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RNIB Tech Talk

547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Tech 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

329: Microsoft Ability Summit, Accessible TV's and Optacons

June 02, 2020 11:59 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Welcome back to Tech Talk, everyone! We're still at home! On the show this week, Steven waxes lyrical over his massive new TV, and all the accessibility features it has, including audio description and voice guidance... he's very impressed! He can even see who is at his front door on it! This is thanks to the Ring doorbell app, which also has had a few updates. We natter about the Microsoft Ability Summit, and we hear a snippet from the keynote opening of the event by Chief Accessibility O...

328: Apple Glass, Interactive Fiction, and Track-and-Trace

May 26, 2020 18:12 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

[Hello TT fans; wondering why you've got this week's episode in your podcast feed again? Well, the original upload only lasted 48 minutes - whoops! Here's the full show. Soz x] Hi There! Ready for another Tech Talk? Of course you are! On this week's episode, the gang discuss Robin's busy week last week, what with the 9th Global Accessibility Awareness Day occurring - Steven on the other hand has just been turbo scrubbing various items around his house... Poor Dougal! We talk about the rum...

327: Tech Talk: GAAD 2020

May 21, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! GAAD is an awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people with disabilities and impairments. In this special episode of Tech Talk, Steven Scott sits down with two Robins! Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet and regular TT co-host, and Robin Spinks, the Principal Manager of Digital Accessibility at the RNIB. The trio discuss GAAD, and all the good being done by charities, manu...

326: ElBraille, Alexa vs Siri and MacBook Pros

May 19, 2020 11:55 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends, we're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside! Steven, Robin and Andy return for another marvellous episode of Tech Talk - on this week's show we are joined by Stuart Beveridge, Assistive Technology Trainer at SeeScape. Stuart joins us to answer your questions on the 40-cell Braille display 'ElBraille', including if there are plans for a smaller model, and if it's compatible with personalised macros. Also on the show, we talk...

325: Turbo Scrubs and the Tech Talk Swap Shop

May 12, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Hello, Tech Talk fans! Episode 325 is ready for your ears! We cover a handful of news items in today’s episode, chiefly the Microsoft Surface Go 2’s arrival; how does it compare with the rest of the ‘not-quite-a-tablet-not-completely-a-laptop’ market? Can anyone make a convincing case to buying it? Elsewhere Steven’s been glued to shopping channels during lock-down: he will soon be the proud owner of something called a ‘Turbo Scrub’! Will he get bored enough to give us a full review next we...

324: iPhone SE initial thoughts, Echo Show 8, and COVID-19 tracing

May 05, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

It's absolutely chockablock in Tech Talk Towers today; there's no room to move! That's because we have Steven, Robin, Shaun and Andy all in attendance. Yes, Steven returns from his illness! You can tell, because there's extra waffle in this week's episode. Alongside the waffle, the gang talk about the iPhone SE, and Steven's first impressions, Intel to buy Moovit, Robin chats about a recent purchase - the Echo Show 8, there's talk about the Covid-19 tracking software being implemented, and ...

323: Headspace, Be My Eyes and Fraggle Rock

April 28, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Tech Talk is here to blow your isolation blues away! Robin and Andy welcome Shaun Preece back for another week as Steven recovers from his illness. The trio deal have a jam-packed show for you, including: The return of Fraggle Rock, now on Apple TV+, The arrival of Galloways and RNIB remote support via Be My Eyes, mental health with Headspace, an anniversary for Microsoft Disability Answer Desk, email topics including microwaves, and someone not liking the chat about Harry Potter! All tha...

322: iPhone SE 2nd gen, BBC vs TuneIn, and Echo Skills

April 21, 2020 11:55 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Well well well, what's this? A strange-yet-somewhat familiar voice is introducing you all to the podcast this week... could it be? Why yes! Yes it is! It's the return of the delectable, delightful, and at times deplorable... Shaun Preece! Last heard way back on episode 266... best blow the cobwebs off him first... Why is he back, you may ask? Well, Steven's poorly this week, so of course Shaun was more than happy to help out with presenting duties. He joins Robin and Andy this week to talk ...

321: Harry Potter, Bose Frames & Talking Ovens

April 14, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Hello to you all! It's Tech Talk time, and this week's show is jam-packed! We've Andrew Coleman on to tell us about Galloway's, a sight loss charity based in the North West of England launching an Alexa skill, which will allow people to find out about their latest services, as well as listen to a range of talking newspapers, Randy Rusnack returns to talk us through talking ovens, Robin and Steven chat about their Bose Frames and the newest update, and we also discuss some news items, includ...

320: Extra Echo tips, New iPhone, and Audible

April 07, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Greetings! On this week's rip roaring, trailblazing Tech Talk, Steven and Robin discuss the imminent arrival of the iPhone SE, and also all the accessibility changes in the new iOS update, we discuss Audible making books free for younger readers, more tips and tricks for getting the absolute best out of your Amazon echo device, especially to keep you in a routine during this odd times, and speaking of odd, Andy's here with emails! More from you guys this week on the new RNIB Reading Service...

319: Echo Calls, Canute Braille e-reader, and Support from Vital Tech

March 31, 2020 12:05 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Welcome to Tuesday, and welcome to Tech Talk! Steven, Robin and Andy join you from their own homes again this week. On today's show, Robin guides us through making calls and checking your calendar via Lady A (with a little help from Randy Rusnack), we hear about a Vital Tech support service funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, which provides advice on accessible technology, we hear about the multi-line digital Braille e-reader Canute with David Woodbridge , and there's also time for some ema...

Tech Talk: Working From Home Special

March 25, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Oh, hello! Didn't expect us today, did you? Well, surprise! We wish we could be releasing a special episode in cheerier circumstances, because let's be honest, the last few weeks have been a bit strange; what started with social distancing is now a full lock-down in place across the UK, and beyond. Not only are we now trying to familiarise ourselves with less time with friends and loved ones, but we're even seeing less of our work colleagues. In this episode, Steven and Robin sit down to ...

318: Working from Home, Accessible Statistics Trackers, and Emails

March 24, 2020 13:08 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Time for Tech Talk!  Many of us now are embracing a slightly different world, which may or may not include working from our homes for the time being. We hear some hints and tips on how to make this work, from Robin Christopherson's son Sam. Also, Robin demos' using a keyboard with iOS, we hear the best accessible way to keep up to date with the latest COVID19 statistics (http://cvstats.net/), and we get to your emails, including a few more regarding the new RNIB reading services For more ...

317: Best of CSUN, LinkedIn, and emails

March 17, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin are joined by Shelly Brisbin from Blind Bargains and Paul Porter from RNIB to discuss the best bits from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2020. Also on the show, Robin explains the benefits of LinkedIn, including navigating the iOS app, and we even squeeze in a few emails, too! Remember, if you would like your questions answered by our helpful team here at RNIB please get in touch. Ask Tech Talk by emailing [email protected] or tweet us ...

316: Code Jumper, CSUN, and Solid State Drives

March 10, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

It's a technical Tech Talk this week! Steven and Robin are joined by David Woodbridge to discuss the release of Code Jumper in the UK, and why it's so important. Also on the show, Steven talks how to use a keyboard with iOS, the Ask Tech Talk this week covers solid state drives, and we also have news on CSUN, a Whirlpool recall, and Android security. Those important details if you would like a question answered, either by us here at Tech Talk, or by the RNIB's Technology for Life team: Em...

315: RNIB Reading Services, Spotify, and Talking Calculators

March 03, 2020 13:05 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk...  The team receives comments from listeners on about the new RNIB Reading Services website, we also chat to listener (and Tech Talk super-fan) Karina Gregory about the new service, Steven tries out using Spotify's app on iOS and Android, and we have an Ask Tech Talk question on talking scientific calculators. All that, plus listener emails, news from the internet and more!

314: Online Safety, Flippy Phones and AD on the Fire TV Stick

February 25, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Tech Talk - Steven explains how to access Audio Description on the Fire TV Stick, there's news about the arrival of the next iPhone, the guys talk about how 'flippy phones' are all the rage, we learn more about Online Personal Safety and how Google Glass is back due to Envision AI, and we get to your emails!

313: Books, Drones and Emails

February 18, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk, we chat to Alison Long on the recently launched RNIB Reading Services website, which Robin demo's reading a book from, we go flying drones with David Woodbridge, and we get back to listener emails, including discussions on Audio Description, braille and more! Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! A quick reminder, if you have a techie question, no matter how big or small, drop us an email to [email protected]...

312: Blindshell, Anniversary of Facebook, and Audio Description

February 11, 2020 12:55 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Tech Talk Time! Robin and Andy join Steven to review the Blindshell Classic; a durable, stylish, and most importantly, easy to use mobile phone for the blind and visually impaired. We also hear about a rather impressive journey for a Nissan car, we hear about Facebook's anniversary, and in emails, it's more about Audio Description, accessible burglar alarm systems, and also cover voiceover on EPG's. All this and plenty more! Just a reminder, you can contact us via email ([email protected]....

311: Catching Up On Correspondence

February 04, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Emails, we get emails, we get your emails every day! This week's Tech Talk is dedicated to catching up on correspondence! Everything from Audio Description, Apple TV and VoiceOver, the importance of braille, Sky Q and even accessible smart meters. We also even have an #AskTechTalk, on hands free smart phones.  As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected]. You can also use the hashtag #AskTechTalk on Twitter, and the helpline telephone number for the Technology...

310: JAWS 2020, Ask Tech Talk, and Missing Audio Description

January 28, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for Tech Talk! Steven is joined by Robin to discuss what is new in JAWS 2020, we find all about an accessible Media Downloader software, and we also catch up with Producer Andy to cover another #AskTechTalk, and loads more of your emails, including more Audio Description issues! Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Also, do...

309: CES Roundup, Accessible Coffee, and #AskTechTalk

January 21, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Robin and Steven are back for another Tech Talk! On this week: Steven Scott discusses news from Consumer Electronics Show,  Robin explains how to make an accessible cup of coffee, and Andy joins us for a return of #AskTechTalk, and a few emails as well. Have a question for the team? Join the conversation by emailing [email protected]  #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

308: Tech Talk Special: 2020 Predictions

January 14, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On Tech Talk this week, Steven and Robin are joined once again by special guest David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, this week to look ahead to 2020, and what technology is expected, predicted, and in some cases, hoped for!   If you want to share what you'd most like to see in 2020 let us know! Driverless cars? Foldable phones? Hoverboards?! Our email is [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

307: Tech Talk Special: A 2010's Retrospective

January 07, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Happy New Year Tech Talk fans! On the first Tech Talk of 2020, Steven Scott, Robin Christopherson and special guest David Woodbridge from Vision Australia look back at the past decade for accessible tech - the best of what arrived in the 2010's, as well as one or two mentions of the worst! If you want to share what you think is the best bit of tech from the last ten years, let us know! Our email is [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

306: AI Apps, medication, and emails

December 17, 2019 13:02 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Hello to you, Tech Talk listener! On today's episode, we hear from Basil Oxtoby, who has been speaking to a company who is creating a new and more accessible way for blind people to find out about their medication. Robin and Steven discuss AI apps that help us see better, including Robin speaking to Envision AI. Plus more and more of your emails.... keep em coming! Join the conversation by emailing [email protected]  #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

305: Emails, Smart Glasses and Echos

December 10, 2019 13:02 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

It's Tech Talk Time - Steven and Robin will be covering a smorgasbord of topics, including the potential of portable Amazon Echos, Bose AR Frames and Microsoft Soundscape, and they also dive back into the email inbox to answer a few more of your questions. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

304: More from TechShare Pro 2019

December 03, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk with Steven and Robin - more from TechShare Pro 2019, which was held in Google HQ in London. This week focuses on a specific theme: encouraging businesses to make their websites and apps more accessible. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

303: TechShare Pro 2019: A Review

November 26, 2019 13:01 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MB

This week Robin and Steven are at TechShare Pro in London and have sat down with the great and good of technology companies including Google, Amazon, Sony and BT Sport. Want to share your opinion about a new piece of tech you've bought recently? Our email is [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

302: Ember mug, Pitch Black, and a catch-up with news and emails

November 19, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

It's a brand new Tech Talk, with a healthy Steven! Well, kind of...  On today's episode, Robin Christopherson tells us all about a new smart mug he now owns, called the 'Ember', Producer Andy has a chat with Harry from Purple Jam Ltd about an binaural audio video game called ‘Pitch Black: A Dusklight Story’, and we also catch up with all your fabulous emails! Want to share your opinion about a new piece of tech you've bought recently? Our email is [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTe...

