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SeroTalk Tech Chat 8 – Recording and Editing Audio On Your Computer

Posted on March 13, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat 8 – Recording and Editing Audio On Your Computer We discussed the most accessible and commonly used software. Audacity Free Audio Editor Version 1.36 GoldWave 5.25 APH Studio Recorder 3.0 Sony Sound Forge 9.0E We … Continue reading →

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HandyTech shows Support for Braille display Petition

Posted on March 12, 2009 by mlauf

Plug and Braille with Handy Tech Easy Braille! On December 11, 2008, Serotek announced via the Serotek blog their endorsement of the Accessibility Anywhere Based Braille Display petition to Braille display manufacturers created and written by George McDermith. This petition … Continue reading →

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March 2009 Access World

Posted on March 10, 2009 by mlauf

while we take pride every day in making the world a little more accessible, we appreciated the positive coverage in the respected publication AFB Access World. Five greate articles in the March 2009 Edition: ATIA 2009 A New Way to … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 7 on Cell Phone Models, Features and Third Party Software

Posted on March 6, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Tech chat 7 on Cell Phone Models, Features and Plans – 46 Minutes Nokia N82 tutorial Mike Calvo discussed various phones and accessible software found at BlindSea.com SymbianWare.com T9Nav.com http://serotalk.com/podcasts/TechChat007.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 9 Discusses Cell Phone Screen Readers and Software

Posted on March 6, 2009 by mlauf

While supplies last, buy a MSI Wind with system Access for only $449. It comes with a 120GB hard drive, 1GB ram, and a 3–cell battery. Purchase an additional 6–cell battery for only $99. Quantities are limited so act now! … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 6 on Healthier Living

Posted on March 2, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Tech Chat 6 on Healthier Living http://serotalk.com/podcasts/TechChat006.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

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Digital Servants – Using Our computers and Devices to Be Independent

Posted on February 20, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Digital Servants – Devices Helping Us To Live Independently FredsHead Companion Buying Food Online Amazon Grocery Special Offers GroceryGuide.com Compare Prices for Groceries Locally, Find Recipes and Nutritional Information Bachelor Cooking Made Easy Finding Accessible Nutritional Information DRX.com … Continue reading →

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Petition Asking Amazon to make the New Kindle 2 Fully Accessible

Posted on February 18, 2009 by mlauf

A petition has been started asking Amazon Technologies, Inc. to add voice prompts to make the new Kindle 2 fully accessible to blind and partially sighted persons. rEad and Sign Petition Asking Amazon to Make the Kindle 2 Fully Accessible … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 8 With Tech News and the latest on HDTV and DVS

Posted on February 16, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Podcast8 with Tech News and the Latest on HDTV and DVS Serotek is celebrating seven years of quality service now thru Feb. 22, 2009, but you get the gifts. Get 25% off any software purchase of $399 or more. … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 4 – Labeling Our Belongings

Posted on February 13, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Fourth SeroTalk Tech Chat on Labeling Our belongings We discussed a bar code reader for food, books, CDs and household products. Customized Metrologic Fusion Omnidirectional Bar Code Scanner for $299 Identify millions of items from groceries and household … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 3 – TV Through Your Computer

Posted on February 6, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Third SeroTalk Tech Chat on TV Through Your Computer The third Tech Chat briefly discussed the delay in going to all digital TV until June of 2009. We discussed the importance of using the computer to become your … Continue reading →

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Seventh SeroTalk Podcast With Highlights From ATIA 2009

Posted on February 2, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Highlights From the 2009 ATIA Conference in Orlando – One Hour With 35 interviews totaling over three hours of audio, there were many interesting exhibits. We therefore encourage you to listen to those segments listed below. We spoke with … Continue reading →

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35 Interviews From ATIA 2009

Posted on February 2, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to David Dikter, Executive director of ATIA Discuss the Organization www.atia.org Listen to Interview With ABISee About Eye-Pal Solo OCR Software Listen to AbleData Federally Funded Resource for Accessible Devices www.abledata.com Listen to New 40 Cell Braille Display From … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace SMA

Posted on January 28, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Announcement Declaring the Death of the SMA (Software Maintenance Agreement) NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release Media Contact: pr@serotek.com 612.720.1068 Technical Contact :info@serotek.com Serotek Announces an End to Software Maintenance AgreementsIndustry Standard SMAs No Longer Standard MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – January … Continue reading →

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Vision Australia

Posted on January 24, 2009 by mlauf

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, today announced that Vision Australia, the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia, is its primary provider of … Continue reading →

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Second SeroTalk Tech Chat on Using Facebook, Twitter and the Socializer

Posted on January 23, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Second SeroTalk Tech Chat on Using Facebook, Twitter and the SamNet Socializer this 52 minute presentation covers account setup, finding friends and family, groups of interest, accessible games, audio, video, photos, applications and more. Some items mentioned included: … Continue reading →

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Sixth SeroTalk Podcast on Books, and Announcing SAMNet Radio

Posted on January 22, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to Sixth Podcast discussing Resources for Books, and Anouncing SAM Net Radio – 50 Minutes Three major announcements in this podcast including the January 28 launch ofSAM Net Radio – Your Station, Your Community! We will be broadcasting live … Continue reading →

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First Tech Chat on Netbooks

Posted on January 16, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to First Tech Chat Discussing Netbooks, Hosted by Mike Calvo – 42 Minutes User Comments: I wanted to thank the Serotalk team for posting this informative and exciting podcast regarding the possibilities and properties of netbooks. I pray that … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast #5 on Portable Devices

Posted on January 8, 2009 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast #5 Covering Portable Devices – Jan. 08, 2009 – 35 Minutes We unvailed the latest creation from Serotek, we call the Socializer.SAM Net users can now communicate with family, friends, fellow-students, coworkers and anyone using Windows … Continue reading →

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Fourth SeroTalk Podcast on Music and Radio Websites

Posted on December 24, 2008 by mlauf

Listen to fourth SeroTalk Podcast on music and radio websites, two product reviews and great discussion – 60 minutes Follow SeroTalk on Twitter at www.twitter.com/serotalk Get the latest podcasts and blog postings by adding the following feed to your newsreader … Continue reading →

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Tips and Resources for Blind Travelers

Posted on December 12, 2008 by mlauf

Great Freds Head Companion Article With Useful Travel Tips covers airport security, hotels, traveling abroad, locating luggage, signature guides, currency, service animals, x-raying access technology and more.

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Dollar General Agrees to Add Accessible Point of Sale Terminals to All Stores Over the Next 15 Months

Posted on December 12, 2008 by mlauf

Dollar General, a national discount retailer with more than 8,000 stores in 35states, announced On Dec. 10, 2008 that it will be installing tactile point ofsale devices in all its stores over the next 15 months, so that customers who … Continue reading →

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Third Podcast Discusses Social Networking – What It Is, and Why We Should

Posted on December 11, 2008 by mlauf

Listen to Dec. 11, 2008 Podcast on Social Networking Via Facebook and Twitter – 40 MinutesWe discussed social networking, finding lost friends, getting the latest information, staying in touch with people you care about, playing games, accessibility and useful third … Continue reading →

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Two Web pages With Info on Microsoft Windows 7

Posted on December 8, 2008 by mlauf

Site listing features to be part of the upcoming Windows 7 Article from Microsoft with comments about accessibility planned for Windows 7

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Four Sources for Accessible TV Program Listings

Posted on December 4, 2008 by mlauf

Wireless.TVGuide.com quickly lists what’s currently on for your cable or satellite provider with just the channel number, name, and the current show.EPGuides.com lists episode titles and air dates for over 4100 TV shows, lets you Search and browse alphabetically, sort … Continue reading →

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Latest Consumer Electronics Usable by the Blind

Posted on December 4, 2008 by mlauf

The Access Technology Team at the Jernigan Institute has produced its latest Consumer Electronics list, of mainstream devices usable by the blind includeing: Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Ranges, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Telephones, Home Theater, Radios (including SIRIUS/XM, Cell phones and PDAs, … Continue reading →

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Canadian TV Channel for the Blind

Posted on December 3, 2008 by mlauf

Accessible Channel Launches with ‘Open Format’ DescriptionsThe Accessible Channel launched across Canada on December 3rd, 2008, providing television for the vision-impaired. The Accessible Channel’s “open format” makes description available on the primary audio setting and the only soundtrack provided is … Continue reading →

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Serotek Extends offer of $200 off the purchase of $399 or more Through Dec. 3RD

Posted on December 1, 2008 by mlauf

Due to popular demand, Serotek has extended our offer of $200 off the purchase of $399 or more through Wednesday, Dec. 3Rd at Midnight Eastern. Get $200 off System Access screen reader version 3.0, System Access Mobile Network, Neospeech, Document … Continue reading →

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50,000 Podcasts on PodcastAlley.com

Posted on November 28, 2008 by mlauf

SeroTalk is one of 4,285 technology podcasts you can find at PodcastAlley.com with over 50,000 podcasts to choose from. Happy listening and/or viewing!

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SeroTalk Second Podcast – Holiday special

Posted on November 26, 2008 by mlauf

Listen to the second SeroTalk podcast holiday special Mike Calvo announced the official release of System Access 3.0, and $200 Black Friday discount from Nov 28 thru Dec. 1st. For more access for less, call 866-202-0520 or visit www.serotek.com Mike Calvo recommends … Continue reading →

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First Serotalk Podcast

Posted on November 13, 2008 by mlauf

Listen to the first SeroTalk podcast, announcing System Access 3.0 – November 13, 2008 – 68 minutes Give a listen to our first entry in to the wonderful world of podcasting. Meet most of the Serotek staff including Mike Calvo, … Continue reading →

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