RNIB Tech Talk
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing [email protected]
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Episodes
App Review: YouTube
September 06, 2016 13:10 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBAs part of our regular review of accessible apps, Imran Ahktar from Glasgow got in touch to tell us about the popular video sharing website and app YouTube and how accessible it is to blind and partially sighted people.
App Review: WhatsApp
August 30, 2016 14:54 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBWe are always keen to hear what apps you are using and enjoying. One of our listeners got in touch to tell us what she thinks of WhatsApp on her Android device.
Review: Victor Reader Stream
August 30, 2016 14:50 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJackie reviews the latest version of the popular Victor Reader Stream by specialist tech giant Humanware.
Are New HMRC Guidelines On VAT Exempt Products Too Vague?
August 30, 2016 14:48 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAs new guidelines come into force from HMRC, blind and partially sighted people are still feeling confused about what the zero-VAT exempt rule applies to in terms of new technology. The team discuss and hear from listeners.
Comment: The Benefits Of Social Media
August 29, 2016 14:41 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBWhat are the benefits of social media for those of us who are blind or partially sighted? Kevin Satizibal reports.
Are Disabled Toilets Accessible To Blind People?
August 29, 2016 14:39 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBWhile it might seem obvious that disabled toilets are available for blind people to use, how accessible are they? This was the question that led to a new invention by Helen and Steve in Cornwall. They spoke to Steven Scott to tell them how their new device is changing the way blind people use toilets everywhere.
How To: Make Windows Programmes Default in Windows 10
August 29, 2016 14:34 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBIf you are using Jaws and Windows 10, you may have noticed that the new Edge browser isn't yet compatible with the screen reader. Shaun Preece explains how you can choose a different browser for your PC as well as other apps.
How Did The Blind Person Cross The Road?
August 29, 2016 14:32 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBA new piece of technology could soon help blind people to cross the road more safely by using their smartphone. Steven Scott reports on Neatebox.
Review: Chicken Nugget
August 29, 2016 14:30 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBNo, it's not a new cooking segment on Tech Talk. It's actually an accessible Twitter client for your PC. It's called Chicken Nugget and claims to be the best way for blind people to enjoy the social networking site. Shaun Preece cooked up a review for us.
Review: Olympus DM-7
August 29, 2016 14:21 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBlind people still use dicatphones! And the good news is the technology is getting smarter all the time. Jackie Brown reviews one of the most recent offerings from Olympus - the DM-7.
Review: Amazon Prime Now
August 29, 2016 14:19 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBIs shopping more difficult if you're blind or partially sighted? A new service from Amazon promises to offer those in selected locations with up to two-hour delivery slots direct to your front door. Steven reviews the new service and reports back to Tech Talk.
App Review: Bespecular
August 29, 2016 14:16 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBYou may have heard of apps such as Be My Eyes and AiPoly which are image recognition apps. There's another one to add to that list and it's called BeSpecular. But what makes it stand out from the crowd? One of listeners gets in touch to tell us all about it.
Audio-Only Games For Blind People
August 29, 2016 14:14 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBShaun speaks to Aaron Parsons from Sonus Games about their new project - an audio-only games console.
Accessible Notetakers from Wilson
August 29, 2016 14:09 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBJackie catches up with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services to find about the Wilson range of recorders which are accessible to blind people
How Easy Is It To Learn Jaws?
August 29, 2016 14:07 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSteven has been trying to learn Jaws from some time now but feels there could be better and simpler tutorials out there. But do they already exist? The team discuss.
Review: KNFB Reader App
August 29, 2016 14:02 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBShaun Preece reviews the popular KNFB Reader app for Apple and Android smartphones, which lets you scan and read documents, as well as see things from afar close up.
Recording Using Your iPhone
August 29, 2016 13:57 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSteven and the team talk about how they record for Tech Talk using the built-in apps on the iPhone, as well as more advanced options, following an email from one of our listeners.
Listeners Calls: Reading Options
August 29, 2016 13:43 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAnother of our listeners have got in touch to ask about the best ways to read documents if you are blind.
Review: Microsoft Foldable Keyboard
August 29, 2016 13:21 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBSteven has been searching for an easy way to take a full size keyboard with him on the move. Could Microsoft's new Foldable Keyboard be the answer?
How To: Select, Copy and Paste Text In iOS
August 29, 2016 13:20 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBShaun Preece explains how we can copy and cut text in iOS.
Review: Kurzweil 1000
August 29, 2016 13:11 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBJackie reviews the OCR scanning and reading solution for blind people called Kurzweil 1000.
Listeners Calls: Tech Tips On Holiday
August 29, 2016 13:09 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBOur listeners have been getting in touch to tell us their top tips when it comes to choosing which tech we should be taking with us on holiday.
Review: Soverign USB Audio Player
August 29, 2016 13:07 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBAfter joining the free RNIB Talking Books library, Steven went on a search to find an easy and cheap way to listen to his books via USB stick. He found the Soverign USB audio player and gave it a review for Tech Talk.
Family-Run Business Helping Blind People Access Technology
August 29, 2016 13:02 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBJackie speaks to the family behind ViTech Solutions, who aim to provide technology and support to people living with sight loss.
