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
422: Tech Talk 424: Alt Tags From Space, MyEyes Trial, Guide Dogs App Demo
September 01, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week Callum Demonstrates the new App from Guide Dogs to help battle guide dog refusals. We hear about a trial of the My Eyes app at Vauxhall Station in London plus, how alt tags have made extraordinary new photographs from space more accessible. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subsc...
423: Tech Talk 423: Language Learning Apps, Sky Q, Guide Dog Refusals
August 25, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn this week's Tech Talk, Jo Fullerton from RNIB's Tech For Life team takes us through options for language learning apps. Dave gives us a demonstration of Sky Q's accessibility features and we hear about a new app that hopes to tackle guide dog refusals. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're s...
422: Tech Talk 423: Language Learning Apps, Sky Q, Guide Dog Refusals
August 25, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn this week's Tech Talk, Jo Fullerton from RNIB's Tech For Life team takes us through options for language learning apps. Dave gives us a demonstration of Sky Q's accessibility features and we hear about a new app that hopes to tackle guide dog refusals. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're s...
422: Tech Talk 422: Tactile Watch Design, Accessible Cash Machine Survey, Listener Experience
August 18, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week the team speak to a design student hoping to create a new tactile watch. We hear the technology experiences of one of our listeners and we speak to RNIB about a new survey on accessible cash machines. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd lov...
421: Tech Talk 421: Netflix Audio Description, Sonos Roam, Audio Games Campaign
August 11, 2022 23:01 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week we speak to Heather Dowdy, Director of Accessibility at Netflix, about their work with Audio Description. Callum puts the Sonos Roam through its paces and we hear about a new campaign to make audio games easier to find. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss a...
420: Tech Talk 420: Push Button Smart Phones, Sony Linkbuds And Accessible Gaming
August 04, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this episode of Tech Talk we hear about the push button alternatives to smart phones, Callum tests the Sony Linkbuds and we hear the experiences of VI Gamer Arron Danvers-Jukes. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on a...
419: Tech Talk 419: Accessible University Applications, Cobolt Systems, How Does Technology Make You Feel?
July 28, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode of Tech Talk we hear about making university applications more accessible with UCAS, Dave catches up with Cobolt Systems and we talk about how technology can affect your health and wellbeing. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love...
418: Tech Talk 418: Envision Interview, Making PDF's More Accessible and Your Thoughts On Visiting Exhibitions
July 21, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThis week we're speaking to Envision co-founder and CTO Karthik Kannan about some major updates on the horizon. Tasneem has found a way to make PDF documents more accessible in JAWS. Plus, your thoughts on accessible exhibitions. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss a...
417: Tech Talk 417: Blind Singer Sandra Gayer, Video Banking, 'In Your Pocket' From RealSAM
July 14, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week we're speaking to blind soprano singer Sandra Gayer about her career in music. RNIB's Technology For Life team fill us in on video banking. Plus, Louise Humphreys from RealSAM tells us more about the 'In Your Pocket' device. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never m...
416: Tech Talk 416: Optelec, Accessible Washing Machines And Your Experiences
July 08, 2022 13:27 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThis week Dave has been speaking to Mark Statham from Optelec about video magnification, we look at smart washing machines and a listener fills us in on a low tech location method. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on ac...
415: Tech Talk 415: Sight Village Special, Sight And Sound, Humanware, Dolphin
June 30, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week is all about the Sight Village Exhibition. We hear from exhibitors and find out what it's like to attend in person. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib....
414: Tech Talk 414: The DAISY Consortium, Sharkie Demo, Can You See Me App
June 23, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week we get in the picture with new video conferencing app 'Can You See Me', Tasneem gets to know 'Sharkie' the personal assistant from JAWS and Dave chats with Richard Orme from the DAISY Consortium. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love t...
413: Tech Talk 413: Travel Special, Moovit, My Eyes App
June 16, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week on Tech Talk it's a travel special. Callum tries out the Passenger Assist and Moovit apps and we learn about a new app that could make getting about a much more enjoyable experience. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your th...
412: Tech Talk 412: David Woodbridge, The Rivo Keyboard And The Ring Video Doorbell
June 09, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Adaptive Technology expert David Woodbridge, Tasneem tries the Rivo Keyboard and Callum demonstrates the Ring Video Doorbell. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technolog...
