Comment: Audio Description On Demand
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
8m Jan 31, 2017
8m
An Accessible Set Top Box?
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
13m Jan 31, 2017
13m
Virtual Reality: Is It Beneficial To Blind People?
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
21m Jan 25, 2017
21m
App Review: Voice
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.
6m Jan 17, 2017
6m
Amazon Fire Tablet: An iPad Alternative?
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?
18m Jan 17, 2017
18m
Review: Fitbit
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.
10m Jan 17, 2017
10m
Is Amazon Building The Future For Computing?
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.
14m Jan 17, 2017
14m
How To: Using Apple TV
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
7m Jan 10, 2017
7m
CES 2017: Blitab - The World's First Braille Tablet
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-f...
15m Jan 10, 2017
15m
Episode #159: Christmas gifts, how to make gadgets accessible, Free Brown's Bargains
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!
58m Dec 26, 2016
58m
How To Download Netflix TV & Movies With Audio Description
Following the announcement that Netflix now allows users to download certain TV and movies, it was disappointing to learn that audio description was not available as part of this feature. However Steven and Shaun have found out that this may have now changed...
5m Dec 22, 2016
5m
Mobile Phone Options from RNIB Shop
What if you need a new mobile phone but don't really want all of the bells and whistles of a smartphone? RNIB Shop has a range of phones on offer and Mohammed Atif from the Technology for Life team told Simon Pauley all about them.
5m Dec 22, 2016
5m
Blindshell: The Android Phone For Visually Impaired People
A new mobile phone called Blindshell has been launched which uses the Android platform and has been built specifically for those who are blind or partially sighted and don't want to buy a mainstream iPhone or Android smartphone. Simon Pauley speaks to RNIB Technology for Life team leader Paul Porter.
6m Dec 22, 2016
6m
Saying Goodbye To The Mac: Jonathon Mosen's Viewpoint
Blind blogger and broadcaster Jonathon Mosen is from New Zealand and joined Jackie and Steven at a very early hour to discuss his latest blog - Saying Goodbye To The Mac.
29m Nov 29, 2016
29m
Music Streaming Services
We all love music right? Shaun Preece looks at the various music streaming services available and finds out how accessible they are.
6m Nov 29, 2016
6m
Gov.UK Survey Probes Into Access Tech Usage
Following a recent discussion about a GOV.UK survey carried out to examine the types of access tech being used to log on to the government website, Chris Moore from HMRC got in touch to give us some more feedback.
10m Nov 29, 2016
10m
How To: Use Amazon Echo
Following his successful podcast on what the Amazon Echo is, Shaun Preece investigates how to get the best out of the personal assistant device.
7m Nov 15, 2016
7m
Accessible Music On The Go: Sansa Clip & Rockbox
Jackie Brown speaks to Sean Randall to talk about an old but solid option to enjoy music on the move that is accessible and easy to use.
9m Nov 15, 2016
9m
Comment: A Listener's Views On Tech Talk
Robin Christopherson has been in touch with Tech Talk to give his comments on a range of topics discussed on the programme over the past few weeks including Microsoft Word tips, buying a Mac and the future of braille.
5m Nov 15, 2016
5m
How To: Using Windows Narrator
Did you know there is a screenreader for blind people built into Microsoft Windows computers? It's called Narrator and it's completely free. Shaun Preece takes a look at how to use this useful tool.
8m Nov 08, 2016
8m
App Of The Week: Braille Bee
Jackie Brown speaks to Hilary Kleck who has developed a new app called Braille Bee that aims to help blind children to learn braille.
8m Nov 08, 2016
8m
Microsoft Word: Handy Hints & Tips
A number of our blind and partially sighted listeners have been in touch to offer their handy hints and tips using Microsoft Word.
4m Nov 01, 2016
4m
Review: Amazon Echo
Shaun Preece finds out what all the hype is about around the new Amazon personal assistant that you can talk to, order products, listen to the daily papers or catchup on your favourite book.
14m Oct 25, 2016
14m
Fifty Years Of Braille
Jackie Brown chats with Steve and Paul who are both keen braille users to discuss how using the reading method has helped them over the past half century.
17m Oct 25, 2016
17m
App Review: BBC iPlayer with Audio Description
For this week's App Review, RNIB technology officer Paul Porter tells us how to use the BBC iPlayer and in particular it's audio description features.
3m Oct 04, 2016
3m
How To: Using RNIB Overdrive with VoiceOver On iOS Devices
Following last week's tutorial on how to use RNIB Overdrive on Windows PCs, this how to guide will hopefully help you to use the digital talking books platform on an iPhone or iPad.
3m Oct 04, 2016
3m
Review: Blaze ET
In a world of smartphones that can supposedly do everything, it's nice to know that there are still some devices dedicated to doing certain tasks, and doing them well. Jackie Brown reviews the Blaze ET and explains how it could benefit you.
19m Sep 27, 2016
19m
How To: Using RNIB Overdrive with Jaws On A PC
In the first of a series of How To's on how to use RNIB Overdrive, Matthew explains to us how he uses the digital talking books service with Jaws on his PC.
5m Sep 27, 2016
5m
App Review: Big Magnify
There are lots of different apps to help you identify what's around you, and Big Magnify aims to do the same. Mark from RNIB tells us more about the app and how to get it.
2m Sep 27, 2016
2m
Can't Sleep? We Might Be Able To Help
It's well known that blind people struggle to sleep more than others because of the brain's inability to know if it's light or dark outside. The receptors in the eyes which tell the brain it's night time don't work if the person can't see. So what's the best way to get yourself to sleep? We asked some blind people on VORail what they do.
