285: Victor Reader Stream, Cyber attacks, and more emails
On this week's show there is lots more love for the Victor Reader Stream from Humanware, plus we find out about a new piece of tech that could help end isolation of older people from a company called No Isolation. Plus we look at how cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and what we should do to keep ourselves safe online. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
58m Jul 09, 2019
58m
284: Victor Reader Stream, RNIB PenFriend, and Social Media
This week, on Tech Talk - Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson talk about the new RNIB PenFriend device, which has just been announced - we hear from one user who finds it a wonderful way of helping her read books along with her children. There's also a look at how removing the amount of likes from our social media posts can reduce anxiety among users, and there's a lot of love for the Humanwa...
58m Jul 02, 2019
58m
283: Emails, Specialist vs Mainstream tech, and final WWDC thoughts
Time for Tech Talk! This week, Steven and Robin hear more of your emails with Producer Andy, which includes a specialist vs mainstream technology debate, a look into the upcoming voice-over features on iOS 13, and Robin ticked off the final bits and pieces from WWDC. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conver...
58m Jun 25, 2019
58m
282: Ten years of iPhone Voiceover, WWDC and more
Steven Scott is joined by Robin Kristofferson from AbilityNet & David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, they will be discussing a decade of voice-over on the iPhone…Plus more on the announcements from Apple's worldwide developer conference
58m Jun 18, 2019
58m
281: Apple WWDC, 5G in UK, Emails
On this week's show... Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss Apple's yearly developer conference and its implications for blind and partially sighted people. Also, as 5G is rolled out in the UK we talk about what that could mean for technology and services in our home and beyond in the future. Plus there's a read through your emails and some big questions for our audience to help us ans...
58m Jun 11, 2019
58m
280: WWDC preview, Windows Spring update, and Emails
It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for Tech Talk! Steven and Robin sit down to discuss the upcoming WWDC event in California, preferring iPhone or iPad for productivity, what’s been included in the latest Spring update to Windows (and why Robin can’t seem to download it), and also more of your own emails with Producer Andy, including OCR and SuperNOVA screenreaders, action cameras, the Lazarillo App, a...
58m May 28, 2019
58m
279: Orcam, Google Accessibility and Emails
On this week's show Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss scanning documents and reading printed materials using tech. Robin demonstrates the scanning features of JAWS and Steven speaks to one of the trainers for Orcam, Ian White. Also, there's a chat about Google's new accessibility features announced at Google i/O and there's a report into how older people could benefit from new tech...
58m May 21, 2019
58m
278: Tech Talk: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Special
On this special episode of Tech Talk we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, with a look back at how accessible tech has allowed more and more blind people to participate in society. We also look ahead to the latest tech trends including autonomous vehicles and smart glasses to see how they could change our lives for the better. Steven Scott is joined by special guests Robin Christoph...
58m May 16, 2019
58m
277: Tech Talk: How It's Made
On this week’s special episode, Steven Scott is rejoined by former co-hosts Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz to answer one of our listeners most burning questions: how do we actually make Tech Talk? As Steven is in Glasgow, Shaun is in Manchester and Tim is in Ohio in the US, how do we all end up sounding like we are in the same room, and how do we connect and edit the show each week? All those qu...
58m May 14, 2019
58m
276: Tech Talk: Gaming Special
This week it's a gaming special with Shaun Preece and Robin Christopherson rounding up the latest information and discussion on games for all blind people to enjoy. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
58m May 07, 2019
58m
275: Voice Dream Scanner, Google Gets Visual, Amazon AirPods?
This week Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson speak to one of the members of the popular website AppleVis to discuss his role in the website's development and also to review the new Voice Dream Scanner app. How does it compare to other applications that let you scan and read documents? Also Steven and Robin review the week's news in tech including the stories of Google planning to offer more ...
