Hi,
Don't have the exact link just now, but if you go to aira.io (or, maybe,
aira@io) (hope that is right!) you should find a link to joining the pilot
scheme. Not sure if it is still open though, as I seem to remember that there
was a deadline.
Hope it works out for you, Sandy.
Sent from The dark side of the moon
> On 24 May 2018, at 10:43, Ian Harrison <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Hi, does anyone know how to sign up for a pilot in the UK?
>
> Thanks, Ian
>> On 4 May 2018, at 01:51, Andy Baracco <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing
>> power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use
>> the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the
>> iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The
>> advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses
>> separately, as the Samsung phone will power them.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Kay Malmquist
>>> To: [email protected]
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Glasses
>>>
>>> They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair
>>> of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung
>>> phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware.
>>> You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use
>>> the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you
>>> like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision.
>>>
>>> As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like
>>> using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me
>>> put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of
>>> and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that
>>> dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but
>>> when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer
>>> that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them
>>> very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around
>>> has become less of a chore that's for sure.
>>>
>>> Kay Malmquist
>>> [email protected]
>>>
>>> Gratitude Advantages
>>> "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more
>>> patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness."
>>>
>>> — Rhonda Byrne
>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Andy Baracco
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: Glasses
>>>>
>>>> i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues.
>>>> But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem
>>>> to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to
>>>> be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's
>>>> being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and
>>>> if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's
>>>> neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that
>>>> the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need
>>>> another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e.
>>>> bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another
>>>> phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that
>>>> all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in
>>>> the chain fails, you're back to your own skills.
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Michael Maslo
>>>>> To: Viphone
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Glasses
>>>>>
>>>>> Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I
>>>>> personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be
>>>>> prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in
>>>>> contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be
>>>>> used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there
>>>>> are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those
>>>>> who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you
>>>>> to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on
>>>>> line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, <Carolyn Arnold> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans
>>>>>> do?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Carolyn
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>
>>>>>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Scott Rumery
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Glasses
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Linda,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra".
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or
>>>>>> anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that
>>>>>> if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free
>>>>>> month of the service.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 200 minutes per month for $129
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 400 minutes per month for $199
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think
>>>>>> about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that
>>>>>> high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out
>>>>>> of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we
>>>>>> have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come
>>>>>> over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help
>>>>>> us.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we
>>>>>> need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep
>>>>>> in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in
>>>>>> the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on
>>>>>> the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a
>>>>>> given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I
>>>>>> do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you
>>>>>> are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with
>>>>>> you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hope that everyone has a great day!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Scott Rumery
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > Hi Everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the
>>>>>> > pricing plans, great.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > If
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > not, the contact info would be great.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > Thank you,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > Lynda
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >
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