Ai Squared has released the ZoomText Scripting Edition.  The press release notes that the "ZoomText Scripting Edition makes it possible to customize the behavior of ZoomText and other applications, providing enhanced magnification and screen reading functionality, and automation of routine tasks."

Serotek has made its System Access To Go available at no charge.  The program is a screen reader which can be used on computers connected to the Internet.

Issist offers, at no cost, iZoom Web which can magnify and read events that happen on a Windows 2000, XP or Vista computer.  I do not recommend using this program on systems with dual monitors.  Visit www.issist.ca to start the program.

The KNFB Mobile Reader was announced January 28.  It uses a Nokia N82 Phone and has the ability to read printed documents and recognize currency, If a screen reader is added the user also has access to all the phone features.  The cost of this device will be approximately $2000.  Information on the KNFB Mobile Reader can be found at http://www.knfbreader.com/products-mobile.php

Humanware has announced the myReader2 Basic.  This new product is based on the myReader2, but can be used or purchased with a separate monitor.  The unit is not yet shipping, but it should be available soon.  The cost of the basic unit is $3,895.  

Optelec recently introduced the Compact+.  It is a a new addition to the crop of portable electronic magnifiers.  The Compact+ has a 4.3" screen, has 5 viewing modes, magnifies up to 10x, and weighs about 10 ozs.  The cost is $795.