The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast

In this episode of the Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors welcome special guest Nicole Bond and Tim Noonan.

Nicole and Tim were Braille ’n Speak users who enthusiastically explained why they loved the Braille ’n Speak. Nicole got her Braille ’n Speak at age 7 and used it through college. Tim used the Braille ’n Speak both on the job and in his personal life.

Robert, also a Braille ’n Speak user provided some historical context and talked about his role as a Braille ’n Speak beta tester.

Allison, Robert, Tim and Nicole are all now BT Speak users. They explain how the BT Speak has filled the void that was left during the many years  when there was no Braille ’n Speak like device available.

They also looked at how far the BT Speak has come in a little less than a year. Tim demonstrated some examples of how the BT Speak is evolving to meet the needs of its users. In a future update, the BT Speak will offer a One Handed Mode for people who need it. There will be a new much advanced way of managing multiple files in the editor and the famous Braille ’n Speak Append Mode is coming to the BT Speak.

As exciting as all of this is, at only one year old, the BT Speak is just getting started. The Tech Doctors will report new developments as they unfold. Stay tuned. We will be back.

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In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks with seven members of the team at Blazie Technologies. The people who were interviewed included Deane Blazie, his three sons, Bryan, Chris and Stephen, Steve Clower, David Goldfield and Tim Noonan.

Each member of the Blazie Technologies team stressed their commitment to allowing the customer to be the guiding force behind the development of the BT Speak. They encouraged their customers to let them know what features and capabilities they wanted and needed in the BT Speak..

After summarizing and demonstrating some of the new features of the BT Speak that became available in the January 2025 update, They answered questions and took comments from  the audience that was participating live in the Zoom meeting.

The Blazie Technologies team demonstrated their willingness and desire to listen to and respond to their customers  with understanding, kindness and appreciation. It was refreshing to see this type of interaction between the developers and their customers.

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In this Tech Doctor episode, David Woodbridge puts on his brand new HumanWare employee hat and teaches us all about the new Braille and graphics tablet from HumanWare and the American Printing House for the Blind.

David describes the Monarch and walks us through its various features and options.

After listening to the podcast, you may want more information about the Monarch or any of the other HumanWare products mention in the podcast. You can go
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To learn more.

If you would like to get in touch with David, you can email him
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The TechDoctors are excited about this new generation of Braille tablet that can display both text and graphics. It makes the future look promising not only for blind students but for anybody who enjoys learning new things.

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In this podcast, the Tech Doctors explore all that Apple announced in their September 2024 Event.

New Apple Watches, AirPods and iPhones were announced.

Sit back and listen as we tell you all about it.

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The Tech Doctors are back this time to offer their reactions and perspective on the 2024 WWDC Keynote presentation.

There is a lot to unpack. The Tech Doctors hope you benefit from and enjoy our spirited discussion.

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On May the 7th, Apple held an event entitled “Fast and Loose.” The company introduced four new iPads, a new Apple Pencil and a new Magic Keyboard.

In addition to telling you about the event, the Tech Doctors explore their feeling that the iPad is in a transition period where its full potential has not yet been realized. While they acknowledge that the iPad does a lot of things well, there are aspects of the user experience that still need to be further developed.

They do believe that the future is bright for the iPad and they look forward to seeing what comes next.

If you are interested in a new iPad, the Tech Doctors recommend that you go to an Apple Store and try them out. Make sure that you get the iPad that is right for you.

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In this podcast, the Tech Doctors thoroughly examine the BTSpeak from Blazie Technologies.

They tell you where it comes from, what it is and why they love it.

The BTSpeak was created by Deane Blazie who developed the legendary Braille ‘n Speak in the 1980s.

Deane along with his sons, some other developers and a dedicated group of testers and users have produced a device that operates with the simplicity of the Braille ‘n Speak while adding all of the power and features that are found in state-of-the-art computers of today.

The BTSpeak does all this and it fits easily in a pocket.

After you have listened to the Tech Doctors explain it all, you can get more information by going to the
Blazie Technologies
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The Tech Doctors are back with an end of the year review of some of the major things that Apple accomplished in 2023.

You may be surprised, as we were, to realize just how productive Apple was during this past year. The Tech Doctors hope you enjoy this end of the year Apple review.

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The Tech Doctors will be back with more Apple discussion in January 2024.

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In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert briefly summarizes what was presented at Apple’s October 30th Scary Fast event.

It was all about the new M3 chip and new MacBooks Pro.

All of the Tech Doctors will be back in mid November to do an end of the year Apple review podcast. Be sure to stay tuned for that.

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In this Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors carefully examine all that was announced during Apple’s Wanderlust event.

The Apple Watch Series 9 and the iPhone 15 were introduced. There are lots of new features to discuss. Sit back and relax and let us tell you all about it.

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