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Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement
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Hi everyone!
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I’m pleased to announce that 1.2 will be coming out… drumroll… TOMORROW!
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That’s right! Tomorrow morning (sometime before noon Eastern time), we’ll be flipping the switch on for the over-the-air update from version 1.1 to version 1.2.
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We know you’ve been waiting for it for a while… and I hope this was worth it! We think it is. ?
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For TuneIn Radio, it is a first version of the implementation. Certain functionalities aren’t there yet (most notably, speed control in podcasts and the ability to resume playing where you left off in a podcast/book), as those features weren’t in the documentation we had from TuneIn. But we are working with them to get these in 1.3 (and added to their documentation for their future implementations!).
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So without any further ado, here’s a list of new features, and bugfixes. Please note that the bugfixes are the most “visible” ones we fixed, but we fixed more than just what’s below. Again, we think you’ll really like it!
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Victor Reader Stream 3 software update version 1.2 has the following new features:
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TUNEIN RADIO
Listen to Internet radio stations and podcasts! You can listen anonymously, with a free account, or with a premium account. To learn more about TuneIn, visit their website at tunein.com .
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DAISY ONLINE DYNAMIC MENUS
We are now supporting dynamic menus for Daisy Online (DOD) services, allowing the users to get personalized menus when navigating their national library. (This is mostly used outside of the US, the US doesn’t have a DOD library)
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IMPROVED NLS BARD SEARCH
We are using the new API from NLS BARD which greatly improves search results. Try it! (English collection only for now)
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CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE ON-THE-FLY
You can now change your system's locale on the fly by accessing the Languages settings menu. You need to be connected to wifi as this will trigger a download of the new language.
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BETTER SUPPORT FOR MAC FILES
The Stream 3 will now ignore "system" files (typically starting by a period or an underscore character) on SD cards.
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SD CARD FORMATTING SUPPORT
Format your SD card directly in your Stream. Cards larger than 32gb will be formatted in exFat for better support. This option is in the diagnostic menu (boot using keys 2 6 and 8) for technical reasons.
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And a lot of bugfixes! This new version fixes the following issues:
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The 5 key will again give the podcast information when used
Improved HLS streams support for Internet radio (some stations that didn’t work before might work now)
Podcasts import files generated from the HumanWare Companion can now be imported
We now check for update immediately after adding a podcast feed instead of waiting for the next update window
Certain search results weren’t numbered, they are now
Jump by percentage in text file should behave better
Fixed a crash that erased the reading position in books after a shutdown
Go To in the notes bookshelf works properly now
Fixed an issue where some files couldn't be deleted in the $VRMusic folder
Fixed an issue where automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity would not happen
The Stream should return in the last used bookshelf after a reboot
Bookmarks now use the first available number instead of the number after the highest bookmark, consistent with the behavior on the Stream 2
Fixed an issue where you couldn’t copy books/write to card on certain SD cards 256 gigs and larger
Lots of Bookshare/text files interruptions were fixed. We are still seeing some issues and are investigating them but this release should be more stable.
Fixed level navigation in the References bookshelf
Navigation in NLS search results improved
Exporting playlists using the 3 key in the Internet Radio bookshelf now works properly
Offline bookshelves now refresh more smoothly when adding/removing content
Raised the limit for book size in Bookshare
Go To Time in Daisy/NISO books works properly now
Fixed some crashes when recording certain Internet Radio stations
Fixed some crashes and navigation issues in the podcast app
Fixed a crash when adding certain Internet radio stations to the favorites
Booting in diagnostic mode now plays a double beep
Improved time announcements
Fixed an issue where the TTS was sometimes cut prematurely when reading certain messages
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And now that this is behind us, 1.3 is on the work table. I can’t start talking about it just yet, but one thing I can tell you is that the file ordering is, for me, one of the top priority features to get in 1.3.
