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 Victor Reader Stream. Learn how to download described movies, podcasts, and even NLS books to your Stream all within the easy to use SAMNet interface. Whatever content you find on SAMNet is loaded directly to the appropriate bookshelf on your Stream. No need to download first to your computer or unzip files, or create folders on the Stream. SAMNet does it all for you.
In addition to SAMNet, HumanWare also presented other information for Stream users:
Stream Documentation
Stream FAQ Comprehensive Knowledge Base for Stream Users
Where to Find Content on the Internet to Play on Your Stream
Latest Stream Software and HumanWare Companion, Versions 3.2
New $49 Stream SoftPak
View Tech Chat 65, Victor Reader Stream and SAMNet Content from Serotek Via Accessible Event
MP3 of Victor Reader Stream and SAMNet Content from Serotek
Show Notes for Tech Chat 65 – Victor Reader Stream and SAMNet Content from Serotek
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 Technology Unit), in Austin Texas as an AT Consultant, and he brings extensive experience in radio broadcasting, technical support, and assistive technology training and evaluation to the team. Steinkamp is also the man behind the Ranger Station blog, providing entertaining and thought-provoking posts on assistive technology to the blind community since 2005.
“I’ve had such a varied career path, but there’s one thing which has been an integral part of every job I’ve ever done.”, said Steinkamp. “I’ve always been passionate about making sure the people I served had what they needed to make informed decisions. . Whether I was giving information about what speaker system sounded good in a 10-by-10 room or working with a client determining which assistive technology was going to meet their particular needs, I knew that each person and situation was unique and there was never going to be a single solution that worked for everyone. Serotek has very publicly embraced this same philosophy for years. If you’ve ever listened to a Serotalk podcast where you might hear reviews on anything from iPhones to roaster ovens, or if you’ve ever had the pleasure of using System Access on a random public computer to accomplish a task life threw at you, you know that this is a group who really understands the power of technology and that everyone uses it in different ways.” I’ve watched this group and evangelized both their products and philosophy for a long time, and I’m very proud to be a part of it from the inside now.”
“Joe brings many things to the table for Serotek,” said Mike Calvo, CEO. One of those things is a greater understanding of the needs of agencies that serve the blind. I believe that by working on our side of the fence, Joe will have a chance to better in gage decision makers at agencies that serve the blind, and educate them on the possibilities of more than just 1 brand of adaptive technology. When these agencies learn to provide consumer choice to the blind clients they serve, they’re ultimately going to find they can do a lot more for less. That’s important as we continue to see budgets shrinking everywhere.”
In addition to providing sales and support for Serotek’s products to universities, government agencies and corporate entities, Joe will be a frequent voice on the Serotalk podcast and tech chat, and will be creating webinars and other training materials for use by assistive technology trainers and others in the field.
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 Access Mobile Network (SAMNet) and how you can easily transfer that content directly to your Victor Reader Stream. Learn how to download described movies, podcasts, and even NLS books to your Stream all within the easy to use SAMNet interface. Whatever content you find on SAMNet is loaded directly to the appropriate bookshelf on your Stream. No need to download first to your computer or unzip files, or create folders on the Stream. SAMNet does it all for you.
In addition to SAMNet, HumanWare will also present other information for Stream users:
Victor Reader Stream Documentation
Stream FAQ, comprehensive knowledge base for Stream users
Where to find content on the Internet to play on your Stream
HumanWare Companion
the new Stream SoftPak
Click here: July 1 at 9PM Eastern, 8PM Central, 7PM Mountain, 6PM Pacific, or Friday, 02 July 0100 Universal.
You will be prompted to enter your name in the edit box. Type your name and then activate the “go” button. You will then be placed in the Accessible Event online room where you can fully participate in the webinar. You will hear the presenters and can read or navigate any documents displayed by the presenters in your web browser just as you would navigate a web page. You will hear a tone indicating when the presenter brings up another slide or document page. To ask a question, activate the “ask a question” button on the top of the event page. You will then be presented with an edit box, in which you may type your question. When done, select “send” and the presenter will be notified that there is a question and who asked that question. Once the presenter accepts your question, you and all other attendees will be able to read the question in your browser window. If you are unable to join the live presentation, it will be recorded and you can download it later from this page.
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 Shapiro criticizes HR-3101
World’s First Talking TV Now a Reality
Dice iTR-100A AM-FM-HD Radio with Talking Menus and Manual in MP3 format, $249 or les
Amtrak to take free onboard WiFi nationwide
WordPress 3.0 released with New Features, Templates and Content management System
List of Sites where you can use a bar code scanner
Google Chrome Screen Reader Accessibility petition
GW Micro Announces the New BookSense Buddy
Eight incredible health innovations that change lives
49 User Manuals, Firefox, Audacity, VLC and More
New Mac mini, Internal Power Supply, ReplaceableRam, Aluminum case, HDMI with Audio $699
Better Than Chicken Fried Chicken! Apple Store App Comes to Apple App Store
Apple quietly includes malware prevention update in 10.6.4
Twitter Errors and Downtime to Continue Through June 30
Twitter Changing Links to Not Count Against 140 Characters, Well Kind of!
