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The Royal National Institute of Blind People has announced that the ONKYO braille essay contest is now open for entries. Contest entries can range from fact to fiction to poetry, as long as they are on the subject of braille and its impact on your life. Prizes range from $500 to $2000, so your story could be worth a lot of money! This part of the contest is only open to the UK, and entries are due by May 10. Please see the above link for contest rules and and entry form which must be filled out and returned with your contest submission.

In past years, the NFB has administered and collected applications for North America, but there are no indications as to whether they will do so again this summer. Stay tuned for further updates.

The Microsoft Store cuts up to 67% off a selection of laptops, games, accessories, and more. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, they all receive free shipping. Save on brands such as Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Sony.

Walmart offers the Nextbook Flex 8.9 Inch 32GB Windows 10 Tablet in Black, Blue, or Purple, model no. NXW9QC132P, for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also a current low by $28.) Features include an Intel Atom Z3735G 1.33GHz quad-core processor, 8.9 inch 1280x800 touchscreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, front- and rear-facing cameras, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB, detachable keyboard, and Windows 10 Home.

Papa Johns offers a large 5-topping pizza for $9.99. Apply coupon code P2L999 to get this deal. That's a savings of $12. Delivery adds $2.80.

KTH, a Swedish based research institute, announced that it is working with Wikipedia to develop a crowd sourced speech synthesis platform which will be used on the Wikipedia website. While this text to speech engine will be developed to work optimally with Wikipedia, it will be open source, and expected to work with any website developed that uses the Wikimedia software. Open source means that anyone is able to freely develop plug-ins which work with other languages, or even screen readers.

3 languages will be supported from the start, English, Swedish, and basic Arabic. It is projected to be ready for launch in September of next year.

On Blind Bargains Qast 54, Liam stopped by and the gang discussed the Echo. One of the topics covered was the ability to give Alexa "skills". Think of them as small apps that perform specific tasks for you. Listen to the episode to learn more. The source Link is to a very lengthy list of the possible skills you can give Alexa. While this list was posted on March 2, several skills have been released since, including the Capitol One Skill, as reported by Mashable. Though the Echo app also lists skills, particularly for those who may be interested in the Echo, this list can be helpful. You can also check out the What's new page to keep up with the latest echo-related happenings.

uber has a non-life threatening emergency number that passengers can call. 800-353-8237 (800-353-uber), is
being represented as a non-emergency number where customers and drivers can get in touch with a live person if they
encounter an urgent situation. The number is only available in 22 cities in the US, though which exact cities
those are remains unclear. Anyone calling that number will be routed to one of the 2 call centers in Phoenix or Chicago. According to this article, Uber has stressed that this is not a replacement for 911, nor is it for simple issues like fair adjustments. The example listed in the article above is of someone forgetting medication in a car that they rely on, like insulin. To find out whether the number is supported in your city, open the Uber app and go to the account menu, and it will be listed under the "help" options. Even if it's not supported in your city, you can still call the number directly and be connected to a human being, even though you cannot do so from the app itself.

AdamEveToys.com offers 50 percent off one item plus free shipping. Use coupon code OHTOY to get the deal that ends at 9:00 Eastern. This site features Discreet Adult Toys for Men and Women.

Walmart offers the Ematic 7 Inch 16GB WiFi Android Tablet in four colors, model no. EGQ367, for $39.99. If possible, choose in-store pickup to dodge the $4.97 shipping fee. That's the best price we've seen. (It's a current low by $9.) It features a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 7 inch 1024x600 touchscreen, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, 802.11n wireless, and Android 5.1 OS (Lollipop).

Pangea Deals via eBay offers the refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB Android Phone for AT&T in Black or White, model no. SM-N910A, for $259.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $20. It features a 5.7 inch 2560x1440 Super AMOLED display, 2.7GHz quad-core processor, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.1, microSD card slot, and Android 4.4 (KitKat).

Walmart offers the Levana Alix Digital Audio Baby Monitor, model no. 32116, for $8.20. If possible, choose in-store pickup to dodge the $4.97 shipping fee. That's the lowest price we've seen. (It's a current low by $10. Most merchants charge $30 or more.) It features an 8-hour rechargeable battery, 1,000-foot range, and belt clip. Don't have a baby? You'd be surprised the things you can monitor around your property. Good for extra security!

For Prime members only, Amazon offers the Tide Pods HE Turbo Laundry Detergent 81-Count Tub in Free & Gentle for $13.35 with free shipping, via the directions below. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also at least $7 less than you'd spend at a local retail store.) To get this price: 1. Click the provided link. 2. Clip the $2 off coupon on the product page. 3. Add to cart via Subscribe & Save for a final price of $13.35. Be sure to cancel your subscription once your order arrives to avoid being billed for subsequent shipments.

Amazon offers the Energizer Max AAA Battery 34-Pack for $13.21. Clip the $5 off coupon on the product page to drop them to $8.21. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $5.67.) That's at least $11 less than you'd spend at a local retail store.

Walmart offers the Dyson DC34 Handheld Vacuum for $99 with free shipping. That's a $30 drop from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen in any condition. (It's the best now by $28.) Features include a bagless container, washable filter, and dual power mode.

BuySpry via eBay offers the refurbished Unlocked Motorola Moto X 16GB No-Contract 4G LTE Android Smartphone in White or Red Leather, model no. XT1096, for $159.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen in any condition. (It's also $40 below the cost of a refurb today.) It features a 5.2 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) touchscreen AMOLED, Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 802.11ac wireless, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, and Android 5 (Lollipop).

Amazon Tap, the latest member of the Amazon device family, is available for pre-order for $129.99 with free shipping. Amazon Tap is an Alexa-enabled portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker that offers rich, full-range sound. Just tap and ask for music from Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. It uses the Alexa Voice Service when connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot to play music, read the news, provide weather reports, and even order a pizza. Streams all your music via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet. Delivers crisp sound powered by Dolby, with dual stereo speakers that provide 360 omni-directional audio. Provides up to 9 hours of playback and is always getting smarter, adding new features and skills. To learn more or to preorder, simply follow the provided link.

Adorama via eBay offers the Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBU6Y0020BBK-NESN, for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $13. It features a data transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s.

Amazon is currently offering a 32GB microSD card from Sony for just $7.50, a drop from its normal price of $13.50. If you happen to be picking up a new device and need a little bit of extra storage, this is a great way to gain some much-needed space for great price!

As one of its daily deals, Amazon offers the Netgear Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point Kit, model no. XWNB5201-100PAS, for $58.99 with free shipping. That's a current best by $18 and the lowest total price we've seen. It features 1-button security setup, 802.11n, and can be used at any electrical outlet. Deal ends today.

Walmart offers the Acer Aspire One Cloudbook Intel Celeron 1.6GHz 14 Inch Laptop in Mineral Gray, model no. AO1-431-C8G8, for $197 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $13. It features an Intel Celeron N3050 1.6GHz Braswell dual-core processor, 14 inch 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 32GB flash storage, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, SD card reader, 3-cell battery, and Windows 10.