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An article just went up on Eurogamer talking about the Periphery Synthetic game and the state of game accessibility for both blind gamers and blind developers. It features comments from many respected blind consultants and developers including @talon, @shaysters and yours truely. I think it's totally worth a read because it covers the topic from multiple angles very well eurogamer.net/periphery-synthe… #GameAccessibility #GameDev #IndieDev
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaccessibility @Talon @Shay

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Pitermach

@blindbat84 @Orinks What I would suggest you do to start with is go into the settings and turn down the music a bit at least to start. It’s really pretty and dynamic changing based on where you are but it can make things more confusing. Then, just keep doing the area scan which will reveal any materials you can collect with pings followed by a continuous sound that you can just center and move toward. After you collect a material, rinse and repeat. Eventually this will let you upgrade parts of the suit to let you drive around and eventually also fly. The other sounds you hear when you scan is a continuous rhythmic beeping for your next destination of interest which might be more prceptions you can read or a portal to the next world, and the other sounds you hear that quickly change in pitch is the terrain shape around you. So if you hear the scanner make very high pitched humming that tells you there are hills you might need to jump up to climb, while if you hear lower descending sounds that tells you there are valleys. @bscross32 did a short gameplay recording that demonstrates a lot of this in practice though his suit is already upgraded a bit which yours won’t be at first. audiopub.site/listen/f4205bca-…
@Orinks @Sarah Russell @Brandon Cross

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I have played a little bit with OpenAI's new iteration of #GPT, GPT-o1, which performs an initial reasoning step before running the LLM. It is certainly a more capable tool than previous iterations, though still struggling with the most advanced research mathematical tasks.

Here are some concrete experiments (with a prototype version of the model that I was granted access to). In chatgpt.com/share/2ecd7b73-360… I repeated an experiment from mathstodon.xyz/@tao/1099482491… in which I asked GPT to answer a vaguely worded mathematical query which could be solved by identifying a suitable theorem (Cramer's theorem) from the literature. Previously, GPT was able to mention some relevant concepts but the details were hallucinated nonsense. This time around, Cramer's theorem was identified and a perfectly satisfactory answer was given. (1/3)

#gpt
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Robert Habeck, Bundeswirtschaftsminister: "Es gibt keinen Kollegen, der soviel um Unterstützung bittet, wie Hubert Aiwanger."

Und Robert Habeck antwortet immer. Anscheinend braucht Aiwanger jemanden, der ihm erklärt, wie Wirtschaftspolitik funktioniert!

#Grüne #GrüneHadern #HubertAiwanger #Aiwanger #RobertHabeck

#grune #grunehadern #hubertaiwanger #aiwanger #roberthabeck

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#Glocken online - Schönes Projekt!

Leider fehlt mir die Freiheit, es uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen, solange keine trackingfreien Dienste, wenigstens alternativ wie z.B. #OpenStreetMap oder #PeerTube, verwendet werden.

createsoundscape.de/
Schade, dass es auf Nachfrage so gar keine Reaktion gibt.

#RespektDerDigitalenPrivatsphäre, besonders bei Projekten mit Jugendlichen.

#digitaleKirche #FediKirche #OSM #selbstbestimmtDigital

#peertube #openstreetmap #OSM #digitalekirche #fedikirche #selbstbestimmtdigital #glocken #respektderdigitalenprivatsphäre
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Ondřej Caletka

@babaq těžko říct, ale vůbec by mě nepřekvapilo, kdyby za vytvoření každé eSIM platili licenční poplatky - ostatně ta infrastruktura pro eSIM je společná pro všechny operátory.

Jako mnohem horší problém se ale jeví, že Vodafoní samoobsluha vyžaduje dvoufaktorové ověření pomocí SMS zaslané právě na SIM kartu, která neexistuje.

@Martin Bodlák 💙💛
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Chris 🌱

They didn't know each other for as long as my Gen 2 sims did, and they didn't always have a perfect marriage (the Prom incident was them), but they made it through. They were the first set of parents to have multiple children in my main legacy family, and they did an amazing job raising their kids while being very accomplished in their careers. They were also wonderful grandparents.

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Das Kontaktsemester geht zu Ende

Es war eine gute Zeit, und nun geht sie zu Ende. Morgen ist mein letzter Tag im Kontaktsemester. Ich will ihn nutzen, um schon mal einen Überblick zu bekommen, was danach dienstlich alles auf mich zukommt. Also ist es inoffiziell irgendwie auch schon der erste Tag wieder im Dienst.

