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Brian Meersma

@bmeersma.bsky.social
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Interested in accessibility, technology, hiking, and college basketball. Proudly dyslexic. Tech PM and Cornell alum. Views are my own.

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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
@njassemblydems.bsky.social @mikiesherrill.bsky.social you all have the majority and it’s important to this constituent that NJ Transit works reliably including during extreme heat. Passing the buck to Amtrak every time hasn’t worked and you all also don’t control federal transit appropriations.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
@customeradvocate.bsky.social is there any hope of improving the infrastructure to withstand extreme heat (which is becoming more common)? People depend on the trains year round so they need to be reliable in the summer. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social @njassemblydems.bsky.social
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
@brightsaver.bsky.social seems like the “Garden State Balcony Solar Act” passed both houses yesterday based on njleg.gov/bill-search/... @mikiesherrill.bsky.social please sign into law.
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New Jersey S2368 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Summary (2026-06-30) "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable sola...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/u...
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Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Interesting new capability from Spotify. I’m looking forward to trying it out. github.com/spotify/save...
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GitHub - spotify/save-to-spotify: Command line interface to save your personal media to Spotify.
Command line interface to save your personal media to Spotify. - spotify/save-to-spotify
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Princeton University @princeton.edu · 08/05/2026
Engineering student athletes at Princeton train and compete at a high level while also designing robots, building computer algorithms, and planning for climate resilience. bit.ly/3Psrn8F
bit.ly
Princeton Engineering - Sports
A wrestler and roboticist. A track star and urban planner. A rugby captain and filmmaker. These are just a few of Princeton Engineering's more than 180 student athletes.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
@customeradvocate.bsky.social does the quoted part of the service adjustments for 2/23 apply to Trenton bound trains or only NYP bound trains? In other words, will trains originating at NYP heading towards Trenton stop at EWR tomorrow?
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Great opportunity from the American Foundation for the Blind for college students studying CS, design, or a related field to learn about accessibility. www.afb.org/internships/...
afb.org
Digital Accessibility Bootcamp
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
blog.google/products/and...
blog.google
Android’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captions
The new Live Caption feature gives you the full picture of emotion in what’s being said on your device.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Fascinating NIH funded research showing noninvasive blood glucose monitoring with comparable accuracy to in-market invasive monitoring devices. pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
@princetonyimby.bsky.social there’s a sign at the bus yard near the Princeton Junction train station. Looks to be more of a parking lot than a park.
Coming soon sign saying: project features: demolition of former bus garage, pocket park with gazebo, picnic areas, small parking lot. About 75% or more of the diagram shows parking.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
According to regulatory information, the overall sensitivity and specificity of Apple Watch hypertension notifications were 41.2% (95% confidence interval [37.2-45.3]) and 92.3% (95% confidence interval [90.6-93.7]), respectively. regulatoryinfo.apple.com/ifu/htnf
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Apple Regulatory Information
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Memory Integrity Enforcement, a hardware and software system to protect against advanced spyware, was one of the most interesting Apple announcements to me yesterday. security.apple.com/blog/memory-...
security.apple.com
Blog - Memory Integrity Enforcement: A complete vision for memory safety in Apple devices - Apple Security Research
Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) is the culmination of an unprecedented design and engineering effort spanning half a decade that combines the unique strengths of Apple silicon hardware with our adv...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
“Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/t...
nytimes.com
Disabled Amtrak Riders See Progress, but Still ‘Feel Like Freight’
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Microsoft announces VibeVoice, an open source AI model that can produce realistic multi-speaker audio of up to 90 minutes long. github.com/microsoft/Vi...
github.com
GitHub - microsoft/VibeVoice: Frontier Open-Source Text-to-Speech
Frontier Open-Source Text-to-Speech. Contribute to microsoft/VibeVoice development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
“The Virginia and Maryland laws both require emergency plans to be considered as part of the process of developing Individualized Education Programs” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...
nytimes.com
‘I Could Literally Be Left Behind to Die’: How a Student With a Disability Changed the Law
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Appeals court rules that the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires Wisconsin township to provide at least one accessible voting machine for voters with disabilities. www.wpr.org/news/us-appe...
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US Appeals Court rules against town that removed voting machines last year
A northern Wisconsin town sued by the U.S. Department of Justice last year for not providing electronic voting machines to people with disabilities has lost its federal appeal.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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How the low-vision community embraced AI smart glasses
Podcast Episode · The Vergecast · 07/15/2025 · 1h 17m
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
These look awful. Gift link: economist.com/graphic-deta...
economist.com
Ten charts to explain Trump’s big, beautiful bill
The overhaul of taxation and spending would spell trouble for America
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
“Millions of low-income Americans could experience staggering financial losses under the domestic policy package that Republicans advanced through the Senate on Tuesday, which reserves its greatest benefits for the rich…” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/b...
nytimes.com
Poorest Americans Dealt Biggest Blow Under Senate Republican Tax Package
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
@meredithmeredith.bsky.social @signal.org are you considering any WiFi Aware enabled features for Signal? developer.apple.com/videos/play/...
developer.apple.com
Supercharge device connectivity with Wi-Fi Aware - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer
Learn how to create peer-to-peer network connections with Wi-Fi Aware. We'll also cover how to share videos in real time, transfer large...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Using AI to create audio descriptions for videos. youtu.be/1bZVJMQ0uMs?...
