Tag Archives: Amazon Echo
Radio Reading Services on Smart Speakers
So, you have a smart speaker— some variation of an Amazon Echo or Google Home. Both provide the time, temperature, jokes, make phone calls, etc. Did you know they will also stream radio stations? Many radio stations that also broadcast … Continue reading
Google Home, “Hey Google!”
“Hey Google, can you give me a gift idea for Mother’s Day?” The Google Home device on the coffee table lights up, and responds in a female voice, “You could make her something tasty to eat, do you want a … Continue reading
Siri, Alexa, and “OK Google” Smackdown
Why is Everybody Always Picking On Me? Whether or not you use one of Apple’s iOS gadgets (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch), no doubt you’ve heard of the digital personal assistant named “Siri?” If you’ve been hiding from the world … Continue reading
NEAER Conference Presentation
At the recent Northeast Chapter of the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NE/AER) conference in South Portland, I presented, “Access Technology Wading Pool,” to suggest low tech ways professionals and consumers might learn … Continue reading
Amazon Echo Dot
There are 3 versions of the Amazon Echo, featuring the personal digit assistant, Alexa. The Amazon Echo is $179, The Amazon Tap is $129 and the Echo Dot is $49. Although there is a difference in the hardware features on … Continue reading
AVRT Conference Presentation
As luck would have it, at a recent Association for Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (AVRT), the Amazon Echo incorporated into my presentation, The Access Technology Wading Pool, failed to connect to the WIFI! As a result, a live demonstration of the Echo … Continue reading
Father’s Day Gifts Ideas for Access Technology Users
Dear Son, I recognize this is a bit selfish, but I am not above offering a few suggestions for Father’s Day, on June 19, 2016 (no doubt this is already on your calendar). You are probably already fretting about what … Continue reading
Amazon Echo, Say “Hello” to Alexa
Imagine having a digital assistant in the house that doesn’t require using a keyboard, or learning to use a tablet computer, or smartphone—an attentive digital assistant within earshot, that could open and read a book, provide a weather report, access … Continue reading