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| Welcome everyone to our 2025, Black History Month Edition! You are reading the world’s leading information source for the blind, the Paschall Power Newsletter. Every newsletter is focused on hand picked topics to keep us, the blind community up to date on access technology, AI, Kool tech and related news, our team cherishes your time spent with us, may the (Most High) guide your journey with blessings! |
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| IBM introduced its first personal computer, the IBM PC, in 1981· Accessibility Note; if you are reading this Newsletter with a screen reader, we suggest activating your “say all feature,” and enjoy the entire experience hands free, including the accessible images and other items that will be described, you may also move by headings to jump between articles!· Please grab a moment to take in the below quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr:“We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now; This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”Let’s get into some great tech news📰DeepSeek AI, crushing America’s tech industry at half the cost! |
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| · DeepSeek AI is a Chinese-developed artificial intelligence assistant that functions similarly to ChatGPT, offering users capabilities such as answering questions, solving equations, and assisting with various tasks. DeepSeek has gained significant attention for delivering high-quality performance comparable to your favorite AI Bots, but at a fraction of the development cost.· For example, while OpenAI’s GPT-4 reportedly cost around $100 million to develop, DeepSeek’s R1 model was developed at a cost between ($5 to $6 million) in computing power, demonstrating China’s ability to reproduce high powered AI information bots, quickly and efficiently without the ridiculous price tag, and with a less powerful chip used by American and other global AI Bot developers. DeepSeek’s AI app is currently the number one download in both the Apple and Google Play stores, crushing all other AI Bots.· For more about DeepSeek AI and the information Bot wars, activate the below link💡DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app | TechCrunchAccess essential android & iPhone features right from the Windows (11) Start Menu! |
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| · Finally, Android & iPhone users will be able to connect their devices directly to Windows and access essential features from the Start Menu. Right now, only those in the Microsoft insider/developer testing programs can access the update, but we all will be able soon. Currently, it is possible to connect your devices to your Windows system, but with limited access, the ability to charge your devices has always been available via (USB).· The upcoming update will allow users to access more than simply basic items, read below for some additional info from the official Microsoft insider blog:· “To get started, open the Start menu and select the device type (Android or iPhone) from the right-side pane. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your device with the PC and start accessing your phone from the Start Menu in no time.”· Activate the link below for more about accessing your Android or iPhone to Windows (11) 💡Seamless phone integration from the Start menu gets even better for Windows Insiders | Windows Insider BlogDid you know? The first (HP Computer) came out in 1966, and the team leader responsible for its release was a black tech engineer, his name is Roy L. clay! |
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| Roy L. Clay, Sr.· American computer innovation has a long history of black techs that have made a lasting contribution to the computer world, none more than Mr. Roy L. Clay. It is important to constantly update American History concerning black tech leaders, especially since vital books and even online information, is being stripped off library shelves and online resources, leaving future minds in confusion. However, we will continue to identify these brilliant men and woman, so future generations know the real deal, including the background on the first Hewlett-Packard desktop computer, which Roy L. clay was majorly responsible for, the name of the computer is: the 2116A, which came out in 1966.· Roy L. Clay Sr. was born in 1929, and was known as the “godfather of black Silicon Valley,” and had his own tech company called (ROD-L Electronics) Inc. Today, we all benefit from Mr. Clay’s brilliance, including me, who uses the (HP) brand of computers as my preferred computer system!· Activate the below link for more about Mr. Roy L. Clay Sr, and his amazing American tech story💡connectednation.org/press-releases/african-american-history-maker-in-technology-roy-l-clayGroundbreaking narrated & animated video series for the blind is back!(Magic Flower Episode 2, Royalty & Darkness) |
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| · Episode two is finally here, from the inventive minds at Paschall Networks, “Royalty & darkness,” further uncovers the true secrets behind the “Magic Flower.” The series utilized the power of modern AI software including: “Invidia AI, Gemini, Copilot, Chat GPT and Be My Eyes,” with the screen reader JAWS, moreover, expanding on accessibility, as each of the main characters were fully created by our blind inventor Jay Paschall, with supportive aid from “Big Don,” and the Tech Lead “Super Saif.”· In episode two, Troy (who is blind) Tiva and Chinky are enjoying their new fame as rising Hip-Hop stars (after tasting the Magic Flower) and working on their new hit single, however, out of nowhere a vortex appears right in the middle of the studio, who comes out of the vortex? TuTu Commone, the ancient Egyptian Pharoah from the 18th dynasty, who originally located the flower from episode one. Our geek coders turned rap stars grow closer as Troy opens about his blindness, and secret martial arts ability! If you haven’t witnessed episode one, check out our You Tube Channel (Paschall Networks) we appreciate all who subscribes to the channel, you can catch episode 1 & 2, everything was created for and by the blind!· Activate the below link for “Magic Flower, Episode 2, Royalty & Darkness,” located on the Paschall Networks You TubeChannel💡Royalty & Darkness Episode 2: Magic Flower🌟 An Animated Web Series Presented by Paschall NetworksNew exercise program called “Running Guides,” pairs canines with blind runners, compete and get fit! |