Facebook Sighted In One in Five Divorces
Scott Rutkowski, Mike Arrigo and Robert Carter with the
Tech Doctors Podcast
talk with Michael about their favorite enhancements to iOS4 software for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Then Mike Calvo and Ricky return, along with Jeff bishop to talk about mobile devices, which we can use, and which we can not.
Next Navigon 1.6 app will multitask on iOS 4
Verizon Wireless to drop unlimited data plan and offer tiered pricing for LTE
Apple Asks FCC to Keep iPhone 4 Details Private
HTC Incredible Bug Reveals Banking Info and Other Private Pages
Apple sells unlocked iPhones in UK, France, and Canada
Canadian Wireless carriers could be forced to ‘unlock’ phones
New Nokia E73 Review: Only $69 with 2 Year Contract
AT&T iPhone 4 preorder security issues
Listen to Podcast 44, 4 Blinks Review iOS4, Tech News, and Which of the 4 Phone Operating systems is Right for You?
In Podcast 43, Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger cover the latest announcements about the new iPhone 4 hardware, to be available on June 24 in the USA; and the new iPhone and iPod Touch software update now called iOS4, to be released June 21; plus many other interesting stories.
Full 90 Minute interview with Apple’s Steve Jobs at D8 now available
AT&T updates iPhone upgrade dates for more customers
Skype for iPhone Now Supports 3G Calling
Apple Rejects Apps That Look Like, or Use the term desktop
Apple’s supply of Mac minis dwindle ahead of new models
6 iPad VoiceOver demos available
AT&T’s new $325 early termination fee
AT&T’s Plan for Data Congestion? Free Wi-Fi
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of AT&T’s New Pricing Plan: What it Means
Apple market cap tops Microsoft, is now world’s largest tech company
And because there’s more than just Apple, here’s the rest of the news!
UC Irvine Researchers Create a #retina from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
KNFB Reader 6.4 Free Upgrade: Speaks Colors, glare detection, tilt feedback, export text to notes
Victor Reader Stream 3.2 and Companion 3.2 with DOC to HTML and PDF to TXT
Download Free Internet Broadcasting Tutorial in Either MP3 or DAISY Format
Vinux 3.0, Based on Ubuntu 10.04 Released
64-Bit Drivers for Both the Triple-Talk USB and DecTalk USB
Download RamMap for Memory Management in Vista, Windows 7 and Server 2008
FTC slaps keylogger spyware vendor on the wrist
David Pogue Review of Office 2010
101 Tips for Homeschoolers
VIPRE Antivirus for the Mac
Two Tech doctor Podcasts compare Microsoft Windows 7 and Apple’s snowLeopard Operating systems
A guide to Facebook’s new privacy controls
Your Phone Could Be the Key to Your Next Hotel Room
Google Chrome Operating System to Launch in autumn 2010
Google Chrome 5 for Windows, Mac and Linux, but Are They Accessible?
Dell announces the Streak, a 5-inch Android-based iPad competitor
Finally, Michael Lauf speaks with Scott Rutkowski using Skype on the 3G network, so you can hear the quality of calls now possible with version 2.0 for the iPhone.
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 43 – iPhone 4 Hardware, iOS 4 Software, and Tech News Galore!
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 Eastern, Tech Chat 65 will cover Microsoft’s new Office 2010.
On July 29 at 9PM Eastern, the topic will be what’s new with the iPhone; hardware, software, upgrade options, providers, and cool new apps. The topic for the August Tech Chat will be announced at a later time, and will depend on new developments during the summer.
SeroTalk podcasts will continue on their regular schedule of every other Monday, along with any exciting news from 2010 conventions. 2010 is going to be a great summer with Serotek, and you!
The Serotek Team
InTech Chat 63, Justin Romack and Peter bossley shared their preferences for Windows and Macintosh applications, and what they like and dislike about each operating system. We covered browsing the web, email, reading the screen, backing up data, ability to install the operating system without eyesight, adding and removing software, costs, learning curves and technical support.
View Tech Chat 63 – Windows or Mac, which is Right for You, Via Accessible Event
Listen to Tech Chat 63 – Windows or Mac, Which is Right for You?
View Show Notes for Tech Chat 63 with Resources for Using Windows and Macintosh Computers