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New inovations from Hims Inc. and NV Access are just part of the news this week on MainMenu. Thanks To Hims Inc. we present a recent webinar on the new E-bot device from Hims. David Woodbridge demonstrates using iTunes Radio on the Apple TV. And, we learn that the latest release of the free screen reader NVDA is available. It is the latest tech for you right here on Main Menu.

This week MainMenu is filled with a lot of information you may want to take notes about. So, grab your note taking tablet or other device and be ready to get all the information down for future use. MainMenu staff member Mary Emerson starts us out with a demonstration of Speak Dropbox, Windows software that can provide you more information about what is going on in your Dropbox. Then MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge brings us demos on using iTunes Radio on your iDevice and on your MacBook Pro. Then David Will demonstrate how to fix a serious problem of the Apple TV remote interfering with the use of your MacBook Pro if they are both located in the same room and both on at the same time. And, MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin Demonstrates using the Verizon Wireless iOS app to easily access a variety of Verizon features on your favorite mobile device.

It is all about access your way on your choice of platform. And, we have it all here for you. MainMenu Host David Tanner takes you on a tour of the Xfinity TV Go app for iOS and Android and shows you how accessible watching TV can be on your favorite iOS or Android device. We re-air, by request, an audio demo of the wireless features of the new Victor Reader Stream. We thank the fine folks at Humanware for allowing us to air this demo which can also be downloaded from www.humanware.com. MainMenu Host David Tanner comes back with a demonstration of how to download an app from the Google Play Store and then demonstrates the use of the Ideal Currency Identifier app which he has just downloaded. Take your pick of entertainment any way you want it, and if you need to figure out what that dollar bill is you have a very accessible and easy way to identify it on your Android device for free.

Make yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy the variety of coverage we have for you this week. ACB Radio managing director Larry Turnbull interviews Dr. Judy Dixon about her new book Get The Picture: Seeing The World Through The iPhone Camera. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge shows us how to setup playlists for your internet radio stations on the new Victor Reader Stream. And, Rick Harmon from the Blind Geek Zone shows us around the Keurig K65 K-cup brewer; a fine way to accessibly make a fine cup of coffee. MainMenu thanks Rick for allowing us to air his presentation. Keeping you on top of what is new and what is accessible from a blindness perspective...

Introducing the latest for the Victor Reader Stream and More... ACB Radio managing director Larry Turnbull interviews Matthew Janusauskas From Humanware about the latest features added to the Victor Reader Stream. And, Cullen Gallagher introduces us to the Odin VI Mobile Phone with built-in speech.

Get the latest technology updates here on Main Menu. We start with several announcements of updates to a number of assistive technology products, followed by: The GW Micro training department continues with part 2 of their presentation for new users of Window-Eyes. We thank GW Micro again for allowing us to air this presentation. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge demonstrates Using Airfoil on the Mac to enable multiple AirPlay Spekaers on iOS. And MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin interviews Brad Davis from Freedom Scientific about the latest release of the Ruby HD Video Magnifier.

Are you a new user of Window-Eyes or considering giving it a try? The training department from GW Micro is here to tell you all about the new Window-Eyes For Microsoft Office users, and even get you started using it. We greatly appreciate GW Micro for letting us re-air this introductory training on MainMenu. This is part one of two parts, with the remainder next week. And, MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge demonstrates using the iPod Nano 6th generation device as a watch. Once again, MainMenu brings you the information that you need for the latest technologies you want to use while it is still new.

Trying to learn to use that new iDevice??? MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge will show you all the jestures you will need to become a master at whichever iDevice you are trying to learn. And, Rebecca Skipper takes us through a full demonstration of the software and routine needed to convert print math to Nemeth code Braille for use in all your Braille math work.

The very latest news that you must know NOW! MainMenu Host David Tanner interviews Tom Wlodkowski, Vice president of Accessibility for Comcast Cable about the very latest in accessibility of Comcast products and services. And, ACB Radio Managing Director Larry Turnbull interviews Dan Weirich, Vice president of sales and marketing for GW Micro about the new FREE Window-eyes for Office users offer and gets us all the details of this outstanding offer just announced this week! Yes, if it is the latest breaking news in the assistive technology and accessibility field for the blind and low vision person you will find it here first!

