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The 9th Let's Go Shopping Event is this Weekend



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 8 and 9.

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.


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BBQ 230: BTactile Is The Place To Find Tactile Graphics



This week, we continue our coverage of CSUN 2022? Turns out we found some interviews in a closet somewhere that for whatever reason were never released. Thankfully, the subject of this tactile graphics exploration is still around and ready to serve up more than 6,000 graphics and growing. Below is how Joe described in words this interview in 2022. Stay tuned for more coverage of some year of CSUN and other things coming soon.

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CSUN 2022?: BTactile

The "Last Word" has been known to be that part of a BBQ episode where Joe can astound, annoy?, J.J. with tales of superheroes or their movie counterparts. Yet J.J. has not experienced reading a comic strip on his own until 2022 at CSUNATC. John Alexis Guerra Gomez, Co-Founder of BTactile, takes J.J. on an amazing tour of tactile delights that came courtesy of the many images curated by the BTactile repositories. John and his wife began the service in 2015 to provide a place where others can find suitable images for an array of tactile options such as 3d printers and other methods for creating tactile materials. The privately funded service utilizes more than 23 sources across the globe that is presented in an easy to use searchable format. Tune in to hear J.J. become an art critic in real time thanks to the team at BTactile. To search the collection yourself, visit the site at this link

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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Tech the Halls with Black Friday Deals from A. T. Guys


We've got a lot of big deals and big brands on sale during Black Friday week, with many of our prices matching the big box stores. Below I've included all of the current deals, which can be found at www.atguys.com. Or call and leave a message at 269-216-4798. Portable Chargers Charge your portable devices while away from an outlet. Each power bank includes both a USB type C and USB type A plug. • Accessible Portable Charger & Power Bank (20,000mAh) Sale Price: $84.15 (Save $14.85) • Accessible Portable Charger & Power Bank (10,000mAh) Sale Price: $63.75 (Save $11.25) Zoom Voice Recorders The pro audio voice recorders from Zoom are all on sale. These include high-quality stereo recording and talking menus. Note they do not come with a memory card, so be sure to add one if you need it. • ZOOM H1essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder Sale Price: $79.99 (Save $20.00) • ZOOM H6essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder Sale Price: $249.99 (Save $50.00) • ZOOM H4essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder Sale Price: $169.99 (Save $30.00) Shokz Headphones and Earbuds Shokz now has two types of open ear headsets. The original bone conduction includes the entry-level OpenMove, the business-oriented Open-Comm 2, and the lightweight OpenRun series. The OpenFit line are wireless earbuds which charge using a charging case. They hook around your ears and sit in front of your ears. Both include voice prompts. • Shokz OpenMove Bone Conduction Headphones Sale Price: $54.95 (Save $25.00) • Shokz OpenRun Pro Bone Conduction Headphones Sale Price: $159.95 (Save $20.00) • Shokz OpenComm2 Sale Price: $134.95 (Save $25.00) • Shokz OpenFit OPEN-EAR TRUE WIRELESS Earbuds Sale Price: $124.95 (Save $55.00) • Shokz OpenFit Air Sale Price: $99.95 (Save $20.00) Smart Thermometers The Meater thermometers give you accurate temperature measurements and work with a free and accessible app for iOS or Android. The Pro model includes increased range, support for ambient temperatures of over 1,000 degrees, and 5 internal temperature probes. • Meater Plus: Long Range Accessible Smart Meat Thermometer Sale Price: $79.95 (Save $20.00) • Meater Pro: Accessible Smart Meat Thermometer Sale Price: $99.95 (Save $30.00) Selvas (formerly Hims) Digital Book Readers Expect more from your media player. The SensePlayers include support for basically any modern book format, support for 3rd-party apps including TeamTalk, and a really cool remote control feature that lets you control your Android or iPhone from the player. The OCR version also lets you take pictures and read printed text. • SensePlayer OCR Sale Price: $715.50 (Save $79.50) • Selvas SensePlayer Digital Book Reader Sale Price: $585.00 (Save $65.00) Visit www.atguys.com or call 269-216-4798.

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Freedom Scientific Vispero Focus 40 Blue 5th Generation New Notetaker and Braille Display


Hi, we have a new Vispero Freedom Scientific Focus 40 5th Generation Notetaker and Braille display with its New Leather Case and shoulder strap and charger and cord etc. It also has a Micro SD card for extra memory beyond the built in memory of the notetaker. You get the full 40 cells of Braille which makes reading far easier. Very slim and sleek compared to older Focus Braille displays, and it is even made of metal and not cheap plastic. And, if you want, you can use the built in notetaking capabilities, and connect with over 5 devices at one time by bluetooth wireless and USB connections and switch between them easily like between your phone and computer and laptop. Asking only $1975 for this new unit, or best offer. Email Joe at js5lio021@gmail.com.

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Black Friday Deals Start Now, Lowest prices you can't miss Talking Players, Tablets, Phones & Accessories!


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BT Speak Pro with Case Very Lightly Used--Great Deal!


This unit, purchased originally for $1287 was purchased in early August of this year. It's a great product but I found it just isn't for me. I'm offering it for $899, including shipping to anywhere in the US. If interested, please contact me for payment options, including PayPal.


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