Community Unmuted for 2 Nov

Show Notes for Community Unmuted - November 2, 2024

Episode Highlights:

• Podcast Hiatus: Marty and Michael announce a temporary hiatus for the Tuesday Community Unmuted call until the end of the year. They’re focusing on enhancing the experience for Unmute Club members. They plan to keep producing content on Tuesdays in a new format, with club members receiving early access.

• Weekend Community Unmuted: To accommodate those who can't join midweek, Unmute experimented with a weekend session on Saturday, November 2. Tech questions covered holiday gift ideas, audio description for elections, and accessible battery chargers.

• Holiday Tech Gift Ideas:

• Michael Doise: AirPods Pro 2, praised for features like hearing aid compatibility.
• Liz: Portable battery charger with built-in cables, ideally USB-C.
• Michael Babcock: MEATER Smart Meat Thermometer, durable at high temperatures.

• Petra: Meta glasses for hands-free text recognition.

• Unmute Community Tech Gift Guide: Michael and Marty announce a tech gift guide project for the holiday season. Visit unmute.show for details and to participate.

• VoiceOver Tips and Q&A:

• VoiceOver Navigation Styles: Michael Babcock explains grouped vs. flat navigation in iOS, recommending group mode for quicker navigation.

• Call Recording on iPhone: A step-by-step on recording calls, including accessing and playing recordings in the Notes app.

• Election Audio Description: Discussion on accessing election coverage with audio descriptions on cable and streaming platforms. Tips include using secondary audio programs (SAP) and alternative sources like NPR for accessible election commentary.

• Tech App & Accessibility Issues:

• Accessible Battery Chargers: Suggestions like the Power Owl charger for AA and AAA batteries.

• Planet Fitness App: Users are encouraged to advocate for app accessibility by contacting customer support or leaving feedback via social media.

• AI and Visual Intelligence: Michael Doise shares insights on using AI-driven features in iOS for image description and accessibility, discussing prompt strategies for better results with Meta and other AI platforms.

• Envision Ally App and Smart Glasses: Updates on Envision Ally’s personal assistant features and the potential for future use with Be My Eyes on Meta Ray-Ban glasses.

Wrap-Up and Future Plans:

• The episode closes with a reminder of the first Saturday of December for the next session. Club members can visit unmute.show for updates and email questions to [email protected].

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