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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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57:42

240: Android Pie, News, more emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/14

This week it's Tim and Shaun in the chair with special guest Riz joining the guys to talk about the newest Android operating system, Android Pie. There's also a look at the news in tech and a read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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10:05

'Technology For Life' Team Is Expanding

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/13

‘Technology for Life' team's Mark Evans brings us the latest accessible news. This week Mark reveals the recent changes that underwent across the team and why we should be excited for what’s to come. Mark is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: tfl@rnib.org.uk

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57:41

239: Apple's $1 Trillion, News, Emails and more emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/07

This week Steven, Shaun and Tim search for the latest news in tech but struggle to find anything that excites them! There's more of your emails including a listener's accidental purchase that turned out to be a huge success and there's more chat around phones that aren't smart - but how popular are they really? #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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6:15

What Is A Smart Speaker?

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/06

If you've heard people talking about Alexa, Siri and Google you might be wondering what they are all on about? Smart speakers are the latest tech trend at the moment but what are they and why would you want one? Tech Talk presenter Shaun Preece explains what they do that could be very helpful to a blind person. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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6:49

App Review: Be My Eyes

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/08/06

Have you heard of the app Be My Eyes and wondered what the fuss was all about? Tech Talk presenter Shaun Preece explains what the iPhone and Android app does and why this award winning app could make a difference in your life. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:43

238: Emails, emails and more emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/31

This week the guys spend the our reading through your emails and uncover a range of interesting topics that they haven't discussed before on the show including what the best phone is for someone who doesn't want a smartphone, and what options there are out there for desktop magnification that don't cost the earth and take up half the room! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:41

237: Be My Eyes award, Listener Emails, Alexa and...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/24

This week Steven returns to the table with Shaun and Tim to discuss the week’s news in tech, including a major award for a popular app used by blind people around the world called Be My Eyes. Also we review your emails with the ‘sighted guy’ Kris! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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8:23

Why 'In Your Pocket' Is More Than Just A Phone

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/24

Designed to make reading the latest newspapers, magazines and books easier, In Your Pocket now features a new Doro device, with larger buttons and a great speaker for quality sound, O2 connectivity, and RealSAM interactive speech software. It also comes with a subscription to RNIB Newsagent, access to RNIB Talking Books, as well as podcasts, weather, and location information But how accessible is it? and is it good value for money? RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke with RNIB technology

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57:41

236: VFO and Jaws, Alexa Routines, News

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/18

This week Tim and Shaun take the reigns to discuss the week's news in tech. There aqre interviews with Eric Damary of VFO and Ruth Gallagher from Sight and Sound to find out about the latest improvements in Jaws. Also Shaun finds out Alexa's routines feature. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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11:14

Amazon Echo App Review

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/17

RNIB's technology officer Paul Porter brings us the latest accessible technology review. This week Paul discusses the Amazon Echo app, which is voice activated and compatible with Android and IOS devices. Paul is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: tfl@rnib.org.uk

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11:22

Sight Village 2018 Review

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/16

‘Technology for Life' team's Mark Evens brings us the latest accessible technology review. This week Mark takes a look at the Sight Village event that took place near Birmingham on the 10th and 11th of July, as well as a big sale from ‘Sight and Sound Technology’ that could see you saving more than you’d expect when buying products like Jaws or magnifiers. If you've missed the event don’t despair, this is just the start of Sight Village events in the UK and we will keep you updated as they

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57:41

235: Steven's surprise, Tim's newsy bits, Your emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/12

We have no idea why this episode never made it to the podcast feed, but better late than never! On this episode the gang discuss Steven's big announcement about his next choice of computer. Tim brings the news headlines in the world of tech and listener Sheila tells us about her new USB fan that she has plugged into her computer to keep her cool in the warm weather. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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56:45

234: Chromebooks, News from the Internet, Emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/03

This week Steven Scott is joined by Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz to discuss the week's news in tech. There's also a massive climbdown from Steven over his views on Chromebooks - the Google laptops - and their capability around accessibility. Plus there's lots of your emails to read through once again. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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7:43

Neatebox Wins Major Award

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/07/02

NeateBox is a company which specialises in producing accessible apps, that help disabled people live independent lives and improve mobility. The organisation has continued to grow and recently picked up a major award for one of it’s apps. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate to learn more about the apps, the award & how you could win an Apple watch… #RNIBConnect

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56:44

233: E3 Gaming Special

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/06/26

This week Steven Scott and the guys are joined by blind Youtuber and gaming fan James Rath from California to talk about the recent E3 exhibition highlighting the latest in gaming technology and gaming experiences. James was a visitor to the event as well as a speaker on the accessibility panel along with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. The guys discuss how gaming is becoming more accessible and how devices such as the Amazon Echo can enhance a blind users experience of games. #RNIBConnect

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5:51

Accessible TVs

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/06/25

‘Technology for Life' team's Mohammed Atif brings us the latest accessible technology review. This week Mohammed puts his ear to audio description and accessible TVs. What is available out there and how can we get it? Mohammed is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: tfl@rnib.org.uk [Photo:

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57:41

232: Narrator, Firefox talking browser, Emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/06/19

This week Steven Scott is joined by Tim Schwartz and Shaun Preece to discuss the week's news in tech including upcoming improvements to Windows built in screenreader called Narrator and the possibility of a new talking browser from Firefox. Also there are lots of your emails to read through. Keep them coming techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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3:03

App Review: VO Calendar for iPhone

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/06/17

'Technology for Life' team's Madleen Mann brings us the latest accessible technology review. This week Madleen tells us more about the VO Calendar. Chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley, Madleen explains how the calendar app works with VoiceOver feature and why it could be a good replacement for your usual phone calendar. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303

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22:19

Episode 231 Extra

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/06/13

And finally it's here! More from the guys who just couldn't fit in all of the news on this week's episode.

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57:42

231: Apple Watch, News from the internet, Emails

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2018/06/12

This week the gang are joined by visually impaired Channel 4 announcer Corrie Brown who joins the guys to talk about her experience of the Apple Watch and has some useful tips for Steven! The team also look at the latest tech news including a new soundbar just announced from Sonos that promises to give you as many personal assistants as you can handle and they also go through the mountain of emails.

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