MainMenu goes mobile again this week... MainMenu staff member Shane Davidson interviews a representative from Odin Mobile about their services and training for the Nexus 4 Android phone and support for blind users. And, MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge brings us a review and demonstration of the many features usable with a bluetooth keyboard with your iDevice. Whether it is Android or iOS we have you covered this week here on MainMenu.

MainMenu brings in the new year with a jam packed show this week. MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin starts us off with a review and demonstration of the iOS app for US Bank. It is very accessible, and Chase takes on a tour of this very nice app. We then hear the 2014 holiday greeting from American Council of the Blind President Kim Charlson. We are pleased to welcome her to MainMenu, and wish her all the best for the new year. And, then we hear the 5th and final segment of the excellent GW Micro tutorial on using iTunes with Window-eyes. We thank GW Micro for allowing us to air this tutorial, and would encourage you to check out this and many other excellent training tutorials available from the GW Micro training Department. We look forward to having you along for this show, and wish each of you a very Happy New Year.

This week we take you on a review of some of the big tech news covered by MainMenu during 2013,and even talk a little about what you may be hearing on MainMenu in 2014. It has been quite a year...

It is the MainMenu holiday special. Please do not miss it. Holiday greetings from the MainMenu staff, and other folks too. And, parts 3 and 4 of the iTunes tutorial from GW Micro. We thank the folks at www.gwmicro.com/training for providing these tutorials for MainMenu.

We will help you make sure you are on time this week, and More this week. David Woodbridge brings us a demonstration of the Freevox Touch Smart Watch with large print and speech access. And we hear part two of the tutorial on using iTunes with Window-Eyes, complements of Gw Micro. Whether it is a new very accessible watch or fine tuning your skills using iTunes we have it here on MainMenu for you this week.

Knowledge is good and today we will learn a lot. Geremy Curry from GW Micro Brings us the first of a two part training on using iTunes 11.1 with Window-Eyes 8.3. And, Joseph Lee gives us a tutorial on using the review mode in the latest NVDA. Wow, you will really be smart after you master all that you will learn on this show.

We start with David Woodbridge and a demo of how to unlock your iPhone with your finger print. Earle Harrison demonstrates the new Cosmo Braille embosser. Calmon Gallager demonstrates new wireless features of the Book Stream from Humanware. And, David Tanner demos an app to help you learn to handwrite on your iDevice. Have a great holiday season and start it with us at MainMenu!

MainMenu continues to bring you information on all the latest technologies. And, this week we feature: David Woodbridge continues his review and demonstration of iOS10.9 Mavericks with VoiceOver. And, Mary Emerson demonstrates the accessibility to the new Kindle Fire HDX Book Reader from Amazon. Keeping you on top of the very latest developments in the technology field is our Goal.

A new note taker from Hims and a new operating system for the Mac highlight our show this week. MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin interviewsJenny Axler from HIMS about the new Braille Sense U2 Mini. And, MainMenu Staff Member David Woodbridge brings us part one of a review of the Mavericks operating system for the Mac with VoiceOver. Keeping you on top of the very latest developments in the technology field is our Goal.

MainMenu continues to bring you information on all the latest technologies. And, this week we feature: Mary Emerson with a review of the You Tube To MP3 Converter Free from Videosoft. David Woodbridge reviews and demonstrates the Airplay and low vision features in the September 2013 release of Apple TV. And, Chase Crispin reviews and demonstrates the new features in Voice Memo for iOS 7. Keeping you on top of the very latest developments in the technology field is our Goal.

It is all about Apple on MainMenu this week... MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin interviews MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge about the latest hardware and operating system releases from Apple for iPad and Mac. And, David Tanner reviews and demos the latest PayPal app for iOS devices. Whether it is a new computer, a tablet, upgrading your Mac or just managing your money, we have it all this week on MainMenu. So, come on by and get informed.