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This weeks show is all about Netflix.   The other two services mentioned in the show for online streaming were:   Stan:   https://www.stan.com.au   and   Presto:   https://www.presto.com.au     Netflix: Netflix is a subscription online streaming service which became available in Australia on the 24 of March 2015 for movie and tv shows:   http://www.netflix.com.au   I signed up via the Netflix channel on the Apple TV which requested me to put in an email address to complete signing up on the Netflix website.     Can sign up for a month free trial, and if you want to continue, will auto renewal.  Subscription is on a monthly basis and you can unsubscribe at any time.   Subscriptions: 1 screen unlimited streaming $8.99 per month. 2 screens unlimited streaming $11.99 per month. 4 screens plus unlimited streaming $14.99 per month.   I signed up for the 4 screens plus subscription as I wanted to access Netflix on 3 Apple TVs, and 2 iPhones.   Netflix works on many devices, so far I have watc...

In this weeks show:   Releases/updates - iOS 8.2 (with Apple watch companion app), Window-Eyes 9 (March 9.1 update), NVDA 2015.1, Windows 10 preview, iTunes 12.1.1, Netflix available on March 24, Audio Hijack 3 and O S X 10.10.3/iOS 8.3 ongoing beta. testing, Jonathan Mosen’s VoiceOver tutorial on using Amadeus Pro for the Mac, Wrise accessible word processor for the Mac, and Stay Still Squeaky interactive book.   iOS 8.2:   iOS 8.2 was released on March 10 with the Apple watch companion app.  Not many specific VoiceOver fix’s, but a lot to come in iOS 8.3 for VoiceOver users.   Window-Eyes 9:   Window-Eyes 9 is released with a number of major improvements including major improvements to web browsing, Office support, and self restart if speech locks up augments other feature improvements.  No touch screen support as yet. In March 9.1 was released and amongst other improvements support for Chrome.   http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Upgrades/     NVDA 2015.1:   NVDA 2015.1 released wit...

In this weeks show:   A quick note about CSUN conference first week in March, and the Apple Keynote from last week 10/3/2015.   CSUn Conference 1st week in March 2015   Nothing dramatically jumped out at me from this years CSUN Conference which took place in the first week in March.   Blind Bargains has over 20 audio interviews from the conference which you can listen to via the following link or downloading their app from the iOS or Android app stores.   http://www.blindbargains.com/audio/   Blind Bargains podcast number 8 was a quick run down of some of the notable things at the conference.   http://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=12490     Apple Keynote event March 2015   As I said last week, we have now had a bit of a chance to think about the stuff covered in the Apple Keynote event, and how it effects us in Australia.   CarPlay:   Every major car manufacturer committed to CarPlay for new models from 2015: talk to your phone rather than looking at your dashboard controls.  Co...

In this weeks show: A quick note on the Apple event which took place today 10/3/2015 to be talked about in more detail on next weeks program, completing the top 10 assistive technology events from Blind Bargains for 2014, some highlights from the ATIA conference held in January this year, and AccessWorld two editions for Jan & Feb.   Apple event for 10/3/2015: As this event only took place this morning, we decided to put it over to next weeks program by which time we have had more time to digest what was covered in the announcement.   Remaining items from Blind Bargains top 10 assistive technology events for 2014: 4. The reorganisation of Serotek. 3. Merger of AI Squared and GWmicro. 2. Window-Eyes for Office. 1. KNFB Reader.   ATIA Conference Jan 2015: The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference took place earlier this year, Some of the tech covered by Blind Bargains in their interviews included: HIMS: Pre-release versions of the Smart beetle 14 cell Braille di...

We’re back!!!   A big thank you to Tony Egan for keeping the technology fires burning for Talking Tech Summer editions.   In this weeks show:   A note about CSUN taking place this week from the 2nd  until the 7th of March, The Hills Talking Set top box no longer manufactured, Apple event scheduled for the 9th of March,  and a look at the top 10 assistive technology related activities for 2014 by Blind Bargains.   CSUN Conference 2015: As we speak, the CSUN 30th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference is taking place from March 2 until March 7 2015. This is the major disability conference for the year particularly for people who are blind or low vision and we will be letting you know what items of note come out of the conference.  The following link will take you to a list of exhibitors at the conference. https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/2015/rebooking/index.php/public/exhibitors/     Hills talking set top box: The Hills talking set top box is no lon...