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| Welcome everyone to the world’s number one information source for the blind, we are, 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 Christian D. Larson:“Believe in yourself and all that you are Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”Let’s get into some great tech news📰Protect your personal info, Use this new (Google tool,” to erase your info from searches! |
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| · Today, protecting your personal information is profoundly serious, hacking is at an all-time high, and it seems that everyone is vulnerable. However, the people at Google has developed a new tool that can help erase your personal information from its (Google Searches). The tool has been around since 2023 but is constantly improving.· The name of the Google tool is “Results About You,” and anyone can use it, matter fact, we suggest that you take a few seconds and just “Google yourself,” and see what pops up, anything incorrect, out of date or too personal, this tool is for you! Although the “Results About You,” tool is a great start, it only removes it from the search, additional options are also available, but it’s not a “clear all tool,” that automatically removes you from the “Dark Web,” however it’s a start.· Activate the below link for more about the new “Results About You,” tool from Google💡This Google Tool Can Help Hide Your Personal Info From Search | Lifehacker Its 20 bucks for the new Alexa +, unless you’re a Prime Member, what’s included? |
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| · For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, Alexa devices have been indispensable, helping with daily activities through voice commands. Users have relied on Alexa to contact loved ones, control lighting, adjust thermostats, answer the front door, and most importantly with Echo devices, allow contacts to “drop in,” and directly check up on you, great for our older family and friends, and those who care for their well-being.· What is “Amazon +,” basically an advanced AI-powered voice assistant designed to enhance user interactions through more natural and personalized experiences. Alexa+ integrates generative AI capabilities, enabling it to handle complex tasks such as making reservations, managing home repairs, and providing proactive kitchen support by suggesting recipes and managing ingredients. One new function we find awesome here at Paschall Power is the assistant’s ability to recognize emotions through your voice, and automatically attempt to calm you, or give advice, all based off your voice tone, pretty dope!· Activate the below link for more about (Alexa +) 💡Introducing Alexa+, the next generation of AlexaCheck out two AI-Bots speaking to each other as humans, then decide to go fully C3PO! |
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| · These days it’s hard to tell the difference between AI-Bots and humans, but if you listen carefully, you can notice several differences. However, as technology advances, it’s getting more difficult; how about when these AI-Bots speak with each other? Do you remember (C3PO) that’s right, the robot from Star Wars, and the beeping sound the robot made when speaking? There you go. For blind people and everyone else, AI-Bots are the future, but what happens when they go straight to the beeping stuff? And is it safe for AI-Bots to just communicate between themselves?· Well, we have a small glimpse of two AI-Bots speaking with each other below, then decide to communicate in their beeping/gibberish language. Consumers should keep a watch on these communications, without continuous human intervention, we may be going down a dark road. If AI-Bots are used for productive reasons, like accessible education, information sharing and possibly “AI-Companionship,” our society could use the technology for the good. AS AI-Bots expand in capability, blind consumers can also benefit, especially when needing information for independence, such as cooking, and even certain types of health communication, but can society trust AI-Bots? Humans are approaching these decisions rapidly.· Activate the below link to check out two AI-Bots speak in normal human English, then switch to the C3PO style gibberish beeps💡WATCH: AI’s RECOGNIZE EACH OTHER, SWITCH To Secret LanguagePeople with Age related macular degeneration (AMD) getting advancements through Stem-Cell therapy! |
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| · In past newsletters, our team has reported on several breakthroughs in stem-cell research that have restored vision to low vision and sometimes fully blind individuals. As the research continues, we are witnessing more usable eyesight. Age related macular degeneration or (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss for person’s (40 years old and older) in 2019, approximately (19.8 million) Americans lived with some form of this vision loss.· The promise of gaining back usable vision through Stem-Cell research & therapy has opened the doors of hope for the above millions suffering with (AMD). Although the research is promising, stem-cell research is expensive, however these “expenses,” are worth gaining usable vision and living life to our fullest!· Activate the below link for more about Stem-Cell advancements for (AMD)💡Breakthrough Stem Cell Therapy Could Restore Vision for AMD PatientsNo more downloading Kindle books as files, but here’s ten sites offering thousands of (Free eBooks) |
