Talking tech for November 29 2016

 

My Christmas Ideas

 

Before I get on to my Main Stream Tech ideas for Christmas, last show I mentioned the Synapptic software for Android phones, I have now produced my first episode in a series for the Synapptic software which can be purchase from the Vision Australia Equipment Solutions shop.

 

https://s101.podbean.com/pb/f0ff747bd6851493dc86daf089c510fb/583a1081/data4/fs54/339150/uploads/Synapptic_overview_demo_episode_1.mp3

 

Christmas Ideas

 

No links or costs, just straight product names or broad categories just to give you some ideas

 

Audible, Amazon, iTunes or Harvey Norman etc gift cards

 

Charging Dock for Smart Phone or Tablets

 

Charging power brick for various devices

 

Portable External Hard drive

 

Apple Magic Keyboard

 

Samsung tv with Audio Guidance

 

Apple Watch or Apple Watch bands

 

iOS or  Android phone or tablet

 

AirPods if They Get Here in Time

 

Hope this gives you a few ideas.

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