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Blind Guy Talks Tech

Blind Guy Talks Tech

Technology is for everyone and Blind Guy Steven Scott is here to tell you how in this daily podcast featuring news, product reviews and opinion on the latest tech out there.

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00:54:20

App To Report Guide Dog Refusals

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/25

Guide Dog owners around the UK have faced refusals from public spaces such as restaurants and taxis for years, but the charity Guide Dogs wants to do something about it. They've launched a new app to help blind people, turned away from places because of their guide dog, report the incident to the charity. Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece talk to guide dog owner and fellow blind guy Robin Christopherson about his own experiences, and he also shares a

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00:51:12

Saturday Edition: A Chat With A Fictitious Town In Wales

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/23

On a special episode of our weekend show, we thought we'd spend some time with one of our wonderful listeners. Rill Woolnough has been listening to Blind Guy Talks Tech for many months now, and has contributed some very interesting stories. But today we turn the tables and ask Rill about her fascinating career in work, using the most basic of tech from early 60s to the Windows revolution and up to the latest and great smartphones. We guarantee you'll either learn something today, or be steeped in

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00:51:12

Saturday Edition: A Chat With A Fictitious Town In Wales

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/23

On a special episode of our weekend show, we thought we'd spend some time with one of our wonderful listeners. Rill Woolnough has been listening to Blind Guy Talks Tech for many months now, and has contributed some very interesting stories. But today we turn the tables and ask Rill about her fascinating career in work, using the most basic of tech from early 60s to the Windows revolution and up to the latest and great smartphones. We guarantee you'll either learn something

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00:45:11

BT Digital Voice

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/22

As you may have heard on a previous episode, Blind Guy Steven Scott sent out the blind bat signal for a special guest to make himself available on the show - and it worked! Callum Stoneman works for BT in their accessibility team and offers his personal views on our conversations around the subject of BT Digital Voice, where landline phones are being phased out in favour of fibre internet connections that can also be used for calls. Callum is also co-host on the all new Tech

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00:45:11

BT Digital Voice

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/22

As you may have heard on a previous episode, Blind Guy Steven Scott sent out the blind bat signal for a special guest to make himself available on the show - and it worked! Callum Stoneman works for BT in their accessibility team and offers his personal views on our conversations around the subject of BT Digital Voice, where landline phones are being phased out in favour of fibre internet connections that can also be used for calls. Callum is also co-host on the all new Tech Talk show on RNIB

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00:44:31

Coffee & An Inbox

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/21

More coffee today and an inbox full of emails! That's the sum of today's show with Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece. There are some amazing comments and discussion starters from you as always and we love spending time on your feedback. Keep your feedback coming by emailing hello@blindguytalkstech.com or call 0204 571 3354 and leave us a voicemail.

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00:44:31

Coffee & An Inbox

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/21

More coffee today and an inbox full of emails! That's the sum of today's show with Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece. There are some amazing comments and discussion starters from you as always and we love spending time on your feedback. Keep your feedback coming by emailing hello@blindguytalkstech.com or call 0204 571 3354 and leave us a voicemail.

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00:33:21

Focusrite VoCaster Two

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/20

Many of us might want to try our hand at podcasting but don't know what tech we might need to buy. A new product on the market is looking to simplify the way we podcast and it's called the VoCaster series from Focusrite. The company are well known for their high quality professional audio equipment so it's good to know these type of devices are available on the market. Listener Derry Lawlor got in touch to share his thoughts on the new device on today's episode, and there's also more emails on

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00:33:21

Focusrite VoCaster Two

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/20

Many of us might want to try our hand at podcasting but don't know what tech we might need to buy. A new product on the market is looking to simplify the way we podcast and it's called the VoCaster series from Focusrite. The company are well known for their high quality professional audio equipment so it's good to know these type of devices are available on the market. Listener Derry Lawlor got in touch to share his thoughts on the new device on today's episode, and there's

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00:26:29

Recording from iPhone To Mac Without An Audio Interface

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/19

Today on the podcast Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece get together to read through your emails which include more on banking apps and their accessibility, thoughts on vinyl records and the best way (and least offensive) to cure cramps! And there's more discussion following our questions on the future of landline phones, including an email from a listener who points us to this article by Which magazine that explains the digital switchover from landlines in the UK in more

