Mystic Access Podcast

Chris and Kim demonstrate the Amazon Echo. They use it to play radio stations, ask it questions and even buy an album. The post Working With The Amazon Echo appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this episode of the Mystic Access podcast, Chris and Kim discuss two additional VOIP services.  This is essentially a sequel to Episode 75. Phone.com: http://www. Phone.com is ideal for businesses of all sizes, and can be particularly efficient in helping your small business to sound like a giant corporation, as Chris and Kim demonstrate by calling the Mystic Access phone line. Voipo: http://w...

In this episode, Chris demos some of the features of the second generation Victor Reader Stream, manufactured by Humanware.  There are several major enhancements in this version that are not included in the previous generation Stream, and some of them, such as the internet radio and Bard services, are shared here.  Kim also makes a big announcement that may be of interest to many second gen Stre...

In this episode, Kim demonstrates her generic Bluetooth transmitter by connecting it to her laptop computer, Book Sense (standard version), and first generation Victor Reader Stream. She uses two Bluetooth speakers for her demonstrations, and you can learn more about said speakers in the following podcast Kim really loves this neat little device, and we hope you enjoy learning more about Bluetooth...

Chris and Kim turn on an Asus chromebook and enable ChromeVox. They start the ChromeVox wizard and browse a web site.   The post First time setup Asus Chromebook with ChromeVox appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

Chris and Kim demonstrate the Ivee Flex and Ivee Sleek from www.helloivee.com This episode was sponcered by Audible.com  click here for your 30 day trial. The post Hello Ivee appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

We just wanted to take this time and wish our listeners a Happy Holiday season and best wishes for 2015. The post Happy Holidays2014 from Mystic Access appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

This Christmas story is by Jonathan Mosen.     The post Jonathan Mosen : “Louis, The Blind Christmas Elf”. appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

Chris demonstrates the Thumbprint Security USB Reader.¬† He adds a finger and logs in with lastpass.   The post Thumbprint Security USB Reader appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

Chris and Kim talk about Voip services they have used in the past and are currently using.   We even talk about the classco caller id units and ask the question, “Are there any other caller id units besides the classco units that announce over call waiting?” The views expressed in this podcast are from personal experience. The post Voip Services with Accessibility in mind. appeared fir...

In this podcast, Chris and Kim do a short demonstration on Touchless notifications. There are two versions, a free version and a pro version. The post Touchless Notifications, An Android App to announce notifications. appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this episode, Chris and Kim perform an initial setup on Kim’s new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8″: Overall, Kim is very impressed with the speed and responsiveness of her new device! We hope you enjoy our adventure. The post Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, Start up and Enabling Talkback appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this podcast, Chris and Kim discuss three bluetooth speakers.  The PopRock MiniBoom, the Jawbone Jambox, and the Kakkoii WOW. They describe each speaker, share some of their experiences in using them, and demonstrate the respective sound quality of each one. The post Bluetooth Speakers appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this podcast, Kim Loftis joins the Mystic Access Podcast. We unbox the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. We enable accessibility and set up the tablet. After the podcast was complete I figured out I skipped over the option to have slide and lift enabled when typing. It is near the echo password option.   The post Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S and Enabling Accessibility appeared first on Mystic Access P...

In this podcast I remember the CD3o MP3 Player by playing a demo I recorded in 2005.  It just goes to show how far we have come and the products that are no longer around that were ahead of their time. The post Remembering the CD3O Network MP3 Player appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In episode 69 of the Mystic Access podcast, I demonstrate the VIP 3000 Talking thermostat from talkingthermostats.com. I purchased mine from speaktomecatalog.com The post VIP 3000 Talking Thermostat appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

On January 19, 2014 I call The Tech Guy to talk about the partnership between GW Micro and Microsoft that gives Window-eyes to anyone using Microsoft Office 2010 or later. The post Window-eyes gets mentioned on The Tech Guy show. appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In episode 66 I demonstrated the phases of the moon accessible Android app from Universe today.¬† In this podcast I demonstrate the same app but running on the ios platform.¬† I show how accessible the app is and applaud them for creating not one but two accessible apps on two different platforms.   The post phases of the moon accessible ios app appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

People are passionate about their devices. Whether you use iOS’ VoiceOver features or Android’s accessibility, this episode is for you. Four accessible tech experts debate the virtues and the failings of both phones. CCVIP’s instructors Lynne Tatum and Gus Chalkias take up the pro-iOS side, while Chris Nova from Mystic Access and Dutch computer science student Florian Beijers cha...

In this episode I demonstrate phases of the moon.¬† This is an android app that works great with the talkback screen reader.¬† It is published by Universe today. I also mention the Astronomy Cast and the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. ¬†¬†Both great podcasts that I enjoy.   The post phases of the moon accessible Android app appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In Episode 65 I walk through Tell Me The Time.¬† This is a speaking clock that is fully accessible with Talkback and has a couple unique features.¬† Wave your hand and have it announce the time.¬† Have it announce the time of day such as morning, afternoon, evening or night.     The post Speaking Clock, Tell Me The Time (Android) appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this podcast I demonstrate Talking Dialer.¬† This is a dialer used on Android.¬† You place your finger anywhere on the screen and that becomes the number 5.¬† To enter a 3 you would slide your finger up and to the right then lift.¬† To enter another number, start the sequence over again.¬† To dial the phone, double tap.¬† The phone speaks the number you dialed, to confirm it double tap again.  ...

In this episode, I talk to Leo Laporte about Assistive Technology on his Tech Guy show.¬† A previous caller asked him if he could get Android phones to read selected text.¬† Leo turns on Talkback and doesn’t know how to turn it off.¬† So I assist him.   I have clipped out the conversation¬† between Leo and myself.¬† If you want to listen to the show in its entirety click here.   The post Mys...

In this podcast I demonstrate one hand answer.¬† This is an Android ap that you can use to answer the phone, silence the ringer and other things by performing a gesture.   The post One Hand Answer (Android ap) appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

I recently wrote a blog post about Winarchiver.¬† You can read it here.¬† This podcast will demonstrate Winarchiver using Window-eyes under Windows 8.   The post Winarchiver Demonstration With Window-eyes appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .