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SeroTalk Podcast 64: If You’re Reading This, You’re Getting Too Personal

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 64: If You’re Reading This, You’re Getting Too personal In Podcast 64, Michael Lauf, Ricky enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss the following: CSUN 2012 dates: February 27 – March 3, 2012CSUN2011 Web Highlights by Leonie Watson … Continue reading

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Serotek TownHall Meeting on March 30, 2011

Serotek’s CEO Mike Calvo discusses future goals and objectives for both Serotek corporation, plus some very important issues of concern to blind and low vision persons. view Serotek Town Hall Meeting, March 30 2011 with Serotek CEO Mike Calvo Via Accessible Event Listen … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 94: CSUN 2011 Highlights and Disappointments

Mark Taylor, Jeffrey Stark and Darrell shandrow join us to share their impressions of the 2011 CSUN conference held in San Diego from March 16 through 19. they will discuss new and exciting technologies and innovations, upset vendors, services for the … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 63: Do You Eat Like I Do?

In Podcast 63, Mike Calvo Demos 6 Portable Bluetooth and Wired speakers Sold by Amazon.com Scott Rutkowski demonstrates iVote, allowing Australians to vote via the phone or internet. Ricky Enger, Joe Steinkamp and Michael Lauf discuss: iPad2 review by Walt Mossberg … Continue reading

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Join Serotek at CSUN

Serotek cordially invites you to visit booth 820 at the 26th Annual CSUN International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference. http://www.csunconference.org Serotek will be on site at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, CA from March 16 – … Continue reading

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Serotek’s Ricky Enger and Michael Lauf Discuss CSUN Live on KPFK 90.7 in Los Angeles March 8

Listen to Sandy Plotin with CSUN 2011 plus Ricky Enger and Michael Lauf with Serotek and SeroTalk, Live on KPFK 90.7 in Los Angeles. Listen to Second Half of Accessibility Unlimited with Ricky Enger, Michael Lauf and Sandy Plotin on … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 62: An Aria on Aria

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 62: an Aria on Aria In Podcast 62 for March 1st  2011, Michael Lauf and Ricky enger covered: Delta Airlines fined $2 million for disabilities violations Accessibility Law Suit Filed Against Jet Blue Airways Blind Passengers … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 90: Accessible Books for Everyone Part II

In Tech Chat 90, Kevin Chao and Darrell Shandrow cover the latest options for reading electronic books including: amazon books on the PC, latest accessible iOS apps for reading, bookshare on the Mac, RFB&D on the PC and Mac, Audible,publicly … Continue reading

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Urgen Announcement for Vipre Users

The latest definitions for Vipre Antivirus from Sunbelt Software are flagging System Access as a trojan. this means if you reboot your computer, you will not have speech and will likely need sighted assistance. You may wish to run another … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 61: Useless Piece of Plastic

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 61: Useless Piece of Plastic In Podcast 61, Michael Lauf and Ricky cover a nunber of news stories: Tech Chat 89: Latest with Bookshare and Initiatives from Jim Fruchterman Tech Chat 88: with Rodney and Erin … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 86: Better Ways of Cooking for the Blind

Michael Lauf and fellow-SAMNet members discuss tips for cooking safely, recipes, kitchen appliances and techniques.Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat 86: Better Ways of cooking for the Blind Show Notes for SeroTalk Tech Chat 86: Better Ways of cooking for the … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 59: Is Fluffy Ok?

In podcast 59, Michael Lauf, Ricky enger and Joe Steinkamp cover the following stories: iPhone officially launched on Verizon Wireless, For sale Feb. 3 for Verizon customers, Feb. 10 for everyone else $199 for 16GB and $299 32GBWIFI HotSpot for … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 84: Latest Greatest iPhone Apps as of Early January 2011

Michael Lauf, Peter bossley, Robert Carter with the Tech Doctor Podcast Randy Rusnak wit the Accessible-Devices Podcast share their favorite iPhone apps as of early January 2011. We also talk about Apple’s launch of the App Store on January 6, 2011.View … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 58: Latest Tech News as of January 3, 2011

IN Podcast 58, Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger discuss: iBlink Radio 2.0: More stations and reading services, Improved Favorites, and local content JJ Meddaugh and Jamie Pauls discuss 2010 Access Tech Highlights and Letdowns Nolan Darilek, Chris Millsap and Peter … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 84: Latest Greatest iPhone Apps as of Early January 2011

Presented by Michael Lauf, iPhone users share their favorite apps as of early January 2011. Hear a demo of the “very latest version of Serotek’s iBlink Radio.” We also talk about Apple’s launch of the App Store on January 6, … Continue reading

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News Release: HoverCam Teams with DocuScan Plus at CES

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:contact@thehovercam.com 858-812-6358Orpr@serotek.com 612.246.4818, Ext. 104HoverCam Teams with DocuScan Plus at CESAlliance Brings Together Pocket-Sized Document Cameraand World’s First Cloud-Based Scanning TechnologySAN DIEGO, Calif – January 3, 2011 –Pathway Innovations and Technologies, Inc., the designer and manufacturer of … Continue reading

