RNIB Tech Talk

Welcome back to Tech Talk, everyone! We're still at home! On the show this week, Steven waxes lyrical over his massive new TV, and all the accessibility features it has, including audio description and voice guidance... he's very impressed! He can even see who is at his front door on it! This is thanks to the Ring doorbell app, which also has had a few updates. We natter about the Microsoft Abilit...

[Hello TT fans; wondering why you've got this week's episode in your podcast feed again? Well, the original upload only lasted 48 minutes - whoops! Here's the full show. Soz x] Hi There! Ready for another Tech Talk? Of course you are! On this week's episode, the gang discuss Robin's busy week last week, what with the 9th Global Accessibility Awareness Day occurring - Steven on the other hand has j...

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! GAAD is an awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people with disabilities and impairments. In this special episode of Tech Talk, Steven Scott sits down with two Robins! Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet and regular TT co-host, and Robin Spinks, the Principal Manager of Digital Ac...

Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends, we're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside! Steven, Robin and Andy return for another marvellous episode of Tech Talk - on this week's show we are joined by Stuart Beveridge, Assistive Technology Trainer at SeeScape. Stuart joins us to answer your questions on the 40-cell Braille display 'ElBraille', including if there are plans f...

Hello, Tech Talk fans! Episode 325 is ready for your ears! We cover a handful of news items in today’s episode, chiefly the Microsoft Surface Go 2’s arrival; how does it compare with the rest of the ‘not-quite-a-tablet-not-completely-a-laptop’ market? Can anyone make a convincing case to buying it? Elsewhere Steven’s been glued to shopping channels during lock-down: he will soon be the proud owner...

It's absolutely chockablock in Tech Talk Towers today; there's no room to move! That's because we have Steven, Robin, Shaun and Andy all in attendance. Yes, Steven returns from his illness! You can tell, because there's extra waffle in this week's episode. Alongside the waffle, the gang talk about the iPhone SE, and Steven's first impressions, Intel to buy Moovit, Robin chats about a recent purcha...

Tech Talk is here to blow your isolation blues away! Robin and Andy welcome Shaun Preece back for another week as Steven recovers from his illness. The trio deal have a jam-packed show for you, including: The return of Fraggle Rock, now on Apple TV+, The arrival of Galloways and RNIB remote support via Be My Eyes, mental health with Headspace, an anniversary for Microsoft Disability Answer Desk, e...

Well well well, what's this? A strange-yet-somewhat familiar voice is introducing you all to the podcast this week... could it be? Why yes! Yes it is! It's the return of the delectable, delightful, and at times deplorable... Shaun Preece! Last heard way back on episode 266... best blow the cobwebs off him first... Why is he back, you may ask? Well, Steven's poorly this week, so of course Shaun was...

Hello to you all! It's Tech Talk time, and this week's show is jam-packed! We've Andrew Coleman on to tell us about Galloway's, a sight loss charity based in the North West of England launching an Alexa skill, which will allow people to find out about their latest services, as well as listen to a range of talking newspapers, Randy Rusnack returns to talk us through talking ovens, Robin and Steven...

Greetings! On this week's rip roaring, trailblazing Tech Talk, Steven and Robin discuss the imminent arrival of the iPhone SE, and also all the accessibility changes in the new iOS update, we discuss Audible making books free for younger readers, more tips and tricks for getting the absolute best out of your Amazon echo device, especially to keep you in a routine during this odd times, and speakin...

Welcome to Tuesday, and welcome to Tech Talk! Steven, Robin and Andy join you from their own homes again this week. On today's show, Robin guides us through making calls and checking your calendar via Lady A (with a little help from Randy Rusnack), we hear about a Vital Tech support service funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, which provides advice on accessible technology, we hear about the multi-...

Oh, hello! Didn't expect us today, did you? Well, surprise! We wish we could be releasing a special episode in cheerier circumstances, because let's be honest, the last few weeks have been a bit strange; what started with social distancing is now a full lock-down in place across the UK, and beyond. Not only are we now trying to familiarise ourselves with less time with friends and loved ones, but...