A quick message...

November 12, 2019 13:55 - 31 seconds - 531 KB

Hello Tech Talk fans; Producer Andy here, Just a quick message to explain why there’s been no podcast so far today, and why last week’s show was playing on RNIB Connect Radio this afternoon. Unfortunately, Mr Steven Scott has man flu - he is at home under quarantine, and is currently being hosed down by men wearing hazmat suits. We should be back to our normal schedule next Tuesday, see you then!

301: AirPods Pro, Emails, and the Future of Braille

November 05, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Time to Talk Tech... it's Tech Talk! This week, Steven and Robin discuss Steven purchasing yet more Apple goodies - this time the new AirPod Pro earphones. Listener Karina Gregory joins the gang to talk about how technology is affecting the future of braille, there's a few listener emails to catch up on, and a few other bits and bobs, such as Google buying Fitbit. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conv...

300: Listener Emails, Favourite Gadgets, and Accessible Travel

October 29, 2019 13:05 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's episode Steven and Robin are joined by listener Kelly Muggeridge from West Sussex to talk about her five favourite gadgets. We also catch up on the email inbox and learn about a new app in development by UK developer James Bryce who wants to make train and bus travel easier for blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

A Tech Talk Special: An Introduction to Mac

October 25, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

In this extra episode of Tech Talk, Robin Christopherson gives you an introduction to buying, operating, and chiefly getting used to Macs. Back to our regular schedule this coming Tuesday; same tech talk time, same tech talk channel! #TechTalk #RNIBRadio

299: Freeview Talking EPG, Made by Google & the Can Do Cafe

October 22, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On today's episode of Tech Talk, Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss the recent Made by Google event, Robin chats to Gavin Ellis from Freeview about talking EPG's, we hear about a 'Can Do Cafe' in Cardiff, and we also round up some other recent news from the Internet. Hold the press...! There will be a special mini-episode of Tech Talk dropping later this week! #TechTalk #RNIBConnect

298: Emails, Amazon Fire TV, and Steven masters teleportation

October 15, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Hold on a second... An Amazon Fire TV Review? A chat about Plextalk? An Ask Tech Talk which we actually throw to you, the listener? Teleportation? Emails to the show? ...what IS all this goodness? Why yes, of course! It's another Tech Talk with Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson (and Producer Andy). What else could it have been?! What? You'd like to tell us how lovely we are? Go ahead! Our email is [email protected] And to end, here are some hashtags: #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

297: RNIB Newsagent, the latest Microsoft event, and Outlook

October 08, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

This week on Tech Talk: News from RNIB's Alison Long about changes to RNIB Newsagent, the team discuss the the latest Microsoft event, and also tackling Outlook from an accessibility viewpoint. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we will definitely be tackling more in next week's episode! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

296: Tech Talk: Amazon Special

October 01, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week’s Tech Talk we delve into the world of Amazon and all of its new products they announced on the 25th of September. Joining Steven Scott for the discussion is Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet and David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, to dissect the 15 new products the company announced. To ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop an email to [email protected], and you may feature on an upcoming episode! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk  

295: New Apple products, #AskTechTalk and more listener emails

September 24, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin cover the new Apple product releases (and now we know why Steven's credit card is boiling hot), we look ahead to the next Amazon event, as well as this year's TechShare Pro coming up in November, and we also delve back into the email inbox with Producer Andy.

