Episodios

  • Episode 190 - Drive Up Song
    Nov 8 2025

    It's an all new That Real Blind Tech show, with once again just the boys bringing it to you as Brian, David, and Ed get together to discuss the latest tech news.

    We kick things off discussing Laugh For Sight 18 which all three of us were at on Monday, October 27th at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.

    Brian and Ed then discuss what they are looking forward to at the Blind Travel Association Summit that they will be attending next week in Austin, Texas. David then fills us in on the upcoming NFB Pennsylvania State Conference he will be attending.

    Some things you just can't make up. Wait until you hear what the Louvre's cyber security password was? How in the world did anyone figure it out?

    Brian then tells the story of the disappearance and resurrection of Squeaky Sam.

    David then tells us about his experience with audio at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

    Brian then discusses his new work flow on the iPhone for reading notification articles from apps that are having focus issues.

    A report claims that Meta makes about 7 billion a year from Scam ads and has no plans to do anything about it. Which leads us in to discussing the accessibility of ads, and companies hiding ads from screen reader users in their design.

    We then discuss then ways you can use your iPhone's USBc port other then for charging your iPhone.

    We then dive in to ChatGPT and wonder if the quality of it is beginning to go down the rabbit hole with Siri and the A Lady. And David tells us about his experiences with the new A Lady Plus.

    Apple is planning on using a custom version of google Gemini to power A.I. Siri, but does anyone at this point even care anymore about an A.I. powered Siri?

    Amazon is suing Perplexity because they are helping people with their holiday shopping on Amazon.

    We then give you the first ever segment of the Blind Feud as we discuss what professions do you really not want using A.I.

    Since Brian turned his television on for the first time in two years, we discuss accessible TV sets. We also discuss the reintroduction and potential update coming to the 21st Century communications Act. We then discuss our current television and screen reader situation. Brian then tells us about a new feature for streaming that he just discovered in iMDB.

    We then briefly discuss the Meta Vanguard and Ally Glasses, and it is 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 59 m
  • Episode 189 - Brain Fartery
    Oct 20 2025

    It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show with just Brian and the Ladies. That's right it's Allison, Jeanine, and Brian bringing you the latest Assistive Tech news without the dudes. Or well with one dude.

    We start off on a somber note mourning the passing of Kiss'es Ace Frehley, and then dive in to the upcoming Laugh For Sight on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC. For tickets go here.

    Our first article we discuss is a fun one as a Brain Fart Scientist explains why NFL players from the ball at the goal line.

    We go from a Brain Fart study to a study about why birds poop on certain cars more than others.

    We have had a lot of rebrandings this year, but thanks to Maxwell House we may now have the dumbest rebranding of all time!

    The Department of Justice once again has decided to shelf any new ADA ruling on Digital Accessibility.

    Do you find that you are chronically online? And is it a bad thing?

    It's the end of an era as Tivo sleeps with the fishes as they stop selling dVR's.

    Roku's new Voice Assistant can answer questions about what you are watching, but yeah how is Roku's accessibility?

    Since it has been a few weeks since we last recorded, and once again pardon the audio on this episode, as someone had a brain fart and hit the wrong keyboard shortcut causing us to be unable to record on multi-track, but we dive in to all the new products that Amazon announced. The conversation then strolls in to Alexa Plus.

    Open A.I. wants ChatGPT to be your future operating system. Would you want that?

    Figure A.I invented a humanoid robot that can do the dishes, fold your clothes, and tidy up a room.

    The Albanian Government has appointed the first A.I. official to its Government.

    Is your electric bill insanely high? Maybe you should check how close you are living to a Data Center. Which leads us in to discussing how we are using A.I.

    We then get Jeanine's opinion of Mac OS Tahoe and how it is running with VoiceOver. We then discuss the new M5 Macs that were just announced, and the rumored release in late 2026 of the first touch screen Mac.

    We briefly discuss some new products we got and that will be arriving soon. And it's more of What's Pissing Off Brian Now and Watcha Straming, 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 23 m
  • 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
  • Episode 185 Psychotic Jewoogle Calendar
    Aug 10 2025

    It's an all new That Real Blind Tech show with Allison, Brian, David and Jeanine.

    We kick the show off discussing the very important study that calculates your chance of being killed by an Asteroid.

    Next we discuss the new redesign that came to Innosearch.

    Video game makers have begun to roll out accessibility labels.

    Disney will be killing the stand alone Hulu app.

