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News
1.) SeroTalk Tech Chat 69 discussed Handheld and Portable Video Magnifiers
http://serotalk.com/2010/09/18/serotalk-tech-chat-69-handheld-and-portable-video-magnifiers-2/
2.) NFB Review of the Dice HD Radio
The September 20, 2010 post to the NFB Access Technology Blog reviews the Dice HD Radio.
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Access_Technology_Blog.asp
3.) Apple Pickin’ Time: What’s New in iOS4.1
“Apple Pickin’ Time: What’s New In iOS4.1” is the latest Tech Doctor podcast, as Robert Carter interviews Anna Dresner to discuss the latest Apple operating system.
http://www.dr-carter.com/?p=61
4.) Tek Talk on New Features of Audible
Anna will be the guest on Tek Talk on GMT Tuesday, 28 September to discuss new features of Audible.
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2
5.) Stevie Wonder on Copyright Law and the Blind
Stevie Wonder discusses the negative effects of the current copyright law toward the blind and disabled to a UN committee on this video.
http://is.gd/fkbvi
6.) Better Page Navigation in the Word Script
The Microsoft Word script for Window-Eyes has been updated to permit better navigation between pages.
http://www.gwmicro.com/sc
7.) Sendero LookAround iPhone App
Sendero LookAround is a $4.99 iPhone app that gives limited information about a user’s surroundings. Its sales will help the company decide if it wants to write more detailed apps for this platform.
http://senderogroup.com/support/supportiphone.htm
8.) Freedom Scientific Tech Support Jobs
Freedom Scientific has openings for tech support specialists, both at the Florida headquarters and by contract with the option of working from a distant location. those interested should email a resume to Bryan Carver
bryanc@freedomscientific.com
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