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And the Winners Are:

2010 was a great year for SeroTalk podcasts and Tech Chats. To celebrate our success, and as a way of saying thanks, we held a contest where we asked our listeners to send in their favorite moments of the past … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 83: 2010 Access Technology Highlights and Letdowns

J.J. Meddaugh with BlindBargains.com, Jamie Pauls with ACB Radio’s Main Menu, and Michael Lauf with the SeroTalk.com blog and Podcast, discuss access tech highlights and disappointments for 2010.View Tech Chat 83: 2010 Access technology Highlights and Letdowns Via Accessible Event … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 57 – Latest A T News for December 20, 2010

In Podcast 57, Michael Lauf, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss: Listen to Second Annual SAMNet Member Holiday Concert Serotek and SeroTalk are giving away 3 gift cards for the holidays U.S. Congress Passes S.841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act … Continue reading

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Second annual SAMNet Christmas Concert

Join us for our second annual SAMNet Christmas concert, held in the Music Voice chat Room, and broadcast live. Listen to the Second Annual SAMNet Member Holiday concert, December 16, 2010   http://serotalk.com/podcasts/HolidayConcert2010.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading

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Serotek and SeroTalk are giving away 3 gift cards for the holidays

Serotek and SeroTalk are giving away 3 gift cards  for the holidays. Tell us your favorite 2010 SeroTalk podcast or tech chat moment. Let us know when we made a fool of ourselves, made a mess of things, made you … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 56: Latest Access and Tech News as of December 6, 2010

In Podcast 56, Michael Lauf and Ricky enger discuss the following stories: Give the Gift of Accessibility Anywhere this Holiday Season With Serotek Gift Cards Serotek announces Release of DocuScan Plus Tech Chat 79 with Deanne Chapman for Dog Owners: … Continue reading

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Lack of Sight doesn’t Mean Lack of Vision

Text of Mike Calvo Midatlantic ACB keynote speech, November 6, 2010. Blog Post by Mike Calvo: Lack of Sight Doesn’t Mean Lack of Vision  

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 80 – This Month in Access Technology: November 2010

Michael Lauf speaks with Brad Hodges with the American Foundation for the Blind and Michael Barber with the Iowa Department for the Blind about the latest happenings in access tech as of December 2ND 2010.View Tech Chat 80: This Month in … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 80 – This Month in Access Technology: November 2010

Michael Lauf speaks with Brad Hodges and Michael Barber about the latest happenings in access tech as of December 1ST 2010.View Tech Chat 80: This Month in Access Tech for November 2010, December 2ND at 9PM Eastern Via Accessible Event … Continue reading

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Give the Gift of Accessibility Anywhere this Holiday Season With Serotek Gift Cards

Serotek Corporation is excited to announce the availability of gift cards!  Now you can buy your friends, family and even yourself a card to be used in purchasing all available Serotek products and services.  And this Cyber Monday only, through … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 78 – Holiday Shopping and online Resources

In Tech Chat 78, holiday shopping and online resources. Topics included economical gifts, coupon codes, favorite web sites, returns and exchanges, damanged and defective merchandise, using a credit card to protect yourself, and much more.View SeroTalk Tech Chat 78, Holiday … Continue reading

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Lack of Sight Doesn’t Mean Lack of Vision

On November 6, Mike Calvo gave a very moving presentation as the keynote speaker for the ACB Mid-Atlantic convention. Listen to Lack Of Sight Doesn’t Mean Lack Of Vision – ACB Mid Atlantic Keynote by Mike Calvo – November 6, … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 77 – Resources, Services, and Training for Blind and Low Vision Veterans

SeroTalk Tech Chat 77 covered Resources, Services, Technologies and Training for blind and Low Vision Veterans, focusing on services from San antonio Texas and Baltimore Maryland.View Tech Chat 77 – Resources for blind and Low Vision Veterans Via Accessible Event Listen to Tech … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 54 – Speeding Up Screen Readers with Antivirus Software and system Access on a U3 Drive

Michael Lauf and Ricky enger cover the latest assistive technology news: 5 Top Access Technology Podcasts Tech Chat 76: Peter bossley and Richard Wells share tips for optimal computer security and performance November 4 Tech Chat 75: Jim Fruchterman, Curtis … Continue reading

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Tech chat 76 – Computer Security

Covering computer security, tech chat 76 discusses free and commercial antivirus and spyware software, phishing web sites, unsafe email attachments, optimization programs, online resources and more. View Tech Chat 76 on Computer Security, November 4, 2010 Via Accessible Event Listen … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 74 – Latest and Greatest Accessible iPhone Apps

Tech Chat 74 for October 21 covered the latest and greatest iPhone apps released in the last 6 months. We covered color detection, gps, radio and music apps, games, phone services and many user questions and recommendations.View Tech Chat 74 – … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 71 – This Month in Access Technology, September 2010

We covered all the big access tech stories from September, including the latest web browsers, screen reader updates for Windows and mobile devices, two new accessible audio recorders, Sendero GPS Look Around, DirectionsForMe.org product database, and new book reading options … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 49 – New Apple Products, Amazon Kindle 3 and Talking Android Phone

In Podcast 49, Ricky enger, Joe Steinkamp and mike Calvo join Michael Lauf to discuss Apple’s newest iPods, apple TV, iTunes 10.0 and latest iOS for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Mike Calvo demonstrates Amazon’s Kindle 3 Book Reader, and … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 66 – Is the iPhone 4 Worth the Upgrade?

