, 2024. Lock In Unlimited Weekend Support For Just $50!   In the spirit of the holiday season, we proudly offer all users of Remote Incident Manager (RIM) all the time you want, when you want it, from now until January 2nd, 2024!   During this time, you will have access to all features and functionalities of the Remote Incident Manager, giving you an excellent opportunity to make the most out of the world's only fully accessible remote support application!   There's never been a better time to get in on the action! Simply download your copy to your PC or Mac today, click the “Provide Help Now” button, register, and the free access is yours!   But Wait, There's More!   During this twelve day event, you can cash in on an opportunity to ring in the new year with more unlimited RIM time! Back by popular demand, our weekend support package can once again be yours for a discounted annual rate of $50! Whatever you do, we at Pneuma Solutions wish all of you the happiest of holidays, and many fulfilling hours of accessible remote technical support!   https://pneumasolutions.com/on-the-first-day-of-rimfest-we-at-pneuma-give-to-you/   And at #4 this week...   Now You Can Talk to an AI Santa Claus With Fixie's HiSanta.ai By David Goldfield   David Writes: I couldn't resist writing about this very cool Santa AI. HiSanta.ai is a conversational AI from Fixie, which provides conversational AI chat agents. HiSanta consists of two different Santa Claus personas, the nice, friendly Santa and the grumpy bad Santa. Deselecting the check box on the main page gives you access to the grumpy Santa, which I found to be extremely entertaining. It honestly had me laughing harder than I've laughed in quite some time. This service took me back to that nostalgic excitement that I remember as a kid when I heard about new phone numbers offering some new form of phone-based entertainment. To use this service you'll need to ensure that your browser has permission to use your device's microphone, at least on this particular site. Enjoy!   https://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com/2023/12/20/now-you-can-talk-to-an-ai-santa-claus-with-fixies-hisanta-ai/   And at #3 this week...   This Week in Accessibility Podcast for December 14, 2023: Reviewing the Year in Accessible Video Games By DelgadilloAccess.com   Gaming journalist and accessibility consultant Victor Dima joins the show and looks back at 2023 in accessible video games.   From adaptive accessories like the PlayStation Access Controller to mainstream titles like Forza Motorsport and Mortal Kombat 1 building accessibility into their games' infrastructure, this year felt like there are more accessible gaming options for people of all abilities.   But while some companies are embracing weaving accessibility into their titles, for others disabled players feel like a mere blip on their radar.   We'll dig into some real flops this year for disabled gamers, including Bethesda's lack of transparency regarding Starfield, and our list of features for the new Nintendo Switch console rumored for 2024. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.   https://delgadilloaccess.com/this-week-in-accessibility-for-december-16-2023-reviewing-the-year-in-accessible-video-games/   And at number #2 this week …   Apple To Halt Apple Watch Series 9 And Apple Watch Ultra 2 Sales In The US This Week On December 18, 2023 By 9to5Mac   In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has announced that it will soon halt sales of ...
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  • Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for December 21, 2023

    Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for December 21, 2023
    Dec 21 2023
    Hello and welcome, to the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast For Thursday, December 21st 2023.   My name is Aaron Di Blasi and I am the acting Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication.   The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that have received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week.   These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers.   This podcast brought to you by, ECHOBATIX.   Echobatix develops accessibility products and indoor navigation systems for the blind, deafblind and those with low vision.   Their technology complements the use of a cane or guide dog and your existing Orientation and Mobility (O&M) skills.   Learn more today at: ECHOBATIX.COM.   And at #5 this week...   Alphabetical List of VoiceOver Sonoma Commands By Debee Via The Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN)   The table below is an alphabetical list of VoiceOver specific Sonoma commands. I retrieved all of these from the latest Sonoma user guide, but 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:   https://www.toptechtidbits.com/210.html   And at #4 this week...   Sony's Latest Access Controller Highlights Major Challenges in Adaptive Gaming By Aaron Di Blasi Via Top Tech Tidbits   In 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:   https://www.toptechtidbits.com/213.html   And at #3 this week...   6 Things You Can Do With Windows Copilot By HowToGeek.com   Windows 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:   https://www.howtogeek.com/things-you-can-do-with-windows-copilot/   And at number #2 this week …   JAWS Power Tip: How To Compose and Send Messages in Gmail Standard View with JAWS By Freedom Scientific   You 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’s on, press INSERT+Z to turn it off. To compose a message, follow these steps:   https://www.toptechtidbits.com/214.html   And at number #1 this week …   Google Announces New Features In Talkback 14.1 By DoubleTap   Google has launched a major new release of TalkBack, the screen reader application included within Android smartphones. The new 14.1 update brings notable updates for braille users, keyboard navigation, and image descriptions:   https://doubletaponair.com/google-announces-new-features-in-talkback-14-1/   And that's the scoop for this week.   Remember that links to each of the articles announced today can be found within the transcript below, or atop the newsletter that went out this morning. If you'd like to sponsor, support, or just receive the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter, please visit, TopTechTidbits.com today.   If you’d like to take an even deeper dive into access information with weekly editorials, op-eds, and reviews, I encourage you to check out our sister publication, Access Information News. Learn more today at AccessInformationNews.com.   Until next week my friends. Take care of yourselves, and each other.   ###   What Is The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast?   ➜ The Top Tech Tidbits Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits Podcast is the official podcast of Top Tech Tidbits, the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology.   What Are The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits?   ➜ The Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits are those 5 access technology news items that received the most clicks from Top Tech Tidbits readers in the last week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers.   What is the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter?   ➜ The Top Tech Tidbits newsletter (https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe) is the world's leading not-for-profit access technology publication that reaches over 12,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. Top Tech Tidbits is the world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology.   What is Access Technology?   ➜ Access Technology: Broadly ...
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