RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Listeners Calls: The Cost Of Braille
We take your calls on air every week to find out what you'd like us to talk about. This week, it's more on braille.
Are Android Smartphones An Option For Blind People?
As Apple smartphones dominate the conversation when blind people are involved, it's easy to forget there are alternatives out there. But how good are they? Steven, Shaun and Jackie discuss this with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services.
What Is Android Pay?
You might have heard of Apple Pay, but did you know there is now Android Pay for those who don't own Apple smartphones? Steven finds out more from Paul Horlock from Nationwide.
A Braille Keyboard For Under £500?
Steven talks to RNIB Chairman Kevin Carey about a new braille keyboard that could be sold at a quarter of the price of existing braille keyboards. It's called the Orbit Reader and has been developed by charities and organisations supporting the use of the braille around the world.
Want To Hear The Daily Papers?
A new service offering newspapers in audio over your phone line has attracted quite a bit of attention from the blind and partially sighted community. Jackie Brown spoke to Jonathon Horniblow from Talking Newspaper Services.
Can Driverless Cars Allow The Blind To Be More Independent?
As the reality of driverless cars becomes ever more apparent, is it now time for blind people to see this as a real opportunity to become more independent? The team discuss and hear from other blind people around the world with differing views.
The New White Cane For The 21st Century
Ever wished your white cane could tell you more about surroundings? The Ultracane could be the answer, as Steven Scott found out when he spoke to Julie Davis from the company.
Can Blind People Make Videos?
A charity project in Glasgow is encouraging blind and partially sighted people to take up photography and filmmaking by using their smartphones. Steven Scott went along to the event hosted by SITE to find out more.
Best Bluetooth Speakers
Our musical theme concludes with a look at the various bluetooth speakers that let you enjoy your music with better audio quality, as well as working alongisde your screenreader or phone's accessibility features turned on.
Review: ReadEasy Move
The ReadEasy Move scanner helps you to read documents, letters and flyers if you are blind. Jackie Brown talks about her scanner and how she uses it every day.