Three Apps On The Go: Pocket, InstaPaper and Voicedream

Jeff Thompson gives a little overview of the Pocket and the InstaPaper Apps while using the VoiceDream app for playback. Both apps are free and are available in the app store, google play and Chrome store and maybe more. These apps are free and will bookmark and download the text for your convenience when data and Wi-Fi is not available nor necessary. Check out more podcasts and subscribe to the Blind Abilities feed at www.BlindAbilities.com...

QuickHit: SoundPods Bluetooth Speaker

In this podcast Jeff Young walks us through the high points of the SoundPods wireless bluetooth speaker from Blue Tiger. It is available from ATGuys.com and amazon.com, and it would make a great stalking stuffer for you and yours.

Kitchen Cafe: Accessible Gadgets – Measuring Cups and Spoons

In this Kitchen Cafe cast, Lori Thompson describes her 2nd set of Braille tactile Measuring cups and Spoons from Maxi-aids. These sets are both black with raised Braille for easy identification. The molded in Braille will not fade away or fall off and the sure grip base ensures a steady and stable measuring cup experience. You can find these accessible gadgets on the web at www.maxiaids.com and search for Braille Tactile measuring Cups black and...

Teen Cast Articles on Blindness by Radio Talking Book with Chapters

Radio Talking book brings us 4 articles related to Blindness. The Radio Talking Book Network is part of State Services for the Blind and you can get the complete RTB broadcasts at www.MNSSB.org/RTB and the password is RTB. The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb...

Microphone Showdown: Heil PR 40 Versus Shure SM58 S

Blind Abilities brings you a post from Mike Malarsie where he demonstrates while letting you decide between two heavy contenders in the podcasting microphone arena. This is a comparison between the Heil PR 40 and the Shure SM 58 S. The Heil is $300 and the Shure is $100. Is $200 more worth the sound of the Heil? You decide! You can follow Mike Malarsie @HowtobeBlind on Twitter and on the web at www.HTB2.com Leave a Comment

Podcasting: Freestyle or Radio Production – An In depth Discussion

Join Garth Humphries, Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane as they discuss the various forms of "Podcasting." The term includes a wide range of audio presentations, from informal AudioBoom post, to more formal podcasts and even heavily produced Radio Broadcasts. Listen-in and enjoy the various audio effects inserted into this production as well - we had some fun producing this one! Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On...

Blind Abilities Presents: BlindJoe, The Future Is Bright,

Pete and Jeff chat again with BlindJoe following his performance in the Knock Out Round on The Voice. Learn of Joe's plans for the future, including his touring across the country, his GoFundMe Account and his plans. This interview is up close and personal, so join BlindAbilities as they continue to follow BlindJoe. You can follow Joe on Twitter @TheBlindJoe

AP Demo Series – An In Depth Discussion About Audio Compression, by BlindAbilities

Blind Abilities presents an in depth discussion on the subject of audio compression. Join Garth Humphries, Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane as they talk about compression, normalization, noise gates and the AP Analyze menu, using Garth's Demo as their road map. We suggest that you listen first to Garth's recording on audio compression previously posted to the BlindAbilities Channel and web site. This is the first of at least three special...