RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Driverless Bus/Train Takes To Streets In China
Is it a train? Is it a bus? Well, it's actually both! Alex Symington reports on this new form of hybrid driverless transport being trialled in China, which could come to the UK in years to come. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
App Review: Tap Tap See
Our listener Tony Costas Sneddon sent in a review of his favourite app - Tap Tap See. Find out how the app can help you find out what's around you when out shopping or at home. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Binaural Headphones from Hooke Audio
Our co-host Julie Rodaway has just bought herself a new pair of headphones from Hooke Audio. They record in binaural stereo which creates an amazing 3D effect when listening. Put a pair of earphones or headphones in and listen to Julie's report. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Could Digital Voting Be Easier For Blind People?
Voting has been a fairly standard procedure in the UK for many years but for blind and partially sighted people it can be difficult. Even with additional aids to help you place your vote, many visually impaired people find it awkward to vote independently and in secret. But could digital voting change all of that? Alex Symington sent us a special report. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Amazon Announces Support For Audio Description
The US retailer Amazon has announced that they are adding support for audio description on their Amazon Prime online streaming content in the next few months. Shows such as Bosch and The Man In The High Castle will have audio description added, as well as movies including Batman V Superman and Paranormal Activity. Steven, Shaun and Julie discuss the announcement. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #183: Amazon announces audio description support, Binaural headphones, Tap Tap See
This week the tech trio talk about the news from Amazon that they are now supporting audio description, plus Julie reviews a new pair of headphones she's just bought that record in binaural sound, and listener Tony sends us a review of his favourite app - Tap Tap See. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #182: Unapologetically Apple!
This week the tech team go international to talk about Apple's WWDC conference. Steven, Shaun and Julie are joined by the man known only as Kayaker and Hugo to talk about the latest software, hardware and news from the popular annual event. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Using Braille and iOS
If you'd rather use braille to access your smart device, there are several ways to do this. Julie Rodaway looks at some of the options out there, including a braille keyboard that is already built into your iPhone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
RNIB Overdrive on the iPhone
Do you struggle to use the RNIB OVerdrive app on the iPhone? If so, Shaun might be able to help. He walks you through how to set up and use the app to listen to books. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apple Watch (Series 2) Review
Listener Corie Brown from London got in touch to tell us why she enjoys using her new Apple Watch. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk