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299: Freeview Talking EPG, Made by Google & the Can Do Cafe
22 oktober 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
Hold the press...! There will be a special mini-episode of Tech Talk dropping later this week!
#TechTalk #RNIBConnect
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298: Emails, Amazon Fire TV, and Steven masters teleportation
15 oktober 2019 · 58 min
Hold on a second... Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
And to end, here are some hashtags: #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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297: RNIB Newsagent, the latest Microsoft event, and Outlook
8 oktober 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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296: Tech Talk: Amazon Special
1 oktober 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk, and you may feature on an upcoming episode!
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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295: New Apple products, #AskTechTalk and more listener emails
24 september 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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294: All About the Apple Keynote... and Voice Control
17 september 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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293: Be My Eyes partner with Lloyds Bank, PocketVision and #AskTechTalk
10 september 2019 · 58 min
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 question answered by Jo Fullarton of the RNIB Technology for Life service. Lees meer
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292: Accessibility sounds in Office, emails, and #AskTechTalk
3 september 2019 · 58 min
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 Lees meer
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291: Haptic Feedback, Windows 95, and emails
27 augustus 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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290: Talking Microwaves, Bluetooth Headphones, and Emails
20 augustus 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
To send us your techie questions for the Ask Tech Talk segment, you can email techtalk@rnib.org.uk, you can tweet us, using the hashtag #AskTechTalk, we're also on Facebook too - simply search for RNIB Connect Radio.
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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289: Technology assisting with education, booking flights, and #AskTechTalk
13 augustus 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 and problems in everyday life, so we can pitch them to the RNIB Technology For Life team to help solve them!
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288: Sky Q, Tile Mate, and more of your emails
30 juli 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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287: Victor Reader Stream, Synapptic TV Box, and more emails
23 juli 2019 · 58 min
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 Lees meer
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286: Android, Adam Morse, Sight Village and emails
16 juli 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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285: Victor Reader Stream, Cyber attacks, and more emails
9 juli 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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284: Victor Reader Stream, RNIB PenFriend, and Social Media
2 juli 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 kind messages you send us; and we encourage more! You can join the conversation on something you've heard by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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283: Emails, Specialist vs Mainstream tech, and final WWDC thoughts
25 juni 2019 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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282: Ten years of iPhone Voiceover, WWDC and more
18 juni 2019 · 58 min
Steven Scott is joined by Robin Kristofferson from AbilityNet & David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, they will be discussing a decade of voice-over on the iPhone…Plus more on the announcements from Apple's worldwide developer conference
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281: Apple WWDC, 5G in UK, Emails
11 juni 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show... Lees meer
Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss Apple's yearly developer conference and its implications for blind and partially sighted people. Also, as 5G is rolled out in the UK we talk about what that could mean for technology and services in our home and beyond in the future. Plus there's a read through your emails and some big questions for our audience to help us answer. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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280: WWDC preview, Windows Spring update, and Emails
28 mei 2019 · 58 min
It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for Tech Talk! Lees meer
Steven and Robin sit down to discuss the upcoming WWDC event in California, preferring iPhone or iPad for productivity, what’s been included in the latest Spring update to Windows (and why Robin can’t seem to download it), and also more of your own emails with Producer Andy, including OCR and SuperNOVA screenreaders, action cameras, the Lazarillo App, and more!
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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279: Orcam, Google Accessibility and Emails
21 mei 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss scanning documents and reading printed materials using tech. Robin demonstrates the scanning features of JAWS and Steven speaks to one of the trainers for Orcam, Ian White. Lees meer
Also, there's a chat about Google's new accessibility features announced at Google i/O and there's a report into how older people could benefit from new technology. Plus there's more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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278: Tech Talk: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Special
16 mei 2019 · 58 min
On this special episode of Tech Talk we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, with a look back at how accessible tech has allowed more and more blind people to participate in society. We also look ahead to the latest tech trends including autonomous vehicles and smart glasses to see how they could change our lives for the better. Lees meer
Steven Scott is joined by special guests Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet and Robin Spinks from RNIB in a special one-off extra episode aired on the day.
#GAAD #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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277: Tech Talk: How It's Made
14 mei 2019 · 58 min
On this week’s special episode, Steven Scott is rejoined by former co-hosts Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz to answer one of our listeners most burning questions: how do we actually make Tech Talk? As Steven is in Glasgow, Shaun is in Manchester and Tim is in Ohio in the US, how do we all end up sounding like we are in the same room, and how do we connect and edit the show each week? All those questions are answered in this week’s special! Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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276: Tech Talk: Gaming Special
7 mei 2019 · 58 min
This week it's a gaming special with Shaun Preece and Robin Christopherson rounding up the latest information and discussion on games for all blind people to enjoy. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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275: Voice Dream Scanner, Google Gets Visual, Amazon AirPods?
