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The Sendero Group has released version 2 of its Seeing Eye GPS app for the iPhone. This version adds the ability to save user points of interest, similar to the feature on its other products for the BrailleNote and other note takers. Also, a version of the program will soon be available in Australia. It's available now from the iTunes App Store. Check below for the list of changes in this version.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the 2.9-lb. Toshiba Satellite Radius 11 Intel Pentium 2.16GHz 11.6 Inch Touchscreen Laptop in Satin Gold, model no. L15W-B1208, bundled with the Kaspersky Internet Security 3-Device 6-Month Subscription for Windows/Mac/Android/iOS for $299.99 with free shipping. That's $100 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Pentium N3540 2.16GHz Bay Trail quad-core processor, 11.6 inch 1366x768 touchscreen display, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, webcam, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, HDMI, and Windows 8.1. Deal ends today.

Quality Cellz via eBay offers the open-box Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 32GB 4G LTE Android Smartphone in Black Sapphire or White Pearl, model no. SM-G925A, for $499.99 with free shipping. That's a current low for an unlocked unit by $97, and the lowest total price we've seen for this phone. This GSM phone features an Exynos 7420 octa-core processor (Cortex-A53 1.5GHz quad-core and Cortex-A57 2.1GHz quad-core), 5.1 inch 2560x1440 touchscreen AMOLED LCD, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 4K UHD 2160p video recording, 4G LTE connectivity, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.1, up to 23 hours talk time, and Android 5.0 (Lollipop).

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the pair of Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers in Matte Black, White, Gray, or Gloss Black for $139.99 with free shipping. That's the best price we've seen. (It's a current price low by $40.) Each features 3 inch kevlar drivers, 3/4 inch silk dome tweeters, and 3.5mm plug. Deal ends today.

A variety of merchants via eBay take up to 87% off a selection of new and refurbished smartphones as part of its eBay Smartphone Labor Day Sale. (The banner advertises up to 50% off, but we found deeper discounts.) Plus, all orders bag free shipping. Deal ends September 8.

Amazon offers downloads of a large selection of Lonely Planet Kindle eBooks for free. These eBooks typically start at $1. Click the provided link to see the variety now available.

AltaTac via Walmart offers the Xtreme Play Tab 8GB 7 Inch WiFi Android Tablet for $37.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find, and among the cheapest 8GB 7 inch tablets we've seen. It features a 7 inch 800x480 touchscreen display, Allwinner Boxchip A23 Cortex A7 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 8GB internal memory, WiFi, front-facing camera, and Android 4.4 OS (Kit Kat).

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 $12. It features a data transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s.

Walmart offers the Nobis NB09 9 Inch 8GB WiFi Android Tablet in Pink, model no. NB09PINK, for $39.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen and a current low by $12. It features a 9 inch 800x480 touchscreen LCD, 1.5GHz Cortex A9 dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB memory, 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 802.11n wireless, microSD card slot, mini HDMI port, and Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean).

Midwest Service Closeouts via eBay offers the open-box Wolfgang Puck Bistro Elite 19-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, model no. WP19PC0814, for $119.99 with free shipping. That's $160 off list and the lowest total price we could find. The set includes an 8-quart stockpot with glass lid, 5-quart essentials pan, 3-quart saucepan with glass lid, 2-quart cook-and-stir pan with glass colander lid, 11 inch saut pan with 10 inch roasting rack and stainless lid, 10 inch and 8 inch omelet pans, 12-1/2 inch universal lid, skimmer, slotted and solid saute spoons, whisk, long turner, and slotted tongs. Deal ends September 15.

Overstock via eBay offers the refurbished Dyson DC50 Animal Compact Vacuum for $199.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also $159 below the best price we could find for a new one.) This bagless vacuum features a 2-tier radial cyclone, carbon fiber brush bar, self-adjusting head, stair tool, combination tool, and tangle-free turbine tool. Deal ends September 6.

toy0726 via eBay offers the Samsung Gear Circle Bluetooth Wireless Headset with Microphone in four colors, model no. SM-R130NZKSXAR, for $31.34 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current low by $9.) It features up to nine hours of continuous playback, sweat resistance, and voice command support.

BobTronics via Amazon offers the Urge Basics Cuatro Bluetooth Speaker in five colors for $23.95. Coupon code SB86FHRN drops it to $18.95. Plus Amazon Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it adds $5.85.) That's a current low by $5, and the lowest total price we've seen. It features Bluetooth 4.0, up to eight hours of playback, and a microphone.

Electronics Valley via eBay offers the current-generation 2.4-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Broadwell Core i5 1.6GHz 11.6 Inch Laptop, model no. MJVM2LL/A, for $729.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also a current price low by $70.) It features an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 11.6 inch 1366x768 LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB flash storage, webcam, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, and Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

If you'd like to provide feedback on rehabilitation services in the United Kingdom, the RNIB would like to hear from you. The organization is conducting phone interviews as a part of the Early intervention and rehabilitation project which seeks to improve the support provided to blind people in the UK. Participants will be given a 10 pounds shopping voucher for participating in a phone interview. Check the link on this post for more info or to fill out the survey.

HumanWare has evolved its Prodigi magnification system by combining it with an Android tablet. The Prodigi Connect 12 includes magnification up to 40x, speech output on documents and menus, and optional distance viewing. The 12-inch included tablet also functions as an Android device, which includes access to Google Play apps and services. The new Prodigi retails for $2,695, with a $300 cost for the distance viewing add-on. We've linked to the product page from this post.

Some ambitious blind gamers spend hours finding tools and workarounds to play the most popular mainstream titles. One of the latest surrounds the popular game World of Warcraft, and a new website has been created to offer tips, macros, and tutorials for players who wish to try out the game without sight. The page is in its infancy but promises to include information for users to play any class in the game. Check the link on this post to learn more and follow the progress of the site.

TuneIn, the mobile app primarily known for its streaming radio and podcast features, has added a premium tier which includes a variety of content. Users can pay $7.99 a month to access 40,000 audiobooks on-demand, including many recently-released titles. MLB Radio broadcasts and commercial-free music channels are also included. A free 30-day trial is available. The TuneIn Radio app is available for both iOS and Android, though users report some accessibility issues with the latest Android version.

It's over 6 months away, but the time is now if you wanted to present on a topic at next year's CSUN conference. Topic submissions are now being accepted for the 31st Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, which will be held March 21-26, 2016 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Presentations will once again be 40 minutes in length, and presenters will need to register for the conference. We've linked to more information from this post. The deadline for submissions is September 25.

The Digital Guy via eBay offers the refurbished ION Block Rocker Portable Bluetooth Speaker for iPhone, iPad, and Android, model no. IPA56B, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $30. It features a retractable antenna, Bluetooth range up to 75 feet, auxiliary input, built-in dock for iPhone or iPad, retractable handle, wheels, and up to 75 hours of use per charge. Deal ends today.