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In this special episode of "unmute Presents," host Marty and co-host Michael interview Ivan, the founder of Speech Central, an innovative app for improving reading off screens. Ivan shares his journey of app development and how Speech Central fills a gap in the market for a comprehensive text-to-speech app. They discuss the supported file formats, the app's features for voiceover users, and upcomi...

Summary: Join me, Michael, on the Unmute Presents Podcast as I take you behind the scenes of producing my latest podcast, the Technically Working Podcast. In this episode, I share the intricacies of track rendering in Reaper, a powerful digital audio workstation. Learn how to create independent tracks, optimize accessibility, and configure settings for seamless audio production. Gain insights into...

In this episode of Friday Finds on Unmute, Marty and Lynn delve into two important topics. They start by discussing the Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the significance of accessibility features in technology. They emphasize that accessibility is not limited to a specific group of people with disabilities but benefits everyone. The hosts explore the advancements made by major companies in i...

In a recent episode of Unmute Presents, BlindShell representatives discussed the latest updates and features of the BlindShell platform. The major update allows users to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to their BlindShell device, offering greater convenience for writing texts, emails, and navigating the device. The battery strength is now displayed on the home screen, eliminating the need to check no...

This is an ACB Community Call presented by American Council of the Blind. This Unmute Presents Community Call was hosted on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. Good morning everyone and welcome back to another Unmute. Thanks for all coming and being here and participating. If you have the tech questions, go ahead and raise your hands and we'll get to you. We just want to make sure that we get through everyon...

[Music] Hey all, Marty here. You know that moment when you're either in a store or possibly a car or maybe hanging out with friends and music's playing? You hear this song and you go, "Oh, I know this song. Wait, who is this?" Well, let me show you how you can find out. On an iPhone, what you would do is invoke Siri, say what song is this, point your phone in the direction of the music, give it a...

Transcript: [MUSIC] >> Hey all, Marty here with another Friday Fines with Lynn. Hey Lynn, how's it going? >> It's going great. We've got a lot to talk about today. >> Cool. Let's get to it. >> So yeah, I was telling Marty, we were talking before the show and I was like, you know what? Everybody has to check their updates now because there's so much happening, so many update...

In this episode of Unmute, Lucy talks about all things A Lady, also known as Lady A. Lucy shares some of the general skills and things that can be done with A Lady, such as setting the time, using A Lady as a timer, naming and labeling timers, and setting alarms that can wake you up to your favorite music.

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In this episode, we explore the power of using third-party apps like Hazel to automate tasks on your Mac. We take a deep dive into how to set up rules and conditions to move files from one folder to another automatically. Whether you're looking to keep your downloads folder organized or need to move client files to the right folders, Hazel can save you time and headaches. We also discuss the next...

Show Notes: Ed Sheeran's copyright lawsuit and its potential impact on creators. Balancing the rights of creators with the flexibility needed for creativity. The importance of staying safe in the digital world and using common sense. Accessible Mother's Day cards for moms with low vision. The potential dangers of AI and its effects on society. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for...

In this episode of the Unmute Presents podcast, Marty and Michael are joined by Sheila to discuss audio description. Sheila breaks down what audio description is and how it is similar to captioning for the deaf population. Michael shares his personal experience with audio description and how it has become a staple in his movie and TV watching routine. The group also talks about a free service call...

Welcome to this episode of Unmute Presents, where we bring you a community call from the American Council of the Blind. In this episode, the hosts discuss a range of topics, including how to report issues with apps or programs to the company, such as Zoom, to ensure that they are aware of any problems and can work on fixing them. They also talk about the recent collaboration between Apple and Goog...

Show Notes: In this episode of Unmute Presents, we explore the capabilities of Mac GPT, a powerful chatbot that can assist with content creation and more. We discuss how to set it up, demonstrate its use, and showcase how it can be integrated into your workflow for increased productivity. Unmute Presents - Mac GPT Transcript Michael: [0:04] Hey there, and welcome to this Unmute Presents podcast. I...

On this week's Friday Finds episode, we're covering a range of topics in the tech world. First, we discuss the recent changes to the popular app, Voice Dream Reader, and the impact of a new subscription model on users. Then, we dive into the flood of scam chat GPT apps on the Mac App Store and provide tips for staying safe while browsing. Finally, we explore the rumor of app sideloading coming to...

In this episode of Unmute Presents, we’re joined by tech expert Damashe, who shares valuable insights on USB security. With the convenience of charging our devices in public places, it’s easy to fall into the trap of plugging and playing without considering the potential security risks. Damashe breaks down the dangers of using public USB ports and provides practical tips for staying safe while cha...

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In this episode, we explore the powerful Mac app called Mac Whisper, which allows you to transcribe audio files into text with ease. Our host Damashe takes you through the application interface and demonstrates how to use it to transcribe a YouTube video into text using the Tiny model. You'll learn about the different models available in Mac Whisper, how to select the right one for your needs, and...

[MUSIC] >> Hey, all. Marty here. Today, we're coming at you with our Friday finds. With me, I've got Michael. Say hello, Michael. >> Hello, Michael. >> Lynn, say hello, Lynn. >> Hello, everybody. >> Lynn, why don't you kick us off with our first story? >> Sure. Well, I'll just quickly introduce myself. I'm Lynn Schneider, and you may know me as Kane Prince aroun...

[MUSIC] >> Hey all, Marty here and we are back with another Unmead episode. Today, we're going to be talking all about Chat GPT. With me today, I've got Michael. Say hello, Michael. >> Hello. >> I also have Lynn with us today and say hello, Lynn. >> Hello, everybody. >> Why don't we start this out with what exactly is chat GPT for those who don't know. So Michael, why...

[Music] This is an ACB Community Call presented by American Council of the Blind. [Music] This Unmute Present Community Call was hosted on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. Thanks to Script Talk for visiting us. [Music] The opinions expressed on the ACB Media Network are those of the content providers and should not be viewed as an endorsement of any product or service. Nor does it reflect the views of t...

[Music] Hey all, Marty here. Today I'm going to be talking to you about a brand new microphone that's just come out on the market. This is called a Sennheiser profile. So who would this microphone be for? This microphone would be for someone who is looking for a second backup microphone or someone who does not want to deal with interfaces, software configuration, all of that stuff that can be a re...

In this episode of the Unmute podcast, the host Marty and his guest Lucy discuss the Amazon Echo Show and its features. The Echo Show has a screen, camera, and a screen reader called Voice View built into it, which enables those who are blind to use the device. The screen allows users to access YouTube videos, watch Netflix, and Hulu, and identify products by holding them up to the camera through...

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.