294: All About the Apple Keynote... and Voice Control

September 17, 2019 12:05 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk Steven Scott is joined by an all star panel of guests including Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia and Robin Spinks from RNIB to discuss the latest Apple Event held in San Francisco. There's also a short demonstration by Robin Christopherson on how the new Voice Control feature works on iOS with VoiceOver. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

293: Be My Eyes partner with Lloyds Bank, PocketVision and #AskTechTalk

September 10, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's Tech Talk we hear from Lloyds Bank about their partnership with the popular app Be My Eyes and how they intend to improve customer services using the app Plus we find out about a new smartphone app exclusively available on new Honor smartphones called PocketVision and how RNIB got involved in its inception. We also have RNIB's Alison Long on the show again to answer questions about upcoming changes to RNIB's Talking Books library website and listener Dale has his #AskTechTalk ...

292: Accessibility sounds in Office, emails, and #AskTechTalk

September 03, 2019 12:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

On this week's Tech Talk with Steven and Robin, we cover more listener emails, Robin adds more accessibility sounds to Microsoft Office, and we also tackle another #AskTechTalk question for the Technology for Life team; this week it's how to put music onto the Victor Reader

291: Haptic Feedback, Windows 95, and emails

August 27, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Steven and Robin are back for another round of Tech Talk; this week Robin looks at how haptic feedback is coming to the iPhone for lovers of the traditional keyboard. We have more #AskTechTalk - this week Mel has some issues with his work computer that he would like the RNIB Technology for Life team to resolve, and we also round up some more listener emails.

290: Talking Microwaves, Bluetooth Headphones, and Emails

August 20, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This week Steven and Robin delve into the mailbag to talk about your thoughts on recent shows and stories we’ve covered. Plus Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins us with a review of the Cobalt Talking Microwave. And we begin our new series answering your tech questions in association with RNIB’s Technology for Life team. This week Gordon asks Tech Talk about the best Bluetooth headphones for assistive tech users. To send us your techie questions for the Ask Tech Talk segment, you can em...

289: Technology assisting with education, booking flights, and #AskTechTalk

August 13, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Abi James from Ability.Net, who talks about technology that can make the difference in transitioning from school to college and university.    Also, one of our intrepid blind reporters takes on apps from three major airlines, to book a flight to Barcelona - but how successful will he be? Also, be sure to check the end of the episode to find out more about #AskTechTalk - a new feature for you to contact us with all those tricky IT issues, headaches...

288: Sky Q, Tile Mate, and more of your emails

July 30, 2019 12:05 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox with Producer Andy, answering your questions including reading books on your Amazon Echo, and whether or not Sky Q is an accessible set top box. Robin also tells us about one of his most recent purchases, the Tile Mate. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

287: Victor Reader Stream, Synapptic TV Box, and more emails

July 23, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

On this week's show we discuss more of your emails and comments, plus we get a review of the Synapptic TV Box from our listener Nadia. We also talk more about the Victor Reader Stream device including thoughts from Steven about how to get more books. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

286: Android, Adam Morse, Sight Village and emails

July 16, 2019 12:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

On this week's show, Steven and Robin find out why three blind Android fans are in the studio and why they like that particular smartphone, plus we meet a visually impaired film director called Adam Morse and ask what tech he uses to do his job, and Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins Steven to talk about her experience of Sight Village in Birmingham. Plus there is a look at the email inbox with Andy. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

285: Victor Reader Stream, Cyber attacks, and more emails

July 09, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On this week's show there is lots more love for the Victor Reader Stream from Humanware, plus we find out about a new piece of tech that could help end isolation of older people from a company called No Isolation. Plus we look at how cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and what we should do to keep ourselves safe online. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

284: Victor Reader Stream, RNIB PenFriend, and Social Media

July 02, 2019 12:03 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week, on Tech Talk - Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson talk about the new RNIB PenFriend device, which has just been announced - we hear from one user who finds it a wonderful way of helping her read books along with her children. There's also a look at how removing the amount of likes from our social media posts can reduce anxiety among users, and there's a lot of love for the Humanware Victor Reader Stream in the email inbox!  Speaking of emails, we read and appreciate all the k...

283: Emails, Specialist vs Mainstream tech, and final WWDC thoughts

June 25, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Time for Tech Talk! This week, Steven and Robin hear more of your emails with Producer Andy, which includes a specialist vs mainstream technology debate, a look into the upcoming voice-over features on iOS 13, and Robin ticked off the final bits and pieces from WWDC. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

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