
Victor Reader Stream Updates, Micro Speak Is Back & Tim’s Video Tips
About this episode
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news in accessible tech, including a new update for the Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation, an updated Micro Speak is now available and long time listener and friend of the show Tim Dixon shares his top tips on recording video out and about.
The Victor Reader Stream has had a few major updates, including a new Canadian voice in both Canadian English and French-Canadian, plus there’s a new Notes Categories option, plus a number of fixes under the hood. Full details are here: https://support.humanware.com/en-usa/support/victor_reader_stream_3/victor_reader_stream_3_software/release_notes
Also the Micro Speak is now available, with an updated audio prompt system and better audio recording quality. Plus there’s now a USB-C charging cable port for easier use. It’s available in Canada from Special Needs Computing, and in the US from AT Guys, while in the UK you can purchase it from Talking Products and RNIB.
Listener and long time friend of the show Tim Dixon is also back with us today to chat about his recent experience with his new iPhone 16 Pro as a video camera while at the recent Sight Village exhibition. He shares his top tips in successfully recording out and about.
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Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Intro
4:32 - Shaun Says Sorry to RNIB (Sort of)
8:56 - Feedback - Pete on the RNIB Online Shop
13:31 - Feedback - Shafiq on Where To Get A Cane
15:45 - New Update for Victor Reader Stream 3
20:21 - The MicroSpeak Audio Recorder
26:14 - Contact Us
26:35 - Tim Gives Us Tips On Recording Content
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