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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
App Review: Be My Eyes
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
7m Aug 06, 2018
7m
238: Emails, emails and more emails
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
58m Jul 31, 2018
58m
237: Be My Eyes award, Listener Emails, Alexa and your microwave
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
58m Jul 24, 2018
58m
Why 'In Your Pocket' Is More Than Just A Phone
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 accessibl...
8m Jul 24, 2018
8m
236: VFO and Jaws, Alexa Routines, News
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
58m Jul 18, 2018
58m
Amazon Echo App Review
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 f...
11m Jul 17, 2018
11m
Sight Village 2018 Review
‘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 des...
11m Jul 16, 2018
11m
235: Steven's surprise, Tim's newsy bits, Your emails
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
58m Jul 12, 2018
58m
234: Chromebooks, News from the Internet, Emails
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
57m Jul 03, 2018
57m
Neatebox Wins Major Award
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
8m Jul 02, 2018
8m
233: E3 Gaming Special
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 ...
57m Jun 26, 2018
57m
Accessible TVs
‘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 ...
6m Jun 25, 2018
6m
232: Narrator, Firefox talking browser, Emails
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 (mailto:mailto:techtalk@rnib.org.uk) #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
58m Jun 19, 2018
58m
App Review: VO Calendar for iPhone
'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 a...
3m Jun 17, 2018
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