Category Archives: Assistive Technology

Tech chat 73 – Video Magnifiers part II

Learn about video magnifiers from MagniSight and Optelec, tips for choosing the best unit for you, and other important things to consider. View Tech Chat 73 – Video magnifiers Part II Via Accessible Event Listen to Tech Chat 73 – … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 52 – Tech News for October 11, 2010 and blind Parents Raising Twins

In Podcast 52, Michael Lauf and Ricky enger cover the following stories: Ricky Enger posts an accessibility review of the Amazon Kindle 3 Blio Disappoints on Many Levels, at Least for Now Obama signs technology access bill for disabled Text … 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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An Accessibility Review of The Amazon Kindle 3

An Accessibility Review of the Amazon Kindle 3 By Ricky Enger With contributions from Serotalk Staff The Serotalk team was quite excited to read that Amazon would be releasing the third generation of its popular Kindle EReader, and this time … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 51 – Keurig Coffee maker, $99 Audio Recorder and $4.99 iPhone GPS App

In SeroTalk Podcast 51, the Fab Four discuss: The Long Awaited Blio Reader to be Released on September 28 DirectionsForMe.org New Database offering food, nutrition, health and beauty product Info New $5 Sendero GPS Look Around App for the iPhone … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 69 – Handheld and Portable Video Magnifiers

Presented by Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp, Tech Chat 69 covered handheld and portable video magnifiers. Topics included:Size and Weight, how big of a screen do you need or want, what you should be looking for in a portable Video Magnifier, … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 69 – Handheld and Portable Video Magnifiers

Presented by Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp, Tech Chat 69 will cover handheld and portable video magnifiers. Topics include:Size and Weight, how big of a screen do you need or want, what you should be looking for in a portable … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 50 – $39 Fully Accessible Cell Phone, oMoby Photo Identification for the iPhone, and Accessible Online Uno

In SeroTalk Podcast 50, Michael Lauf, Ricky enger and Joe Steinkamp discussed the following stories:Class Action by Disabled Employees Against the Social Security Administration Goes Forward O’Reilly Ebook Bundles Include 800 Accessible DAISY titles Half of Amazon Kindle Best Sellers … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 68 – Accessibility and Usability of Android Phones

Presented by Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp, Tech Chat 68 will cover the three different technologies used to get speech on phones running google’s android operating system: what to do when you first get the phone, which apps are usable, … Continue reading

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Serotek Host’s AFB Experts for Mobile Phone Accessibility Webinar

Through sept. 30, 2010, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting the public to weigh in on the current experience in finding and using mobile phones that are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. To promote a broad … 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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SeroTalk Podcast 48, Two Bluetooth Keyboards, Apple Magic Trackpad and More

IN Podcast 48, Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger discuss the following: Asus 10.1 Netbooks can now be had for $199.Add a System Access Atom License for $149, and you can have a netbook with screen reader for under $350The latest beta … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 47 – Latest A T and Tech News with Michael, Ricky and Ranger Joe

Audible_com launches new iPhone app LightSquared broadband, Verizon and AT&T not fans Up to 4.6 Million Android users hit by malicious data theft Bad Connection: Inside the iPhone Network Meltdown KNFB Reader 6.4.1 Adds Support for Two New Nokias MobileSpeak … 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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SeroTalk Podcast 46, ACB 2010 Convention Highlights

SeroTalk Podcast 46 covers some of our favorite interviews: Reaper Multi-Track Recorder and Editor for Windows and the Mac – www.reaper.fm ReaAccess Plugin for Full Reaper Accessibility with Windows Screen Readers – www.reaaccess.com Former ACB President Chris Gray talks about … 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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SeroTalk Podcast 43 for June 7, 2010

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 … 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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SeroTalk Podcast 42 – Mike Calvo Rants, Tech News and Two Product Reviews

In Podcast 42, Mike Calvo joined us briefly to give us his two cents on Google’s unwillingness to fully commit to accessibility. Editorial: Google slaps people with disabilities in the face Google Official Accessibility Contact: Jonas Klink FTC approves Google-AdMob … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 63 – What’s So Great About the Mac Anyway?

In Tech Chat 63 for Thursday May 20 at 9PM Eastern, we speak with users of both Windows and Macintosh, to learn what they like and dislike about each. We’ll cover browsing the web, email, reading the screen, backing up … 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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SeroTalk Tech Chat 61 – The iPad, Tool or Toy?