Ein Bericht ist geschrieben, ein paar Vorhaben habe ich formuliert, vom frischen Wind in meinem Kopf werde ich hoffentlich eine Weile profitieren. Ich freue mich auf den Wiedereinstieg in die Gemeinde, auf die Menschen, auf die neue Gruppe der Konfirmand*innen, mit denen wir bald starten werden, auf die schönen Gottesdienste in der Predigerkirche und darauf, selbst wieder welche zu halten... Noch immer beschäftigt mich vieles, was ich in den letzten drei Monaten (vor allem in Bradford) erlebt, gefühlt oder gedacht habe. Vielleicht wird manches davon weitergehen.

Diesen Blog schließe ich nun erst einmal wieder. Es ist der zweite auf dieser Plattform nach den Advent-Gedanken vom letzten Jahr. Der nächste kommt sicher irgendwann, wenn es sich anbietet. Macht's gut und bleibt behütet.

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I love toolbox reliability:

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>>> Downloading successful, but checksum doesn't match. Calculated: 48ea7729665cea44a1e7755055eadc30f46cd23ddf4a75d6352374f8be021dd801f610bcfa73231edf41425346
>>> Librepo error: Cannot download repomd.xml: Cannot download repodata/repomd.xml: All mirrors were triedFailed to download metadata (metalink: "mirrors.fedoraproject.org/meta…") for repository "fedora"
Librepo error: Cannot download repomd.xml: Cannot download repodata/repomd.xml: All mirrors were tried
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Holger Dittmann

Florian Schroeders Anklage dass nun aus seiner Sicht überwiegend nichtbehinderte Menschen sich empören ist in zweierlei Hinsicht bedauerlich: Erstens offenbart er damit dass er nichtsichtbare Behinderungen nicht einkalkuliert, und zweitens ist gesellschaftlicher Fortschritt zur Verbesserung der Lebensumstände und der Akzeptanz von Minderheiten erst möglich wenn auch genug Stimmen aus der Mehrheitsgesellschaft laut werden.

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Linus Torvalds: Rust will go into Linux 6.1

At the Kernel Maintainers Summit, the question wasn't, "Would Rust make it into Linux?" Instead, it was, "What to do about its compilers?"

The Rust in Linux debate is over. The implementation has begun. In an email conversation, Linux's creator @torvalds told, "Unless something odd happens, it [Rust] will make it into 6.1."

🐧 zdnet.com/article/linus-torval…

#linux #rust #linustorvalds #rustlang #it #code #opensource #kernel #linuxkernel

#linux #opensource #IT #rust #code #RustLang #kernel #linuxkernel #linustorvalds @Linus Torvalds

