Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by Michael Babcock to answer listener questions about accessible technology.

They discuss the best smart speakers, how to access hands-on tech for the blind, recommend accessible calendar apps, and provide insights on accessible televisions.

There are also questions on the usability of audio interfaces, and the intricacies of transferring music files between devices. They also discuss portable Wi-Fi solutions for maintaining connectivity during outages.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
02:23 Smart Speakers: Choosing the Right One
13:04 Hands-On Tech: Accessing Devices for the Blind
18:16 Accessible Calendar Apps: Finding the Best Options
21:36 Accessible Televisions: Recommendations and Features
28:42 Exploring Accessible TV Options
30:00 Understanding Audio Interfaces and Accessibility
33:11 Navigating Music Transfer and Media Players
41:07 Portable Wi-Fi Solutions for Connectivity

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