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

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On the show this week:

Update on the We’re With U concert for Ukraine. Learn more by visiting the web
page,0:00.000

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.,10:25.712

Some fixes implemented from Uber, more hopefully on the way,16:15.718

There is a serious bug with the HumanWare Brailliant’s editor,24:17.498

Highlights of CSUN 2022,29:31.431

Thoughts on JAWS for ARM processors,32:26.579

Slow startup onWindows machines,34:32.877

Another Thermostat recommendation,38:02.074

More info wanted on Sony LinkBuds,39:05.017

Songs with ableist language and songs people like and loathe,40:34.770

In memory of Andrea Sherry,45:23.014

The unexpected benefits of technical issues,47:21.617

Apple holds webinar on accessibility features,51:03.634

Memories of radio launches,1:01:41.397

A quick look at Linux,1:44:34.847

Closing and contact info,2:01:28.902

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