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Tag Archives: Kindle
Why killing net nutrality will hurt the disabled
In a matter of days the FCC will determine our freedom on the internet. I know that sounds really drastic but it is true. Why should we care though? Because, fact is, disabled people need the internet. There are a … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, SeroSpectives, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Apps, AT&T, Audio-described Events, blindness, Braille, canes, cellphone, Digital Lifestyle, eBook, Facebook, Games, Google, guide dogs, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision, Microsoft, Security, technology
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SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2013
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2013 About Our Presenters Erin Edgar is a lawyer currently working for Legal Aid, which is a non-profit lawfirm that assists low-income clients with various issues. She and her husband, Rodney, co-host … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, SeroSpectives, Serotek, Uncategorized
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Braille, eBook, Facebook, Games, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision, Serotek, Siri, technology, Windows
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Kindle Fire HDX: Usable By the Blind At Last?
Kindle Fire HDX: Usable By the Blind At Last? By Buddy Brannan Anyone who has been following the Serotek blog, SeroTalk, or even just me, will know that Amazon has taken a fair bit of heat over the Kindle and … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 179: Don’t Auto-Tune Birds
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 179: Don’t Auto-Tune Birds! Welcome to this week’s edition of the SeroTalk Podcast. After Jamie, Ricky and Joe discuss the top news stories of the week, Joe interviews Justin of Solo-DX about their new MovieReading app … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Apple, cellphone, Kindle, Mavericks, Microsoft, rants
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SeroTalk Podcast 177: WiFi On the Water
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 177: WiFi On the Water Join Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Lisa Salinger as they discuss the top news stories of the week. Topics covered in this episode include: News in A T TapTapSee Goes Subscription-based … Continue reading
SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for October, 2013
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for October, 2013 Replay the Accessible Event archive of the show About Our Presenters Luis Arellano is an instructional assistant for California School Districts and a regular, helpful participant in the SAMNet Community. … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, SeroSpectives
Tagged Android, Apple, Braille, Games, Kindle, Microsoft
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SeroTalk Podcast 176: A Format and a Good Cry
Listen to Serotalk Podcast 176: A Format and a Good Cry Welcome to this froggy edition of the podcast where show host Jamie Pauls fights with a scratchy throat but prevails nonetheless. Ricky and Joe lend their support as the … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, HIMS Inc., Interviews, Podcasts, reviews
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Games, iPad, Kindle, Microsoft, travel
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SeroTalk Podcast 174: There’s Gold in Them Thar App Stores
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 174: There’s Gold in Them Thar App Stores Jamie, Ricky and Joe have a lot to discuss in this week’s SeroTalk podcast. Topics covered include: Blind Bargains: President Obama Declares October 15 Blind Americans Equality Day … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Uncategorized
Tagged Accessibility, Android, Apple, blindness, Google, Kindle, Microsoft, Security, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 173: Voice Assistant Uprising
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 173: Voice Assistant Uprising Welcome to SeroTalk Podcast 173, where Jamie, Ricky and Joe discuss the top news stories of the week. Topics covered in this episode include: Shutdown Slams Blind Merchants 2013 Employment Resources for … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 171: Ricky Gets Her Wish
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 171: Ricky Gets Her Wish Welcome to what turned out to be one of the longest SeroTalk podcasts ever. Jamie, Ricky and Joe had a lot to say about this week’s news. Also, Alena Roberts brings … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Apple, Apps, Bill Gates, BlackBerry, Facebook, Google, guide dogs, hero, iPhone, Kindle, Siri
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SeroTalk Podcast 169: Space Gray Is the New Black
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 169: Space Gray Is the New Black This week, Jamie, Ricky and Joe return to their familiar places on the podcast. Topics discussed in this week’s episode include: Extra Extra, Read all About it: the NLS … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, HIMS Inc., Podcasts, Serotek, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Braille, eBook, Facebook, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Microsoft, SAMNet Socializer, Screen Readers, Security, Serotek, Siri, veterans
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SeroTalk Podcast 164: Let Me Feel Your Phone Face
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 164: Let Me Feel Your Phone Face If there is one thing that can be said about a SeroTalk Podcast, it is that you never know what you’re going to get. Petting cheetah cubs, riding in … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apps, Braille, cellphone, eBook, Games, Kindle, Serotek
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sPN Special, State of Technology with Mike Calvo
Listen to our SPN Special: State of Technology, with Mike calvo In this special discussing the state of technology, Ricky Enger is joined by Mike Calvo and Joe Orozco to explore happenings in mainstream and assistive technology. The talk begins … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, eBook, Kindle, Serotek
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SeroTalk Podcast 154: Webmind Is Coming
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 154: Webmind Is Coming This week, Joe Steinkamp is joined by Ricky Enger and Buddy Brannan in a discussion of the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls visits with Boaz Zilberman about RAY, … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 153: Scan My Brain
