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

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Episode 156:Part 2 of our Chromebook tutorial, Amazon removes some email functionality from Alexa, a radio app for your Apple Watch and more 06.11.2021 1:59:51

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 Jonathan interviewed on The Detail,1:30. You can search for The Detail in any podcast app and subscribe there, or check o...

Episode 155:Apple SharePlay, JAWS 2022, part 1 of our Chromebook review and more 30.10.2021 1:58:50

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 Jonathan and Heidi demonstrate SharePlay in iOS 15.1,0:26 Some of the new features in JAWS 2022,16:06 Part 1 of Jonathan...

Episode 154:New tech from Apple and Google, what games can a blind person play with their sighted kids, and a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G 23.10.2021 1:57:38

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. Introduction,0:00 New products from Apple and Google,1:46 Apple questions and comments,19:17 Android feedback,27:15 Training centres in the...

Episode 153:Feedback from Windows 11 early adopters, Apple and Android discussion, and meet the Voxmate suite for Android 16.10.2021 2:01:43

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 Apple event on 18 October,0:39 Feedback on Windows 11 and Siri's evolution,2:42 Being a disabled parent,13:31 Braille dis...

Episode 152:Welcome to the world Windows 11, happy 10th birthday Siri, and a new book shares perspectives on being a disabled parent 09.10.2021 2:00:12

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. In the intro I mention my upcoming webinar with AbilityNet. You can register for the webinar here. Matt Campbell and Ter...

Episode 151:Goodmaps acquires the former Sendero GPS mobile apps and makes them free, adventures in Android, and Siri loses smarts 02.10.2021 1:59:32

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,0:00 The former SenderoGPS mobile technology is now free and comes to Android. Mike May of Goodmaps and Troy Otillio of Aira h...

Episode 150:iOS 15 reaction, Ed Green from the Blind Android Users Podcast, and listener feedback on Android 25.09.2021 2:00:33

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. Intro,0:00 iOS 15 and other Apple stuff,4:00 Ed Green from the Blind Android Users Podcast ,35:49 Listener feedback onAndroid,1:40:30 Closi...

Episode 149:iOS 15, new Apple hardware, and adventures in Android 18.09.2021 2:24:49

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 iOS 15 system requirements,2:11 iOS 15 bugs,2:52 iOS 15 Accessibility changes,5:43 iOS 15 VoiceOver Quick Settings,7:11 i...

Episode 148:A recap of Apple's California Streaming event from a blindness perspective 14.09.2021 1:19:46

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Apple has concluded its California Streaming event having announced a new iPad, iPad Mini and the iPhone 13 range. I’m joined by our expert panel, Heidi Taylor, Judy Dixon and Michael Feir to discuss what it all means from a blindness perspective. Will you be buying anything new this year from Apple? If so, what are you upgrading from, or will this be your first item in t...

Episode 147:September 11 memories, Apples big reveal, advice on starting a business and more 11.09.2021 1:59:25

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 New hardware from Apple being announced,1:05 The verdict is in on Apple vs Epic Games,10:47 Some tech stories of interest...

Episode 146:New Zealand's Royal Commission into abuse in care, blindisms, tech topics and more 04.09.2021 1:55:48

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 A reminder about chapter marks,0:27 Plenty of beta testing drawing to a close,2:52 Apple delaying its CSAM prevention mea...

Episode 145:A COVID-19 check-in, blind people in the media, and flying toCanada now takes extra effort 28.08.2021 2:09:43

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 COVID-19, how are things going for you?,0:33 Portrayal of blind people in the media,25:40 Disability-related submissions...

Episode 144:FlickType has gone and Apple is to blame, how to use Braille Screen input, more on alternative iOS calendar apps 21.08.2021 1:58:17

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. Intro from a locked down New Zealand,0:00 The story behind the demise of the FlickType accessible keyboard for iOS and what you can do abou...

Episode 143:Thoughts on what it means to be blind, calendar apps for iPhone and has Apple lost its moral authority on privacy? 14.08.2021 2:00:04

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 The Broadcasting Standards Authority rules on my ableist language complaint. What next?,1:42 Listener thoughts on blind p...

Episode 142:Leona Godin, author of There Plant Eyes, a Personal and Cultural History of Blindness 07.08.2021 1:55:20

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 A survey on the audio compensatory techniques used by blind people,0:56. To complete the survey, visit http://bit.ly/blin...

Episode 141:Staying in step with a cane, is blindness your dominant culture, weird iOS mispronunciations and more 31.07.2021 2:02:40

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. introduction,0:00 New Apple and Amazon stuff,0:29 Hints on staying in step with a cane,5:21 The blind ghetto from a wider perspective,9:48...

Episode 140:Amazon Echo's new voice, the Apple MagSafe Battery, meet the Optophone, a reading machine invented in the early 1900s and more 24.07.2021

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 Amazon Echo gets a new voice,1:16 The ACB convention,6:01 Sky New Zealand's Olympics app has accessibility issues,10:47 M...

Episode 139:The great tech conference with an ableist name, blindness tech support from Microsoft and Apple, scribe for meetings demo and blind ghetto products 17.07.2021 2:07:49

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 Sight Tech Global is back without a name change,0:54 Thoughts on blindness-specific support from Microsoft and Apple,11:4...

Episode 138:Why we're going podcast-only, what will and won't Apple's Accessibility Team help you with, and blindness employment discussion 10.07.2021 1:35:20

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 Mosen At Large is going podcast only. Here's why.,0:39 What will Apple Accessibility help you with?,10:14 How to take con...

Episode 137:Work with superb-quality remote audio. Meet Cleanfeed 07.07.2021 1:10:01

Cleanfeed is a tool which even offers an unlimited free tier that will take the audio quality of your remote podcast interviews to the next level. But there’s so much more you can use Cleanfeed for than podcasting. If you want to work with remote guests or co-hosts on Internet radio, or you do audio production and want to produce a talent who has their own studio, Cleanfeed will do it all without...

Episode 136:The variable quality of PDFs, can you be proud of one impairment but not another, more great radio memories 03.07.2021 1:41:09

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. Introduction,0:00 Financial data in PDF format,3:13 Windows 11,13:15 Radio memories,27:03 Watching movies with the family on Disney Plus,47...

Episode 135:Windows 11 comments, inaccessible financial data, have we gone soft on blindness advocacy and more 26.06.2021 1:35:56

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. Introduction,0:00 Windows 11 comments,0:47 More childhood radio memories,10:50 Have we gone too soft on blindness advocacy?,35:56 Taxing ti...

Episode 134:Windows 11 from a blindness perspective 26.06.2021 1:16:26

On 24 June US time, Microsoft announced Windows 11, a more radical revamp of Windows than many had anticipated. Sadly, at the time of recording, Microsoft's accessibility team had said absolutely nothing about accessibility in Windows 11, although while the recording was taking place, they did send a short series of tweets promising to reveal information soon. We'll look at what's in Windows 11 an...

Episode 133:childhood radio memories, non-24, what do you want in Windows 11 and more 19.06.2021 1:58:11

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 Childhood radio memories,2:09 I think I have non-24. Any tips for dealing with it?,39:24 What are you hoping for from Win...

Episode 132:New Zealand broadcasting and entertainment icon, Don Linden 14.06.2021 50:47

In this episode, I speak with a New Zealand broadcasting and entertainment legend, Don Linden. Don has enjoyed a career as an actor and entertainer, and is much loved for his Small World radio show. Beginning in 1977, Small World was known as “the kids’ show for the whole family”. Spanning multiple decades and multiple radio stations, and spinning off into a very successful series of CDs, Don’s sh...