Blazie Technologies

The BT Speak calculator just got a major upgrade. It now matches the functionality of the original Blazie Engineering calculator while modernizing the computation engine under the hood. The result is a far more capable tool for everyday math, science, education and professional workflows, without sacrificing the predictable behavior longtime users expect. Its mathematical capabilities have expanded significantly, with dozens of new functions added for academic and scientific

BT Speak gives you many ways to get help while you’re using it. For example, pressing h-chord gives you context sensitive help from wherever you happen to be. If you’re in the calculator, pressing h-chord opens up a help file containing all of the commands and functions that are available in the calculator. If you’d like to browse through a list of all of our context sensitive help files, pressing o-chord followed by H opens the list of help files to choose from. Move up and

You were all ready for Christmas to begin. And then, at the strike of Christmas morning, 00:00 UTC on the dot, BT Speak chimed in and said: “Ho ho ho… I got a new update!” This update is packed with smart ideas, creative learning, convenient workflows, and a few productivity upgrades that longtime Blazie fans will especially appreciate. From a brand-new AI assistant to a supercharged calculator and richer coding adventures, this release rings in the new year with style. Let’s

The November release has arrived, and this one is special. It includes big new ideas, new learning adventures, smoother media, and a brand-new way to create on BT Speak. Whether you're 8 or 80, this update brings something that will surprise you, delight you, and maybe even inspire your next big project. Let’s dive in. BT Code: Teaching Python, Inspiring Creativity, and Occasionally Arguing With a Pirate over Syntax This is the moment many of you have been waiting for. BT Cod

Blazie Technologies takes great pride in the quality of our products, both hardware and software. However, we like to think that our customer service and support after the sale is one of our greatest and best offerings. We offer support through several channels: our public support forum, private one on one email and phone support. Here are a few tips to ensure that you receive the highest quality support from our staff. Phone Support You can receive phone support from us by c

Imagine being able to search, browse, and listen to YouTube’s enormous library of content without ever touching a web browser or fighting through popups and cluttered screens. That is exactly what the YouTube Stream application makes possible on BT Speak. It provides fast, direct access to YouTube through a clean text-based interface designed for speed and simplicity. Built entirely for Blazie Mode, YouTube Stream delivers an experience that is streamlined, intuitive, and dis

After placing your order with us and receiving your new BT Speak, you open the box, examine the contents and you might then be wondering what you should do next. How can you learn about how to turn on your new BT Speak so you can start using it and learning about all of the features that it offers. Check Your Email One of the first things Blazie Technologies does after receiving an order for a BT Speak is to email each new customer a copy of our Getting Started guide as well

The Evolution of Assistive Technology Most of our blog posts focus on the BT Speak. This is understandable; it is our flagship product and receives frequent updates that add new features and continually improve this amazing little computer. However, I thought I’d shift gears for this post. It was around October of 1987 that Blazie Engineering first released the Braille 'n Speak. This product was noteworthy for several reasons. A Revolutionary Product Braille 'n Speak was one

At Blazie Technologies, we like to call BT Speak a pocket computer. It’s small, but every bit as powerful as the computers you already know. One of the things BT Speak does especially well is giving you efficient access to the Web. Even better, you’re not limited to just one browser. You get two right out of the box: Firefox and Chromium. If you prefer something else, that’s possible too. Thanks to Linux and the open-source community, there are many other browsers that can be

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BT Speak continues to grow stronger in September. In this article, we explore what's new.

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Welcome to the July edition of our update blog! We’re excited to introduce a fresh set of features designed to make your BT Speak...

BT Speak raises the bar once again for braille computing. The May software update focuses on productivity and simplicity, introducing...

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BT Speak just keeps getting better. The October update brings even more ways to connect, create, and control your experience. From faster...

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