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BLT's 2025 Holiday Tech Guide!

BLT's 2025 Holiday Tech Guide!

SE11 · · 24:24

1) Episode Summary This fun, high-energy December episode of Blind Level Tech brings Evan back for the annual Top 10 Tech Gadgets Holiday Special. Evan kicks things off with Christ...

End of the Month Tech News and Updates for November

End of the Month Tech News and Updates for November

SE11 · · 21:43

Its time for your mainstream and assistive tech updates for the end of the month. Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes shares the latest updates in assistiv...

BLT Bite: A Demonstration of Haylo Fi

BLT Bite: A Demonstration of Haylo Fi

SE11 · · 04:14

On this BLT Bite, Andrew Babbin and Liam Haily walk us through a short demo of Haylo Fi, which you can learn more about by listening to last weeks episode. Andrew shows us how easy i...

Andrew Babin and Liam Hally: Staying On Top of your Money with Halo Fi

Andrew Babin and Liam Hally: Staying On Top of your Money with Halo Fi

SE11 · · 30:54

summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes discusses the innovative financial technology platform Halo Fi with its developers, Andrew Babin and Liam Haley. The c...

Patrick Long: Cofounter of Innosearch, Making Websites Intuitive as well as Compliant

Patrick Long: Cofounter of Innosearch, Making Websites Intuitive as well as Compliant

SE11 · · 20:52

This week on BLT, we chat with Patrick Long, co-founder of InnoSearch, a platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences for individuals with blindness and low vision. Patri...

Troy Otillio: CEO of Aira

Troy Otillio: CEO of Aira

SE11 · · 34:53

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, we are honord to speak withh Troy Otillio, CEO of Aira, to discuss the evolution and impact of Aira's visual interpreting services. They explore ...

Even More Apple Updates

Even More Apple Updates

SE11 · · 26:30

On this episode of BLT, Evan and Marty Sobo geek out over the latest releases from Apple, including the new M5 chip, and the updated Apple Vision Pro. We discuss whether you should u...

New happenings in Mainstream and Assistive Tech: Apple, Be My Eyes, and Some New Smart Glasses

New happenings in Mainstream and Assistive Tech: Apple, Be My Eyes, and Some New Smart Glasses

SE11 · · 20:57

Summary On this episode of BLT, we take a look at some of the latest happenings in mainstream and assistive tech, from New Apple updates to some new smart glasses designed for naviga...

Accessible Self Checkout Machines: Coming to a Target Near You

Accessible Self Checkout Machines: Coming to a Target Near You

SE11 · · 12:22

This week on BLT, we take a look at Targets new accessible self checkout machines, which are beeing roled out nation wide.Mbr> We explore the technology behind these machines, their ...

Meta Glasses: The Latest, Greatest, and Undocumented Updates

Meta Glasses: The Latest, Greatest, and Undocumented Updates

SE11 · · 15:49

Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes explores the latest advancements in Meta's Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. Discover the significant hardware upgrades...

Highlights From Amazon Fall 2025 Hardware Event

Highlights From Amazon Fall 2025 Hardware Event

SE11 · · 26:04

In this episode, Evan discusses the latest innovations from Amazon, focusing on the new Echo Studio, Echo Show cameras, Fire Scribe, Fire Tablets, Fire TV Stick, and the introduction...

iOS26 is out, but should you update yet?

iOS26 is out, but should you update yet?

SE11 · · 49:57

Join Evan Starnes and Marty Sobo as they explore Apple's latest innovations. From the iPhone 17 series to the AirPods Pro 3, and the iOS 26 updates, they discuss the new features, im...

Writing Without Limits: Elyse Draper on AI, Accessibility, and Publishing Diverse Voices | Blind Level Tech

Writing Without Limits: Elyse Draper on AI, Accessibility, and Publishing Diverse Voices | Blind Level Tech

SE11 · · 39:52

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes shifts the focus from gaming to the world of writing with guest Elyse Draper. Elyse shares her journey as a professional writer...

VoiceOver to Voice Lines: Radio, Rails, and Accessibility with Austin Seraphin

VoiceOver to Voice Lines: Radio, Rails, and Accessibility with Austin Seraphin

SE11 · · 46:31

Evan Starnes sits down with accessibility consultant, amateur radio operator, and co-founder of Philly Touch Tours, Austin Seraphin. They trace his journey from the Apple IIe and BAS...

Dale Hill: Don't be afraid to Push Buttons

Dale Hill: Don't be afraid to Push Buttons

SE11 · · 22:29

This week on BLT, we have a rare in-person interview with Dale Hill, long time Aftersight listener and now also a bord member. We touch on some of the adaptations Dale used during hi...

The Magic Behind NLS Talking Books with Tyler Kottmann

The Magic Behind NLS Talking Books with Tyler Kottmann

SE11 · · 40:29

This week on BLT, we're joined by Tyler Kottmann, Studio Director at the Colorado Talking Book Library. We explore the intricacies of audiobook production for the National Library Se...

Lorrie Spoering: Reader Advisor at the Talking Book Library"

Lorrie Spoering: Reader Advisor at the Talking Book Library"

SE11 · · 37:41

This week on BLT, we speak with Lorrie Spoering, a dedicated reader advisor at the Talking Book Library. From her early days as a volunteer to her current role, Lorrie shares her pas...

Gable Meade Part 2: The Sento Showdown

Gable Meade Part 2: The Sento Showdown

SE11 · · 21:10

This week on BLT, we’re back with Gable Mead to talk aboutan exciting part of the blind/low vision gameing community. Gable shares the inception and growth of the Sento Showdown tour...

Gable Meade Part 1: Muscled Memory, Axedental Accessibility, and the current Landscape of Accessible Gaming

Gable Meade Part 1: Muscled Memory, Axedental Accessibility, and the current Landscape of Accessible Gaming

SE11 · · 40:51

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, we sit down with Gable Meade, a passionate gamer and advocate for accessibility in gaming. We dive into Gable's personal journey, exploring how h...

“Holy Braille” to Codex: Multi‑Line Braille That Clicks

“Holy Braille” to Codex: Multi‑Line Braille That Clicks

SE11 · · 34:53

Evan Starnes sits down with Alex Russomanno, CEO of New Haptics, to unpack the Codex—a 4‑line x 32‑cell, multi‑line braille display powered by pneumatic actuation, a full‑surface tou...