Learn about what’s new in iPhone 4, iOS 4 software update, and what Serotek will soon be bringing to the iPhone and iPod Touch.View Tech Chat 66 – Is the iPhone 4 worth the Upgrade Via Accessible Event Listen to … Continue reading

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What is the Future of Screen Readers anyway?

July 10, 2010,  the American Council of the Blind held a Future of Screen Readers panel as part of the Information Access Committee seminar at the ACB annual convention. Serotek was one of the companies invited to attend remotely via … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 66 – iPhone 4 Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Learn about what’s new in the iPhone 4, iOS 4 software update, and what Serotek will soon be bringing to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad; Thursday evening at 9PM Eastern, 8PM Central, 7PM Mountain or 6PM Pacific U.S. Tech … Continue reading

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20 Interviews from ACB 2010 Convention in Phoenix Arizona

Below are 20 interviews recorded from exhibitors at this year’s ACB convention held in Phoenix: ABISee Standalone Reading System New Products Sold by APH, and FredsHead on Twitter Audio Dart Master from Access Education Products from Bay Area Digital, and … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 45 for July 5, 2010

Podcast 45: what’s new at this year’s NFB Convention in Dallas Texas. Download SeroTalk Podcast 45 for July 5, 2010 Michael Lauf and Ricky enger cover the folowing stories: SeroTalk welcomes Joe Steinkamp to the Serotek team Hulu Plus to Deliver … Continue reading

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Victor Reader Stream and SAMNet Content from Serotek

In Tech Chat 65, Michael Lauf of Serotek speaks with Gerry Chevalier from HumanWare. Participants learned about the wealth of content available through Serotek’s System Access Mobile Network (SAMNet) and how you can easily transfer that content directly to your … Continue reading

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Joe Steinkamp Joins Serotek Team

Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, is excited to announce the addition of Joe Steinkamp to its enterprise sales and support team.  Steinkamp joins Serotek after having worked at the ATU, (Assistive … Continue reading

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Victor Reader Stream and SAMNet Content from Serotek

Join an Accessible Event online webinar sponsored by Serotek this Thursday July 1. The event will be hosted by Michael Lauf of Serotek and Gerry Chevalier from HumanWare. Participants will learn about the wealth of content available through Serotek’s System … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 44 – iOS4 Enhancements, Tech News, and the Latest on Mobile Devices

Podcast 44 begins with Michael and Ricky’s look at the latest tech news. Microsoft TechNet Standard Ten Licenses for Windows 7, Office 2010 and older operating systems for $199 Awesome Nkorho South African Waterhole wildlife webcam Consumer Electronics Association Gary … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 64 – What’s New in Microsoft Office 2010

In Tech Chat 64, we discussed what’s new in Microsoft’s latest version of Office 2010. View Tech Chat 64 – What’s New in Microsoft Office 2010 Via Accessible Event Listen to MP3 of Tech chat 64 – what’s New in … Continue reading

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Serotek on BlindMind.net

Thanks Ted at BlindMind.net blog and podcast for a great interview. BlindMind.net interviews Michael Lauf with Serotek and the SeroTalk Podcast, one of their favorite blindness tech resources.  

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2010 SeroTalk Summer Tech Chats

To plan for summer shows, and to prepare for the roll out of new and exciting services, SeroTalk Tech Chats will be held on the last thursday of each month during June, July and August. On June 24 at 9PM … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 41 – Latest Tech News, MLB At Bat App for the iPhone and iPad, and Getting Started with System Access and SAMNet

In SeroTalk Podcast 41, Michael Lauf and Ricky enger discussed: AT&T Launches Sierra Wireless AirCard 890 Four Senators Complain About Facebook Privacy Changes DOJ and FTC Deciding Which One May Begin Antitrust Investigation Against Apple Over Denying Flash Project to … Continue reading

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Announcing Two Exciting New SamNet Features

Serotek is proud to announce two new features available to users of http://www.samobile.net that will greatly enhance the ability to access information and entertainment no matter where you are. First, we have added the Book Port Plus from APH.org to … Continue reading

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RealSpeak Voices Available for Purchase

Serotek is excited to announce the availability of 12 high-quality RealSpeak voices for purchase.  Choose from a variety of male and female voices including American English, British English, Australian English, Scottish, Irish, and Indian English.   Each voice costs $25, and … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 57 – The Three Most Affordable reading Solutions

With all of the new costly reading solutions being brought to the market, we presented the three most affordable solutions allowing the blind to read the printed page, all under $200: Abbyy Finereader 9.0 Express Scansoft OmniPage 17 by Nuance … Continue reading

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