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00:26:29

Recording from iPhone To Mac Without An Audio Interface

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/19

Today on the podcast Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece get together to read through your emails which include more on banking apps and their accessibility, thoughts on vinyl records and the best way (and least offensive) to cure cramps! And there's more discussion following our questions on the future of landline phones, including an email from a listener who points us to this article by Which magazine that explains the digital switchover from

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00:44:24

Unboxing of ARX Vision Headset

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/18

After months of discussion about wearable cameras that can be used to detect text, read documents and even connect to Aira agents, we now have the ARX Vision headset in our grubby little hands to try. Today on the podcast we explore day one with the ARX Vision, looking at its core functions, how easy it is to set up and get our first impressions on how the kit works and how well it performs. This is just a preliminary discussion on the features and a more in depth discussion

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00:44:24

Unboxing of ARX Vision Headset

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/18

After months of discussion about wearable cameras that can be used to detect text, read documents and even connect to Aira agents, we now have the ARX Vision headset in our grubby little hands to try. Today on the podcast we explore day one with the ARX Vision, looking at its core functions, how easy it is to set up and get our first impressions on how the kit works and how well it performs. This is just a preliminary discussion on the features and a more in depth discussion and review will

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01:05:02

Saturday Edition: Reflections on last week &...

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/16

It's the show that never fails to disappoint and bring the big topics to life in our weekly discussion with the Blind Guy and his team. Today it's the turn of Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Sally Clay and Robin Christopherson to talk about the continuing discussion on disability pride. The conversation also turns into a chat around simulated spectacles, often used by charities and organisations to show people what certain eye conditions are like? Are we happy about that as blind people, and what would

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01:05:02

Saturday Edition: Reflections on last week &...

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/16

It's the show that never fails to disappoint and bring the big topics to life in our weekly discussion with the Blind Guy and his team. Today it's the turn of Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Sally Clay and Robin Christopherson to talk about the continuing discussion on disability pride. The conversation also turns into a chat around simulated spectacles, often used by charities and organisations to show people what certain eye conditions are like? Are we happy about that as blind

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01:01:24

Landline Phones, Accessible Banking Apps & Vinyl...

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/15

Today on the podcast Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece delve into the inbox, but not before tackling the big issues of the day, in their opinion at least! There's chat about the move away from traditional landline phones and the impact that could have on those of us with low vision, plus Steven shares his latest purchase that required not one, but three separate ID checks before he could receive it! Plus there's the inbox which includes lots of answers to listener

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01:01:24

Landline Phones, Accessible Banking Apps & Vinyl...

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/15

Today on the podcast Blind Guy Steven Scott and that other blind guy Shaun Preece delve into the inbox, but not before tackling the big issues of the day, in their opinion at least! There's chat about the move away from traditional landline phones and the impact that could have on those of us with low vision, plus Steven shares his latest purchase that required not one, but three separate ID checks before he could receive it! Plus there's the inbox which includes lots of

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00:26:45

Optelec & Blind Golf

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/14

There's two quite different topics on today's episode - it's all about magnification... and golf! We hear from Mark Statham from Optelec to tell us all about the company and the products they produce, and we also hear from Ron Tomlinson who was at Sight Village promoting blind golf experiences. Listen out for more from Sight Village in the coming days but in the meantime if you'd like to comment on a show or topic don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing hello@blindguytalkstech.com or call 0204

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00:26:45

Optelec & Blind Golf

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/14

There's two quite different topics on today's episode - it's all about magnification... and golf! We hear from Mark Statham from Optelec to tell us all about the company and the products they produce, and we also hear from Ron Tomlinson who was at Sight Village promoting blind golf experiences. Listen out for more from Sight Village in the coming days but in the meantime if you'd like to comment on a show or topic don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing

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00:28:23

Associated Optical & VisionAid Technologies

Blind Guy Talks Tech ·

2022/07/13

Today on the podcast Blind Guy Steven Scott introduces another two interviews from our time at Sight Village in Solihull. It's the turn of Richard Bowring from Associated Optical and Jason Shaw from VisionAid Technologies to talk about their products and services. Find out more about the upcoming Sight Village events on the QAC Sight Village website. Keep in touch and share your thoughts on the show by emailing hello@blindguytalkstech.com or call and leave a voicemail on 0204 571 3354.

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