Sinopsis
Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk
Episodios
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253: Alexa to Windows, Narrator the best screen reader, and emails
13/11/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's episode the guys discuss the news that Alexa is coming to your Windows 10 PC, why Narrator could be the best choice of screen reader in the coming months and they read out more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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252: Braille Displays, Tech for Kids and listener emails
06/11/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's episode the guys meet Sally Buchan, a mother of a 12-year-old blind girl who wants to know what computer she should be buying. Also we find out about a new braille display being launched at Sight Village in London that features both a braille keyboard along with essential windows keys. And there's more of your emails too with sighted guy Kris. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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251: A Tech Talk Halloween Spooktacular
01/11/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's special Halloween-themed show (which didn't go out on Halloween) Steven, Shaun and Tim talk about the upcoming Apple event in New York and also read through all of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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250: Accessible Netflix and Emails
23/10/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's episode Steven and Shaun read through your emails with the help of sighted guy and all round nice guy Kris. There's also a special interview with Erica Kram from Netflix who talks about the company's mission to make it's content accessible to blind and partially sighted people around the world. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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249: Google, Facebook Portal, and Jenny Lay-Flurrie from Microsoft
16/10/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week’s episode Steven is joined by Shaun and Tim once again to briefly discuss the news in tech this week, including their thoughts on Google's event, where they launched new smartphones, a tablet and a home hub to control your smart devices. They also briefly discuss the new Facebook Portal device, but the main event is where Jenny Lay-Flurrie joins Steven for a one-to-one on her role as the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft. Jenny also talks about the corporation’s relationship with RNIB in its 150th year and we find out what she thinks will be the future of computing. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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248: Orbit Reader's UK arrival, BBC show accessibility, and emails
09/10/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece get together to learn about the new Orbit Reader 20 refreshable braille display which is now available from RNIB. There is also an extended interview with Gareth Ford-Williams, Head of Accessibility for the BBC, who talks about how the broadcaster has worked closely with RNIB to make sure its programmes and ways to view and listen to shows have become as accessible as possible. There's also more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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247: Smart TVs, Smart Speakers, and What's Next from Google
02/10/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's Tech Talk the guys talk about a wide range of topics based on your emails, including the best smart TV to buy, what a smart speaker is and how it could benefit a blind person, and another great suggestion for listener Nadia who is having trouble using dictation software. The guys also discuss what they think might come out of Google's next big event on the 9th of October. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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246: Amazon, Apple and Accessible Technology
25/09/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's show Steven Scott is joined once again by Tim and Shaun to discuss Amazon's latest product announcements as well as finding out what Steven bought following Apple's big event. Also there's more of your emails and some top tips from our listeners who help us navigate the world of accessible technology. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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245: Apple event, New Amazon Fire tablet, Dictation software, emails
18/09/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's episode the trio talk about Apple's latest product launch and how the products might be received in the blind community. Also there's news of a new product from Amazon launched this week (rather quietly!) Also, one of our listeners' emails from last week stirs up lots of conversation in our inbox. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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244: Emails, emails... and some Apple rumours.
11/09/2018 Duración: 57minThis week Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz read your emails, and answer your questions. They also stray into discussion about Apple's big event this week. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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243: Steven's (not so) accessible TV, IFA 2018, Emails
04/09/2018 Duración: 57minThis week Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about the week in technology news - they discuss the latest gadgets and gizmos announced at the IFA 2018 Tech Conference in Berlin, and Steven talks about his (not so) accessible television which he has just bought. There's also your emails, including one that brings a smile and a tear to the team this week! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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242: Accessibility in TVs, Facebook and Twitter vs free speech, Emails
28/08/2018 Duración: 57minOn this week's show Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about Steven's findings into accessibility in televisions in 2018\. There's also a look at the news of the week in tech including a conversation around Facebook and Twitter's decision to deleted over 600 accounts because they believe they are fake news - but could this be an infringement on free speech? Also there's a read through your emails and more. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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241: Social Media, Speak On media suite, News
21/08/2018 Duración: 57minOn today's show Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about social media options such as Twitter, Facebook, Zello and Vorail. Listener Gary Price shows off the Speak On media suite. In the news they discuss European union legislation to fine companies that fail to remove terrorist content within one hour of it being reported to them, then they talk about the UK making pornographic websites verify a customer's age before they can gain access. Is this censorship or protecting children? Also they talk about Apple Pay being popular in the UK over the US. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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How To Record On Your iPhone
21/08/2018 Duración: 05minOne of the most popular questions we get on Tech Talk is how do we record messages, notes or discussions on my iPhone? Thankfully Shaun Preece has the answers. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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240: Android Pie, News, more emails
14/08/2018 Duración: 57minThis week it's Tim and Shaun in the chair with special guest Riz joining the guys to talk about the newest Android operating system, Android Pie. There's also a look at the news in tech and a read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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'Technology For Life' Team Is Expanding
13/08/2018 Duración: 10min‘Technology for Life' team's Mark Evans brings us the latest accessible news. This week Mark reveals the recent changes that underwent across the team and why we should be excited for what’s to come. Mark is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: tfl@rnib.org.uk
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239: Apple's $1 Trillion, News, Emails and more emails
07/08/2018 Duración: 57minThis week Steven, Shaun and Tim search for the latest news in tech but struggle to find anything that excites them! There's more of your emails including a listener's accidental purchase that turned out to be a huge success and there's more chat around phones that aren't smart - but how popular are they really? #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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What Is A Smart Speaker?
06/08/2018 Duración: 06minIf you've heard people talking about Alexa, Siri and Google you might be wondering what they are all on about? Smart speakers are the latest tech trend at the moment but what are they and why would you want one? Tech Talk presenter Shaun Preece explains what they do that could be very helpful to a blind person. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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App Review: Be My Eyes
06/08/2018 Duración: 06minHave you heard of the app Be My Eyes and wondered what the fuss was all about? Tech Talk presenter Shaun Preece explains what the iPhone and Android app does and why this award winning app could make a difference in your life. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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238: Emails, emails and more emails
31/07/2018 Duración: 57minThis week the guys spend the our reading through your emails and uncover a range of interesting topics that they haven't discussed before on the show including what the best phone is for someone who doesn't want a smartphone, and what options there are out there for desktop magnification that don't cost the earth and take up half the room! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk