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An episode of the Blind Abilities podcast tells us of a new 16-cell braille display from HandyTech. According to Earle Harrison of Triumph Technology, the U.S. distributor for HandyTech, the Actilino is a new 16-cell braille display which includes HandyTech's Active Tactile Control, a technology which can automatically advance the braille display based on your hand movements.

ElBraille isn't the only product that has undergone changes and hopes to be available soon after showcasing at CSUN. NeoeAccess is back with a new flavor for the NeoBraille. originally announced just prior to CSUN last year, the device was running on Android and was going to be sold by Irie-At in the U.S. The Irie-At Twitter account has been sending out tweets teasing an announcement, which is now here.

eCase via Amazon offers the Kmashi 15,000mAh Dual-USB External Portable Battery Pack in Black/Red, model no. MP836, for $16.99. Coupon code "CF2Z6TAT" cuts that to $12.50. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.70.) That's $37 off list, and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 2-amp USB port, 1-amp USB port, status LED lights, and a microUSB cable. Deal ends today.

Many of you may recall the VFO Group, then known only as Freedom Scientific, announcing the ElBraille just prior to last year's CSUN conference. This year, ElBraille is back with some upgraded specs and now seems destined for release.

Amazon is the latest company to launch a help desk for disabled customers. To access it from the U.S., call toll-free (888) 283-1678. In addition to the usual technical questions one may ask about using the website or Amazon's services, agents are able to describe product pictures or assist in the shopping process. Of note, they are not allowed to actually place an order for you. It's open from 6 AM-1 AM Eastern time, 7 days a week. Thanks to the Fred's Head Blog for the info.

Those of us who have participated in what is now known as the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference are used to typing a few short characters to use the conference's official Twitter hashtag. Last year it was #CSUN16. But conference organizers have made a change which has resulted in a new hashtag format for this year, #CSUNATC17.

Though not publicly available for download, Baum has unveiled what's coming in version 1.4 of the firmware for the VarioUltra braille display. Among the included features is the public beta release of support for Unified English Braille (UEB).

Today only, save $8.62 off a $50 purchase at Amazon.com with code BIGTHANKS. It's a rare deal for Amazon.com which applies to most items on their site which are shipped by Amazon. Yes, the discount is really $8.62, in recognition of them scoring 86.27 percent on the annual Harris Corporate Reputation Poll. Thanks to Liam for the tip.

Some of today's braille displays do a lot more than just display braille, but which one is right for your needs? In this in-depth article, I compare the VarioUltra (VU) from Baum and the Braille Edge from HIMS. I chose These 2 units because they both have 40 cells of braille and are what the market seems to now call "smart displays", a term given to devices which do not perform all of the functions of a traditional notetaker such as playing music, GPS navigation, downloading email directly to the device, or browsing the internet. At the same time, these devices are able to accomplish more than just connecting to an external gadget such as a computer, tablet, or smart phone. While these braille devices are in the middle in terms of functionality, they're also in the middle in terms of their price point when compared with other categories of braille devices. This article will examine both the Braille Edge and VarioUltra for their connectivity, support while connecting with some external devices, their internal applications, and physical appearance.

For Prime members only, Amazon offers the San Francisco Bay OneCup Single Serve Coffee K-Cup 120-Pack in French Roast for $41.24. Order via Subscribe & Save to cut that to $39.18. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $15.

For Prime members only, Amazon offers the San Francisco Bay OneCup Single Serve Coffee K-Cup 80-Pack in French Roast for $23.91. Order via Subscribe & Save to cut that to $22.71. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $7.

BlueMall via Amazon offers the Evecase 2-in-1 Laptop Briefcase Backpack in Gray for $45.99. Coupon code "Z2M37BJP" cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $16. It fits laptops from 13" to 17" and features cushioned shoulder straps, a headphone port, multiple mesh pockets, and padded interior.

Tech-Rabbit via eBay offers the Ora WiFi Smart Plug 2-Pack for $34.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $25. These smart plugs allow you to control devices over WiFi remotely via your smartphone and is compatible with iOS 8 or Android 4.1 or later.

alltechwholesale via eBay offers the open-box 7th-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in Dark Blue for $79.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $10. It features a 5.3mm-thin body, 2.5" multi-touch display, FM tuner with DVR functionality, built-in pedometer, Voiceover, Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning connector, and battery life of up to 30 hours.

Amazon offers its Amazon Drive 12-Month Unlimited Storage Plan for $59.99. Coupon code "WINTERPRINTS" cuts it to $47.99. That's $12 off list, and the best deal we could find. It features a year of unlimited storage for photos, documents, and other files and works on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

Quick Ship Electronics via eBay offers the open-box Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 128GB WiFi Tablet in Space Gray, model no. MLMV2LL/A, for $499.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for it in any condition. (It's also $129 under the best deal we could find for a new unit.)

For Prime members only, Amazon cuts a range of its Amazon Dash buttons to $1.99. Even better, you'll bag a $5 Amazon credit after your first press. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Assuming you'll use the credit, that's a savings of $8 and within a buck of the best deal we've seen for a Dash Button. A limit of one per customer applies.

ChuwiDirect via Amazon offers the 4-lb. Chuwi Intel Celeron 1.1GHz Quad 14.1" Laptop for $269.99. Coupon code "UJFH4X4P" cuts the price to $245.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $34. Features include an Intel Core N3450 1.1GHz Apollo Lake quad-core processor, 14.1" 1920x1080 IPS display, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, and Windows 10 Redstone.

Muji Shop via Amazon offers Prime members Sound Intone CX-05 Over-Ear Headphones in Black or Brown for $21.98. Coupon code "UTZG3B6S" cuts the price to $15.83. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.87.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $4. They feature memory foam pads and an omnidirectional microphone.

Walmart offers the Acer Predator AG3-710-UW11 Intel Skylake Core i5 2.7GHz Desktop PC, model no. DG.B14AA.011, for $699 with free shipping. That's $201 off list and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Core i5-6400 2.7Ghz Skylake quad-core processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive with 128GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB graphics, DVD burner, 802.11ac wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB 3.0, and Windows 10 Home 64-bit.