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
Accessible Notetakers from Wilson
Jackie catches up with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services to find about the Wilson range of recorders which are accessible to blind people
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
How Easy Is It To Learn Jaws?
Steven has been trying to learn Jaws from some time now but feels there could be better and simpler tutorials out there. But do they already exist? The team discuss.
12m Aug 29, 2016
12m
Review: KNFB Reader App
Shaun Preece reviews the popular KNFB Reader app for Apple and Android smartphones, which lets you scan and read documents, as well as see things from afar close up.
14m Aug 29, 2016
14m
Recording Using Your iPhone
Steven and the team talk about how they record for Tech Talk using the built-in apps on the iPhone, as well as more advanced options, following an email from one of our listeners.
13m Aug 29, 2016
13m
Listeners Calls: Reading Options
Another of our listeners have got in touch to ask about the best ways to read documents if you are blind.
16m Aug 29, 2016
16m
Review: Microsoft Foldable Keyboard
Steven has been searching for an easy way to take a full size keyboard with him on the move. Could Microsoft's new Foldable Keyboard be the answer?
9m Aug 29, 2016
9m
How To: Select, Copy and Paste Text In iOS
Shaun Preece explains how we can copy and cut text in iOS.
8m Aug 29, 2016
8m
Review: Kurzweil 1000
Jackie reviews the OCR scanning and reading solution for blind people called Kurzweil 1000.
12m Aug 29, 2016
12m
Listeners Calls: Tech Tips On Holiday
Our listeners have been getting in touch to tell us their top tips when it comes to choosing which tech we should be taking with us on holiday.
4m Aug 29, 2016
4m
Review: Soverign USB Audio Player
After joining the free RNIB Talking Books library, Steven went on a search to find an easy and cheap way to listen to his books via USB stick. He found the Soverign USB audio player and gave it a review for Tech Talk.
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
Family-Run Business Helping Blind People Access Technology
Jackie speaks to the family behind ViTech Solutions, who aim to provide technology and support to people living with sight loss.
9m Aug 29, 2016
9m
What Would An Audio Version Of Facebook Sound Like? Try VORail
The new community-led app to bring together people from around the world has been a big hit with blind and partially sighted people. Sarah from Manchester got in touch with Tech Talk to tell us about it.
2m Aug 29, 2016
2m
Useful Apps To Help Blind People
The team talk about some accessible apps that are useful for reminding us to do things and see things more clearly when we need to.
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
Charity Calls For More To Be Done On Web Accessibility
The charity AbilityNet has issued a letter online urging the Government to do more to encourage web developers to make the internet more accessible to blind people. Steven spoke to Robin Christopherson from the charity to find out more.
14m Aug 29, 2016
14m
Listeners Calls: The Cost Of Braille
We take your calls on air every week to find out what you'd like us to talk about. This week, it's more on braille.
6m Aug 29, 2016
6m
Are Android Smartphones An Option For Blind People?
As Apple smartphones dominate the conversation when blind people are involved, it's easy to forget there are alternatives out there. But how good are they? Steven, Shaun and Jackie discuss this with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services.
14m Aug 29, 2016
14m
What Is Android Pay?
You might have heard of Apple Pay, but did you know there is now Android Pay for those who don't own Apple smartphones? Steven finds out more from Paul Horlock from Nationwide.
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
A Braille Keyboard For Under £500?
Steven talks to RNIB Chairman Kevin Carey about a new braille keyboard that could be sold at a quarter of the price of existing braille keyboards. It's called the Orbit Reader and has been developed by charities and organisations supporting the use of the braille around the world.
9m Aug 29, 2016
9m
Want To Hear The Daily Papers?
A new service offering newspapers in audio over your phone line has attracted quite a bit of attention from the blind and partially sighted community. Jackie Brown spoke to Jonathon Horniblow from Talking Newspaper Services.
13m Aug 25, 2016
13m
Can Driverless Cars Allow The Blind To Be More Independent?
As the reality of driverless cars becomes ever more apparent, is it now time for blind people to see this as a real opportunity to become more independent? The team discuss and hear from other blind people around the world with differing views.
15m Aug 25, 2016
15m
The New White Cane For The 21st Century
Ever wished your white cane could tell you more about surroundings? The Ultracane could be the answer, as Steven Scott found out when he spoke to Julie Davis from the company.
5m Aug 25, 2016
5m
Can Blind People Make Videos?
A charity project in Glasgow is encouraging blind and partially sighted people to take up photography and filmmaking by using their smartphones. Steven Scott went along to the event hosted by SITE to find out more.
8m Aug 25, 2016
8m
Best Bluetooth Speakers
Our musical theme concludes with a look at the various bluetooth speakers that let you enjoy your music with better audio quality, as well as working alongisde your screenreader or phone's accessibility features turned on.
9m Aug 25, 2016
9m
Review: ReadEasy Move
The ReadEasy Move scanner helps you to read documents, letters and flyers if you are blind. Jackie Brown talks about her scanner and how she uses it every day.
11m Aug 25, 2016
11m
Finding New Music Online
Our musical theme continues with a look at the different ways to explore new music, and find a song even if you have no idea what it's called or who it's sung by!
4m Aug 25, 2016
4m
Internet Radio, Books And More From British Wireless For The Blind Fund Radio
Jackie Brown talks about the Sonata Wireless Internet Radio and player from the British Wireless for the Blind Fund.
3m Aug 25, 2016
3m
Apps That Let You Enjoy Music
As part of our musical theme on the show, the team talk about the different apps that are accessible and available to let us all enjoy our favourite music.
9m Aug 25, 2016
9m
Accessible Games For Blind People
Games aren't just for the sighted world. There are lots of options whether you want to play as part of the family or on your own, as the team discuss.
4m Aug 25, 2016
4m
Travelling Using Apps On Your Smartphone
The team talk about different apps that you can use on your smartphone to help you travel around. Steven talks about Google Maps, Shaun talks about Train Times and Jackie talks about the Easyjet app.
11m Aug 25, 2016
11m
Apple Pay Let's Blind People Make Payments Easier
With the news that Barclays Bank are the latest to provide customers with the option to use Apple Pay, Steven speaks to Paul Porter at RNIB to find out what Apple Pay is, and how it can make paying for thing easier if you're blind.
5m Aug 23, 2016
5m
Can Blind People Also Enjoy Television And Film?
Steven, Shaun and Jackie talk about the benefits of using Audio Description on television and at the cinema. AD is a seperate audio track which narrates what is going on silently on the screen which a blind person might miss, therefore missing out on most of the action.
14m Aug 23, 2016
14m
A Tablet For Blind Braille Users?
The team speak to Alan Davies from accessibility tech company Humanware about the new BrailleNote Touch device that allows a blind person to type braille on a tablet device and read using a braille display without needing two seperate devices. More info at www.humanware.com
16m Aug 23, 2016
16m
Using Tech To Stay Fashionable
Can technology help someone who is blind keep up to date with the latest fashions? Emily Davidson is an online blogger and is blind. She thinks tech can really help as she explains to Steven.
9m Aug 23, 2016
9m
Accessible Internet Radios
The team talk about the options available to blind and partially sighted people when it comes to buying an internet radio.
13m Aug 23, 2016
13m