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ViddyScribe - Gemini powered accessibility for Video
YouTube video by Google for Developers
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I’m very interested to try Accessibility Reader. Speak screen just doesn’t work too frequently which has been a big pain for me as someone with dyslexia. www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
apple.com
Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year
Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/s...
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9 Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
AI generated podcasts might be my latest favorite way to learn new things. I’d love for dialog between multiple people in books to adopt a similar style when reading a book with text-speech.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
The Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard is my favorite so I’m happy to see it back on sale. www.incase.com/collections/...
incase.com
Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop
The Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop, Designed by Microsoft, is made for productivity. ​ Ergonomically designed, it intentionally enhances comfort while reducing the stress, strain, and tension created by tra...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Voice Dream Reader update includes new AI enhanced text-to-speech voices from Acapela for subscribers. In my opinion, these are incrementally better voices and not a massive upgrade like OpenAI’s unreleased Voice Engine.
Release notes for Voice Dream Reader 5.0: discover our new AI-Enabled Voices for a more natural, expressive, and engaging listening experience. Enjoy life like narration, faster performance, and a variety of voice options. Update now to bring your reading to life!
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Interesting looking AI enabled navigation device for people who are blind or low vision. glidance.io
glidance.io
Glidance: Self-Guided Mobility Device for Blind and Low Vision
Glide, a groundbreaking leap in assistive technology, is the first self-guided mobility assistant designed for individuals with sight loss.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Analysis of AirPod Pro 2 hearing aid features. www.hearadvisor.com/products/app...
hearadvisor.com
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aids Expert Review
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 is a budget OTC hearing aid that fits in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the top 50% of devices in the OTC category and in th...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Congestion pricing would fund badly needed accessibility improvements for NYC subways. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/n...
nytimes.com
Congestion Pricing Settlement Stalls Between New York and New Jersey (Gift Article)
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York offered New Jersey “generous” incentives to settle its lawsuit against the tolling plan. A judge could soon determine the program’s fate.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I’m surprised there aren’t ChatGPT Plus gift cards all over for the holidays.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
More accessibility news from Amazon today. www.theverge.com/2024/12/18/2...
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Amazon’s bringing meaningful accessibility improvements to Fire TV
Dual Audio lets everyone enjoy content together.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Amazon unveils new packaging that is both more sustainable and more accessible with tactile QR codes. www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices...
aboutamazon.com
Introducing Amazon’s all-new device packaging
Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV product packaging gets an all-new look using more recycled fiber and less ink.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
nytimes.com
New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs (Gift Article)
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
www.cnn.com/2024/12/16/t...
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DOT announces new protections for air travelers with disabilities | CNN
The US Department of Transportation has issued a new rule requiring airlines to follow more rigorous standards when it comes to airline passengers with disabilities.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Podcast recommendation. The host is the head of the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund which seems to help with landing interesting guests. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
podcasts.apple.com
In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen
Business Podcast · 109 Episodes · Updated Biweekly
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/b...
nytimes.com
U.S. Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers (Gift Article)
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I was just testing Phi-3-mini today. Very fast and cost effective for certain applications. Excited to try Phi-4.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
How do you access the “suggested edits” menu in the bottom right of ChatGPT canvas with the keyboard? I can’t figure it out.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
An intriguing application of AI that enhances captions by incorporating vocal exclamations such as gasps and sighs. blog.google.com/products/and...
blog.google
Android’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captions
The new Live Caption feature gives you the full picture of emotion in what’s being said on your device.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Impressive! www.linkedin.com/posts/prince...
linkedin.com
Princeton University on LinkedIn: Remember the heat wave in June? The University is now putting all the heat… | 19 comments
Remember the heat wave in June? The University is now putting all the heat stored from those hot summer days to use to heat buildings across campus via… | 19 comments on LinkedIn
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Trying out Safari on Mac. Did the “listen to page” feature from Safari for iOS not make it to macOS yet? Are there alternatives on Safari? I’m a fan of Read Aloud for Edge so may be switching back.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
This type of data makes me optimistic ☀️
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Important feature especially for people who may not hear the alert on their phone. I’ve been curious why emergency alerts don’t come through on my Apple Watch. Maybe there’s a setting? www.theverge.com/2024/12/5/24...
theverge.com
Google Docs just let me know that a tsunami is imminent.
Today has been a busy day. I was working on some OpenAI news — but Mother Nature doesn’t care about my plans! There was a 7.0 earthquake, and now there are tsunami warnings here in San Francisco. Inte...
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
No closed captions on the OpenAI livestream 😢. Maybe on day 2?
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
This is very cool 😎
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
The macOS video reactions strike again 🤣 youtu.be/kZzeWLOzc_4?...
Google CEO at NYT DealBook Summit with a macOS thumbs down emoji floating above him.
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Brian Meersma @bmeersma.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Just tried AirPods hearing test hearing aid mode for the first time. It’s very powerful to have this feature in a mainstream device at a significantly lower cost than other options.
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