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Using AI to Remember the First Blind Bargains Weekly Podcast



The first Blind Bargains podcast was more than nine years ago, back when Window-Eyes 9 was released and Be my Eyes was a brand new app. Technology as come a long way since then, and now we are able to take a look back using AI tools.

Remembering Access Technology Pioneer David Holladay



David Holladay, the cofounder of Raised Dot Computing, and a longtime employee and supporter of Duxbury Systems, has died.
David's impact can be felt both in the early development of talking software for Apple II computers and in his relentless drive to provide the best braille software.
Here is the transcript of an in-depth interview from the Legends and Pioneers of Blindness Assistive Technology series from 2003.

Listen to the Let's Go Shopping Event and Support Blind-owned Small Businesses



A. T. Guys was one of the many vendors in this year's Let's GO Shopping event, a holiday shopping spetacular supporting blind-owned small businesses. If you missed the event or would like to relive the weekend, the audio recordings are below. Each vendor gives a detailed description of the items they sell and also answers questions from listeners.

Let's Go Shopping is Back - your Virtual Mall Crawl is November 3-4



Back just in time for the holidays, Let's Go Shopping is a two-day, virtual mall crawl featuring businesses owned by blind and low vision individuals. We are excited to once again join this dynamic event, November 3 and 4.

First Ever New York Public Library Assistive Technology Conference Seeking Presentation Proposals



A new technology conference is launching in New York City this October, and proposals for presentations are currently being accepted.


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Podcasts

BBQ 229: HIMS Describes The Feelings You Get From The Braille eMotion



This week's show features the last of our CSUNATC24 interviews. It also features JJ's return to his vocal stylizing of some famous songs. We apologize in advance for that. By the way, if you have been looking for us on what used to be Twitter, well, don't. Our official feed has moved to Mastodon, and you can experience the same content you know from us there.

BBQ 228: A New Experience With The newHaptics Multiline Braille Display



We are back with another interview from the CSUNATC24 Exhibit Hall floor. Only one more to go after this one. Take your bets now as to who holds the last interview slot. And no, just because a robot makes a surprise appearance, the last interview is not with eBot thankfully.

BBQ227: Free-Styling Glidance



JJ is back with some sad news about his AI driven co-star. But do not fret too much as he has some other AI powers up his sleeve with another CSUNATC24 interview. Also, as we are reaching the end of our California coverage, drop us a line about what you thought were the big takeaways from ATIA and CSUN. Send your ideas to feedback@blindbargains.com and we may feature those comments in a future episode.

BBQ 226: Huge Harry Says Hello From Blazie Technologies



We are back to prove last week was not a one off April Fools joke. And we have an interview about a product you old timers might know, but in a more modern style than you might remember. Plus, for good or bad, this interview is not from Florida and does not feature a poolside parrot in the background. Break out your floppies and those connector cables that are worth more than gold for BBQ 226.

BBQ Be My AI 225: Placeholder Title Needs Update



Things like grammar and sentence structure are hard. That's why we do more talking than writing on this site. Except, for a considerable time, we haven't been doing a lot of that either. Well, that changes today as we replaced the batteries, dust off the cobwebs and have knocked off some of the krust with an all new BBQ episode featuring an interview from CSUNATC24!


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Braille note touch +32 $2000 or best offer.


32. Braille cells, SD and USB drives, speakers. Can load many applications such as YouTube and Facebook. Can be used as a braille display with a computer. Can be paired with iPhone. Two cases included.

Cleaning house and have these 3 items


Cleaning out stuff I no longer use: 1. HP 704b2, 16 gb ram, hd 500 g1. Have this hp laptop for sale in excellent condition; asking $200 paypal or venmo only Dan VVDevice name DESKTOP-OE8GIJ0 Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.71 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable) System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch Touch support with 10 touch points (Turned off) hd 500 gb windows 11 Asking $200 OBO 2. Zetronix Video Glasses- Zshades 1080P Here's an inexpensive way to get into surveillance video. People use these for guide dog denials on rideshares to capture the driver reporting. can record literally for hours. They are in excellent condition and am only asking $150 and I'll ship.The glasses Asking $150 firm 3. Sharp ELC 640 Talking Calculator/Clock/Calendar in pristine condition. No earphone jack however. Has their famous memory plus and minus mmaking it an adding machine as well. Asking $150 I take Paypal or venmo only

QBraille XL - $1200 or best reasonable offer


I have a HIMS QBraille XL in excellent condition and with all original packaging and accessories. Only selling because my hands are too small to execute a lot of the keyboard commands. I cannot accept payment plans at this time. Thank you!

Focus 40 blue refreshable braille display 5th generation for sale


I have a focus 40 blue refreshable braille display fifth generation by freedom, scientific, sadly without chord. I am willing to negotiate the price but at minimum I would like $1500. Inside the US, shipping is free, outside the US shipping must be paid for

For Mac users - ALVA Satellite 584 80 cell braille display


I have a like new unit. It has only been used a few times. Just never got proficient with braille. While the drivers for Windows are no longer available the unit is still supported under the Mac operating system and works great. Asking $850 and will throw in a cable to use with an USB C port and a normal USB port.

Iphone 13 Pro $600 OBO


Hello, I still have an iPhone 13 pro for sale, 128 gb, graphite color, with a basic case and charging block and cable. Asking $600 but willing to consider reasonable offers. Also, I have an older HD model Apple TV, and am asking $75. Buyer must pay shipping. Also, if you have a reasonably specked Windows laptop we might be able to do a trade plus some cash to make up the difference. Just let me know what you have and maybe we can do business.


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