    We then discuss the ACB's call for accessibility experiences with several financial institutions.

    Jeanine then shares her experiences running the latest iOS beta. Brian then cuts in with a phone call that he got recently.

    Brian then announces that Laugh for Sight will be returning for its 18th year at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC on October 27. 2025.

    Brian then discusses his new Meta Oakleys.

    A Tick Tock video is promoting a sticker to block the recording light on the Meta Ray Bans.

    Brian then discusses the issues he has been having with Lift. Lift will now let you favorite and block drivers but the only way to do it is immediately after a ride ends. And could you imagine Lift or uBer charging you more for a ride because your phone's battery is low? It could happen!

    Did you know that excessive use of A.I. ChatBots could cause a.I. Psychosis?

    A single poison document could leak secret data via ChatGPT.

    Microsoft Researchers have revealed the top 40 jobs most in danger due to a.I.

    ChatGPT has launched a faster smarter GPT5. ChatGPT5 brings four new personalities that you can choose from. And it's supposedly the end of bullshit A.I., as ChatGPT will be more honest with you and let you know when it does not know something. And we discuss the seven newest ChatGPT features you must check out.

    We then dive in to discussing medical and start off with our strangest blind experiences at a medical office.

    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 59 m
  • Episode 184 - The Conference Resolutions Episode
    Jul 20 2025

    It's an all new That Real Blind Tech show as fresh off of Convention Season, Allison, Brian, David, and Jeanine sit down to discuss the 2025 Conventions and the Resolutions coming out of them.

    We kick off the show with a little housekeeping and then Brian discusses his on going battle with his HomePod Mini's.

    We then discuss Blindness and the Meta Ray Bans going main stream and a great interview on the most recent VergeCast podcast which also includes an interview with friend of the podcast, BE My eyes, Mike Buckley.

    Ever lose something while traveling? Well, it is probably in Alabama!

    An idiotic Judge slapped down Click to Cancel.

    Brian then dives in to a story about his window air conditioner. Brian then discusses the awesome accessible experience he has been having with physical therapy.

    OKO has been acquired by Synapse, and is once again free to everyone.

    Open A.I. announced its new version of Operator is coming to do your clicking. Additionally, Open A.I. and most of the A.I. companies seem to be on the way to launching their own browsers.

    We then get in to our convention coverage as David tells us about his experiences getting to and attending this year's NFB Convention.

    We then discuss the NFB's 2025 Resolutions.

    We then get Jeanine's recap of her experience at this year's ACB Conference.

    We then discuss the ACB 2025 Resolutions.

    We then move in to some of the new products we have gotten. Brian has preordered the Meta Oakley's, which have yet to arrive. Prime Day came and went and Brian got a Walking Pad, the HyperDrive 6 in 1 with Touch Controls, and the Lisen ultraslim MagSafe Battery. Allison, David, and jeanine then share their recent purchases, but failed to send over the links to them, so they are just awful terrible people.

    And it's more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading. We kick off the segment discussing the newly announce Big Bang Theory spinoff coming to HBOMax.

    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 57 m
  • Episode 183 - Conference Season 2025, The big Beautiful Podcast Episode
    Jul 5 2025

    It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show with Brian, David, ed, and Jeanine.

    We kick the show off mourning actor Michael Madsen. We then intro a new segment What did VoiceOver say.

    AMC Theaters is warning movie goers to now expect 25 to 30 minutes of ads before a film.

    We then discuss the recent study that claims eating dairy before bed can lead to nightmares.

    Ring Doorbell will begin providing video descriptions.

    Meta announced the new Meta Oakley's which will go on presale July 11th.

    Zuckerberg is going old school Cosa Nostra in the A.I. talent recruitment wars.

    Microsoft is ending support for passwords in the Microsoft Authenticator App.

    We then discuss the European accessibility Act which went in to effect on June 28th. We discuss how this act may affect accessibility in the United States.

    A new feature in iOS 26 will pause your FaceTime video when someone starts undressing. Will an emergency brain transplant save Siri? iOS 26 will be adding a useful Wifi feature for when you are traveling.

    50 years ago a single keystroke at Apple changed the world.

    We then get in to our Conference preview as we enter Conference season. We discuss the XR Access Conference Brian attended, David gives us a preview of the NFB Convention being held in New Orleans, and Jeanine gives us a preview of the aCB Convention being held in Dallas.

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

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    1 h y 51 m