411: Tech Talk 411: 'Sleep When I Sleep', Accessible Energy Reader, Colin Shales Interview
June 02, 2022 23:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThis week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Colin Shales from RNIB's Technology for Life Team. We hear about the new 'Sleep When I Sleep' App developed with audiobook readers in mind and Callum gets hands on with an Accessible Smart Meter. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss...
410: Tech Talk 410: What 3 Words CEO, Smart Energy Choices And The JAWS Sound Splitter Feature
May 26, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Chris Sheldrick, the co-founder of location service 'What 3 Words'. Steve Tyler from Leonard Cheshire joins us to talk about the work that the charity does. Plus, Callum tries out the new sound splitter feature in JAWS. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're ...
409: Tech Talk 409: Accessible Fitness Options, Inside 'Access IT' Magazine And The Liquid Level Indicator
May 19, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week, on Tech Talk, Callum head to the kitchen to review the liquid level indicator. Dave talks to Mark Evans from RNIB's Technology for Life team about the best in accessible fitness tech and Jo Franks fills us in on 'Access IT' magazine. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed...
408: Tech Talk 408: Accessible Television Services, Talking Books and the Amazon Echo 'Show And Tell'
May 12, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week, on Tech Talk, Callum's been experimenting with the Amazon Echo's Show and Tell Feature. We're discussing options for accessing Talking Books with Paul Porter and RNIB's Technology for Life Team drop by with a guide to smart and accessible television services. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so ma...
407: Tech Talk 407: Amazon Echo Setup, RNIB Technology for Life, Jenny Axler Interview
May 05, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBTech Talk returns to the airwaves, hosted by Dave Williams, Callum Stoneman and Tasneem Arshad with loads of new information on accessible technology. Our first show back features a setup demonstration of the Amazon Echo, and introduction to RNIB's Technology for Life Team and an interview with Jenny Axler who works for an assistive technology company in South Korea (HIMS). You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectrad...
406: Meet the New Team
April 30, 2022 23:01 - 8 minutes - 2.22 MBAfter a short Hiatus RNIB Connect Radio's flagship technology series 'Tech Talk' is making its return on Tuesday May 3rd. Allan caught up with one of the show's new presenters to find out what's planned for the return of 'Tech Talk'. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm from the 3rd May on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You can hear new episodes of the Tech Talk podcast every Friday. Make sure you're subsc...
406: Tech Talk is Back!
April 28, 2022 23:01 - 19 seconds - 471 KBTech Talk returns to the airwaves, with a new team and loads of new information on accessible technology. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm from the 3rd May on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You can hear new episodes of the Tech Talk podcast every Friday. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at te...
406: The Last Episode!
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWell it had to happen at some point we guess! The last episode of Tech Talk hosted by Steven Scott and the team is finally here. But what happens next?? Make sure you listen all the way through to find out. On this week's episode, Steven is joined by Tim Schwartz, Robin Christopherson and Shaun Preece to talk about the past ten years of the show under their stewardship. We hear from you, our valued listeners, who share your thoughts on the show over the last decade, and we are joined by spe...
405: New MacBook Pro, Rode Wireless Microphone, Learning Screenreaders
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn our penultimate episode before Tech Talk takes a well-earned rest, Steven and the guys get together to talk about his new MacBook Pro and his initial thoughts. Also Robin and Tim quiz Steven on a new wireless microphone setup he has bought from Rode called the Rode Wireless Go 2. And discussion starts on the best way to learn a screen reader following a debate online. Is it best to learn a screen reader with the screen turned off or on? As always your emails are welcome but remember yo...
404: Hable One, AirPods 3 and New iPhones
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week the team get round the table once more to talk about the fallout from last week's announcement with a special voicemail from long time listener Peter who really summed up the mood of the audience. However the team get back to the tech and talk about the new Hable One bluetooth braille keyboard for smartphones and other devices. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks to the founder of Hable One and also to Clare Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to talk about its availability. There's ...