Time for Tech Talk!  Many of us now are embracing a slightly different world, which may or may not include working from our homes for the time being. We hear some hints and tips on how to make this work, from Robin Christopherson's son Sam. Also, Robin demos' using a keyboard with iOS, we hear the best accessible way to keep up to date with the latest COVID19 statistics ( http://cvstats.net/ ), an...

On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin are joined by Shelly Brisbin from Blind Bargains and Paul Porter from RNIB to discuss the best bits from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2020. Also on the show, Robin explains the benefits of LinkedIn, including navigating the iOS app, and we even squeeze in a few emails, too! Remember, if you would like your questions answered by our helpful tea...

It's a technical Tech Talk this week! Steven and Robin are joined by David Woodbridge to discuss the release of Code Jumper in the UK, and why it's so important. Also on the show, Steven talks how to use a keyboard with iOS, the Ask Tech Talk this week covers solid state drives, and we also have news on CSUN, a Whirlpool recall, and Android security. Those important details if you would like a que...

On this week's Tech Talk...  The team receives comments from listeners on about the new RNIB Reading Services website, we also chat to listener (and Tech Talk super-fan) Karina Gregory about the new service, Steven tries out using Spotify's app on iOS and Android, and we have an Ask Tech Talk question on talking scientific calculators. All that, plus listener emails, news from the internet and mor...

Tech Talk - Steven explains how to access Audio Description on the Fire TV Stick, there's news about the arrival of the next iPhone, the guys talk about how 'flippy phones' are all the rage, we learn more about Online Personal Safety and how Google Glass is back due to Envision AI, and we get to your emails!

On this week's Tech Talk, we chat to Alison Long on the recently launched RNIB Reading Services website, which Robin demo's reading a book from, we go flying drones with David Woodbridge, and we get back to listener emails, including discussions on Audio Description, braille and more! Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! A quick reminder, i...

Tech Talk Time! Robin and Andy join Steven to review the Blindshell Classic; a durable, stylish, and most importantly, easy to use mobile phone for the blind and visually impaired. We also hear about a rather impressive journey for a Nissan car, we hear about Facebook's anniversary, and in emails, it's more about Audio Description, accessible burglar alarm systems, and also cover voiceover on EPG'...

Emails, we get emails, we get your emails every day! This week's Tech Talk is dedicated to catching up on correspondence! Everything from Audio Description, Apple TV and VoiceOver, the importance of braille, Sky Q and even accessible smart meters. We also even have an #AskTechTalk, on hands free smart phones.  As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk. You can also...

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for Tech Talk! Steven is joined by Robin to discuss what is new in JAWS 2020, we find all about an accessible Media Downloader software, and we also catch up with Producer Andy to cover another #AskTechTalk, and loads more of your emails, including more Audio Description issues! Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during...

Robin and Steven are back for another Tech Talk! On this week: Steven Scott discusses news from Consumer Electronics Show,  Robin explains how to make an accessible cup of coffee, and Andy joins us for a return of #AskTechTalk, and a few emails as well. Have a question for the team? Join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk  #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

On Tech Talk this week, Steven and Robin are joined once again by special guest David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, this week to look ahead to 2020, and what technology is expected, predicted, and in some cases, hoped for!   If you want to share what you'd most like to see in 2020 let us know! Driverless cars? Foldable phones? Hoverboards?! Our email is techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBT...

Happy New Year Tech Talk fans! On the first Tech Talk of 2020, Steven Scott, Robin Christopherson and special guest David Woodbridge from Vision Australia look back at the past decade for accessible tech - the best of what arrived in the 2010's, as well as one or two mentions of the worst! If you want to share what you think is the best bit of tech from the last ten years, let us know! Our email i...

Hello to you, Tech Talk listener! On today's episode, we hear from Basil Oxtoby, who has been speaking to a company who is creating a new and more accessible way for blind people to find out about their medication. Robin and Steven discuss AI apps that help us see better, including Robin speaking to Envision AI. Plus more and more of your emails.... keep em coming! Join the conversation by emailin...