Jonathan Mosen

Living Blindfully

Technology EN ↓ 306 episodes

Sight is a highly dominant sense. If you have it, naturally you’ll use it for a lot of things. But if you don’t have it, or you don’t have as much sight as you used to, it’s still possible to live a rich, full life. This podcast is all about how it’s done. We offer tips and tricks for living blindfully, including plenty about the latest accessible technology, but we discuss the barriers too, ranging from attitudinal barriers to accessibility barriers and more. Hear interviews with movers and shakers in the field, plus plenty from our engaged Living Blindfully community. You're welcome to join...

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Jonathan Mosen

Episodes

Episode 206:Mastering Mastodon, how do you get started with ham radio, and a fix for the Eset issues plaguing screen reader users 12.11.2022 1:59:56

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome Seattle,0:00 An introduction to Mastodon from a blindness perspective,1:08 Using Mastodon on various platforms,24:31 Concluding tho...

Episode 205:My most bizarre Windows experience ever, the real-world impact of iOS bugs, how to maintain maximum iPhone battery health for years, and audiobooks on the BlindShell Classic 2 05.11.2022 2:01:01

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome Alabama,0:00 My most bizarre Windows experience ever,0:57 Audio description,11:28 New iPhone setup experience and iOS 16 thoughts,2...

Episode 204:iOS 16 bugs, more Envision Smart Glasses Feedback, and the history, art, and technicalities of audio description with Joel Snyder 29.10.2022 1:59:23

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome Manitoba,0:00 Join me on Mushroom FM for my ABBA Special, Mosen at the Museum,1:10 Trouble sending a text with iOS 16 and my Braill...

Episode 203:iPhone and iOS feedback, comments on the Envision Smart Glasses, another Beatles remix and more 22.10.2022 1:57:40

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Hello Connecticut!,0:00 My iPhone 14 Pro Max is here,0:49 The Beatles Revolver album is being remixed. Don't miss the Mushroom FM special,1...

Episode 202:A comprehensive demonstration and review of the Envision Smart Glasses 15.10.2022 2:09:45

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction to the Envision Smart Glasses,0:00 Learning the gestures,8:07 A quick tour of the Main Menu,15:32 The Read Menu,17:03 Reading...

Episode 201:Casting a secret ballot shouldn't be this hard, VoiceOver quiet when on phone calls, and is it time Aira ditched its free calls- 08.10.2022 1:59:56

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome New Jersey!,0:00 Unacceptable, inaccessible voting...

Episode 200:New Zealand says yes to Braille with an uppercase B, Apple feedback, Envision glasses and more 01.10.2022 1:59:00

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Some reflections as we produce our 200th episode,0:00 Braille with an uppercase B is now the standard in New Zealand,8:49 Oddities after in...

Episode 199:Meet the Hable One, and David Andrews remembers the early days of assistive computer technology 24.09.2022 1:49:41

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. An unwelcome visitor, and no new iPhone yet,0:00 The Hable One is an innovative Braille input keyboard for your smartphone,4:39 David Andre...

Episode 198:Microphone advice, laptop advice, and one of these 26 things is not like the other 17.09.2022 1:58:03

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Classic 99 demo,0:48 Demo of the Sing my Number Alexa skill,13:08 Grammar checker,17:58 Looking for a microphone,20:28 Wh...

Episode 197:iOS 16, demo and explanation of some of its new features 10.09.2022 1:54:32

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction to this review and to iOS 16,0:00 Third party voices can be OS-wide,1:50 Eloquence and other new voices,3:11 Customisable lock...

Episode 196:Apple's Far Out event from a blindness perspective 07.09.2022 1:06:08

Jonathan Mosen, Judy Dixon, Anthony Horvath and Heidi Taylor consider Apple's new product offerings announced at its 7 September Far Out event from a blindness perspective. We discuss Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra, new AirPods Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Episode 195:One guys thoughts on iOS podcast apps, looking ahead to Apple's Far Out event, and could the Dot Pad be the holy Braille? 03.09.2022 2:04:56

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Looking ahead to Apple's Far Out event,0:00 Will the Castro podcasts app be ready for iOS 16, and what's the best alternative?,3:32 Apple t...