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A week ago, I published a detailed 2.5-hour overview of what’s new in iOS 18. In preparation for recording that podcast, I took detailed notes. I uploaded those notes to Google’s new Notebook LM artificial intelligence service. The idea here is that you can upload material from a range of sources and ask questions or have summaries prepared.
I asked Notebook LM to produce an FAQ, and a deep dive audio summary. First, here’s the FAQ it produced.
iOS 18 Accessibility FAQ
What's new in iOS 18 for Braille users?
iOS 18 introduces major improvements for Braille users, including:
• Separate Input & Output Braille Tables: Configure different Braille tables for input and output, allowing you to type in uncontracted Braille while reading in contracted Braille, for example.
• Enhanced Braille Screen Input: This feature now boasts an item chooser for navigating to specific screen elements by typing their name in Braille.
• Command Mode: Activate command mode to control your device using standard Braille display commands without needing a physical display connected.
• Direct Braille Screen Input Access: Invoke Braille screen input from anywhere on your device using a simple double-tap gesture with fingers at the top and bottom of the screen.
• Automatic Braille Screen Input Activation: Enable automatic activation for Braille screen input to be ready whenever an editing field appears.
Can I customize VoiceOver voices in iOS 18?
Yes! iOS 18 offers extensive VoiceOver voice customization options:
• Expanded Voice Rotor: Add multiple voices to the rotor for quick switching.
• Personal Voice Integration: Use your personalized voice created with the Personal Voice feature as your VoiceOver voice.
• Fine-tuned Voice Control: Adjust rate, pitch, and even access a comprehensive equalizer to tailor each voice to your preference or hearing needs.
• Siri Voice Styles: Customize Siri voices with various speaking styles like "narration" or "faster pace" for different situations.
What are Vocal Shortcuts, and how do they work?
Vocal Shortcuts let you trigger actions on your device using personalized voice commands. You can:
• Create Custom Phrases: Record a phrase like "Hey, Focus Mode" to activate a specific Focus mode.
• Assign System Functions: Trigger actions like turning the flashlight on/off, taking a screenshot, or even invoking Siri.
• Control Accessibility Features: Activate features like Zoom, Voice Control, or specific Accessibility Shortcuts.
What are Music Haptics, and who are they for?
Music Haptics are designed to make music more accessible for the deaf-blind community. When enabled, your iPhone will translate music into vibrations and pulses, attempting to represent the audio rhythmically. This feature is currently limited to Apple Music and Apple Classical apps.
Can I personalize Control Center in iOS 18?
iOS 18 provides significantly more control over Control Center customization:
• Extensive Control Options: Add controls for accessibility features, audio settings, screen mirroring, and more.
• Organized by Headings: Navigate numerous controls easily as they are now grouped by headings for better organization.
• Futureproof Design: With third-party app integration on the horizon, the new Control Center is designed to handle increasing customization options.
Are there any new features for Voice Memos?
iOS 18 introduces powerful enhancements to the Voice Memos app, including:
• Automatic Transcription: Voice Memos can now automatically transcribe your recordings, making them searchable and accessible.
• Customizable Folders: Organize your recordings into folders for easier management and retrieval.
• Enhanced Privacy: Control how long deleted recordings are stored on your device, from 30 days to never.
How has the Notes app improved in iOS 18?
Notable improvements in the Notes app include:
• Rich Note Creation: Add audio recordings with transcriptions directly into your notes for a multimedia experience.
• Simplified File Attachments: Attach files from various sources, including audio recordings, directly to your notes.
• Inline Calculations: Perform calculations directly within your notes using natural language and the equals sign.
What significant changes are there in the Messages app?
iOS 18 brings valuable new features to the Messages app:
• Scheduled Messages: Schedule messages up to 14 days in advance for birthdays, reminders, or future communications.
• Expanded Tapback Reactions: Customize your tapback reactions with any emoji, adding a personal touch to your replies.
• Enhanced Sharing: Create and manage shared password groups within the app for easier and secure password sharing among family and friends.

Next, I went into the Chat mode of Notebook LM and started asking it questions. Here is a short extract from my conversation with it.
Q. How do you switch Braille screen input from input mode to command mode?
A. To switch between input mode and command mode in Braille screen input on iOS 18, you would use a 3-finger flick gesture on the screen. It does not matter if you flick left or right, as both directions will switch between the modes
Q. Thanks, another question for you. If I don’t like my input and output tables in Braille being separate, can I change it back to the way it used to be?
A. You can change the input and output tables for Braille back to the way they were before iOS 18. In iOS 18, you can have different input and output tables, but if you do not want this, you can switch it off.

To change this setting, first go to Braille settings in VoiceOver. Then, find the "Match Input and Output Tables" switch button. By default, this setting is off. If you double-tap the button to turn it on, the input and output tables will change together. Once you make this change, there will be only one rotor item for the Braille table.
Q. Thanks that’s helpful. Final question for you. You mentioned vocal shortcuts and they sound cool, but how do you find vocal shortcuts and how do you set them up?
A. Here is how to find and set up vocal shortcuts on iOS 18:
Finding Vocal Shortcuts in Settings
The sources explain that you can find the vocal shortcuts by going to Accessibility Settings under Speech and then flicking through the options until you find "Vocal Shortcuts".
Setting up Vocal Shortcuts
To set up vocal shortcuts, you first need to double-tap the "Vocal Shortcuts" button, which will be turned off by default. Then, you double-tap the "Set up vocal shortcuts" button. You will then be able to choose what actions you want to assign vocal shortcuts to. The actions are organised by the headings "Siri," "Shortcuts," "System," and "Accessibility".
The source gives an example of setting up a vocal shortcut to activate the shortcut "Hey GP". To set up this particular shortcut, the user first double-taps the "Shortcuts" heading and then double-taps the "Hey GP" button. Then, to tell iOS 18 what the command for this shortcut will be, the user types the command, which in this case is "Hey GP," into the "Custom phrase" text field and presses enter. Finally, the user says the phrase "Hey GP" three times, and the vocal shortcut is ready.

That is ever so slightly wrong but mostly correct.
Finally, and most remarkably, I had Google LM produce an audio summary of the data I had supplied. I should stress here, this is not a script I wrote. This is what the AI came up with just based on the raw data. It’s impressive, and it’s sort of delicious to hear a couple of Google AI characters being so effusive in their praise of iOS.


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