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442: Tech Talk 442: BlindSquare, Air Fryers, RNIB Reading Library
13 januari 2023 · 51 min
On this week's Tech Talk Callum chats to Ilkka Pirttimaa, the developer of the BlindSquare app about recent changes in the world of navigation apps, Paul Porter Tells Dave about the changes being made to the way people can access audio books from RNIB's reading library and we're heading into the kitchen to discuss air-fryers. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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439: Tech Talk 441: Accessible Technology Panel 2023
6 januari 2023 · 47 min
A very special accessible technology panel which features expert insight from RNIB's Head of inclusive design Robin Spinks, Léonie Watson Director of TetraLogical and Mary Fernandes Lead Disability Inclusion Consultant with Cisco Systems. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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439: Tech Talk 440: The Best Of 2022
30 december 2022 · 58 min
We're looking back at some of our biggest moments of 2002. Featuring interviews with Netflix, What 3 Words and even our Tech Talk listeners. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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439: Tech Talk 439: Apple Air Tag Demo, Vision Aid, RNIB Tech Bites
23 december 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
This week, Callum sets up an Apple Air Tag, Tasneem catches up with Vision Aid to hear about more of their technology designed for people with low vision and we hear the first in our new series of 'Tech Bites' from RNIB. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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438: Tech Talk 438: Native Instruments, Tech Bites, Your Emails
16 december 2022 · 55 min
This week we speak to RNIB's Thorsten Bluhm about the new 'Tech Bites' feature which provides some useful hints and tips for JAWS users. RNIB Connect Radio's Sandra Gayer speaks to the team behind the Native Instruments music software and we'll be answering more listener emails. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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437: Tech Talk 437: Mastodon, Now And Then App, Accessible Gaming
9 december 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
This week Callum demonstrates how accessible social media platform 'Mastodon' is for blind and partially sighted users, we hear all about the new 'Now and Then' app which aims to makes accessing tourist and heritage sites easier, and RNIB's Gaming expert Ben Breen takes us through some of the best options for Christmas 2022. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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436: Tech Talk 436: Vision Aid, Bright Page And Alexa For Windows
2 december 2022 · 58 min
This week we hear about new updates to the RNIB website, Tasneem speaks to Ellis Ellis from Vision Aid about the Clover Book range and Callum hears how the 'Bright Page' app might change the way that visually impaired people read. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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435: Tech Talk 435: Amar Latif, Seeing AI, Taira Technology
25 november 2022 · 54 min
This week Amar Latif shares how he uses the Seeing AI App from Microsoft. Callum demonstrates how Seeing AI can be used to access healthcare products and Tasneem gets the lowdown from Taira Technology. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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434: Tech Talk 434: OrCam, RNIB Shop Black Friday Deals, Sight Village South East
18 november 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
This week we hear how Toby Davey got on at Sight Village South East. We'll be talking about the best deals you can find this Black Friday on the RNIB shop and we'll have the very latest from OrCam. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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433: Tech Talk 433: Accessible In Home Displays, Virgin Media's Voice Guidance, Apple Air Pods
11 november 2022 · 55 min
On this week's show we get our hands on an Accessible In Home Display, Callum tries out the Voice Guidance feature from Virgin Media and Colin Shales from RNIB's Technology for Life Team explains why he's just updated to the Apple Air Pod Pro 2. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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432: Tech Talk 432: Bristol Braille Technology, Accessible Kitchen Devices, Copy And Paste In iOS
4 november 2022 · 58 min
On this week's show, Dave ventures into the kitchen to look at accessible kitchen technology, Tasneem shows us how to easily copy and paste using iOS devices and we chat to Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille Technology about the Canute 360 multi-line braille e-reader. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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431: Tech Talk 431: Aspire Consultancy, Welsh Accessibility Options, Photos In Seeing AI
28 oktober 2022 · 49 min
This week, Hannah Rowlatt from RNIB's Technology For Life team takes us through options for accessible technology in Welsh. Tasneem gets to grips with accessing photos using the Seeing AI app, and we catch up with Graham Longley from Aspire Consultancy. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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430: Tech Talk 430: Seeing AI, Haleon Works With RNIB, Workplace Tech For Low Vision
21 oktober 2022 · 52 min
On this week's show, Callum hears about the work Haleon has been doing to make their health products more accessible. Dave speaks to Saqib Shaikh to discuss Microsoft's Seeing AI app, and we hear the experiences of entering the workplace with a visual impairment. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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429: Tech Talk 429: Low Vision Technology, Accessible Gaming Symposium, iPhone Voice Memos
14 oktober 2022 · 57 min
On this week's show, we take a visit to the Accessible Gaming Symposium in Dundee, Tasneem gets to grips with sending voice memos with the iPhone, and Dave chats with Lisa Adams from RNIB on technology solutions for people with low vision. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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428: Tech Talk 428: Alana AI, Face ID On The iPhone, Your Emails
7 oktober 2022 · 49 min
This week, Dave hears all about the work Alana AI are doing in the world of conversational artificial intelligence, Tasneem takes us through the setup of Face ID on the iPhone, and we do our best to answer your questions. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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427: Tech Talk 427: Stellar Trek GPS, Eloquence On iOS And The Hable One Returns
30 september 2022 · 54 min
On this episode; Dave hears about the new Stellar Trek GPS device from Humanware, Callum speaks to the developers of the Hable One keyboard and we demonstrate how to access Eloquence on the new version of iOS16. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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426: Tech Talk 426: RealThing AI, Hable One Demo, Magnification
23 september 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
On this episode; Dave chats with the developers of RealThing AI, Callum gets a demonstration of the Hable One keyboard and Tasneem hears about the difference that magnification has made to one listener. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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423: Tech Talk Announcement
16 september 2022 · 3 min
Information on accessible ways to access the online book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with coverage of her lying-in-state.
