RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audio-Only Games For Blind People
Shaun speaks to Aaron Parsons from Sonus Games about their new project - an audio-only games console.
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
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.