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Lastly, Peter Tucic and I will be doing a webinar on November 20th at 4pm Eastern time to discuss this new release! Please join us by registering at: https://humanware.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HLUV31FERiOCxwNqQJiecw
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The future is looking good! Mathieu Paquette
Product Manager
HumanWare
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开云体育Hi Matthew ? Ok, thanks for this, looking forward to installing the up-date. Is anything being done to allow us to download either rnib or calibre books on to our streams? ? I am currently reading some books and the time jump seems to be a bit messed up, not sure if it is the book or the stream. If I am jumping back 5 minutes, it doesn’t seem like 5 minutes, seems to be less time than that. Also in one book, the book jumped between section or chapter 36 and went to 32, I think this may be the book though. ? I have always felt that the stream has a lot to offer, it is very versatile, there is a lot it could do. I have had all the streams, they’ve all been very good, thanks Matthew and keep up the good work. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 6:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement ? Hi everyone! ? I’m pleased to announce that 1.2 will be coming out… drumroll… TOMORROW! ? That’s right! Tomorrow morning (sometime before noon Eastern time), we’ll be flipping the switch on for the over-the-air update from version 1.1 to version 1.2. ? We know you’ve been waiting for it for a while… and I hope this was worth it! We think it is. ? ? For TuneIn Radio, it is a first version of the implementation. Certain functionalities aren’t there yet (most notably, speed control in podcasts and the ability to resume playing where you left off in a podcast/book), as those features weren’t in the documentation we had from TuneIn. But we are working with them to get these in 1.3 (and added to their documentation for their future implementations!). ? So without any further ado, here’s a list of new features, and bugfixes. Please note that the bugfixes are the most “visible” ones we fixed, but we fixed more than just what’s below. Again, we think you’ll really like it! ? ? Victor Reader Stream 3 software update version 1.2 has the following new features: ? TUNEIN RADIO Listen to Internet radio stations and podcasts! You can listen anonymously, with a free account, or with a premium account. To learn more about TuneIn, visit their website at tunein.com . ? DAISY ONLINE DYNAMIC MENUS We are now supporting dynamic menus for Daisy Online (DOD) services, allowing the users to get personalized menus when navigating their national library. (This is mostly used outside of the US, the US doesn’t have a DOD library) ? IMPROVED NLS BARD SEARCH We are using the new API from NLS BARD which greatly improves search results. Try it! (English collection only for now) ? CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE ON-THE-FLY You can now change your system's locale on the fly by accessing the Languages settings menu. You need to be connected to wifi as this will trigger a download of the new language. ? BETTER SUPPORT FOR MAC FILES The Stream 3 will now ignore "system" files (typically starting by a period or an underscore character) on SD cards. ? SD CARD FORMATTING SUPPORT Format your SD card directly in your Stream. Cards larger than 32gb will be formatted in exFat for better support. This option is in the diagnostic menu (boot using keys 2 6 and 8) for technical reasons. ? ? And a lot of bugfixes! This new version fixes the following issues: ? The 5 key will again give the podcast information when used Improved HLS streams support for Internet radio (some stations that didn’t work before might work now) Podcasts import files generated from the HumanWare Companion can now be imported We now check for update immediately after adding a podcast feed instead of waiting for the next update window Certain search results weren’t numbered, they are now Jump by percentage in text file should behave better Fixed a crash that erased the reading position in books after a shutdown Go To in the notes bookshelf works properly now Fixed an issue where some files couldn't be deleted in the $VRMusic folder Fixed an issue where automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity would not happen The Stream should return in the last used bookshelf after a reboot Bookmarks now use the first available number instead of the number after the highest bookmark, consistent with the behavior on the Stream 2 Fixed an issue where you couldn’t copy books/write to card on certain SD cards 256 gigs and larger Lots of Bookshare/text files interruptions were fixed. We are still seeing some issues and are investigating them but this release should be more stable. Fixed level navigation in the References bookshelf Navigation in NLS search results improved Exporting playlists using the 3 key in the Internet Radio bookshelf now works properly Offline bookshelves now refresh more smoothly when adding/removing content Raised the limit for book size in Bookshare Go To Time in Daisy/NISO books works properly now Fixed some crashes when recording certain Internet Radio stations Fixed some crashes and navigation issues in the podcast app Fixed a crash when adding certain Internet radio stations to the favorites Booting in diagnostic mode now plays a double beep Improved time announcements Fixed an issue where the TTS was sometimes cut prematurely when reading certain messages ? ? And now that this is behind us, 1.3 is on the work table. I can’t start talking about it just yet, but one thing I can tell you is that the file ordering is, for me, one of the top priority features to get in 1.3. ? Lastly, Peter Tucic and I will be doing a webinar on November 20th at 4pm Eastern time to discuss this new release! Please join us by registering at: https://humanware.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HLUV31FERiOCxwNqQJiecw ? The future is looking good! Mathieu Paquette Product Manager HumanWare |
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开云体育RNIB is being worked on as we speak, and will most likely make it for the 1.3 release in the first half of next year ? ? For time jumps, we’ve made improvements. If you still have the issue, let me know. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of adrien collins via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement ?
Hi Matthew ? Ok, thanks for this, looking forward to installing the up-date. Is anything being done to allow us to download either rnib or calibre books on to our streams? ? I am currently reading some books and the time jump seems to be a bit messed up, not sure if it is the book or the stream. If I am jumping back 5 minutes, it doesn’t seem like 5 minutes, seems to be less time than that. Also in one book, the book jumped between section or chapter 36 and went to 32, I think this may be the book though. ? I have always felt that the stream has a lot to offer, it is very versatile, there is a lot it could do. I have had all the streams, they’ve all been very good, thanks Matthew and keep up the good work. ? Regards Adrien ? From:
[email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hi everyone! ? I’m pleased to announce that 1.2 will be coming out… drumroll… TOMORROW! ? That’s right! Tomorrow morning (sometime before noon Eastern time), we’ll be flipping the switch on for the over-the-air update from version 1.1 to version 1.2. ? We know you’ve been waiting for it for a while… and I hope this was worth it! We think it is. ? ? For TuneIn Radio, it is a first version of the implementation. Certain functionalities aren’t there yet (most notably, speed control in podcasts and the ability to resume playing where you left off in a podcast/book), as those features weren’t in the documentation we had from TuneIn. But we are working with them to get these in 1.3 (and added to their documentation for their future implementations!). ? So without any further ado, here’s a list of new features, and bugfixes. Please note that the bugfixes are the most “visible” ones we fixed, but we fixed more than just what’s below. Again, we think you’ll really like it! ? ? Victor Reader Stream 3 software update version 1.2 has the following new features: ? TUNEIN RADIO Listen to Internet radio stations and podcasts! You can listen anonymously, with a free account, or with a premium account. To learn more about TuneIn, visit their website at tunein.com . ? DAISY ONLINE DYNAMIC MENUS We are now supporting dynamic menus for Daisy Online (DOD) services, allowing the users to get personalized menus when navigating their national library. (This is mostly used outside of the US, the US doesn’t have a DOD library) ? IMPROVED NLS BARD SEARCH We are using the new API from NLS BARD which greatly improves search results. Try it! (English collection only for now) ? CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE ON-THE-FLY You can now change your system's locale on the fly by accessing the Languages settings menu. You need to be connected to wifi as this will trigger a download of the new language. ? BETTER SUPPORT FOR MAC FILES The Stream 3 will now ignore "system" files (typically starting by a period or an underscore character) on SD cards. ? SD CARD FORMATTING SUPPORT Format your SD card directly in your Stream. Cards larger than 32gb will be formatted in exFat for better support. This option is in the diagnostic menu (boot using keys 2 6 and 8) for technical reasons. ? ? And a lot of bugfixes! This new version fixes the following issues: ? The 5 key will again give the podcast information when used Improved HLS streams support for Internet radio (some stations that didn’t work before might work now) Podcasts import files generated from the HumanWare Companion can now be imported We now check for update immediately after adding a podcast feed instead of waiting for the next update window Certain search results weren’t numbered, they are now Jump by percentage in text file should behave better Fixed a crash that erased the reading position in books after a shutdown Go To in the notes bookshelf works properly now Fixed an issue where some files couldn't be deleted in the $VRMusic folder Fixed an issue where automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity would not happen The Stream should return in the last used bookshelf after a reboot Bookmarks now use the first available number instead of the number after the highest bookmark, consistent with the behavior on the Stream 2 Fixed an issue where you couldn’t copy books/write to card on certain SD cards 256 gigs and larger Lots of Bookshare/text files interruptions were fixed. We are still seeing some issues and are investigating them but this release should be more stable. Fixed level navigation in the References bookshelf Navigation in NLS search results improved Exporting playlists using the 3 key in the Internet Radio bookshelf now works properly Offline bookshelves now refresh more smoothly when adding/removing content Raised the limit for book size in Bookshare Go To Time in Daisy/NISO books works properly now Fixed some crashes when recording certain Internet Radio stations Fixed some crashes and navigation issues in the podcast app Fixed a crash when adding certain Internet radio stations to the favorites Booting in diagnostic mode now plays a double beep Improved time announcements Fixed an issue where the TTS was sometimes cut prematurely when reading certain messages ? ? And now that this is behind us, 1.3 is on the work table. I can’t start talking about it just yet, but one thing I can tell you is that the file ordering is, for me, one of the top priority features to get in 1.3. ? Lastly, Peter Tucic and I will be doing a webinar on November 20th at 4pm Eastern time to discuss this new release! Please join us by registering at: ? The future is looking good! Mathieu Paquette Product Manager HumanWare |
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开云体育Hi Matthew ? Ok that’s good to know, are you doing calibre or just rnib? And I am on a different book now, will test the jumps once I get the up-date. Thanks. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 2:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement ? RNIB is being worked on as we speak, and will most likely make it for the 1.3 release in the first half of next year ? ? For time jumps, we’ve made improvements. If you still have the issue, let me know. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of adrien collins via groups.io ?
Hi Matthew ? Ok, thanks for this, looking forward to installing the up-date. Is anything being done to allow us to download either rnib or calibre books on to our streams? ? I am currently reading some books and the time jump seems to be a bit messed up, not sure if it is the book or the stream. If I am jumping back 5 minutes, it doesn’t seem like 5 minutes, seems to be less time than that. Also in one book, the book jumped between section or chapter 36 and went to 32, I think this may be the book though. ? I have always felt that the stream has a lot to offer, it is very versatile, there is a lot it could do. I have had all the streams, they’ve all been very good, thanks Matthew and keep up the good work. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hi everyone! ? I’m pleased to announce that 1.2 will be coming out… drumroll… TOMORROW! ? That’s right! Tomorrow morning (sometime before noon Eastern time), we’ll be flipping the switch on for the over-the-air update from version 1.1 to version 1.2. ? We know you’ve been waiting for it for a while… and I hope this was worth it! We think it is. ? ? For TuneIn Radio, it is a first version of the implementation. Certain functionalities aren’t there yet (most notably, speed control in podcasts and the ability to resume playing where you left off in a podcast/book), as those features weren’t in the documentation we had from TuneIn. But we are working with them to get these in 1.3 (and added to their documentation for their future implementations!). ? So without any further ado, here’s a list of new features, and bugfixes. Please note that the bugfixes are the most “visible” ones we fixed, but we fixed more than just what’s below. Again, we think you’ll really like it! ? ? Victor Reader Stream 3 software update version 1.2 has the following new features: ? TUNEIN RADIO Listen to Internet radio stations and podcasts! You can listen anonymously, with a free account, or with a premium account. To learn more about TuneIn, visit their website at tunein.com . ? DAISY ONLINE DYNAMIC MENUS We are now supporting dynamic menus for Daisy Online (DOD) services, allowing the users to get personalized menus when navigating their national library. (This is mostly used outside of the US, the US doesn’t have a DOD library) ? IMPROVED NLS BARD SEARCH We are using the new API from NLS BARD which greatly improves search results. Try it! (English collection only for now) ? CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE ON-THE-FLY You can now change your system's locale on the fly by accessing the Languages settings menu. You need to be connected to wifi as this will trigger a download of the new language. ? BETTER SUPPORT FOR MAC FILES The Stream 3 will now ignore "system" files (typically starting by a period or an underscore character) on SD cards. ? SD CARD FORMATTING SUPPORT Format your SD card directly in your Stream. Cards larger than 32gb will be formatted in exFat for better support. This option is in the diagnostic menu (boot using keys 2 6 and 8) for technical reasons. ? ? And a lot of bugfixes! This new version fixes the following issues: ? The 5 key will again give the podcast information when used Improved HLS streams support for Internet radio (some stations that didn’t work before might work now) Podcasts import files generated from the HumanWare Companion can now be imported We now check for update immediately after adding a podcast feed instead of waiting for the next update window Certain search results weren’t numbered, they are now Jump by percentage in text file should behave better Fixed a crash that erased the reading position in books after a shutdown Go To in the notes bookshelf works properly now Fixed an issue where some files couldn't be deleted in the $VRMusic folder Fixed an issue where automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity would not happen The Stream should return in the last used bookshelf after a reboot Bookmarks now use the first available number instead of the number after the highest bookmark, consistent with the behavior on the Stream 2 Fixed an issue where you couldn’t copy books/write to card on certain SD cards 256 gigs and larger Lots of Bookshare/text files interruptions were fixed. We are still seeing some issues and are investigating them but this release should be more stable. Fixed level navigation in the References bookshelf Navigation in NLS search results improved Exporting playlists using the 3 key in the Internet Radio bookshelf now works properly Offline bookshelves now refresh more smoothly when adding/removing content Raised the limit for book size in Bookshare Go To Time in Daisy/NISO books works properly now Fixed some crashes when recording certain Internet Radio stations Fixed some crashes and navigation issues in the podcast app Fixed a crash when adding certain Internet radio stations to the favorites Booting in diagnostic mode now plays a double beep Improved time announcements Fixed an issue where the TTS was sometimes cut prematurely when reading certain messages ? ? And now that this is behind us, 1.3 is on the work table. I can’t start talking about it just yet, but one thing I can tell you is that the file ordering is, for me, one of the top priority features to get in 1.3. ? Lastly, Peter Tucic and I will be doing a webinar on November 20th at 4pm Eastern time to discuss this new release! Please join us by registering at: ? The future is looking good! Mathieu Paquette Product Manager HumanWare |
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The new stream is pretty good but like with the previous streams, it has a lot of potential and it'll take them a while to get it right but watch this space. For me the books not being in the right order is a pain. I will test tune in radio, never used it. Regards Adrien -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Matthieu Thank you for letting us know. I have not bought a new Stream yet, but have a question. As the Internet Radio now uses TuneIn, does that mean we are restricted in the UK to what stations we can select, like we are on Alexa and Google? Pele West |
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Yep, there is no BBC on Tune In, so it will be of little value to the UK.
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All the best Steve -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Matthieu Thank you for letting us know. I have not bought a new Stream yet, but have a question. As the Internet Radio now uses TuneIn, does that mean we are restricted in the UK to what stations we can select, like we are on Alexa and Google? Pele West |
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Is there any way of getting BBC without using Sounds? My BS6 web radio could until a couple of weeks ago. My lack of dexterity makes it difficult on Sounds, and BS6 Android Platform is primitive, don't mention the upcoming,promised, imm3eiq53immediate HIMS update, second coming will happen first!! I love my bbc radio! Mary -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Nutt via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Yep, there is no BBC on Tune In, so it will be of little value to the UK. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Matthieu Thank you for letting us know. I have not bought a new Stream yet, but have a question. As the Internet Radio now uses TuneIn, does that mean we are restricted in the UK to what stations we can select, like we are on Alexa and Google? Pele West |
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There are streams that I believe you can import to your device, but I'm not sure where they are at this point. For me, this is why these portable devices are becoming of less value, I'd sooner do it all on my phone. I can do Audible, BBC, RNIB Talking Books, everything on my phone, and I haven't got to wait for any given manufacturer to make it happen. All the best Steve -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ltmmcarter@... Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Steve, Is there any way of getting BBC without using Sounds? My BS6 web radio could until a couple of weeks ago. My lack of dexterity makes it difficult on Sounds, and BS6 Android Platform is primitive, don't mention the upcoming,promised, imm3eiq53immediate HIMS update, second coming will happen first!! I love my bbc radio! Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Nutt via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Yep, there is no BBC on Tune In, so it will be of little value to the UK. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Matthieu Thank you for letting us know. I have not bought a new Stream yet, but have a question. As the Internet Radio now uses TuneIn, does that mean we are restricted in the UK to what stations we can select, like we are on Alexa and Google? Pele West |
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Hello, I have a playlist of all the BBC stations, some 64 streams in all, which can be imported into the Stream 3.? If you are able to import a playlist then I could send it in the next day or two. It may be that David Griffiths who's on this list could do you the favour of sending you this list which I found originally on a web page within Get-hub.? David corrected the HLS URL for FiveLive sport which did not work correctly in the list I found a few weeks ago.
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I eagerly awaite notification from my VR3 that the update is available, and I hope it manages to fix the problem I have with Bluetooth not working on my Bose speakers, an issue not mentioned as far as I can see in the bug fixes. I do not find myself overwhelmed at the idea of using Tune-in as I can get pretty well all the stations I need either via playlists I have installed on the VR3 or via my Amazon-enabled speakers to listen to BBC Sounds or a selection of commercial/community stations.? I could not listen to Mushroom FM until I enabled the skill for Mushroom put out by Jonathan Mosen. I am not enamoured by Tune-in generally given its time-waisting adverts that insert themselves when using my Google Nest speaker. Ray. On 08/11/2023 10:59 am, ltmmcarter@... wrote:
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I'm inclined to agree with you about Tune-In. It's a bit of a waste of time on a specialist device, you may as well grab the streams yourself, as you have done. All the best Steve -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hello, I have a playlist of all the BBC stations, some 64 streams in all, which can be imported into the Stream 3. If you are able to import a playlist then I could send it in the next day or two. It may be that David Griffiths who's on this list could do you the favour of sending you this list which I found originally on a web page within Get-hub. David corrected the HLS URL for FiveLive sport which did not work correctly in the list I found a few weeks ago. I eagerly awaite notification from my VR3 that the update is available, and I hope it manages to fix the problem I have with Bluetooth not working on my Bose speakers, an issue not mentioned as far as I can see in the bug fixes. I do not find myself overwhelmed at the idea of using Tune-in as I can get pretty well all the stations I need either via playlists I have installed on the VR3 or via my Amazon-enabled speakers to listen to BBC Sounds or a selection of commercial/community stations. I could not listen to Mushroom FM until I enabled the skill for Mushroom put out by Jonathan Mosen. I am not enamoured by Tune-in generally given its time-waisting adverts that insert themselves when using my Google Nest speaker. Ray. On 08/11/2023 10:59 am, ltmmcarter@... wrote: Hi Steve, |
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I am totally with you although you got there years before me.
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Do you have any tips for a less dextrous soul, looking for an Android phone or tablet which connects to a Braille display but whose scrteen is large enough for my stubby fingers to navigate? Thanks Mary -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Nutt via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi, There are streams that I believe you can import to your device, but I'm not sure where they are at this point. For me, this is why these portable devices are becoming of less value, I'd sooner do it all on my phone. I can do Audible, BBC, RNIB Talking Books, everything on my phone, and I haven't got to wait for any given manufacturer to make it happen. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ltmmcarter@... Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Steve, Is there any way of getting BBC without using Sounds? My BS6 web radio could until a couple of weeks ago. My lack of dexterity makes it difficult on Sounds, and BS6 Android Platform is primitive, don't mention the upcoming,promised, imm3eiq53immediate HIMS update, second coming will happen first!! I love my bbc radio! Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Nutt via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Yep, there is no BBC on Tune In, so it will be of little value to the UK. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Matthieu Thank you for letting us know. I have not bought a new Stream yet, but have a question. As the Internet Radio now uses TuneIn, does that mean we are restricted in the UK to what stations we can select, like we are on Alexa and Google? Pele West |
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That would b wonderful.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hello, I have a playlist of all the BBC stations, some 64 streams in all, which can be imported into the Stream 3. If you are able to import a playlist then I could send it in the next day or two. It may be that David Griffiths who's on this list could do you the favour of sending you this list which I found originally on a web page within Get-hub. David corrected the HLS URL for FiveLive sport which did not work correctly in the list I found a few weeks ago. I eagerly awaite notification from my VR3 that the update is available, and I hope it manages to fix the problem I have with Bluetooth not working on my Bose speakers, an issue not mentioned as far as I can see in the bug fixes. I do not find myself overwhelmed at the idea of using Tune-in as I can get pretty well all the stations I need either via playlists I have installed on the VR3 or via my Amazon-enabled speakers to listen to BBC Sounds or a selection of commercial/community stations. I could not listen to Mushroom FM until I enabled the skill for Mushroom put out by Jonathan Mosen. I am not enamoured by Tune-in generally given its time-waisting adverts that insert themselves when using my Google Nest speaker. Ray. On 08/11/2023 10:59 am, ltmmcarter@... wrote: Hi Steve, |
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I shall always pass on doing it all on a phone given that I skip around a lot to listen to many BBC streams including Northern Ireland at times, but many commercial community ones too.? I would put in a mention of the Synapptic adaptation for Android phones here as this does allow for pretty easy and rapid jumping around by voice command as well as a favourites list.? Once you've got your head around installing BBC Sounds on a smart speaker then it does become easy to do what I do, jumping around a lot.? Mind you I for one did not find the installation/activation of BBC Sounds at all obvious, not to me at least.? So I would say that in this wonderfuyl world of digital possibilities I can see a role for volunteers who do know what they are doing and are appropriately cleared for security and turstworthiness to go into people's homes and set it up where necessary.
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There are several of those. It really depends on size of device, budget, etc.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ltmmcarter@... Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:22 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement I am totally with you although you got there years before me. Do you have any tips for a less dextrous soul, looking for an Android phone or tablet which connects to a Braille display but whose scrteen is large enough for my stubby fingers to navigate? Thanks Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Nutt via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi, There are streams that I believe you can import to your device, but I'm not sure where they are at this point. For me, this is why these portable devices are becoming of less value, I'd sooner do it all on my phone. I can do Audible, BBC, RNIB Talking Books, everything on my phone, and I haven't got to wait for any given manufacturer to make it happen. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ltmmcarter@... Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Steve, Is there any way of getting BBC without using Sounds? My BS6 web radio could until a couple of weeks ago. My lack of dexterity makes it difficult on Sounds, and BS6 Android Platform is primitive, don't mention the upcoming,promised, imm3eiq53immediate HIMS update, second coming will happen first!! I love my bbc radio! Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Nutt via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Yep, there is no BBC on Tune In, so it will be of little value to the UK. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Hi Matthieu Thank you for letting us know. I have not bought a new Stream yet, but have a question. As the Internet Radio now uses TuneIn, does that mean we are restricted in the UK to what stations we can select, like we are on Alexa and Google? Pele West |
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But you can play radio stations using your voice, with any Android or iPhone, so it's not difficult at all. You can even install Amazon Alexa to your phone, so again, I think specialist devices' days are numbered, unless they do something really special.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:22 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement I shall always pass on doing it all on a phone given that I skip around a lot to listen to many BBC streams including Northern Ireland at times, but many commercial community ones too. I would put in a mention of the Synapptic adaptation for Android phones here as this does allow for pretty easy and rapid jumping around by voice command as well as a favourites list. Once you've got your head around installing BBC Sounds on a smart speaker then it does become easy to do what I do, jumping around a lot. Mind you I for one did not find the installation/activation of BBC Sounds at all obvious, not to me at least. So I would say that in this wonderfuyl world of digital possibilities I can see a role for volunteers who do know what they are doing and are appropriately cleared for security and turstworthiness to go into people's homes and set it up where necessary. Ray. On 08/11/2023 11:14 am, Steve Nutt via groups.io wrote: Hi Ray, |
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Yes, afraid Steve and one or two others imersed in all things Android always say these things.? Its not for nothing the specialist devices still have their place for some who are too busy or simply not so easily able to adjust and learn all the details and capabilities of the latest Android wonder myricles.
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Not wishing to stray into philosophical/political arguments but it does seem to me that not enough ownus? is put on corporations and designers of operating systems to ensure easy access to the guts of their systems to make it easier for specialist tech vendors to make a more usable interface and lower the stress levels of those who quite reasonably want a easier to use interface which specialist devices aim to provide.? To much emphasis put on individual skill and achievement for my liking. Ray. On 08/11/2023 11:23 am, Steve Nutt via groups.io wrote:
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Ray, you are narrowing things too much. It's not just Android where we now have better access, iPhone is just as good.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 1:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement Yes, afraid Steve and one or two others imersed in all things Android always say these things. Its not for nothing the specialist devices still have their place for some who are too busy or simply not so easily able to adjust and learn all the details and capabilities of the latest Android wonder myricles. Not wishing to stray into philosophical/political arguments but it does seem to me that not enough ownus is put on corporations and designers of operating systems to ensure easy access to the guts of their systems to make it easier for specialist tech vendors to make a more usable interface and lower the stress levels of those who quite reasonably want a easier to use interface which specialist devices aim to provide. To much emphasis put on individual skill and achievement for my liking. Ray. On 08/11/2023 11:23 am, Steve Nutt via groups.io wrote: There are several of those. It really depends on size of device, budget, etc. |
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开云体育Calibre, we had discussions with them, but they don’t have an API for us to access. ? So for now, just RNIB. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement ?