403: A Special Announcement, Digital Literacy and Making Android More Accessible
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this week's episode we get a special announcement from Steven about the show and Robin and Tim weigh in. There's also an interview with Vodafone's Emma Reynolds and Tommy McDade from Bernardo's about a new report into the importance of digital literacy. There's also a new feature from Dinos at the Tech for Life team at RNIB telling us about apps that can make using an Android phone that little bit easier if you are blind or low vision. As always get in touch with the show by emailing t...
402: Tech from the past, Ferrite app, Specialist apps for blind people
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIt's all about your emails this week as we dive into the inbox to find out what you want us to talk about. We continue with Kelly's request for your Tech From The Past with some contributions starting to come in, plus there's lots of talk on specialist apps that make smartphones easier following our discussion with the founder of Voxmate a few weeks ago. There's also a new feature from the team at RNIB Technology for Life. Chris joins us to share his thoughts on an audio editing app for iPh...
401: Audio Description, Amazon App and Keyboard Modifiers
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week the team discuss the latest updates from Channel 4 following the outage that saw audio description, subtitling and signing become unavailable to a number of broadcasters due to a fire at the broadcast centre that handles all of the access services. There's also an update for fans of the Amazon shopping app following changes that left blind and partially sighted users unable to search and view results or product information. Plus Mark Evans from the Technology for Life team joins ...
400: Apple's MacBook Event Special
October 19, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this week's special episode, Steven Scott, Tim Schwartz and Robin Christopherson are joined by Shaun Preece to discuss the Apple Event held on the 18th of October. This event was aimed purely at Mac enthusiasts and in particular those who are power users of the MacBook Pro lineup. The team discuss how these machines will benefit those customers and chat about the other products announced including new AirPods and three new colourful HomePod Minis. As always send in your thoughts and com...
399: Windows 11, Voxmate app and Technology Elitism?
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week the guys got together to discuss the latest accessibility news around Windows 11... except there was none! So... instead they talk about how nice they think it looks - from a blind perspective! Should be fun! Thankfully we have a wonderful guest with this week. Gleb Zevkov is the founder of Voxmate, an app that aims to provide a simpler experience using a touchscreen smartphone. Although while the app may be simple to operate it does offer a number of features with the entire expe...
398: Amazon's Event, Smart Washing Machines and The Wrong Coffee Maker
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week the team discuss the big announcements from Amazon's event including the Astro robot assistant, the new Echo Show 15 and Halo View, the new smart watch fitness band. But what about accessibility on all these new devices? Will they meet our expectations? There's also a review of the Miele smart washing machine courtesy of Madleen Bluhm from RNIB's Technology for Life team. Find out why Madleen is once again enjoying doing the washing as a blind person. For more information about th...
397: Microsoft Event, New iPads and iPhones and an Amazon Robot?
September 28, 2021 12:44 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this week's episode Steven Scott is once again joined by Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet and Tim Schwartz from the Life After Blindness podcast to discuss all of the big announcements from Microsoft at their Surface event. The focus this week is on the accessibility of the new products and also to discuss the big accessibility news itself at the event with the launch of the new Surface Adaptive Kit that gives blind people Microsoft's own version of bump ons! Plus there's a look ahe...
396: Apple Event, Facebook Glasses and a new rock band?
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week it's all about the Apple Event that was held in California on the 14th of September. Steven, Robin and Tim are joined by Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com to talk through the event and discuss what's new from the big fruit company. Also we get an update on the latest tech news from Sophie Ashford including news on roaming charges coming back for UK customers when in Europe and how motorbikes can be harmful to your iPhone! There's also news on Facebook launching a new smart...
395: Apple Event Preview, Jaws Nuggets and Accessible Tea
September 14, 2021 12:41 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBAs the Apple Event draws near the Tech Talk team are in full rumour-mode with suggestions on what might be coming and what everyone is looking forward to. There's also a discussion around the news that McDonalds has teamed up with Vispero - the company behind the popular JAWS screenreader - to make it's touchscreen server screens in store more accessible. Plus there's a brief look at what's coming up in terms of accessibility within the new Windows 11 software from Microsoft which is due to...