What Would An Audio Version Of Facebook Sound Like? Try VORail
August 29, 2016 12:57 - 1 minute - 1.83 MBThe new community-led app to bring together people from around the world has been a big hit with blind and partially sighted people. Sarah from Manchester got in touch with Tech Talk to tell us about it.
Useful Apps To Help Blind People
August 29, 2016 12:55 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBThe team talk about some accessible apps that are useful for reminding us to do things and see things more clearly when we need to.
Charity Calls For More To Be Done On Web Accessibility
August 29, 2016 12:52 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe charity AbilityNet has issued a letter online urging the Government to do more to encourage web developers to make the internet more accessible to blind people. Steven spoke to Robin Christopherson from the charity to find out more.
Listeners Calls: The Cost Of Braille
August 29, 2016 12:50 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBWe take your calls on air every week to find out what you'd like us to talk about. This week, it's more on braille.
Are Android Smartphones An Option For Blind People?
August 29, 2016 12:49 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBAs Apple smartphones dominate the conversation when blind people are involved, it's easy to forget there are alternatives out there. But how good are they? Steven, Shaun and Jackie discuss this with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services.
What Is Android Pay?
August 29, 2016 12:47 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBYou might have heard of Apple Pay, but did you know there is now Android Pay for those who don't own Apple smartphones? Steven finds out more from Paul Horlock from Nationwide.
A Braille Keyboard For Under £500?
August 29, 2016 12:45 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBSteven talks to RNIB Chairman Kevin Carey about a new braille keyboard that could be sold at a quarter of the price of existing braille keyboards. It's called the Orbit Reader and has been developed by charities and organisations supporting the use of the braille around the world.
Want To Hear The Daily Papers?
August 25, 2016 15:54 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBA new service offering newspapers in audio over your phone line has attracted quite a bit of attention from the blind and partially sighted community. Jackie Brown spoke to Jonathon Horniblow from Talking Newspaper Services.
Can Driverless Cars Allow The Blind To Be More Independent?
August 25, 2016 15:47 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBAs the reality of driverless cars becomes ever more apparent, is it now time for blind people to see this as a real opportunity to become more independent? The team discuss and hear from other blind people around the world with differing views.
The New White Cane For The 21st Century
August 25, 2016 15:39 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBEver wished your white cane could tell you more about surroundings? The Ultracane could be the answer, as Steven Scott found out when he spoke to Julie Davis from the company.
Can Blind People Make Videos?
August 25, 2016 15:19 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBA charity project in Glasgow is encouraging blind and partially sighted people to take up photography and filmmaking by using their smartphones. Steven Scott went along to the event hosted by SITE to find out more.
Best Bluetooth Speakers
August 25, 2016 15:17 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBOur musical theme concludes with a look at the various bluetooth speakers that let you enjoy your music with better audio quality, as well as working alongisde your screenreader or phone's accessibility features turned on.
Review: ReadEasy Move
August 25, 2016 15:16 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe ReadEasy Move scanner helps you to read documents, letters and flyers if you are blind. Jackie Brown talks about her scanner and how she uses it every day.
Finding New Music Online
August 25, 2016 15:13 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBOur musical theme continues with a look at the different ways to explore new music, and find a song even if you have no idea what it's called or who it's sung by!
Internet Radio, Books And More From British Wireless For The Blind Fund Radio
August 25, 2016 15:12 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBJackie Brown talks about the Sonata Wireless Internet Radio and player from the British Wireless for the Blind Fund.
Apps That Let You Enjoy Music
August 25, 2016 15:09 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBAs part of our musical theme on the show, the team talk about the different apps that are accessible and available to let us all enjoy our favourite music.
Accessible Games For Blind People
August 25, 2016 14:43 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBGames aren't just for the sighted world. There are lots of options whether you want to play as part of the family or on your own, as the team discuss.
Travelling Using Apps On Your Smartphone
August 25, 2016 14:36 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBThe team talk about different apps that you can use on your smartphone to help you travel around. Steven talks about Google Maps, Shaun talks about Train Times and Jackie talks about the Easyjet app.
Apple Pay Let's Blind People Make Payments Easier
August 23, 2016 16:53 - 5 minutes - 5 MBWith the news that Barclays Bank are the latest to provide customers with the option to use Apple Pay, Steven speaks to Paul Porter at RNIB to find out what Apple Pay is, and how it can make paying for thing easier if you're blind.
Can Blind People Also Enjoy Television And Film?
August 23, 2016 16:51 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSteven, Shaun and Jackie talk about the benefits of using Audio Description on television and at the cinema. AD is a seperate audio track which narrates what is going on silently on the screen which a blind person might miss, therefore missing out on most of the action.
A Tablet For Blind Braille Users?
August 23, 2016 16:41 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe team speak to Alan Davies from accessibility tech company Humanware about the new BrailleNote Touch device that allows a blind person to type braille on a tablet device and read using a braille display without needing two seperate devices. More info at www.humanware.com
Using Tech To Stay Fashionable
August 23, 2016 11:51 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBCan technology help someone who is blind keep up to date with the latest fashions? Emily Davidson is an online blogger and is blind. She thinks tech can really help as she explains to Steven.
Accessible Internet Radios
August 23, 2016 10:31 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe team talk about the options available to blind and partially sighted people when it comes to buying an internet radio.