Hi Matthew ? Ok that’s good to know, are you doing calibre or just rnib? And I am on a different book now, will test the jumps once I get the up-date. Thanks. ? Regards Adrien ? From:
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On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? RNIB is being worked on as we speak, and will most likely make it for the 1.3 release in the first half of next year ? ? For time jumps, we’ve made improvements. If you still have the issue, let me know. ? Mathieu ? From:
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On Behalf Of adrien collins via groups.io ?
Hi Matthew ? Ok, thanks for this, looking forward to installing the up-date. Is anything being done to allow us to download either rnib or calibre books on to our streams? ? I am currently reading some books and the time jump seems to be a bit messed up, not sure if it is the book or the stream. If I am jumping back 5 minutes, it doesn’t seem like 5 minutes, seems to be less time than that. Also in one book, the book jumped between section or chapter 36 and went to 32, I think this may be the book though. ? I have always felt that the stream has a lot to offer, it is very versatile, there is a lot it could do. I have had all the streams, they’ve all been very good, thanks Matthew and keep up the good work. ? Regards Adrien ? From:
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On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hi everyone! ? I’m pleased to announce that 1.2 will be coming out… drumroll… TOMORROW! ? That’s right! Tomorrow morning (sometime before noon Eastern time), we’ll be flipping the switch on for the over-the-air update from version 1.1 to version 1.2. ? We know you’ve been waiting for it for a while… and I hope this was worth it! We think it is. ? ? For TuneIn Radio, it is a first version of the implementation. Certain functionalities aren’t there yet (most notably, speed control in podcasts and the ability to resume playing where you left off in a podcast/book), as those features weren’t in the documentation we had from TuneIn. But we are working with them to get these in 1.3 (and added to their documentation for their future implementations!). ? So without any further ado, here’s a list of new features, and bugfixes. Please note that the bugfixes are the most “visible” ones we fixed, but we fixed more than just what’s below. Again, we think you’ll really like it! ? ? Victor Reader Stream 3 software update version 1.2 has the following new features: ? TUNEIN RADIO Listen to Internet radio stations and podcasts! You can listen anonymously, with a free account, or with a premium account. To learn more about TuneIn, visit their website at tunein.com . ? DAISY ONLINE DYNAMIC MENUS We are now supporting dynamic menus for Daisy Online (DOD) services, allowing the users to get personalized menus when navigating their national library. (This is mostly used outside of the US, the US doesn’t have a DOD library) ? IMPROVED NLS BARD SEARCH We are using the new API from NLS BARD which greatly improves search results. Try it! (English collection only for now) ? CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE ON-THE-FLY You can now change your system's locale on the fly by accessing the Languages settings menu. You need to be connected to wifi as this will trigger a download of the new language. ? BETTER SUPPORT FOR MAC FILES The Stream 3 will now ignore "system" files (typically starting by a period or an underscore character) on SD cards. ? SD CARD FORMATTING SUPPORT Format your SD card directly in your Stream. Cards larger than 32gb will be formatted in exFat for better support. This option is in the diagnostic menu (boot using keys 2 6 and 8) for technical reasons. ? ? And a lot of bugfixes! This new version fixes the following issues: ? The 5 key will again give the podcast information when used Improved HLS streams support for Internet radio (some stations that didn’t work before might work now) Podcasts import files generated from the HumanWare Companion can now be imported We now check for update immediately after adding a podcast feed instead of waiting for the next update window Certain search results weren’t numbered, they are now Jump by percentage in text file should behave better Fixed a crash that erased the reading position in books after a shutdown Go To in the notes bookshelf works properly now Fixed an issue where some files couldn't be deleted in the $VRMusic folder Fixed an issue where automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity would not happen The Stream should return in the last used bookshelf after a reboot Bookmarks now use the first available number instead of the number after the highest bookmark, consistent with the behavior on the Stream 2 Fixed an issue where you couldn’t copy books/write to card on certain SD cards 256 gigs and larger Lots of Bookshare/text files interruptions were fixed. We are still seeing some issues and are investigating them but this release should be more stable. Fixed level navigation in the References bookshelf Navigation in NLS search results improved Exporting playlists using the 3 key in the Internet Radio bookshelf now works properly Offline bookshelves now refresh more smoothly when adding/removing content Raised the limit for book size in Bookshare Go To Time in Daisy/NISO books works properly now Fixed some crashes when recording certain Internet Radio stations Fixed some crashes and navigation issues in the podcast app Fixed a crash when adding certain Internet radio stations to the favorites Booting in diagnostic mode now plays a double beep Improved time announcements Fixed an issue where the TTS was sometimes cut prematurely when reading certain messages ? ? And now that this is behind us, 1.3 is on the work table. I can’t start talking about it just yet, but one thing I can tell you is that the file ordering is, for me, one of the top priority features to get in 1.3. ? Lastly, Peter Tucic and I will be doing a webinar on November 20th at 4pm Eastern time to discuss this new release! Please join us by registering at: ? The future is looking good! Mathieu Paquette Product Manager HumanWare |
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开云体育Hi, This is incorrect, as Dolphin EasyReader for Android and iPhone can access Calibre. All the best
? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 2:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Stream 3 - version 1.2 announcement ? Calibre, we had discussions with them, but they don’t have an API for us to access. ? So for now, just RNIB. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Adrien Collins via groups.io ?