58m Apr 30, 2019
58m
274: Emails, smart speakers and Disney
On this week's show, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox to answer more of your queries. They also discuss the news that the UK Government is launching a wide range of new advice and information through the popular smart speakers Google Home and Amazon Echo, and there's news about Disney's new foray into the world of streaming services. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
58m Apr 23, 2019
58m
273: DAISY player, Vision Australia and emails
On this week's show, Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson are joined by tech enthusiast and podcaster David Woodbridge from Vision Australia to talk about his first hand experiences of the Samsung Galaxy Watch and new Samsung S10 smartphone. He also tells us about the new Envoy Connect solar-powered DAISY player that can be purchased from the Vusion Australia store https://shop.visionaustrali...
58m Apr 16, 2019
58m
272: Energy Monitors, emojis and emails.
Time for some Tech Talk! This week the tech mavericks Steven and Robin discuss RNIB's approval of the new accessible energy monitor, which will be available to customers in the summer. Plus there's a look at the top news in tech and a read through the email inbox. Also Robin demonstrates how you can easily find and use emojis with your Mac - which you can find out more here: https://matthewpal...
58m Apr 09, 2019
58m
271: Accessibility, WebAim, Seeing AI and Lire
This week on Tech Talk the hosts talk about the state of web accessibility in 2019. Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson hear from Gerard from WebAim about their most recent survey of one million websites and their accessibility. Also we hear from the man who created the popular Microsoft app Seeing AI, and the guys discuss Apple’s latest offerings from their ‘Showtime’ Event. There’s also a d...
58m Apr 02, 2019
58m
270: Today's Braille Tech, CSUN, Apple gadgets and more
It's Tech Talk time! This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Julie roadway, a blind listener from Liverpool, who comes on this week to talk about braille technology, and in particular her review of the Orbit Reader 20, on sale from the RNIB, and the Braille Me display, from Computer Room Services, both on sale for around £400. There is also coverage of this years CSUN Assistive Technology Co...
58m Mar 26, 2019
58m
269: Orcam, Seeing AI, Apple, and Emails
This week Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson are joined by tech fan Rae Walker who talks about her experience of Orcam, following a special review of the camera that has artificial intelligence built in. There’s also a look at some of the new features of Seeing AI courtesy of Robin and the team discuss the news of Apple’s upcoming event and the announcement of their new iPad lineup. There’s ...
58m Mar 19, 2019
58m
268: Amazon Echo news, accessible train information, and plenty more emails
It's Tech Talk time! Steven and Robin are back again to round up all the tech related news and stories, including the Amazon Echo Show, accessible train time information, and also an email roundup with Producer Andy. On the topic of emails, to ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop a message to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, and you may feature on an upcoming episode! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
58m Mar 12, 2019
58m
267: A Warm Welcome to Robin Christopherson
It's a brand new era for Tech Talk as we welcome a new co-host to the show. His name is Robin Christopherson, he works for AbilityNet, and knows a lot about the world of accessible technology. On his inaugural show, Robin and Steven discuss his recent trip to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the news about Samsung's flagship phones. To ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop an e...
57m Mar 05, 2019
57m
266: Emails, and emotional goodbyes
A bittersweet episode of Tech Talk this week, as Steven bids adieu to his longstanding partners in crime, Tim and Shaun, as they head off for pastures new. They spend their last episode going over more of your emails on topics such as braille devices, and breakthroughs in audio described programmes. But fear not! This is far from the end for Tech Talk, as Steven will continue on with new contr...
58m Feb 26, 2019
58m
265: The latest on Audio Description, issues with delivery robots, and your emails
Steven and the team return for another rip-roaring, trailblazing episode of Tech Talk, which this week includes the latest news from the world of Audio Description, and emails on learning braille, accessible website problems, and the many issues that will surface with the arrival of delivery robots and drones. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! If you...
58m Feb 19, 2019
58m
264: Robot Deliveries, and plenty more emails
Join Steven and Shaun for Tech Talk! Today's show has Steven and Shaun discussing a few news titbits, including the iOS FaceTime bug, and apps to help with train times. Also, a shedload of emails, including robot deliveries in Milton Keynes. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techt...