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 153: Scan My Brain There was just a bit of excitement in the air as Jamie, Ricky and Joe recorded this week’s podcast. What sparked all the enthusiasm? If you don’t already know, stick around and … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, reviews, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, eBook, Google, Internet, Kindle, Low-vision, Microsoft, Serotek, Siri, Tim Cook
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SeroSpectives: This Month in Technology for April, 2013
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Month in Technology for April, 2013 About Our Presenters Amy Billman is an east to west coast transplant, happily calling California her home for the past four years. She has a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance, … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apps, eBook, Games, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision
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SeroTalk Podcast 149: Vinyl Resurgence
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 149: Vinyl Resurgence Welcome to this week’s episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. Join Jamie, Ricky and Joe as they discuss the top news stories of the week which include: Facebook invades Android’s Home Report: Google Prepping … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, Facebook, Google, Kindle, Low-vision, Microsoft, Serotek
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SeroTalk Podcast 144: Words Mean Things
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 144: Words Mean Things While Ricky and Joe were scurrying around at this year’s CSUN conference, gathering excellent interviews for your listening pleasure, Jamie, Lisa and Buddy sat down together and did the podcast thing. We … Continue reading
SeroSpectives: This Year in Assistive Tech for 2012
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Year in Assistive Tech for 2012 Replay the Accessible Event archive of the show It took three hours and seven people putting their heads together, but we succeeded in counting down the top ten stories of … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, Audio Description, Braille, eBook, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Serotek, Windows, Windows 8
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SeroTalk Podcast 135: Chock Full of Christmas Cheer
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 135: Chock Full of Christmas Cheer On this, our final news-related episode of the year, Jamie, Ricky and Joe settle in to discuss the top stories of the week. Then, Jamie visits with Brian Fishler of … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Christmas, eBook, Games, Google, Kindle, Serotek, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 134: The Cheese Stands Alone
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 134: The Cheese Stands Alone Welcome back to another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. Jamie Pauls, Lisa Salinger and Joe Steinkamp have a lot to discuss this week, so let’s jump right into the stories covered … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, eBook, iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, Kindle, Security, Siri, T-Mobile, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 133: In Happier News
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 133: In Happier News After a bit of an absence, Jamie, Ricky and Joe are back with another podcast. Did you miss us? We decided to let the rest of the Serotek team have their say … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, AT&T, eBook, Google, headphones, Internet, iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, Kindle, Siri, Windows 8
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SPN Mobile Special: Scratching the Surface with Mike Calvo
Listen to our SPN Mobile Special: Scratching the Surface with Mike Calvo In our latest SPN Mobile special, Ricky Enger, Mike Calvo and Joe Steinkamp discuss the current state of mobile accessibility. We encourage you to follow the links below … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, reviews, SPN Special
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, iPad Mini, Kindle, Steve Jobs, Windows 8
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SeroTalk Podcast 132: When Braille Strikes Back
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 132: When Braille Strikes Back Welcome to yet another edition of the SeroTalk Podcast where Jamie Pauls, Lisa Salinger and Buddy Brannan sit down to discuss the top news stories of the week. Items covered in … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 131: Little Swipey Places
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 131: Little Swipey Places Welcome back to this week’s edition of the SeroTalk Podcast where Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Here are the links to all … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Education, iPad, Kindle, Serotek, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 129: It’s Complicated
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 129: It’s Complicated Welcome back to another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp once again discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls visits with … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Braille, canes, Fashion, guide dogs, iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Security, Steve Jobs, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 126: Superman Is Jealous
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 126: Superman Is Jealous This week, Ricky Enger takes the host’s chair where she is joined by Buddy Brannan and Lisa Salinger. After the news, Jamie Pauls visits with Marissa Slaughter, social Media Coordinator for Fred’s … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Amazon, Android, blindness, Facebook, iPhone, Kindle, Mobile
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SPN Special: Mobile Devices
Listen to our SPN Special: Mobile Devices Mike Calvo is joined by Ricky Enger and Lisa Salinger to discuss the recent mobile device updates as well as current and future trends. A Look at the Latest in iOS and Android … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 124: Big Ol’ Crunch
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 124: Big Ol’ Crunch This week, Buddy Brannan joins Jamie Pauls and Ricky Enger to discuss the news of the week. Stories discussed in this week’s podcast include: Go Daddy: Sorry about the outage. And no, … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, AT&T, blindness, cooking, iPhone, Kindle, Security