Hi Matthew ? Ok that’s good to know, are you doing calibre or just rnib? And I am on a different book now, will test the jumps once I get the up-date. Thanks. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? RNIB is being worked on as we speak, and will most likely make it for the 1.3 release in the first half of next year ? ? For time jumps, we’ve made improvements. If you still have the issue, let me know. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of adrien collins via groups.io ?
Hi Matthew ? Ok, thanks for this, looking forward to installing the up-date. Is anything being done to allow us to download either rnib or calibre books on to our streams? ? I am currently reading some books and the time jump seems to be a bit messed up, not sure if it is the book or the stream. If I am jumping back 5 minutes, it doesn’t seem like 5 minutes, seems to be less time than that. Also in one book, the book jumped between section or chapter 36 and went to 32, I think this may be the book though. ? I have always felt that the stream has a lot to offer, it is very versatile, there is a lot it could do. I have had all the streams, they’ve all been very good, thanks Matthew and keep up the good work. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hi everyone! ? I’m pleased to announce that 1.2 will be coming out… drumroll… TOMORROW! ? That’s right! Tomorrow morning (sometime before noon Eastern time), we’ll be flipping the switch on for the over-the-air update from version 1.1 to version 1.2. ? We know you’ve been waiting for it for a while… and I hope this was worth it! We think it is. ? ? For TuneIn Radio, it is a first version of the implementation. Certain functionalities aren’t there yet (most notably, speed control in podcasts and the ability to resume playing where you left off in a podcast/book), as those features weren’t in the documentation we had from TuneIn. But we are working with them to get these in 1.3 (and added to their documentation for their future implementations!). ? So without any further ado, here’s a list of new features, and bugfixes. Please note that the bugfixes are the most “visible” ones we fixed, but we fixed more than just what’s below. Again, we think you’ll really like it! ? ? Victor Reader Stream 3 software update version 1.2 has the following new features: ? TUNEIN RADIO Listen to Internet radio stations and podcasts! You can listen anonymously, with a free account, or with a premium account. To learn more about TuneIn, visit their website at tunein.com . ? DAISY ONLINE DYNAMIC MENUS We are now supporting dynamic menus for Daisy Online (DOD) services, allowing the users to get personalized menus when navigating their national library. (This is mostly used outside of the US, the US doesn’t have a DOD library) ? IMPROVED NLS BARD SEARCH We are using the new API from NLS BARD which greatly improves search results. Try it! (English collection only for now) ? CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE ON-THE-FLY You can now change your system's locale on the fly by accessing the Languages settings menu. You need to be connected to wifi as this will trigger a download of the new language. ? BETTER SUPPORT FOR MAC FILES The Stream 3 will now ignore "system" files (typically starting by a period or an underscore character) on SD cards. ? SD CARD FORMATTING SUPPORT Format your SD card directly in your Stream. Cards larger than 32gb will be formatted in exFat for better support. This option is in the diagnostic menu (boot using keys 2 6 and 8) for technical reasons. ? ? And a lot of bugfixes! This new version fixes the following issues: ? The 5 key will again give the podcast information when used Improved HLS streams support for Internet radio (some stations that didn’t work before might work now) Podcasts import files generated from the HumanWare Companion can now be imported We now check for update immediately after adding a podcast feed instead of waiting for the next update window Certain search results weren’t numbered, they are now Jump by percentage in text file should behave better Fixed a crash that erased the reading position in books after a shutdown Go To in the notes bookshelf works properly now Fixed an issue where some files couldn't be deleted in the $VRMusic folder Fixed an issue where automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity would not happen The Stream should return in the last used bookshelf after a reboot Bookmarks now use the first available number instead of the number after the highest bookmark, consistent with the behavior on the Stream 2 Fixed an issue where you couldn’t copy books/write to card on certain SD cards 256 gigs and larger Lots of Bookshare/text files interruptions were fixed. We are still seeing some issues and are investigating them but this release should be more stable. Fixed level navigation in the References bookshelf Navigation in NLS search results improved Exporting playlists using the 3 key in the Internet Radio bookshelf now works properly Offline bookshelves now refresh more smoothly when adding/removing content Raised the limit for book size in Bookshare Go To Time in Daisy/NISO books works properly now Fixed some crashes when recording certain Internet Radio stations Fixed some crashes and navigation issues in the podcast app Fixed a crash when adding certain Internet radio stations to the favorites Booting in diagnostic mode now plays a double beep Improved time announcements Fixed an issue where the TTS was sometimes cut prematurely when reading certain messages ? ? And now that this is behind us, 1.3 is on the work table. I can’t start talking about it just yet, but one thing I can tell you is that the file ordering is, for me, one of the top priority features to get in 1.3. ? Lastly, Peter Tucic and I will be doing a webinar on November 20th at 4pm Eastern time to discuss this new release! Please join us by registering at: ? The future is looking good! Mathieu Paquette Product Manager HumanWare |