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RNIB Tech Talk

RNIB Connect Radio

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of

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323: Headspace, Be My Eyes and Fraggle Rock

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/04/28

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 that,

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

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/04/21

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 about

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321: Harry Potter, Bose Frames & Talking Ovens

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/04/14

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, including

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320: Extra Echo tips, New iPhone, and Audible

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/04/07

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,

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319: Echo Calls, Canute Braille e-reader, and Support...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/03/31

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

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Tech Talk: Working From Home Special

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/03/25

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 have an

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318: Working from Home, Accessible Statistics...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/03/24

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 help

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317: Best of CSUN, LinkedIn, and emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/03/17

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us

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316: Code Jumper, CSUN, and Solid State Drives

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/03/10

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: Email:

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315: RNIB Reading Services, Spotify, and Talking...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/03/03

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!

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

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/02/25

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!

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313: Books, Drones and Emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/02/18

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk,

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312: Blindshell, Anniversary of Facebook, and Audio...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/02/11

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 (techtalk@rnib.org.uk), and

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57:47

311: Catching Up On Correspondence

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/02/04

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk. You can also use the hashtag #AskTechTalk on Twitter, and the helpline telephone number for the Technology for

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57:46

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

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/01/28

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk Also, don't

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57:45

309: CES Roundup, Accessible Coffee, and #AskTechTalk

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/01/21

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

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308: Tech Talk Special: 2020 Predictions

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/01/14

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

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307: Tech Talk Special: A 2010's Retrospective

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2020/01/07

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

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306: AI Apps, medication, and emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2019/12/17

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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

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305: Emails, Smart Glasses and Echos

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2019/12/10

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

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