Episode 171: Ubers making progress, the big Brailliant bug, and memories of radio station launches

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Update on the We’re With U concert for Ukraine. Learn more by visiting the web
page,0:00

New Zealand taking a poll on Braille with an uppercase B. If you’re a New
Zealand Braille user, please vote yes
to give Louis Braille the honour and respect he is due. You can read my blog
post on why the Braille code should be
capitalised.,10:25

Some fixes implemented from Uber, more hopefully on the way,16:15

There is a serious bug with the HumanWare Brailliant’s editor,24:17

Highlights of CSUN 2022,29:31

Thoughts on JAWS for ARM processors,32:26

Slow startup onWindows machines,34:32

Another Thermostat recommendation,38:02

More info wanted on Sony LinkBuds,39:05

Songs with ableist language and songs people like and loathe,40:34

In memory of Andrea Sherry,45:23

The unexpected benefits of technical issues,47:21

Apple holds webinar on accessibility features,51:03

Memories of radio launches,1:01:41

A quick look at Linux,1:44:34

Closing and contact info,2:01:28