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CCATP #836 — Jane Jordan on Blind Programming and Knitting

When you post online, and you know I’m following you, beware that if you say something interesting, you might be in danger of being asked onto one of my shows. That’s what happened to blind knitter and programmer, Jane Jordan. After Jane and I were done talking, I discovered that she has been listening to […]

A set of sleek, modern wrist-worn devices arranged on a neutral background. Each device has a wide, curved band and a large circular module, resembling minimalist fitness or haptic wristbands. On the left is a black band with a matte finish and a glowing green indicator on the round module. In the center are two open, C‑shaped bands in light pink with metallic inner surfaces and perforated gold-toned pads, suggesting contact points or sensors. On the right is a light pink band with a white circular module, giving a softer, more fashion-oriented look. The overall style is clean and futuristic, emphasizing smooth curves, soft colors, and polished metal accents.

CES 2026: HapWare ALEYE Wearable Assistive Tech for Nonverbal Communication

Allison interviews Jack Walters, CEO and Cofounder of HapWare, about their wearable device called ALEYE, designed to help blind and neurodiverse users interpret nonverbal communication. Jack explains that the system combines AI, haptic feedback, and the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to detect facial expressions, gestures, and social cues in real time. Those cues are then […]

Product render showing an orange iPhone 17 Pro attached to a black Clicks slide‑out keyboard with physical keys combined with a MagSafe-style battery pack, with front, back, and side views against a dark background.

CES 2026: Clicks Power Keyboard & Communicator with Physical Buttons

April 27, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Jeff Gadway, CMO and Founder of Clicks, about their Clicks Power Keyboard, a MagSafe accessory that combines a battery pack with a slide-out physical keyboard. It works with various phone sizes and connects via Bluetooth to multiple devices, offering a tactile typing experience that some users find more accurate and engaging than touchscreens. […]

Close-up product image of a pair of beige Cearvol wireless ear buds hovering above an open charging case. The case has a glossy screen on the front displaying the time “12:00,” the date “Thursday, June 20,” and battery levels at 100% for the case and both left and right earbuds. The earbuds are labeled “Cearvol,” and the case lid is open, revealing molded slots inside.

CES 2026: Cearvol Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

April 9, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Brian Feeser from Cearvol about their over-the-counter hearing aids which are a more affordable option to traditional hearing aids. Brian first shows the Cearvol’s Nano hearing aids, which are their simplest and easiest to use design – they don’t require an app or smartphone to use. The Nanos look like normal earbuds and […]

Side view of a manual wheelchair fitted with a WheelMove powered front-wheel attachment, showing the motorized wheel, battery pack, and mounting arms extending from the footrest area as the user sits on a paved path outdoors.

CES 2026: WheelMove Makes Wheelchair Mobility Effortless

Allison interviews Aumaury Dupas and Kevin Surbled, CEO and COO of WheelMove, respectively, about their powered wheel system that attaches to manual wheelchairs, making them easier to push and maneuver. It integrates with many standard wheelchair frames to provide additional propulsion assistance without replacing the entire chair. The device aims to reduce the physical effort […]

Close-up view of a pair of NaqiLogix neural earbuds. They are black and silver in color and futuristic in appearance as they rest in an open black charging case. Each earbud has a curved black ear hook, a cylindrical black bud with a red interior, and four small gold contact pins on the outer surface, set against a dark background.

CES 2026: Naqi Logix Neural Earbud-Based Control Platform

Allison interviews Sandeep Arya from Naqi Logix about their advanced, non-invasive control platform that uses wearable devices to enable hands-free, voice-free interaction with digital systems. The platform is designed as an “Invisible User Interface,” allowing users to control technology without screens, cameras, touch, or speech. Naqi Logix’s neural earbuds detect subtle biological signals such as […]

Photo of the Smart EV, a modern four-wheeled mobility scooter with a black padded seat and backrest, elevated armrests with integrated controls, and a compact, sturdy base. The scooter has thick tires, a foot platform, visible suspension components, and a sleek dark gray/black design on a plain light background.

CES 2026: Strutt Smart Personal Everyday Vehicle EV1

Allison interviews Tony Hong, Founder and CEO of Strutt, about their smart personal everyday vehicle, the EV1. The EV1 is a modern, four-wheeled battery-powered mobility scooter with a black padded seat and backrest, elevated armrests with integrated controls, and a compact, sturdy base. It has thick tires with suspension, a foot platform, and a sleek, […]

System Settings Displays Mirror Fake Display to MacBook Pro display

Virtual Monitor HDMI Dongles Solve Many Problems

The Problem to be Solved When Apple came out with the 14” MacBook Pro models, it created a problem for screencasters like those of us at ScreenCastsONLINE. The problem is that the displays are a 16×10 aspect ratio, while video on just about every platform is 16×9. If I produce a video using the display […]

Front view of the Glide unit which comprised of a small base with two 7.5-inch side-by-side wheels that steer the device to guide the user. A telescoping handle extends upward from the base to a target height just below the waist. The handle is collapsable down to 25 inches when fully compacted. Visible on the front of the lower part of the handle is a small circular sensor. The base unit and telescoping rod are white while the handle and wheels are black. A magenta colored small handle extends frontward from the base unit for carrying the device when it’s collapsed.

CSUN 2025: Glidance Autonomous Self-Guided Mobility Aid

Allison interviews Amos Miller, Founder and CEO of Guidance, about Glide, their AI-powered mobility aid designed to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate with confidence, comfort, and ease. Glidance’s Sensible Wayfinding Service is a high-intensity computer vision and sense-making AI system built by Glidance. It connects all active Glides and powers […]

Update on Recording Remote Incident Manager

When last we left our heroes, Chris Cooke and I were trying to figure out how I could record a video for her presentation at Macstock. She’ll be talking about how she uses a tool from Pneuma Solutions called the Remote Incident Manager to connect to another person’s computer to provide them technical support, all […]

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