58m Feb 12, 2019
58m
263: The CLEW app, Braille and Emails
Time for Tech Talk! On today's show, Steven and Shaun describe the new CLEW app, which is an indoor, path tracing navigation app built for blind and visually impaired users. The pair also listen to more of your emails including, including one young man decision to start using braille again for the benefit of his new job. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we...
58m Feb 05, 2019
58m
262: An email roundup, and the mysterious Betty
On this week's show Steven, Shaun and Tim join forces to solve all the issues from your emails - this week, problems texting your husband with Siri, issues with a Skype update, and issues with some inherently inaccessible software... all that, and Steven tells us all about 'Betty'. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! As always, you can join the convers...
58m Jan 29, 2019
58m
261: Microsoft Accessibility Masterclasses, Android's Dark Mode, The Arrival Of 5G
On this week's show the trio are together again to discuss the week's news in tech including updates on Android's latest operating system called Q which will feature a new dark mode feature which could be good news for the light sensitive among us. Also there's talk about the arrival of 5G and how it could make a real difference to our connected world. And Steven and Tim talk about Microsoft's ...
58m Jan 22, 2019
58m
260: Accessible tech at CES 2019, and smart blinds at IKEA
On this week's show, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz discuss the latest innovations and announcements from CES 2019 including news on all of the accessible tech that was on show and even some of the more unusual gadgets - such as smart toilets! Also they discuss IKEA's announcement to start selling smart blinds. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
58m Jan 15, 2019
58m
259: CES 2019 so far, Alexa at Christmas, and Bandersnatch
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
58m Jan 08, 2019
58m
258: Reviewing 2018, Obit Reader, and Microsoft accessibility
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
58m Dec 18, 2018
58m
257: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 2
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, an...
57m Dec 11, 2018
57m
256: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 1
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
57m Dec 04, 2018
57m
255: Plenty of emails, and a special message from "Lorraine Kelly".
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
58m Nov 27, 2018
58m
254: Learning Braille, Talking Thermostats and viewer emails
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 be...
58m Nov 20, 2018
58m
253: Alexa to Windows, Narrator the best screen reader, and emails
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
58m Nov 13, 2018
58m
252: Braille Displays, Tech for Kids and listener emails
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
58m Nov 06, 2018
58m
251: A Tech Talk Halloween Spooktacular
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
58m Nov 01, 2018
58m
250: Accessible Netflix and Emails
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
58m Oct 23, 2018
58m
249: Google, Facebook Portal, and Jenny Lay-Flurrie‏ from Microsoft
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...
58m Oct 16, 2018
58m
248: Orbit Reader's UK arrival, BBC show accessibility, and emails
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 ...
58m Oct 09, 2018
58m
247: Smart TVs, Smart Speakers, and What's Next from Google
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. #RNIBC...
58m Oct 02, 2018
58m
246: Amazon, Apple and Accessible Technology
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
58m Sep 25, 2018
58m
245: Apple event, New Amazon Fire tablet, Dictation software, emails
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
58m Sep 18, 2018
58m
244: Emails, emails... and some Apple rumours.
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
58m Sep 11, 2018
58m
243: Steven's (not so) accessible TV, IFA 2018, Emails
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
58m Sep 04, 2018
58m
242: Accessibility in TVs, Facebook and Twitter vs free speech, Emails
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 thro...
58m Aug 28, 2018
58m
241: Social Media, Speak On media suite, News
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 ...
58m Aug 21, 2018
58m
How To Record On Your iPhone
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
6m Aug 21, 2018
6m
240: Android Pie, News, more emails
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
58m Aug 14, 2018
58m
'Technology For Life' Team Is Expanding
‘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 Li...
10m Aug 13, 2018
10m
239: Apple's $1 Trillion, News, Emails and more emails
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
58m Aug 07, 2018
58m
What Is A Smart Speaker?
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
6m Aug 06, 2018
6m