In Tech Chat 61, Peter Bossley and Jenny Axler joined us to share their experiences with Apple’s new iPad, and  what they have learned about this device, that marks a new trend in computing. This is the first of many devices … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 40 – News for April 26, 2010 and XP Mode for Windows 7

In Podcast 40, Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger discuss the latest tech news: Announcing Two Exciting New SAMNet Features International Guide Dog Day – April 29, 2010 www.MushroomFM.com, the Latest radio station comprised of blind broadcasters Learn about the new … 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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Tech Chat 58 – Using Email to Get Results

Tech Chat 58 discussed email software like Windows Live Mail and SAMNet email. Our main emphasis was how to use email to get results. There are many things we can do to accomplish almost anything via email with a few simple … Continue reading

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Tribute to Torsten Brand

Torsten BrandTribute to an Advocate for the BlindBy Michael Lauf while I only spoke with him three times, all under the guise of getting interviews for the SeroTalk Podcast, Torsten was always polite, knowledgeable, and passionate about his efforts to … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 58 – Using Email to Get Results

Tech Chat 58 will not only discuss email software like Windows Live Mail and SAMNet email, but we’ll also cover how to use email to get results. There are many things we can do to accomplish almost anything via email … 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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Tech Chat 56 – CSUN Highlights, and XP Mode Under Windows 7

April 1, we had a panel discussion on the latest and greatest innovations to come out of this year’s CSUN 2010 conference held in San Diego. We also discussed Microsoft’s new XP Mode for many versions of Windows 7, allowing … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 38 – CSUN 2010 Highlights

In Podcast 38, we begin at a San Diego Mexican restaurant, talking about what impressed us at CSUN 2010. We then played what Michael lauf thought to be some of the more interesting interviews conducted in the exhibit hall on … Continue reading

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CSUN2010

Below are 27 interviews conducted on March 25, 2010, in the exhibit hall of the San Diego California Manchester Grand Hyatt, during CSUN 2010. We really like the new location and look forward to returning next year. 30 Minutes with … Continue reading

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Serotek at CSUN 2010

Serotek Corporation cordially invites you to drop by booth 820 at the 25th Annual CSUN International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, CA from March 24 – March 27.    Serotek … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 55 – CSUN 2010 and San Diego Info and Resources

Tech Chat 55 covered specific CSUN 2010 info including exhibitors, presenters, hotel and area restaurants; plus San Diego info including transportation, night life, restaurants, tourist attractions and more. view SeroTalk Tech Chat 55, San Diego Transportation, Restaurants, Entertainment and Attractions via … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 37 – Tech News, Advocacy, Talking Bible and Transferring Files

In Podcast 37, Michael Lauf, Ricky enger and Mike Calvo spend 50 minutes discussing the latest assistive technology news: Apple began taking WiFi iPad preorders, shipping April 3 iPad will read books aloud using VoiceOver MP3 Demos on Using the … Continue reading

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History Making Day for the Blind

Read this blog post from Mike Calvo on Why being listed on the front page of the iTunes Apps store is important for the blind community.  

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Purchase All Serotek Products and Services with paypal

Serotek is pleased to announce that you have one more convenient option for purchasing our range of products and services. Effective immediately, you may now use Paypal to complete all purchases of products and services from Serotek, including SAMNet, Software … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 50 – Online Backup solutions, and Unattended Windows Installations

In Tech chat 50, we spoke live with users of AmazonS3 JungleDis, Carbonite, Mozy, MobileMe and Drop Box. We showed how to back up software, music documents and other important files, before they are lost to some unexpected event, which will definitely happen if … Continue reading

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Serotek’s iBlink Radio Makes the Front Page in the iTunes apps Store

Thanks to everyone responsible for Serotek’s iBlink Radio Making the Front Page in the Apps Section of the iTunes Store. This proves that the blind community does have a voice, and that we can, and should, promote quality applications, and vote down … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 49 – ATIA Highlights and Interview for Football Fans

In Tech Chat 49, we discussed some of the highlights of ATIA 2010. We also discussed the forthcoming Blio Reader, forthcoming iPad, device overload and more.   View Tech Chat 49 – ATIA 2010 Highlights and More Via Accessible Event … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 34 – Blio Reader, Booksense, Oratio for Blackberry, Mobilespeak 4, and Talks 4.5

In Podcast 34, we begin by hearing the first public demo of the Blio Reader for the PC and iPhone to Offer One Million Text and Audio Books. Michael lauf and Ricky enger discuss highlights from ATIA 2010, including Serotek’s … Continue reading

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28 Interviews from ATIA 2010

SeroTalk was able to get 28 interviews on January 27 and 28 at ATIA 2010 held in Orlando Florida Adaptive Switch labs American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Programs and Services Fitness Products from A P H Assist Touch System … Continue reading

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