RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Watch TV Without A Screen?
If you are blind or have low vision to the extent that you've stopped watching TV on the traditional screen, you might be interested to know how one of our listeners have chosen to enjoy content from Amazon and Netflix without the need for a TV. Listen to Mike Cassidy's review of the Tendak box. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #198: Android smartphones, Talkback accessibility, Kitchen gadgets
On this week's show the tech trio discuss Steven's first week with his new Android smartphone. Also listener Riz helps us understand Talkback better with his handy hints, and listener Clare is back with her #PottersPicks - three items under £100 - and this week she's in the kitchen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #197: Google products, Reverb AI app review, Sight Village Manchester, Three items under £100
On this week's show, the tech trio discuss the latest offerings from Google. Listener Jake Holt tells us about the Reverb AI app, and Julie Rodaway returns with a review of her trip to Sight Village Manchester. And listener Clare restarts a popular feature on Tech Talk - Three Items under £100. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #196: Amazon's new products, Accessible television, Watching TV without a screen
On this week's show, the team discuss the latest surprise announcement from Amazon about their six new products. Plus listener Mel gets in touch to ask why RNIB aren't doing more to encourage broadcast companies to make their set top boxes more accessible - RNIB's John Paton responds. And Mike from Great Yarmouth tells us about a way he enjoys on demand television and movies without a TV screen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Braille News with Julie Rodaway
Tech Talk's champion of braille is back! Julie Rodaway returns to Tech Talk to discuss the latest news in braille, including the new Elbraille and Focus braille displays available now. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #195: iOS 11 bugs, Fire TV accessibility updates, New braille displays
On this week’s show, the team discuss the bugs found in Apple’s new operating system for it’s smartphone and tablet. There’s also a chance to learn about the latest braille devices coming out this year, plus we talk about the latest accessibility updates for Amazon Fire TV, and we read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #Tech Talk
App Review: BlindSight for Android
BlindSight uses cutting edge artificial intelligence to see the world as humans do. Technology in the app converts images from your phone's camera into spoken words, helping blind and partially sighted people navigate the world around them. And you don't even need an internet connection for it to work! Listener Damien got in touch from Poland to share his thoughts on this groundbreaking app. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
Apple Face ID: Is It Accessible?
There are concerns from members of the visually impaired community about whether the new Face ID security feature on the latest iPhone X smartphone will be accessible. Steven Scott speaks to blind tech expert, blogger, author and broadcaster Jonathon Mosen to find out the latest. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk #AppleEvent
Tech Talk GeekOut Episode #006: Amazon Echo
On this episode of Geek Out our tech trio are Paul, Madleen and Mohammed from RNIB Technology for Life team. The group get together to discuss the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo devices and talk about why they find them especially useful as blind people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut
Seeing AI app from Microsoft
Microsoft have launched a new app called Seeing AI, which aims to help blind and partially sighted people identify the world around them. Listen to Shaun and Kayaker discuss the app. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk