Category Archives: Assistive Technology

MacBook Air Review Part 1: Specs and performance

Posted on September 20, 2011 by mcalvo

I’m really pleased to bring you the first of a four-part audio review about the new MacBook Air, released in July of 2011. In this first part, we’ll discuss its features and specifications, along with what makes it stand out. … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 76: Go Ye Forth and Read Stuff

Posted on September 13, 2011 by mlauf

Beginning with Podcast 76, podcasts will now be published weekly, giving you the latest assistive tech news more quickly, and making more time for product reviews. Coming up, we’ll offer a four part series on the MacBook Air, is it … Continue reading →

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This Month in Access Tech for August 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mlauf

Guests Wade Wingler, Kelly Ford and Jeff Bishop discuss the top access technology and mainstream technology news stories for August 2011.View This Month in Access Technology for August 2011 Via Accessible event Listen to MP3 of This Month in Access … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 75: Your Other Left

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mlauf

In Podcast 75, we discuss the following stories: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes over Text of resignation letter from Steve Jobs Steve Jobs on stage. Video Highlights iPhone 5 to be a dual-mode ‘world phone Apple … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 74: That’s A Lot of Birds

Posted on August 17, 2011 by mlauf

Want to give the @SeroTalk Tech Chat a new name? Email suggestions for a new name for the SeroTalk Tech Chat to resources@serotalk.com for your chance to win 150 @Serotek bonus dollars. In addition to informative assistive and mainstream tech … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 73: Victor in the Tub

Posted on August 1, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 73: Victor in the Tub! Listen to Great Interviews and Podcasts on SAMNet Radio Tech Chat 111: A T stories for July2011: Ricky Enger with Serotek, Erin Edgar with Tech Access Weekly, and Lisa Salinger with … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 111: This Month in Access Tech, July 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by mlauf

Ricky Enger with Serotek Corporation Erin Edgar with Tech Access Weekly and Lisa Salinger, host of Host of the Creative Solutions Podcast at www.LisaSalinger.com discuss the top access tech news stories for July 2011.View Tech Chat 111: This Month in … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 110: What’s New and Cool in Lion for Mac?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 110, Mac experts David Woodbridge, Peter Bossley, Robert Carter and Kevin Chao; share their findings with installing and using the Lion operating system on their Macs. View Tech Chat 110: What’s New and Cool in Lion for … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 72 – What Can I do for You Lately?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mlauf

In Podcast 72, Michael Lauf, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp cover a wide variety of stories. Improve the Quality of Your Sleep, and Possibly Make Money at the Same Time! Learn More at www.24SleepWake.com Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 72 – … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 109: 2011 Convention Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech chat 109 for July 14, 2011, Jim Gashel tells us about the new Blio app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. We then discuss highlights from this year’s conventions.Tech Chat 109 is sponsored by Vanda Pharmeceuticals – Learn … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 71 – Code Name Shuga

Posted on July 7, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to 2011 Convention Coverage and Great Podcasts on the All New SeroTalk Podcast Network! Podcast 71 is Sponsored in Part by Vanda Pharmaceuticals: Improve Sleep Quality and Possibly make Money at the Same Time! In Podcast 71, Michael Lauf, … Continue reading →

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Convention Coverage on the All New SAMNet Radio!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by mlauf

Serotek is proud to announce the launuch of the all new SAMNet Radio, your portal to all the great past, present and future podcasts and interviews on the newly launched SeroTalk Podcast Network. We begin with coverage from the 2011 … Continue reading →

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Serotek and SeroTalk at the NFB and ACB conventions

Posted on July 2, 2011 by mlauf

It’s convention time again, and as always you can expect SeroTalk to bring you quality coverage from the NFB and ACB show floors. If you’re attending one or both of the conventions this year, Serotek has a number of exciting … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 108, 3 techies from the UK and Ireland discuss the top tech and access tech news stories for June 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by mlauf

In SeroTalk Tech Chat 108, Michael Lauf speaks with Damon Rose and Steve Nutt from the UK, and Digital darragh from Ireland. They discuss the top tech and access tech news stories for June 2011.View Tech Chat 108, This Month … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 107: Video Game News and Reviews for Disabled Gamers

Posted on June 23, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 107, Joe Steinkamp speaks withMarco Pasqua, Staff Writer and Steve Spohn, Editor-in-Chief with www.AbleGamers.com offering video game news and Reviews for disabled Gamersand Mark Barlet President and Co-founder AbleGamers Foundation – www.ablegamers.org Learn the basics of game accessibility at … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 70: Sell a Kidney

Posted on June 23, 2011 by mlauf

In SeroTalk Podcast 70, we are joined by Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell to discuss the launch of the accessible Samsung ChromeBook White – $499 from Amazon.com Learn more from TheChromeSource WebSite – www.TheChromeSource.com In Tech news, Michael Lauf, Ricky … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 107: Video Game News and Reviews for Disabled Gamers