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SeroTalk Podcast 123: Bing It On
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 123: Bing It On Join us for another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast as Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp tackle the top news stories of the week. After the news, Jamie Pauls and Patrick … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, reviews
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, AT&T, blindness, cellphone, iPhone, Kindle, Security
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SeroTalk Podcast 120: A Slow News Week
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 120: A Slow News Week Welcome back to another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. Here are the stories that Jamie, Ricky and Joe discuss on this week’s show: The cloud is still the safest place to … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, cellphone, eBook, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision, privacy, Security, Serotek, Sports, Steve Jobs, technology
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SeroTalk Podcast 118: Twitigation
SeroTalk 118 Show Notes Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 118: Twitigation A helping of analysis, a smidge of prognostication, a dash of humor and a pinch of sarcasm are all a part of the recipe for this week’s SeroTalk Podcast with … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Apple, Apps, blindness, Food, Kindle, Security, travel, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 117: My Little Phony
SeroTalk Podcast 117 Show Notes Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 117: My Little Phony There was no shortage of topics for Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp to discuss on this week’s podcast. We look forward to your reactions to … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, blindness, eBook, Kindle, Serotek, technology, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 115: Thunderburst Supreme
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 115: Thunderburst Supreme This week, Lisa Salinger and Buddy Brannan join Jamie Pauls to discuss the top news stories of the week. Enjoy! AT the death of skype talking: a bend in the rode. Braille, Relevance … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 107: Dangerous Levels of Multitasking
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 107: Dangerous Levels of Multitasking Once again, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp settle in for a discussion of what was by all accounts a slow news week. Never fear, though. The gang found plenty … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, canes, eBook, Kindle, technology, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 98: TripleSpectives
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 98: TripleSpectives This week, while Ricky and Joe are off to CSUN, Jamie Pauls, Buddy Brannan and Lisa Salinger discuss the news of the week. Here are the stories they discuss: Privacy Five ways Google’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apple, blindness, Braille, cellphone, eBook, iPhone, Kindle, Security, Serotek, Siri, Steve Jobs, Windows
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SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2011
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2011 What delights the senses more than leftover fruitcake, is more exciting than freezing in Times Square, and will change your life more than another batch of New Year’s resolutions? It’s This … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Internet, Kindle, Serotek, Siri, Steve Jobs, technology, veterans
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SeroTalk Podcast 90: Getting It Done!
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 90: Getting It Done! On this week’s podcast, Jamie Pauls interviews three guests. Our first guest is Dan Aranoff, a blind food critic from New York City who began his writing career by blogging about … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apple, blindness, Braille, Food, Games, Kindle, Serotek, Steve Jobs, technology, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 88: Do These Podcasts Make Me Look Fat?
Listen to Serotalk Podcast 88: Do These Podcasts Make Me Look Fat? This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls and Mike Calvo discuss three Christmas gift … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, accessible digital lifestyle, Amazon, Android, Apple, cellphone, Christmas, guide dogs, hero, Internet, Kindle, veterans
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SeroTalk Podcast 86: Everybody’s Side Is Right
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 86: Everybody’s Side Is Right This week, Jamie Pauls, Joe Steinkamp, and Mike Calvo discuss the news of the week. Also, Mike reviews several SoundDock options from bose for iOS and other devices including the … Continue reading
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Tagged accessible digital lifestyle, Amazon, cellphone, eBook, hero, Internet, Kindle, Siri, Steve Jobs
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Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries
Listen to Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie visits with Mike Calvo about the release of his first book, Cloudy With … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apple, eBook, Internet, Kindle, Mobile
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SeroTalk Podcast 82: Embosser in the Bathroom
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 82: Embosser in The Bathroom This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss this week’s top news stories. Then, in part three of our Mac Book Air series, Jamie visits with Mike Calvo … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apple, cellphone, Internet, Kindle
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Kindle Fire: Down in Flames!
Kindle Fire: Down in Flames By Ricky Enger With Contributions from SeroTalk Staff The SeroTalk team had a recorded discussion about our thoughts on Amazon and its newest Kindle devices. This post is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, eBook, Kindle, rants
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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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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, eBook, Kindle
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