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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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8:11

Smart Meters For Electricity And Gas

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/21

Smart meters are being touted as the best way to save money on your energy, and despite what you might think of them they are coming into your home soon. Find out more about them and how accessible they will be to blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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57:12

Episode #167: Smart meters, audio description in...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/21

On this week's show our new co-host Kerry Doyle joins Steven and Shaun to talk about all things tech including smart meters and audio description. Plus there's your emails and another of Robin Christopherson's skills for the Amazon Echo. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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49:23

Tech Talk GeekOut Ep#001: New iMac, New iPhone 7 Plus...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/21

Steven and Shaun are getting geeky in a new podcast for Tech Talk fans. GeekOut is all about the geeky side of tech and in the first episode Steven talks about the iMac, iPhone 7 Plus and Sky Q. #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut

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59:03

The First Episode Of Tech Talk

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/14

Listen to the very episode of Tech Talk hosted by Steven Scott back in 2012 to celebrate five years of the show being on the air. Guests include Leonie Watson, Sandi Wassmer and Robin Spinks. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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11:03

Comment: Audio Description

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/14

Steven and Shaun read through your emails and take your calls on the subject of audio description. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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2:54

Echo Chamber: Capitol City Games

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/14

Fancy using your Amazon Echo to play a game? Robin Christopherson runs through another great Echo skill for us. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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2:14

E-Ticketing for Trains

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/07

If you struggle to see train tickets, why not try e-tickets on your mobile phone? Khafsa Ghulam tells us how she uses them. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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6:25

Audio Game: Timecrest

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/02/07

If you enjoy games, why not try out Timecrest. Shaun Preece has been checking it out. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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8:07

Comment: Audio Description On Demand

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/31

The community speak out about their feelings on audio description after the Government announced its Digital Economies Bill that will require on demand services to include AD in the same way as it is available on scheduled television. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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13:25

An Accessible Set Top Box?

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/31

Despite all the developments in new technology, there is still no set top box available in the UK that is fully accessible. Some are accessible via smart apps but not independently. We speak to Mo from ViTech Solutions who are planning to change all of that. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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11:24

Audio Game for PC: BG2020 Cricket

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/31

Shaun tries his hand at cricket thanks to a new audio game called BG2020 Cricket for the PC. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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14:16

Review: Synapptic Phone

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/31

If you don't think you're quite ready to buy an iPhone or Android, why not consider a smartphone with Synapptic software? It's a simple device that introduces you to the world of touchscreen phones and is ideal for blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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21:29

Virtual Reality: Is It Beneficial To Blind People?

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/25

As the mainstream tech media gets all excited about virtual reality, what are the realities of it being of any use to blind or partially sighted people? Steven and Shaun speak to RNIB's Robin Spinks to discuss. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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6:21

App Review: Voice

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/17

Imagine being able to read documents, receipts, menus and even labels in shops using just your iPhone and a free app. Well, dream no more. Voice app for iOS promises to do just that but does it deliver? Steven and Shaun put it through its paces.

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18:05

Amazon Fire Tablet: An iPad Alternative?

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/17

The Amazon Fire Tablet range of tablets have been out for a couple of years now, but recently they added a screenreader called VoiceView. Does this make it an iPad equivalent? Steven thinks so, and so does one of our listeners. What do you think?

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9:41

Review: Fitbit

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/17

Shaun wants to shed a few of those festive pounds. But can technology help our visually impaired couch potato? He tries out the Fitbit series of fitness trackers.

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13:44

Is Amazon Building The Future For Computing?

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/17

Tech journalist for Vox magazine Timothy Lee talks to Steven about his views on Amazon's latest offerings and how their nearest rival Google seems to be failing to catch up.

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15:00

CES 2017: Blitab - The World's First Braille Tablet

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/10

Blitab is the first ever braille tablet which uses a new liquid-based technology to create tactile braille, graphics and maps for the blind and partially sighted in a tablet format which some are calling the iPad for the blind. In this Tech Talk interview from 2015, Alice Glanfield speaks to Kristina Tsvetanova, a co-founder and CEO of Blitab, and Slavi Slavev, chief technology officer and co-founder of Blitab to discuss how the tablet works and why it was created. #TechTalk #CES2017

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6:47

How To: Using Apple TV

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2017/01/10

Shaun Preece discovers the hidden features of the Apple TV that can help someone with no vision enjoy the same apps, entertainment and more that the tiny Apple box has to offer. #Apple #AppleTV #HowTo #TechTalk

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57:42

Episode #159: Christmas gifts, how to make gadgets...

RNIB Tech Talk ·

2016/12/26

On this festive special, the team share their Christmas gifts and offer advice on how those techy gifts more accessible. There's also a price cut in Brown's Bargains as they are all free this week!

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