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On this special episode, we relive the Next Big Thing 2024 final. We get to know the finalists and their feature ideas. We hear from the judges and show hosts. And, of course, we find out who the winner is!
Read More FSCast #252: The Next Big Thing 2024 FinalThank you for helping to make the second annual Next Big Thing contest an enormous success! If you were unable to attend or want to review the top ideas, the archive is now available. At the event, the top three finalists presented their feature ideas for JAWS or ZoomText to a live audience and judges. …
Read More Meet the Next Big Thing 2024 WinnerThe Next Big Thing live event takes place Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the excitement as the three finalists showcase their JAWS or ZoomText feature ideas to a panelist of judges. We also want to hear from you. Join us and cast your …
Read More Join Us for the Next Big ThingThe top finalists for the Next Big Thing contest have been selected. On Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM Eastern time, the finalists will present their feature ideas for JAWS or ZoomText to a second-round panel of judges. The winner will be announced at the live event, and you can help the judges decide by …
Read More Meet the Judges and Help Them DecideDon’t miss your opportunity to submit your ideas to the Next Big Thing contest and help shape the future of JAWS and ZoomText. What’s more, your creativity could net you a $1,000 Amazon gift card. Submit a three minute video explaining your software ideas by October 16 at midnight Eastern time. No idea is too …
Read More Submit Your Ideas to the Next Big Thing Contest for Your Chance at a $1,000 PrizeWe are excited to announce the judges for the first round of The Next Big Thing contest, where you can help shape the future of JAWS and ZoomText. Submit a three-minute video outlining your feature ideas by October 16 to make your voice heard. Visit the Next Big Thing page for all the details. Meet …
Read More Meet the Next Big Thing JudgesJoin us again this November for Sharkvember, an event-filled month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Take part in our exciting events, which include: Visit the Sharkvember home page for all the event details, and keep reading to learn how you can take part in our contest (open to residents of the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, …
Read More Sharkvember Is Back, Along with Your Chance to Win a $1,000 Prize!On FSCast 238, the finals of our November 14 Next Big Thing contest. You’ll hear a presentation of the top three ideas, questions from our panel of four judges, some great entertainment, and of course, the person selected as the winner. Activate link to listen, right-click to download. You can also read the transcript.
Read More FSCast 238, archive of the Next Big Thing finaleThe Next Big Thing live event takes place Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 PM Eastern time. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the excitement as the three finalists showcase their JAWS or ZoomText feature ideas to a panelist of judges. We also want to hear from you. Join us and cast your …
Read More Join Us for the Next Big Thing!The Next Big Thing Contest top three finalists have been selected! Next, the finalists will present their JAWS or ZoomText feature ideas to our second-round panel of judges. Get to know our judges by reading their brief bios below. But the judges need your help! You are cordially invited to join our Live Event on …
Read More Meet the Judges and Help Them Decide!