RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Smart House For The Blind
Imagine a world where you can try out the latest technology in a setting that is as close to your own home as possible.
Technology Review - Eye-D App
'Technology for Life' team's Paul Porter brings us his latest accessible technology review.
DWP report into assistive technology, New resources to learn tech, Driverless baby buggy, Emails
On this week's show Steven and Shaun are joined by Lydia Hulme to discuss the news in tech. The team discuss the recent report by the Department of Work and Pensions that has various suggestions on how to improve disabled people's access to assistive technology. There's also a chat with listener Gary Eady who got in touch with the show to tell us about a new online resource he is creating to help people learn how to use software such as Jaws and Voiceover. There's also more of your emails and in the news there's a story about a visually impaired woman from London who has come up with a new design for a baby buggy that borrows technology from driverless cars! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Meet The New Chair Of BCAB
The British Computer Association of the Blind has been around for a number of years and now has a new Chair.
Is Facebook Safe?
Following recent concerns over security and data protection on social media platforms like Facebook, Madleen Mann from RNIB’s Technology for Life team discusses these concerns and offers some advice on how to keep our privacy protected online.
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Technology, BCAB, Emails
This week Steven, Shaun and Tim are talking about their technology woes, including issues with audio description and accessibility of apps. There's also an interview with Claire Potter speaking to Jackie Brown, Chair of BCAB. Plus there's lots of news around tech and more of your emails.
Android Phones, Vaux Speaker for Amazon Echo Dot, Windows 10 Improvements, Emails
This week the team discuss Steven’s attempt at using an Android phone and he shares what he has been spending his hard earned tech money on. There’s also the latest news including improvements to Windows 10 accessibility and rumours of the new iPhones that will be coming in June.
The History of Audio Description in Sport
Blind and partially-sighted people have always loved their sport, whether it's football or rugby, tennis or golf.
Amazon Echo Review
RNIB's technology Officer Madleen Mann reviews the Amazon Echo, which is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa (voice-controlled assistant) to play music, control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms and more.
Hive Active Heating App Review
RNIB's technology Officer Paul Porter reviews the Hive Active Heating App, which is a thermostat that allows you to control your heating and hot water from your smartphone, tablet or laptop.