{"id":6842,"date":"2021-08-01T19:22:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T00:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6842"},"modified":"2021-11-27T21:40:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T03:40:31","slug":"tech-abilities-swordy-quest-ziggys-masculin-voice-mag-safe-charger-beta-backups-clubhouse-is-open-peloton-gamediablo2-accessibility-messengers-soundmojis-and-busy-boxes-for-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6842","title":{"rendered":"Tech Abilities: Swordy Quest, Ziggy\u2019s Masculine Voice, Mag Safe Charger, Beta Backups, Clubhouse is Open, Peloton Game,Diablo2 Accessibility, Messenger\u2019s Soundmojis and Busy Boxes for Adults!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3725\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6842-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crew jumps through the hoops and then some bringing you a wide perspective on some, of the latest news and definitely some perspectives that are quite unique. Either way we see it, there is something for everyone. Join Serina, Raqi, Jesse, Lisa and Jeff in episode 31 of Tech Abilities and also podcast number 771 of the Blind Abilities library of podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marlon and Lori join the crew for a few moments for some lite humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the topics, links and times of each as you can search or use the Chapters feature if your podcast player supports chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Introduction. 00:00<\/li><li>Lori Who?&nbsp;&nbsp;1:25<\/li><li>Pre-Show Ramble 2:50<\/li><li>Official Show Start 13:52<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/product\/MJWY3AM\/A\/magsafe-battery-pack\">Mag Safe Battery Pack from Apple<\/a>. 5w and 15w charging with pass-through feature.&nbsp;&nbsp;$99.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/07\/19\/airpods-magsafe-battery-pack-iphone-12\/\">Can also be used to charge air pods!<\/a>&nbsp;16:42<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/7\/21\/22587130\/alexa-masculine-voice-gender-ziggy-amazon-smart-assistant\">Alexa finally gets a masculine-sounding voice option<\/a>&nbsp;23:41<\/li><li>Magnifier in Control Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Go to Settings, Control Center and Add Magnifier. 26:43<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22580423\/ios-15-iphone-text-size-how-to-control-center\">iOS 15 Beta 3 has new feature for setting Text Size<\/a>. Settings, Control Center and add Text Size. You can add Global or to specific&nbsp;&nbsp;apps. 27:32<\/li><li>Backing up before Beta woes strike. 31:26<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/7\/19\/22580340\/peloton-lanebreak-in-app-game-launch\">Game coming to Peloton Exercise Bike<\/a>. 35:27<\/li><li>Marlin and Do-Do. 38:43<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/748176\/apple-plans-for-5g-iphone-se-to-help-phase-out-iphone-mini\/\">Apple plans for 5G iPhone SE to help phase out iPhone mini<\/a>. 40:00<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/07\/21\/whatsapp-rolling-out-new-calling-interface-for-iphone-users\/\">WhatsApp rolling out new calling interface for iPhone users<\/a>. 40:34<\/li><li>Versa Slate? Where is it? Or, is it just a Fidgit Spinner? Coming in August? 42:46<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/7\/21\/22586845\/clubhouse-open-beta-invite-access-android-ios\">Clubhouse is no longer invite-only<\/a>. 47:58<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.blizzard.com\/en-us\/diablo2\/23700733\/how-we-re-making-diablo-ii-resurrected-more-accessible-to-everyone\">HOW WE\u2019RE MAKING DIABLO\u00ae II: RESURRECTED\u2122 MORE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE<\/a>. 49:50<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/caniplaythat.com\/2021\/07\/19\/road-96-launches-august-on-pc-and-nintendo-switch-with-accessibility\/\">Road 96 launches August on PC and Nintendo Switch with accessibility.<\/a>&nbsp;52:04<\/li><li>Swordy Quest is striking hot. 53:16<\/li><li>Who\u2019s Boss? 56:21<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/messengernews.fb.com\/2021\/07\/15\/emojis-finally-have-a-voice-introducing-soundmojis-on-messenger\/\">Emojis finally have a voice: Introducing Soundmojis on Messenger<\/a>. 58:36<\/li><li>Wave Goodbye and Rambling On. 65:16<\/li><li>Sign Off and Contact. 70:31<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Your State Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a>email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an&nbsp;<a>email<\/a><br>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>&nbsp;group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3727\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6842-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/31TA.mp3 Show Summary: The crew jumps through the hoops and then some bringing you a wide perspective on some, of the latest news and definitely some perspectives that are quite unique. 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