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425: Tech Talk 425: WeWALK Smart Cane, Alt Tags On Social Media, Sightless Kombat
9 september 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
On this edition of Tech Talk, we're talking to Ben Breen, RNIB's new accessible gaming expert. Callum demonstrates how easy (or difficult) it is to use alt tags on social media sites. Plus, we catch up with the developers of the WeWALK smart cane. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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424: Tech Talk 424: Alt Tags From Space, MyEyes Trial, Guide Dogs App Demo
2 september 2022 · 56 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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423: Tech Talk 423: Language Learning Apps, Sky Q, Guide Dog Refusals
26 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
On 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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422: Tech Talk 422: Tactile Watch Design, Accessible Cash Machine Survey, Listener Experience
19 augustus 2022 · 58 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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421: Tech Talk 421: Netflix Audio Description, Sonos Roam, Audio Games Campaign
12 augustus 2022 · 58 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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420: Tech Talk 420: Push Button Smart Phones, Sony Linkbuds And Accessible Gaming
5 augustus 2022 · 56 min
On 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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419: Tech Talk 419: Accessible University Applications, Cobolt Systems, How Does Technology Make You Feel?
29 juli 2022 · 56 min
On 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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418: Tech Talk 418: Envision Interview, Making PDF's More Accessible and Your Thoughts On Visiting Exhibitions
22 juli 2022 · 55 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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417: Tech Talk 417: Blind Singer Sandra Gayer, Video Banking, 'In Your Pocket' From RealSAM
15 juli 2022 · 56 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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416: Tech Talk 416: Optelec, Accessible Washing Machines And Your Experiences
8 juli 2022 · 53 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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415: Tech Talk 415: Sight Village Special, Sight And Sound, Humanware, Dolphin
1 juli 2022 · 58 min
This week is all about the Sight Village Exhibition. We hear from exhibitors and find out what it's like to attend in person. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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414: Tech Talk 414: The DAISY Consortium, Sharkie Demo, Can You See Me App
24 juni 2022 · 55 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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413: Tech Talk 413: Travel Special, Moovit, My Eyes App
17 juni 2022 · 58 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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412: Tech Talk 412: David Woodbridge, The Rivo Keyboard And The Ring Video Doorbell
10 juni 2022 · 57 min
This week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Adaptive Technology expert David Woodbridge, Tasneem tries the Rivo Keyboard and Callum demonstrates the Ring Video Doorbell. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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411: Tech Talk 411: 'Sleep When I Sleep', Accessible Energy Reader, Colin Shales Interview
3 juni 2022 · 59 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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410: Tech Talk 410: What 3 Words CEO, Smart Energy Choices And The JAWS Sound Splitter Feature
27 mei 2022 · 57 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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409: Tech Talk 409: Accessible Fitness Options, Inside 'Access IT' Magazine And The Liquid Level Indicator
20 mei 2022 · 57 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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408: Tech Talk 408: Accessible Television Services, Talking Books and the Amazon Echo 'Show And Tell'
13 mei 2022 · 56 min
This 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. Lees meer
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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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407: Tech Talk 407: Amazon Echo Setup, RNIB Technology for Life, Jenny Axler Interview
6 mei 2022 · 58 min
Tech Talk returns to the airwaves, hosted by Dave Williams, Callum Stoneman and Tasneem Arshad with loads of new information on accessible technology. Lees meer
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.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.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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406: Meet the New Team
1 mei 2022 · 9 min
After 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'. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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406: Tech Talk is Back!
29 april 2022 · 1 min
Tech Talk returns to the airwaves, with a new team and loads of new information on accessible technology. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk
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406: The Last Episode!
30 november 2021 · 58 min
Well 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. Lees meer
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 special guest Yvonne Milne, the RNIB Connect Radio station manager, to tell us about the future of Tech Talk and offer her own views on its history.
We want to thank all of our listeners for your valuable contributions and time that you gave to your show. It's meant so much to us. We know we'll meet again soon so keep an eye and ear on us on Twitter. Steven Scott is @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson is @USA2Day, Tim Schwartz is @timschwartz5 and Shaun Preece is @theblurrednerd.
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405: New MacBook Pro, Rode Wireless Microphone, Learning Screenreaders
23 november 2021 · 58 min
In 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. Lees meer
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 you only have one week left to get in touch with the team here via techtalk@rnib.org.uk.
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404: Hable One, AirPods 3 and New iPhones
16 november 2021 · 58 min
This 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. Lees meer
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 also a lot of talk around the new features inside the new AirPods 3 which Steven and Robin have got their grubby paws on.
And Mark Evans from the Tech for Life team at RNIB gets in touch to share his thoughts on his new iPhone 13 Pro.
As always we delve into the mailbag too to answer some of your queries. Keep in touch with us in our final weeks on Twitter - Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @LABCast.
Plus you can still keep in touch with Tech Talk directly by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk.
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403: A Special Announcement, Digital Literacy and Making Android More Accessible
9 november 2021 · 58 min
In this week's episode we get a special announcement from Steven about the show and Robin and Tim weigh in. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk or by following the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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402: Tech from the past, Ferrite app, Specialist apps for blind people
2 november 2021 · 58 min
It'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. Lees meer
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 iPhone and iPad called Ferrite, plus lots more.
As always send in your thoughts and comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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401: Audio Description, Amazon App and Keyboard Modifiers
26 oktober 2021 · 58 min
This 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. Lees meer
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 us to discuss keyboard modifier keys, what they are and why they are important.
Plus there's more of your emails with questions on the best headsets for the office and what type of computer is best for someone looking to buy a PC with JAWS ready to go out of the box?
As always send in your thoughts and comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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400: Apple's MacBook Event Special
19 oktober 2021 · 58 min
On 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. Lees meer
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 comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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399: Windows 11, Voxmate app and Technology Elitism?
12 oktober 2021 · 58 min
This 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! Lees meer
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 experience built to be enjoyed by the blind and partially sighted community. In our extensive interview, Gleb talks about the app's inception as well as how it compares to other products on the market. Find out about the app at www.voxmate.com.
We also get your thoughts on the topics discussed in your emails, with comments from Greg about technology elitism and Negative Julian (self-titled) comments on the Amazon Always Home Cam drone.
As always send in your thoughts and comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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398: Amazon's Event, Smart Washing Machines and The Wrong Coffee Maker
5 oktober 2021 · 58 min
This 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? Lees meer
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 the washing machines Madleen discusses visit this link: https://w1.miele.com/en-int/?_ga=2.136284468.464683654.1633377685-701815581.1633377685&_gac=1.184240724.1633378490.CjwKCAjwzOqKBhAWEiwArQGwaKXHWU7drB_hBiNE3TVFLJCUVkyIomJBP9RMrfYVFL9xuynMYZ2VvBoC4PQQAvD_BwE
There's also more of your emails including a comment from Billy that we shouldn't shy away from talking up the benefits of smartphones to the blind, and Kelly suggests a new topic for us all to contribute to over the next few weeks.
As always send in your thoughts and comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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397: Microsoft Event, New iPads and iPhones and an Amazon Robot?
28 september 2021 · 58 min
In 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. Lees meer
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 ahead to Amazon's event happening Tuesday 28th September and Steven talks about his lovely new iPad mini and iPhone 13 - but why not the 13 Pro?
As always send in your thoughts and comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5
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396: Apple Event, Facebook Glasses and a new rock band?
21 september 2021 · 58 min
This 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. Lees meer
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 glasses product in partnership with glasses maker Ray-Ban but will the addition of a camera in the glasses as well as speakers and a microphone cause some to be concerned about privacy, and what is the capability of such a device?
And of course there's more of your emails. Lots of comments about the new robot voice Graham we've started using to read the emails out, plus a thought-provoking discussion starter from Greg on whether or not we are all technology elitists here at Tech Talk.
As always send in your thoughts and comments to techtalk@rnib.org.uk and follow the team on Twitter. Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech, Robin Christopherson @USA2Day and Tim Schwartz @timschwartz5