394: Microsoft and Apple Events, Apps for Social Media and Identifying Chocolate By Touch
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSteven Scott is joined by AbilityNet’s Robin Christopherson and co-host of The Echo Show and Double Tap Canada Shaun Preece. No Tim this week as he’s on holiday. We discuss the upcoming Microsoft and Apple Events, the latter was not announced at the time of recording this episode. There’s some interesting news for fans of desktop apps for Twitter, WhatsApp and Telegram, and we get an inside scoop on some bug fixes coming soon for Sky Q Voice Guidance users. We also read out your tweets and...
393: We've Got More Emails!
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHello Tech Talkers! Last week we started the mammoth task of tackling the emails that you, lovely listener, have been sending us! Do Steven Scott, Tim Schwartz, Shaun Preece, and Emails Andy finally get through them all? Spoiler alert, yes, we do... with time to spare! Our topics on today's podcast include Smart TVs, new features on JAWS, more thoughts on the RNIB Radio, monitors which have on-board audio, as well as other talking points, such as Steven's new old iPhone (in red), Cookie M...
392: Emails, We Get Emails, We Get Your Emails Everyday!
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHello Tech Talk fans! This week we have Steven Scott, Tim Schwartz, Shaun Preece, and Emails Andy guiding you through the show. Over the next two shows, we're focussing on our email inbox - yes, all the mail from yourselves on a variety of topics, and this week, we're getting a little philosophical with our talking points! Our topics include gripes with the behemoth companies we buy our tech from, recommendations on smartphones with bluetooth keyboards, how to encourage the VI community ...
391: Screen time usage in Lockdown, Oak meditation app, and emails
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcome back everyone, the Tech Talk team returns for another jam-packed show! No Robin this week, I'm afraid, he's away on holiday, but we have a returning Tim, and Shaun is also amongst us once again! They join Steven and Emails Andy to cover everything in the world of tech, accessible tech and more! We kick off with a discussion about screen time - according to a report from regulator Ofcom, UK adults spent nearly a third of their waking hours watching TV and online video content in 202...
390: WeWalk, Apple & Privacy, and Euro Truck Simulator 2
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHello there boys and girls, welcome back to another Tech Talk - whoever you are and whatever you're doing, we're happy to have you along for the ride! On this week's show, Steven, Robin, Emails Andy and special guest Shaun Preece are here, with Tim being unwell. Coming up, the team tackle the top tech news story of the week, namely that Apple are making plans to scan iPhone images for sexual abuse content of minors; putting the subject matter to one side, is this a huge invasion of everyone...
389: Introducing the new RNIB Talking Books Alexa skill
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcome back to Tech Talk! This week we've got a bit of a special treat for you! Steven Scott is joined, as ever, by Robin Christopherson, as well as RNIB's Paul Porter, and Read On's Red Szell, to talk about a brand new skill available on Lady A! Yes, that's right - RNIB Talking Books are now available through Alexa-enabled devices, such as Amazon smart speakers using an Alexa skill. Talking Books service was first launched in 1935 and is now home to more than 30,000 audiobooks, which tod...
388: Sight Tech Global, Smart Televisions, and Hadley Vision Resources
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHello there Tech Talk fans, welcome to episode 388! On today's show, we've got Robin, Tim, and Emails Andy joining Steven with the show chock-a-block with content and talking points. We chat to Douglas Walker, to find out about an online resource called Hadley that can advise on a wide range of areas, technology being a major one. Jo Fullerton from the RNIB Technology for Life team has an app for the green-fingered among you. We also have some quick fire news stories - Sight Tech Global g...
387: Windows 365, Ditching Facebook, and Returning to Safe Offices
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOut of the sweltering heatwave come sweltering Steven, roasting Robin, Tanned Tim and Emails Andy, ice lollies in hand, and fans blaring, to bring you another sun-kissed Tech Talk! We tackle the topic of Windows 365, what is that, you ask? Well, fresh off of the Windows 11 announcement, and the new Surface hardware, Microsoft announced a new service that allows business customers to access Cloud PCs from anywhere. It's like remote access, only... better? For now we only have details on the ...
386: Echo Show 10 Review, Radio on VLC, and Plenty of Emails
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHello to you, and to you... and especially you! Tech Talk is here once again with another deep dive into the world of accessible gadgets and gismos. This week, Steven, Robin, Tim and Emails Andy tackle more from the emails inbox, including emails meant for other departments! Aside from that, we dish out tips and tech must-haves when entering the workplace for the first time - what headphones work best with JAWS, that wont cut out the sound of the phone ringing? What is best for reading docu...