Posted on June 21, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 107, Joe Steinkamp speaks with Marco Pasqua, Staff Writer; and Steve Spohn, Editor-in-Chief with www.AbleGamers.com offering video game news and Reviews for disabled GamersAbleGamers Foundation – www.ablegamers.org Learn the basics of game accessibility at www.gameaccessibility.org View Tech Chat 107: … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 106: Video Magnifiers with HD Video, OCR and Text-to-Speech

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mlauf

Presented by Joe Steinkamp, Tech Chat 106 covered new video magnification products from Optelec and GW Micro some with HD video, optical character recognition, and text-to-speech. View Tech Chat 106: Video Magnifiers with HD Video, Optical Character Recognition, and Text-to-Speech, … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 69: License to Steal?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mlauf

In Podcast 69, Mike Calvo, Ricky Enger, Joe Steinkamp and Michael Lauf discuss anouncements from Apple at WWDC 2011 on the next iOS5, Lion for Mac and iCloud, Plus Microsoft Windows 8 with built-in screen reader. Mac Break Weekly on iCloud … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 104: This Month in Access Tech for May 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech chat 104, Curtis Chong and Michael Barber discussed top access and mainstream tech news stories for May 2011. Do you ever feel like your sleep patterns are different than the rest of the world? Do you sometimes feel … Continue reading →

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iBlink Radio Comes To The Android Market With New Features And More

Posted on May 25, 2011 by mlauf

Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 25th 2011 The popular iBlink Radio application from Serotek Corporation has just gone multiplatform! The world’s first application for the visually impaired for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad is now available on the Android Market. Version … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 103: The Great Outdoors

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mlauf

Tech Chat 103 will cover outdoor activities including boating, fishing, rowing, biking, hiking, camping, swimming, grilling and smoking meat, and other outdoor fun!Sponsored in part by Vanda Pharmaceuticals – Improve the quality of your sleep and possibly make money at … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 102: Looking Good Equals Feeling Good

Posted on May 16, 2011 by mlauf

Ricky enger speaks with Cara Quinn and Maureen Duffy about fashion, hair and skin care, applying cosmetics, and its affects on your self-esteem and career advancement. Topics include: Introductory information for makeup, cleanser and moisturizer, color analysis, applying foundation, blush, powder, … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 101: Accessible Games for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Posted on May 13, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 101, Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp speak with makers ofStem Stumper for iOS, from Ananse Productions Jonathan chacon, developer of Accessible MindSweeper and Michael Feir, Creator and original author of Audyssey Magazine, and Author of Personal Power: How … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 101: Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Posted on May 10, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 101, Michael Lauf and Michael Feir speak with the makers of Stem Stumper for iOS, and discuss a variety of other accessible games for iOS devices.View Tech chat 101: Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPod touch and … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 67 – I’ll have It With Onions

Posted on May 9, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 67 – I’ll Have It with Onions In Podcast 67, Michael Lauf and ricky enger cover the following stories: Win a $100 Serotek Gift Card for Serotek Products and Services by listening to Tech Chat 100 … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 100: Microsoft Windows Q&A

Posted on May 6, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 100, Richard Wells, Cory Martin, Rachel Schroeder and Peter bossley answered users questions about Microsoft Windows. congratulations to rodney Edgar for submitting the 21ST question via Twitter. He won our grand prize of Serotek’s DocuScan Plus for … Continue reading →

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Shh! The Cat’s away. Let’s play with DocuScan Plus!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by mlauf

It’s Cinco de Mayo, and our CEO just dashed out the door, frantically mumbling something about margaritas. The Serotek team got together and decided that if the CEO was celebrating, we should all follow his lead. To that end, we’ve … Continue reading →

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HoverCam T5V document Camera Now Available

Posted on May 2, 2011 by mlauf

Looking for a fast and portable image capture solution for use with DocuScan Plus? Serotek now offers the HoverCam T5V document camera for $499. This light and portable document camera is the perfect accessory for scanning printed materials at home … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 99: This Month in Access Technology for April 2011

Posted on April 25, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 99, Rachel Schroeder, cory Ballard and Michael Lauf discuss the top acces tech and mainstream tech news stories for april 2011.View SeroTalk Tech Chat 99: This Month in Access Technology for April 2011, April 28 at 9PM … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 66: Do They Come in Ruby Red?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 66: Do They Come in Ruby Red? In Podcast 66, Michael Lauf, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss: Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) changes their name to Learning Ally NFB Survey: educational technology that … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 98: Users Share Their Favorite Windows Software

Posted on April 19, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech chat 98, Byron Lee and Rick Harmon share their favorite accessible Windows software. View Tech Chat 98: Rick Harmon and Byron Lee Share Their Favorite Windows Software Via Accessible Event Listen to MP3 of Tech Chat 98: Rick … Continue reading →

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Serotek Presents at International Association of Audio Information Services Conference

Posted on April 15, 2011 by mlauf

News Release For Immediate Release Media Contact pr@serotek.com 612.246.4818, ext. 104 Serotek Presents at International Association of Audio Information Services ConferenceMinneapolis, Minn April 15, 2011 Serotek Corporation the leading provider of Internet and digital information accessibility software, will be presenting … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 97: Four Users Share their Favorite Accessible Mac Apps