Episode 194:Aira comes to the Envision Smart Glasses, Apples got new iPhones coming, and a final discussion about literacy in a blindness context 27.08.2022 2:00:38

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. The big reveal,0:00 Next week, Mosen at Large welcomes a sponsor,1:29 Apple's Far Out event is 7 September,3:32 Final thoughts on literacy...

Episode 193:What does literacy mean in a blindness context, travel tips, and a thorough look at the Zoom F3 digital field recorder 20.08.2022 1:59:35

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Feedback on the Mark Riccobono interview,0:00 What constitutes literacy in a blindness context?,2:40 Noise cancelling headphones,30:52.151...

Episode 192:Listeners respond to the Mark Riccobono interview, siri reliability issues, and Waymap is new navigation technology 13.08.2022 1:57:33

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Listener feedback on the Mark Riccobono interview,0:00 Abuse at schools for the blind,14:58 Problems with Siri and delayed notifications,30...

Episode 191:National Federation of the Blind President, Mark Riccobono 06.08.2022 1:55:05

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. This week’s episode is devoted to an interview with National Federation of the Blind President, Mark Riccobono. Here is a timeline of the key topics covered. These are also chapters in the MP3 file. Introduction,0:00 Ea...

Episode 190:The visual description debate goes viral, more on abuse at schools for the blind, and Remote Incident Manager from Pneuma Solutions 30.07.2022 1:56:03

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Abuse at schools for the blind,0:27 Siri, Sonos and Alexa problems,11:05 Give the JAWS unified keyboard processing a try,...

Episode 189:Giving public evidence on school for the blind abuse, more on ableist language, and a comprehensive demonstration of the Vocaster Two audio interface fromFocusrite 23.07.2022 1:59:34

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Giving public evidence to the Royal Commission on Abuse inCare,1:48 Revisiting ableist language and some tech topics,12:3...

Episode 188:ACB says no toBraille with a capital b, and an extended interview with Slau Halatyn 16.07.2022 1:55:53

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. ACB will continue to spell Braille with a lower case b,0:00 Text selection in iOS 15.5,6:50 Demeaning attitudes towards blind people,7:24 P...

Episode 187:Aira arriving on new devices, differing Uber experiences, and tech tips for travel 09.07.2022 1:57:08

Transcript Transcripts are made possible by Pneuma Solutions, a global leader in accessible cloud technologies. On the web at http://PneumaSolutions.com . You can read the full transcript below, download the transcript in Microsoft Word format, or download the transcript as an accessible PDF file. Pneuma Solutions' RIM now in public beta ,0:00 Netflix rolling out spatial audio,3:41 The Alt+Tab Pro...

Episode 186:JAWS for ARM processors available for testing, Leasey version 7 is packed with new features, and gadgets for travelling 02.07.2022 1:57:34

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. You can now test JAWS for ARM processors ,0:00 The RODECaster Pro II from a blindness perspective,5:32 Learn how to write software in Pytho...

Episode 185:RNZ told to lift its disability game, ACB, NFB andCOVID19, and part 2 of the BlindShell 2 review 25.06.2022 1:57:30

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. New Zealand's public broadcaster told to lift its disability game,0:00 The different COVID policies of ACB and NFB say it all,20:32 Braille...

Episode 184:More about Eloquence in iOS 16, Braille should always be spelled with a capital B, and JAWS lets you take control of Windows notifications 18.06.2022 1:58:31

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. What is Eloquence and why is its arrival on Apple products such a big deal?,0:00 iOS 16 won't run on older devices,6:56 Thoughts on iOS 16...

Episode 183:Apple surprises and delights the blind community with Eloquence, HumanWare talks Braille HID, and to capital B or not to capital B? 11.06.2022 2:01:09

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Apple springs a wonderful surprise. Eloquence is coming to iOS 16,0:00 Should you install the iOS 16 developer beta?,5:34 A look at new Eng...

Episode 182:A recap of WWDC from a blindness perspective 06.06.2022 1:40:04

Tim Cook and his team presented Apple’s WWDC keynote on 6 June 2022, revealing what’s coming in the next generation of Apple’s operating systems and more. Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Michael Feir and Anthony Horvath to provide analysis of this year’s event from a blindness perspective. In the next episode of the podcast, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to hear what you think of wha...