385: Clubhouse, Coffee, and Clearing the Email Inbox
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBTech Talk is back... where would you be without us!? Steven, Robin and Emails Andy are all here, as is Tim, who has finally made it back from Clearwater, Florida (via Chicago) to rejoin Team Tech. On the show this week, the team tackle the email inbox, including subjects such as: Clubhouse: is it nothing more than an elite club, or is there truly room for everyone? Microsoft breaking Outlook, and how listener Gordon and Be My Eyes helped them fix it How setting up an Amazon Echo devic...
384: Windows 11, Wearable Tech, and Learning Braille Remotely
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWhat's the time? Why, it's Tech Talk o'clock! Steven is joined by Robin, Emails Andy and 'special' guest Shaun Preece this week - where's Tim you may be asking, well, he's still on his holidays. The fearsome foursome sit down to discuss Windows 11 - what will be included, when it's coming, and what the accessibility features might be like. The hot phrase on everyone's techy lips this week is TPM - well Shaun's here to explain why it's being talked about so much with regards to upgrading fro...
383: Tech Talk: Accessible Gaming Special
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBA special Tech Talk for you all this week, as we have a look into accessible gaming! Steven is joined by five visually impaired gamers (Lynette, Kim, Abbie, Sophie and Matt) discussing the challenges and joys that gaming while blind gives. All part of RNIB’s campaign called Gaming for RNIB. Also joining us, disabled gamers Steve Saylor and Courtney Craven share their views on the latest virtual E3 conference. And also this week, RNIB’s Joanne Wilson from the Technology for Life team answe...
382: Sky Q, Diabetes monitoring, and Voice Recording apps
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBTech Talk is back in your ears once again, and boy... we're sounding good! It's a full house this week - Steven's in the big chair, and is joined by Robin, Tim and Emails Andy, and there's a lot packed into today's hour! Firstly, we're talking TV. Unfortunately, television set top boxes have for many years been a challenge for blind and partially sighted people, as they haven’t had accessibility features to speak aloud or make clearly what is on screen. We've been chatting to Fraser Stirli...
381: #WWDC21 Breakdown
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWell well well; look who the cat dragged in...! It's time for the glorious return of Tech Talk - Have you missed us? Steven's back, and is joined by Robin and Tim for a show dedicated to WWDC 2021- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is held annually, and this year, held online. It was a two hour marathon of new software developments, IOS improvements and generally what new things the Apple whiz kids have been working on since we last saw them. So what do the guys make of it? Was ther...
Where are we?
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 43 seconds - 704 KBHello Tech Talk podcast fans, Emails Andy here. You may be wondering where we've disappeared to - we haven't been able to record a new Tech Talk for the past two weeks because Steven is unwell, unfortunately. If you listen to us on RNIB Connect Radio, you would have heard shows from the TT archive in our usual timeslot; last week was our One Year in Lockdown retrospective with RNIB's Technology for Life team, and this week you can listen again to our video gaming 'State of the Nation' spe...
380: SuperNova, What Three Words and Emails
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBGood day, everyone! Team Tech Talk returns for yet another show, full of accessible tech gossip and talking points. Settle down with a brew and a biscuit, and let us entertain you for the next hour! On today's show, Steven is joined by Robin, Tim, Emails Andy and special guest Sue Dunn, who is a service user at the KVIN. Sue joins us to talk to us all about her experiences using SuperNova, the magnifier and screen reader for Windows. Can it be a serviceable alternative to other options? How...
379: Back Into Our Email Inbox
May 04, 2021 12:05 - 56 minutes - 52 MBYes, it's us again, twice in one day - we spoil you! On this episode, we have Steven, Robin, Andy, Callum and Shaun - and it is our goal to clear the TT email inbox - do we succeed? You'll have to listen to find out! We start off the show a little confused, which admittedly, isn't that hard for some of us! But we soon dive back into your questions and queries, including: Lady A devices with minds of their own, a little more Aftershokz and cheek vibrations, reading manuals, fanfares, the me...