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| · For blind people, exercising can be difficult, from finding accessible equipment and gyms, to locating trainers, working out can be a daunting task. Historically, the blind have always been left out of the fitness world, there are not many options for us to get our work out on, most local YMCA’s are not set up for us, and staff are largely not trained to aid people who are disabled, including the blind. However, today is a different day for blind runners, thanks to Tom Panek’s new program “Running Guides,” which pairs our best friends with us, to get our work out on.· Tom Panek made history by running the NYC “Half Marathon,” with a series of running guide dogs. Tom’s inventive program is sponsored by “Guiding Eyes for the Blind,” and is breaking fitness barriers for blind runners. Even if we just want to “get our jog on,” and not compete in marathon’s, the program is great; there is a significant difference in running outside in the world, compared to exercise bikes and treadmills.· Activate the below link for more about Tom Panek’s “Running Guides,” and get your work out on💡For blind runners, canine running guides can be a ticket to safety and independence | Here & NowJust got the new Samsung Galaxy S25? Here’s how to use (Talkback) with Chrome! |
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| · In the world of mobile phone screen readers, Galaxy devices use the (Talkback) screen reader, which is like (Voiceover) for the iPhone, but with some differences. Google Chrome is a web browser used with Galaxy devices, so learning how to use Talkback on chrome is important for getting to the information you need, don’t worry we got you’re talk-back (see what we did there📱).· Need to first turn Talkback on? Well, Galaxy devices come with the Google assistant, just like Siri for the iPhone, what you can do is just say aloud to your Galaxy: “hey Google, turn on Talkback,” and the screen reader will activate. Talkback can be used for both blind and sighted individuals, listening to articles, books and more is a convenient way to be productive. Yes, it’s more to Talkback when activated, including finger gestures to navigate Chrome and other areas of the device, with practice you can get the hang of it.· Activate the below link for some great basics for using (Talkback with Chrome) and other basics for using the screen reader💡How to Use Talkback On Google ChromeDon’t need (Apple Intelligence) and short on storage? Deleting it can free up to 7.5 gigs! |
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| · Apple Intelligence is slowly integrating into iPhones all over the world, as updates continue, storage is disappearing. The new (18.3 update) is at the top of the “storage sucking list,” as installing the update may take up to (7.5 gigs) of your valuable storage. This digital storage can be pricey and is needed to run many active functions used on Apple devices, of course we can pay for more storage, which Apple knows, and if you want the latest and greatest, you will dig into your pockets to have it.· Fortunately, there are ways of getting rid of Apple Intelligence, especially if you don’t want or use the features, lets face it, some of us just want to make calls, browse the web and maybe play some cool audio games, which should not cost a portion of your monthly income. However, be careful when updating to every and all Apple features, especially if you are low on storage, and remember, videos and those awesome pictures in your photo’s app take up a lot of storage/space.· Activate the below link, for how to remove Apple Intelligence from your device, freeing up valuable storage💡Take Back Your iPhone Storage by Turning Off Apple Intelligence The Paschall Power Star of the MonthWe have now come to the end of our fifteenth edition of the Paschal Power Newsletter, and you know what that means, right? ahh yes, the Paschall Power Star for (Black History Month 2025) and this brilliant American is the son of a slave, and also aided in “turning the lights on & making telephone calls.” Who are we speaking of? Mr. Lewis Howard Latimer!Lewis Howard Latimer, worked with both Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell, historically we are taught to think that these men “invented the light bulb & telephone,” but wait a minute, not so fast! |
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| · Lewis Howard Latimer, born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1848, was a pioneering Black inventor and draftsman whose contributions significantly shaped modern technology. Despite being the son of self-emancipated enslaved parents, Latimer overcame systemic barriers to become a key figure in the development of the light bulb and the telephone. His expertise in mechanical drawing led him to work closely with Alexander Graham Bell, drafting the necessary diagrams for Bell’s telephone patent. Later, Latimer joined Thomas Edison’s team, where he patented a method for producing carbon filaments, making light bulbs more durable and affordable. Brilliant black Americans like Lewis Howard Latimer , have been targets of “black history scrubbing,” these attempts to erase factual American history is an education failure and poses a significant threat to the recognition of Black inventors’ contributions in the 1800s and how they made it possible for tech we use today and around the world. This “Black history scrubbing,” further distorts historical truth, but also deprives future generations of inspiration and innovation; reserving and promoting the legacies of these inventors is essential, there are no” alternative facts to truth,” and history will always be uncovered in its fullness!· Activate the link below for more about the brilliant, Lewis Howard Latimer💡Lewis Howard Latimer: Biography, Inventor, Draftsman👌On behalf of the Paschall Power Newsletter team, we thank you for reading. Do you have any questions, suggestions for content or may you be interested in submitting an article for future releases? drop us a line at the link below💡Contact us – (accessiblepass.net)👌Consider Donating! Paschall Power sincerely thanks and appreciates all donations that aids in keeping us moving forward, “growth occurs through individual effort, community support and the generosity of those with integrity and power,” please activate the below link for our donation page💡Consider Donating – (accessiblepass.net) |