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| · The Kindle book reader has been a hit for blind people everywhere, sinking into a good book is relaxing and can take your mind to another world. However, Kindle readers can no longer just download Kindle books as files, but there are several alternative sources where you can find and download books for free that work on your Kindle, and at a ridiculously cheap price. Yes, Kindle has its own format, but there are also ways around that, via file converting.· Additionally, you can also download (EPUB/MOBI/PDF files) without any conversion, expanding your library. Kindle users can always utilize Amazon and subscribe to the “unlimited plan,” which is limited, don’t forget you will not own any of the books, you are only borrowing the books and magazines. Some of the alternative sites include: (Project Gutenberg, Archive.org and Open Library,” which all have numerous selections. These are only a few of the sites available, but don’t forget, you may also check your local library.· Activate the link below for more sites to get Kindle books, and to find out how to convert files to the Kindle format, and how to read items in other formats without converting them into Kindle💡Want free ebooks? These 10 sites offer thousands of options | ZDNETCinco de Mayo, or May 5th, 2025, will be the day Microsoft puts the chop to Skype! |
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| · Microsoft is putting the chopping Ax to some of its major money makers, or at one time, realistic money makers. Over the last two decades, Skype has been Microsoft’s go to application for video calling, although the program was accessible and blind users can use Skype, it never became extremely popular for us as blind consumers; by the way, the popular web browser (Windows 10) will also be on the chopping block this year.· Now, what does Microsoft have to replace Skype? Can you say “Teams,” All in one Teams will replace Skype, users are advised to move their contacts to Teams as soon as possible. When we think about it, that makes sense, Skype has been falling off the radar for many years now, and platforms like Zoom have been taking its place, so Microsoft is basically hoping the closure of Skype will enhance its Microsoft Teams platform.· Activate the link below for more about the final days of Skype💡Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to TeamsAndroid devices running OS 9+ have a feature called (SafetyCore) that auto blurs sensitive images from your photos. |
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| · Recently Google updated its Android OS, which included what their engineers call “System SafetyCore. The new safety related feature is buried in “patch updates,” but has been making some users unhappy. However, there are two sides to everything, at least that’s what my mother told me a few moons back; one of the main items of the feature is called “sensitive content warnings,” and it will kick in if it detects nudity in images, if it is indeed nudity at all, but how about if your an adult and have private images, not sexually related? That’s the other side of the story, and yes, you can disable it, read below for more from Google developers:“Sensitive Content Warnings is an optional feature that blurs images that may contain nudity before viewing and then prompts with a ‘speed bump’ that contains help-finding resources and options, including to view the content.”For parents, the safety feature is great, but as mentioned above, if you are of legal age, and are an adult, maybe not so much, anyway you have the control.· Activate the below link to learn more about “sensitive content warnings,” and how to enable & disable the feature💡A new Android feature is scanning your photos for ‘sensitive content’ – how to stop it | ZDNETThe Paschall Power Star of the MonthWe have now come to the end of our sixteenth edition of the Paschal Power Newsletter, and you know what that means, right? ahh yes, the Paschall Power Star for the month of March (2025) and we are proud to announce that Dr. Hazel Duke, the tireless civil rights activist, and longtime NAACP leader is our honoree. |
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| · Hazel Dukes, a pioneer of the civil rights movement, dedicated over seven decades to championing racial equality, social justice, and community empowerment. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1932, Dukes moved to New York in the 1950s, where she embarked on a lifelong journey of activism. She broke barriers as the first Black American to work at the Nassau County Attorney’s Office in 1966 and later served as a community organizer, focusing on education and economic opportunities for underserved populations. Her unwavering commitment to civil rights led her to the NAACP, where she served as national president from 1989 to 1992 and as president of the New York State Conference for over two decades. Throughout her illustrious career, Dukes was a formidable advocate for voting rights, fair housing, and quality education. Her efforts were recognized with numerous accolades, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the NAACP’s highest honor, the Spingarn Medal, presented to her in 2023 by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Even into her 90s, Dukes remained on the frontlines, addressing issues such as police brutality and healthcare disparities in underserved communities. Her legacy serves as a bright light of hope and inspiration for those committed to advancing civil rights in America, reminding us that steadfast dedication and resilience can affect profound societal change.· Activate the link below for more about the amazing Dr. Hazel Duke💡Hazel Dukes, civil rights activist and NY NAACP president, dead at 92👌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) |