30 april 2019 · 58 min
This week Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson speak to one of the members of the popular website AppleVis to discuss his role in the website's development and also to review the new Voice Dream Scanner app. How does it compare to other applications that let you scan and read documents? Also Steven and Robin review the week's news in tech including the stories of Google planning to offer more visual responses through it's smart assistants and Amazon potentially bringing out its own version of the AirPods. With Alexa built in, could these in fact tbe the AirPod killers? And there's more of your emails and audio contributions. Join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk Lees meer
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274: Emails, smart speakers and Disney
23 april 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox to answer more of your queries. They also discuss the news that the UK Government is launching a wide range of new advice and information through the popular smart speakers Google Home and Amazon Echo, and there's news about Disney's new foray into the world of streaming services. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk Lees meer
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273: DAISY player, Vision Australia and emails
16 april 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show, Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson are joined by tech enthusiast and podcaster David Woodbridge from Vision Australia to talk about his first hand experiences of the Samsung Galaxy Watch and new Samsung S10 smartphone. Lees meer
He also tells us about the new Envoy Connect solar-powered DAISY player that can be purchased from the Vusion Australia store https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/envoy-connect-audio-player-va-library.
There's also a brief look at your emails and answers to more of your queries.
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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272: Energy Monitors, emojis and emails.
9 april 2019 · 58 min
Time for some Tech Talk! This week the tech mavericks Steven and Robin discuss RNIB's approval of the new accessible energy monitor, which will be available to customers in the summer. Lees meer
Plus there's a look at the top news in tech and a read through the email inbox. Also Robin demonstrates how you can easily find and use emojis with your Mac - which you can find out more here: https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/
Have an opinion on whats been on today's show? Email techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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271: Accessibility, WebAim, Seeing AI and Lire
2 april 2019 · 58 min
This week on Tech Talk the hosts talk about the state of web accessibility in 2019. Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson hear from Gerard from WebAim about their most recent survey of one million websites and their accessibility. Also we hear from the man who created the popular Microsoft app Seeing AI, and the guys discuss Apple’s latest offerings from their ‘Showtime’ Event. There’s also a demonstration of how the Lire app works on iPhone for anyone wanting to get their news via RSS (really simple syndication). Lees meer
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270: Today's Braille Tech, CSUN, Apple gadgets and more
26 maart 2019 · 58 min
It's Tech Talk time! This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Julie roadway, a blind listener from Liverpool, who comes on this week to talk about braille technology, and in particular her review of the Orbit Reader 20, on sale from the RNIB, and the Braille Me display, from Computer Room Services, both on sale for around £400. Lees meer
There is also coverage of this years CSUN Assistive Technology Conference with Adi Latif from AbilityNet, and the team discuss Apple's latest gadget announcement, and a few emails as well.
Any questions and queries (or compliments) can be sent to the team at techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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269: Orcam, Seeing AI, Apple, and Emails
19 maart 2019 · 58 min
This week Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson are joined by tech fan Rae Walker who talks about her experience of Orcam, following a special review of the camera that has artificial intelligence built in. There’s also a look at some of the new features of Seeing AI courtesy of Robin and the team discuss the news of Apple’s upcoming event and the announcement of their new iPad lineup. There’s also a read through the emails as well. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk Lees meer
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268: Amazon Echo news, accessible train information, and plenty more emails
12 maart 2019 · 58 min
It's Tech Talk time! Steven and Robin are back again to round up all the tech related news and stories, including the Amazon Echo Show, accessible train time information, and also an email roundup with Producer Andy. Lees meer
On the topic of emails, to ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop a message to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, and you may feature on an upcoming episode!
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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267: A Warm Welcome to Robin Christopherson
5 maart 2019 · 57 min
It's a brand new era for Tech Talk as we welcome a new co-host to the show. His name is Robin Christopherson, he works for AbilityNet, and knows a lot about the world of accessible technology. Lees meer
On his inaugural show, Robin and Steven discuss his recent trip to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the news about Samsung's flagship phones.
To ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop an email to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, and you may feature on an upcoming episode! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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266: Emails, and emotional goodbyes
26 februari 2019 · 58 min
A bittersweet episode of Tech Talk this week, as Steven bids adieu to his longstanding partners in crime, Tim and Shaun, as they head off for pastures new. They spend their last episode going over more of your emails on topics such as braille devices, and breakthroughs in audio described programmes. Lees meer
But fear not! This is far from the end for Tech Talk, as Steven will continue on with new contributors, same podcast time, same podcast channel.
Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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265: The latest on Audio Description, issues with delivery robots, and your emails
19 februari 2019 · 58 min
Steven and the team return for another rip-roaring, trailblazing episode of Tech Talk, which this week includes the latest news from the world of Audio Description, and emails on learning braille, accessible website problems, and the many issues that will surface with the arrival of delivery robots and drones. Lees meer
Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! If you would like to hear your thoughts and opinions read by the dulcet tones of Producer Andy, you can message the team at techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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264: Robot Deliveries, and plenty more emails
12 februari 2019 · 58 min
Join Steven and Shaun for Tech Talk! Lees meer
Today's show has Steven and Shaun discussing a few news titbits, including the iOS FaceTime bug, and apps to help with train times. Also, a shedload of emails, including robot deliveries in Milton Keynes.