Posted on April 15, 2011 by mlauf

Mac users, Steve Sawczyn, Robert Carter, David Woodbridge and Scott Rutkowski share their favorite Mac apps, and Ricky enger previews Serotek’s forthcoming DocuScanPlus for the Mac. View Tech Chat 97: DocuScan Plus for Mac, and Four Users Share Their Favorite … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 65: Yay for Duct Tape

Posted on April 12, 2011 by mlauf

IN SeroTalk Podcast 65, rodney and Erin Edgar from Tech Access Weekly Review Zoom Reader OCR App for iPhone 4 Michael Lauf speaks with creators of Tactile Explorer, Tactile Mouse for on-screen graphics and braille Links to stories we discuss: … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 97: Top Accessible Mac Apps

Posted on April 11, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 97, Guests share their favorite mac applications and Mac users also submit their favorite apps in advance for inclusion. We also preview Serotek’s forthcoming DocuScanPlus for both Mac and Windows.View Tech Chat 97: Top Accessible Mac Apps, … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 95: This Month in Access Tech for March 2011

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mlauf

Tech Chat 95: This Month in Access Tech for March 2011 covers Top access tech and mainstream tech stories for march 2011. View Tech Chat 95: This Month in Access Tech for March 2011 Via Accessible Event Listen to MP3 of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mlauf

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

Posted on March 30, 2011 by mlauf

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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Final 19 CSUN 2011 Interviews

Posted on March 30, 2011 by mlauf

ABISee, Incorporated 20 Main Street, Suite G2, Acton, MA 01720(800) 681-5909, fax: (253) 595-3623www.abisee.com Listen to Forthcoming iPal Vision Reader with CCTV IVONA Text To Speech Aleja Zwyciestwa 96/98, Gdynia, Poland, 81-451+48587834951, fax: +48587834951Ivona.com Text-to-speech Voices Listen to Interview with … Continue reading →

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Interpretype Facilitates Communications with Deaf, Deaf-blind and speech Disabled

Posted on March 26, 2011 by mlauf

Interpretype 3301 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14623(877) 345-3182, fax: (585) 272-1434interpretype.com Listen to communicating with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled Persons, with Products from Interpretype http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/Interpretype.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 94: CSUN 2011 Highlights and Disappointments

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mlauf

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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Interpretype Facilitates Communications with Persons who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Speech Disabled

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mlauf

Interpretype 3301 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14623(877) 345-3182, fax: (585) 272-1434interpretype.com Listen to communicating with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled Persons, with Products from Interpretype http://serotalk.com/csun2011/Interpretype.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading →

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What’s New from Hims Inc

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mlauf

HIMS, Inc. 4616 W. Howard Lane, Ste. 960, Austin, TX 78728(512) 837-2000, fax: (512) 837-2011HIMS-Inc.com Listen to New Products and Firmware Updates from HIMS, Inc. http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/HimsInc.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

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Latest Low vision Products from Humanware

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mlauf

HumanWare- PO Box 800, Champlain , NY 12919(800) 722-3393, fax: (888) 871-4828Humanware.com Listen to Latest Low vision Products from Humanware http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/HWLowVis.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

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Gnome 3.0

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mlauf

GNOME Foundation.PO Box 101, Groton, MA 01450(617) 206-3947, fax: (617) 206-3947GNOME Foundation WebSite – www.gnome.org Learn What’s New in the Forthcoming Gnome 3.0 http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/Gnome.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

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2 Interviews with Code Factory on Mobile Accessibility for android, TVSpeak 1.0 and Mobilespeak 5 for Symbian Series 3

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to Code Factory Discuss Mobilespeak 5 for Symbian Series 3 Phones from Nokia and TVSpeak 1.0 Listen to Mobile Accessibility for Android from Code Factory http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/CodeFactory.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

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Latest BlueTooth Braille Displays from EuroBraille sas of France

Posted on March 23, 2011 by mlauf

euroBraille sas 64 Rue de Crimée Paris, France, 750190033155269100, fax: 0033155269191euroBraille.com Listen to euroBraille 12, 24, 40, 64 and 80 Braille display series with integrated 10 key Braille keyboard http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/EuroBrl.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes … Continue reading →

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Video Magnifiers from Eschenbach

Posted on March 23, 2011 by mlauf

Eschenbach Optik of America 904 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield, CT 06877(203) 438-7471, fax: (203) 438-1670Eschenbach.com Listen to Eschenbach Video magnifiers, Handheld Mafnifiers and Telescopes http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/Eschenbach.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

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Compusult: Workplace Adaptation, Wheelchair Trays and Switch Control boxes

Posted on March 23, 2011 by mlauf

Compusult Limited 40 Bannister Street. Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1W1(709) 745-7914, fax: (709) 745-7927Compusult Limited Listen to Workplace Adaptation, Wheelchair Trays and Switch control Boxes Sold by Compusult Limited http://serotalk.com/podcasts/csun2011/Compusult.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes … Continue reading →

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