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That Real Blind Tech Show

That Real Blind Tech Show

De: Brian Fischler Ed Plumacher and Allison Meloy
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A podcast Hosted by Brian Fischler, Ed Plumacher, and Allison Meloy discussing the good and bad of assistive technology for the low vision and totally blind. Key topics include Apple’s VoiceOver, Amazon’s VoiceView, Windows Narrator, Freedom Scientific Jaws, Described Video, and basically any product that talks to you. We are not NPR, as we are an entertainment technology show.
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  • Episode 188 - Meta Glasses, Over Macho Grande
    Sep 27 2025

    It’s an all new That Real Blind Tech Show, and for the first time in awhile, it is just the boys are back in town, as Brian, David, and Ed discuss the latest tech news.

    After a little house cleaning we kick the show off with the First Annual That Real blind Tech Show Most Delusional Asshole of the Year Award!

    Next we discuss the serious VoiceOver bug that has been affecting some users during the installation of iOS 26, and that rolls us in to the installation bug affecting some Samsung TalkBack users with their latest update.

    Neon, the viral app that pays people to record their phone calls goes offline less then 24 hours after it became a hit.

    We then discuss how far a smarter Siri is behind every other company according to an article in Bloomberg.

    Google has launched Search Live. Big deal or just more of what we already have?

    We then discuss to upgrade to Alexa Pro or not to.

    Brian then discusses heading down to the M-Enabling Conference that he will be speaking on a panel at from October 6th to the 9th.

    We then dive in to all the announcements that came out of Meta Connect. We first discuss the huge news that Meta will be opening up their Smart Glasses to Developers. We got the new Meta Ray Bans version 2 with double the battery life. Next meta announced the new Oakley Vanguard glasses with louder volume. And finally the third pair of new glasses that Meta announced gives us the exciting new Meta Ray Ban Display. So why would any blind person why to buy the Meta Display? Well they come with a built in screen reader and other accessibility settings! We wrap up our Meta Connect coverage discussing why your Meta Glasses still may never replace your iPhone.

    So what’s next for Meta? How about Humanoid Robots.

    Brian then discusses his new Apple Watch Ultra 3.

    And it’s more of What’s Pissing Off Brian Now and Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.

    To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow ,

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    1 h y 24 m
  • Episode 187 - Apple Recap Impossibly Cool
    Sep 13 2025

    It’s an all new That Real Blind Tech Show as the gang of Allison, Brian, Ed, and Jeanine are all back together for the first time in awhile.

    We kick the show off discussing the recent reunion between the Boss and Courtney Cox at the U.S. Open.

    Is it a sign that the Apocalypse is near now that they are turning Mt. Sinai in to a tourist hot spot?

    If you are reading these show notes on the toilet, here is why it may not be good for your health!

    Apple has released the RC versions of Mac OS Tahoe, iOS 26, and others. Jeanine shares her experiences running the betas of iOS 26 and Mac OS Tahoe from a VoiceOver user perspective.

    We then dive in to our thoughts about the Apple Awe Dropping event. We discuss the one thing missing from the Apple event, A.I. We then move to discussing the launch of the iPhone Air. Next up we discuss the new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. And then there’s the regular iPhone 17, we give it its do amount of time. Centerstage is coming to the iPhone for all you Selfie experts out there. Liquid Glass is coming to all the new devices, will it be the first thing you turn off? The new higher end phones will come with a Vapor Chamber, what the heck is a Vapor Chamber?

    Apple has launched the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Also being released is the Apple Watch Series 3. All the new Watches will be able to detect Hypertension. And of course Watch Series 11 will also be released.

    Apple launches the Air Pods Pro 3, but will they actually connect to the device you want them to? The new Air Pods 3 offer Live Translation and built in health features.

    Apple announced a bunch of new accessories including a new MagSafe Battery specifically for the iPhone 17 Air. We also are getting new iPhone cases and an all new cross body strap.

    And it’s more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.

    To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow

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    1 h y 27 m
  • Episode 186 - They Fahrvergnugen You At the Drive Through
    Sep 2 2025

    It’s an all new That Real Blind Tech show as Allison, Brian, David, and Jeanine are back together to talk about little tech along with a tad of A.I. Because why wouldn’t they?

    We kick the show off discussing the recent story of a florida man being captured on his Ring Doorbell being attacked by a bear. Yes, a bear in freaking Florida, man.

    We then get our first A.I. story of the show as Taco Bell has said No Mas to A.I. Drive Through Windows.

    TSA has banned some new items from being carried on to a plane, but what is more impressive is some of the items you can take on a plane with you.

    We then discuss the Ally Solos Glasses which were recently announced.

    We then discuss the fascinating story about where do Waymos go when they are not driving passengers? They have to go somewhere.

    Next we discuss the news about Glide not coming to Europe any time soon.

    Are A.I. Agents still closer to science fiction than reality? Which leads us in to complaining about stupid articles behind the paywall and then how to get around it.

    Blind people get ready to rejoice as Meta is moving ahead with Facial Recognition on their next pairs of Meta Glasses. And on a related note, Meta has released six new pairs of the Meta Oakleys, well actually only six new colors for the lenses and frames.

    We then discuss the fun article How to Win friends and Influence ChatBots.

    And on a terrifying note, A.I. ransomWare has arrived.

    We then discuss the recent announcement between the beta partnership between Be My Eyes and Amtrak. Amtrak has also finally rolled out their new Acela trains, but don’t expect them to get you to your location any faster!

    Apple TV Plus has hiked its price to $13 a month. Is it time to start dialing back all those streaming services?

    We then talk about the all new redesign that came to the new ESPN app, but same old same old Worldwide Leader in Inaccessibility at ESPN.

    And it’s more of What’s Pissing Off Brian Now and Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.

    To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow

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    1 h y 27 m
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