4m Sep 27, 2016
4m
Techshare Europe 2016: Driverless Cars For The Blind?
One of the big attractions at Techshare Europe 2016 this year was the driverless car that featured at the event. Steven and Shaun squeezed inside to find out what what it was like and to ask the age-old question - when can blind people get one?
11m Sep 27, 2016
11m
Techshare Europe 2016: Samsung's Latest Smart TVs with Accessibility
The team at Samsung have been working hard to make TV accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Richard Moreton from Samsung showed Steven and Shaun the newest accessibility features in the latest range of Samsung smart TVs.
8m Sep 27, 2016
8m
Techshare Europe 2016: AMI-Media's Audio Description With A Difference
There are many organisations working to help blind and partially sighted people around the world, but perhaps one of the most interesting is AMI-Media. It's a TV and radio channel based in Canada providing full programming for the blind audience. All shows are audio described and captioned while all radio shows feature blind people. John Melville from AMI-Media told Steven and Shaun more about ...
11m Sep 27, 2016
11m
Techshare Europe 2016: A Listener's Thoughts On The Orbit Reader
The Orbit Reader is due to go on sale in October and promises to give braille users the best price when it comes to a good and solid refreshable braille device. It's likely to be priced at around £400 and will compete with devices ranging from £1000-£5000. But were our listeners impressed? Steven and Shaun took to the exhibition floor at Techshare Europe 2016 to find out.
7m Sep 27, 2016
7m
Blind Blogger Speaks Out Against Apple's Decision To Remove Headphone Jack From New iPhones
The blind blogger and broadcaster Jonathon Mosen joins the team to discuss the decision by Apple to remove the headphone jack from the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
20m Sep 27, 2016
20m
App Review: YouTube
As part of our regular review of accessible apps, Imran Ahktar from Glasgow got in touch to tell us about the popular video sharing website and app YouTube and how accessible it is to blind and partially sighted people.
5m Sep 06, 2016
5m
An Accessible Way To Stay Charged On The Go
There are so many different types of power banks out there - little devices that hook to your smartphone or tablet and let you charge up while on the move - but how would you know if your power pack has run out of, well, power. Our listener and regular contributor Julie Rodaway from Liverpool got in touch to tell us what she's found to solve the problem.
4m Sep 06, 2016
4m
Older People And The Benefits Of Tech
The reality of today's world is that technolotgy is everywhere and is becoming harder and harder to avoid. So why not give it a go. That's what one of our listeners did. She shared her story with Steven, Jackie and Shaun.
15m Sep 06, 2016
15m
App Review: WhatsApp
We are always keen to hear what apps you are using and enjoying. One of our listeners got in touch to tell us what she thinks of WhatsApp on her Android device.
5m Aug 30, 2016
5m
Review: Victor Reader Stream
Jackie reviews the latest version of the popular Victor Reader Stream by specialist tech giant Humanware.
17m Aug 30, 2016
17m
Are New HMRC Guidelines On VAT Exempt Products Too Vague?
As new guidelines come into force from HMRC, blind and partially sighted people are still feeling confused about what the zero-VAT exempt rule applies to in terms of new technology. The team discuss and hear from listeners.
16m Aug 30, 2016
16m
Comment: The Benefits Of Social Media
What are the benefits of social media for those of us who are blind or partially sighted? Kevin Satizibal reports.
4m Aug 29, 2016
4m
Are Disabled Toilets Accessible To Blind People?
While it might seem obvious that disabled toilets are available for blind people to use, how accessible are they? This was the question that led to a new invention by Helen and Steve in Cornwall. They spoke to Steven Scott to tell them how their new device is changing the way blind people use toilets everywhere.
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
How To: Make Windows Programmes Default in Windows 10
If you are using Jaws and Windows 10, you may have noticed that the new Edge browser isn't yet compatible with the screen reader. Shaun Preece explains how you can choose a different browser for your PC as well as other apps.
7m Aug 29, 2016
7m
How Did The Blind Person Cross The Road?
A new piece of technology could soon help blind people to cross the road more safely by using their smartphone. Steven Scott reports on Neatebox.
11m Aug 29, 2016
11m
Review: Chicken Nugget
No, it's not a new cooking segment on Tech Talk. It's actually an accessible Twitter client for your PC. It's called Chicken Nugget and claims to be the best way for blind people to enjoy the social networking site. Shaun Preece cooked up a review for us.
12m Aug 29, 2016
12m
Review: Olympus DM-7
Blind people still use dicatphones! And the good news is the technology is getting smarter all the time. Jackie Brown reviews one of the most recent offerings from Olympus - the DM-7.
13m Aug 29, 2016
13m
Review: Amazon Prime Now
Is shopping more difficult if you're blind or partially sighted? A new service from Amazon promises to offer those in selected locations with up to two-hour delivery slots direct to your front door. Steven reviews the new service and reports back to Tech Talk.
4m Aug 29, 2016
4m
App Review: Bespecular
You may have heard of apps such as Be My Eyes and AiPoly which are image recognition apps. There's another one to add to that list and it's called BeSpecular. But what makes it stand out from the crowd? One of listeners gets in touch to tell us all about it.
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
Audio-Only Games For Blind People
Shaun speaks to Aaron Parsons from Sonus Games about their new project - an audio-only games console.
12m Aug 29, 2016
12m