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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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57:46

259: CES 2019 so far, Alexa at Christmas, and...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2019/01/08

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. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:42

258: Reviewing 2018, Obit Reader, and Microsoft...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/12/18

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. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:01

257: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 2

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/12/11

On this week's episode it's part two of the TechShare Pro special! 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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56:39

256: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 1

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/12/04

On this week's episode it's a TechShare Pro special! 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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57:42

255: Plenty of emails, and a special message from...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/11/27

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. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:43

254: Learning Braille, Talking Thermostats and viewer...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/11/20

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. 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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57:41

253: Alexa to Windows, Narrator the best screen...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/11/13

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. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

252: Braille Displays, Tech for Kids and listener emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/11/06

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. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:40

251: A Tech Talk Halloween Spooktacular

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/11/01

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. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:44

250: Accessible Netflix and Emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/10/23

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

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57:42

249: Google, Facebook Portal, and Jenny Lay-Flurrie‏...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/10/16

On this week’s episode Steven is joined by Shaun and Tim once again to briefly discuss the news in tech this week, including their thoughts on Google's event, where they launched new smartphones, a tablet and a home hub to control your smart devices. They also briefly discuss the new Facebook Portal device, but the main event is where Jenny Lay-Flurrie‏ joins Steven for a one-to-one on her role as the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft. Jenny also talks about the corporation’s relationship

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57:43

248: Orbit Reader's UK arrival, BBC show...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/10/09

On this week's show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece get together to learn about the new Orbit Reader 20 refreshable braille display which is now available from RNIB. There is also an extended interview with Gareth Ford-Williams, Head of Accessibility for the BBC, who talks about how the broadcaster has worked closely with RNIB to make sure its programmes and ways to view and listen to shows have become as accessible as possible. There's also more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

247: Smart TVs, Smart Speakers, and What's Next from...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/10/02

On this week's Tech Talk the guys talk about a wide range of topics based on your emails, including the best smart TV to buy, what a smart speaker is and how it could benefit a blind person, and another great suggestion for listener Nadia who is having trouble using dictation software. The guys also discuss what they think might come out of Google's next big event on the 9th of October. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:40

246: Amazon, Apple and Accessible Technology

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/09/25

On this week's show Steven Scott is joined once again by Tim and Shaun to discuss Amazon's latest product announcements as well as finding out what Steven bought following Apple's big event. Also there's more of your emails and some top tips from our listeners who help us navigate the world of accessible technology. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

245: Apple event, New Amazon Fire tablet, Dictation...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/09/18

On this week's episode the trio talk about Apple's latest product launch and how the products might be received in the blind community. Also there's news of a new product from Amazon launched this week (rather quietly!) Also, one of our listeners' emails from last week stirs up lots of conversation in our inbox. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

244: Emails, emails... and some Apple rumours.

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/09/11

This week Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz read your emails, and answer your questions. They also stray into discussion about Apple's big event this week. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

243: Steven's (not so) accessible TV, IFA 2018, Emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/09/04

This week Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about the week in technology news - they discuss the latest gadgets and gizmos announced at the IFA 2018 Tech Conference in Berlin, and Steven talks about his (not so) accessible television which he has just bought. There's also your emails, including one that brings a smile and a tear to the team this week! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:40

242: Accessibility in TVs, Facebook and Twitter vs...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/28

On this week's show Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about Steven's findings into accessibility in televisions in 2018. There's also a look at the news of the week in tech including a conversation around Facebook and Twitter's decision to deleted over 600 accounts because they believe they are fake news - but could this be an infringement on free speech? Also there's a read through your emails and more. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

241: Social Media, Speak On media suite, News

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/21

On today's show Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about social media options such as Twitter, Facebook, Zello and Vorail. Listener Gary Price shows off the Speak On media suite. In the news they discuss European union legislation to fine companies that fail to remove terrorist content within one hour of it being reported to them, then they talk about the UK making pornographic websites verify a customer's age before they can gain access. Is this censorship or protecting children? Also they talk

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5:38

How To Record On Your iPhone

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/21

One of the most popular questions we get on Tech Talk is how do we record messages, notes or discussions on my iPhone? Thankfully Shaun Preece has the answers. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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