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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263: The CLEW app, Braille and Emails
5 februari 2019 · 58 min
Time for Tech Talk! On today's show, Steven and Shaun describe the new CLEW app, which is an indoor, path tracing navigation app built for blind and visually impaired users. The pair also listen to more of your emails including, including one young man decision to start using braille again for the benefit of his new job. Lees meer
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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262: An email roundup, and the mysterious Betty
29 januari 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show Steven, Shaun and Tim join forces to solve all the issues from your emails - this week, problems texting your husband with Siri, issues with a Skype update, and issues with some inherently inaccessible software... all that, and Steven tells us all about 'Betty'. Lees meer
Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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261: Microsoft Accessibility Masterclasses, Android's Dark Mode, The Arrival Of 5G
22 januari 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show the trio are together again to discuss the week's news in tech including updates on Android's latest operating system called Q which will feature a new dark mode feature which could be good news for the light sensitive among us. Also there's talk about the arrival of 5G and how it could make a real difference to our connected world. And Steven and Tim talk about Microsoft's new series of accessibility workshops starting off with their most recent one on the new features of Narrator. Join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #TechTalk Lees meer
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260: Accessible tech at CES 2019, and smart blinds at IKEA
15 januari 2019 · 58 min
On this week's show, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz discuss the latest innovations and announcements from CES 2019 including news on all of the accessible tech that was on show and even some of the more unusual gadgets - such as smart toilets! Also they discuss IKEA's announcement to start selling smart blinds. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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259: CES 2019 so far, Alexa at Christmas, and Bandersnatch
8 januari 2019 · 58 min
This week Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return to discuss Steven's grumbles about Alexa on Christmas Day, the latest news (so far) on CES 2019, the integration of Be My Eyes into In Your Pocket, and why watching the latest Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch isn't so good if you're blind. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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258: Reviewing 2018, Obit Reader, and Microsoft accessibility
18 december 2018 · 58 min
On today's Tech Talk, Steven and Tim talk about the big tech stories of 2018, including the announcement of the Obit Reader 20 - the first affordable braille display on the market, they also discuss the rise in the use of smart speakers, and advancements in accessibility from Microsoft. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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257: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 2
11 december 2018 · 57 min
On this week's episode it's part two of the TechShare Pro special! Lees meer
Steven, Shaun and Tim are back to continue their dissection of the recent event in Canary Wharf in London, which included talks from Google, Apple and Barclays.
Coming up in today's episode, Steven finds out about the Storm D accessible voting system, there's also a chat with Mark and Jacob from Special Effect about gaming, and there's also exclusive interviews with Barclays, and Samsung.
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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256: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 1
4 december 2018 · 57 min
On this week's episode it's a TechShare Pro special! Lees meer
Steven and the guys sit down to talk about the event held in London, to make people aware of the challenges, difficulties and solutions to making technology more accessible. This week we hear from Google, Samsung, and we learn about when accessible smart meters will finally be available.
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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255: Plenty of emails, and a special message from "Lorraine Kelly".
27 november 2018 · 58 min
Time for Tech Talk #255, and this week it's Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz running through your emails with Sighted Guy Kris. Yes, no Steven Scott this week, he'll be back next week with a TechShare Pro 2018 special episode. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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254: Learning Braille, Talking Thermostats and viewer emails
20 november 2018 · 58 min
On this week's Tech Talk episode, Steven, Tim and Shaun talk about learning braille; at long last Steven has got the Fingerprint braille course from RNIB, and talks about how he plans to learn over the next few months. Lees meer
There's also more of your emails with Sighted Guy Kris, there's also a review from one of our listeners on the Cobolt Talking Thermostat for home heating, and a fierce debate begins over mp3 bitrates!
#rnib #techtalk
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253: Alexa to Windows, Narrator the best screen reader, and emails
13 november 2018 · 58 min
On this week's episode the guys discuss the news that Alexa is coming to your Windows 10 PC, why Narrator could be the best choice of screen reader in the coming months and they read out more of your emails. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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252: Braille Displays, Tech for Kids and listener emails
6 november 2018 · 58 min
On this week's episode the guys meet Sally Buchan, a mother of a 12-year-old blind girl who wants to know what computer she should be buying. Also we find out about a new braille display being launched at Sight Village in London that features both a braille keyboard along with essential windows keys. And there's more of your emails too with sighted guy Kris. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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251: A Tech Talk Halloween Spooktacular
1 november 2018 · 58 min
On this week's special Halloween-themed show (which didn't go out on Halloween) Steven, Shaun and Tim talk about the upcoming Apple event in New York and also read through all of your emails. Lees meer
#RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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250: Accessible Netflix and Emails
23 oktober 2018 · 58 min
On this week's episode Steven and Shaun read through your emails with the help of sighted guy and all round nice guy Kris. There's also a special interview with Erica Kram from Netflix who talks about the company's mission to make it's content accessible to blind and partially sighted people around the world. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk Lees meer