RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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All About the Apple Keynote... and Voice Control
On this week's Tech Talk Steven Scott is joined by an all star panel of guests including Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia and Robin Spinks from RNIB to discuss the latest Apple Event held in San Francisco. There's also a short demonstration by Robin Christopherson on how the new Voice Control feature works on iOS with VoiceOver.
Be My Eyes partner with Lloyds Bank, PocketVision and #AskTechTalk
On this week's Tech Talk we hear from Lloyds Bank about their partnership with the popular app Be My Eyes and how they intend to improve customer services using the app Plus we find out about a new smartphone app exclusively available on new Honor smartphones called PocketVision and how RNIB got involved in its inception. We also have RNIB's Alison Long on the show again to answer questions about upcoming changes to RNIB's Talking Books library website and listener Dale has his #AskTechTalk question answered by Jo Fullarton of the RNIB Technology for Life service.
Accessibility sounds in Office, emails, and #AskTechTalk
On this week's Tech Talk with Steven and Robin, we cover more listener emails, Robin adds more accessibility sounds to Microsoft Office, and we also tackle another #AskTechTalk question for the Technology for Life team; this week it's how to put music onto the Victor Reader
Haptic Feedback, Windows 95, and emails
Steven and Robin are back for another round of Tech Talk; this week Robin looks at how haptic feedback is coming to the iPhone for lovers of the traditional keyboard. We have more #AskTechTalk - this week Mel has some issues with his work computer that he would like the RNIB Technology for Life team to resolve, and we also round up some more listener emails.
Talking Microwaves, Bluetooth Headphones, and Emails
This week Steven and Robin delve into the mailbag to talk about your thoughts on recent shows and stories we’ve covered. Plus Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins us with a review of the Cobalt Talking Microwave. And we begin our new series answering your tech questions in association with RNIB’s Technology for Life team. This week Gordon asks Tech Talk about the best Bluetooth headphones for assistive tech users.
Technology assisting with education, booking flights, and #AskTechTalk
This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Abi James from Ability.Net, who talks about technology that can make the difference in transitioning from school to college and university.
Sky Q, Tile Mate, and more of your emails
On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox with Producer Andy, answering your questions including reading books on your Amazon Echo, and whether or not Sky Q is an accessible set top box. Robin also tells us about one of his most recent purchases, the Tile Mate.
Victor Reader Stream, Synapptic TV Box, and more emails
On this week's show we discuss more of your emails and comments, plus we get a review of the Synapptic TV Box from our listener Nadia. We also talk more about the Victor Reader Stream device including thoughts from Steven about how to get more books. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Android, Adam Morse, Sight Village and emails
On this week's show, Steven and Robin find out why three blind Android fans are in the studio and why they like that particular smartphone, plus we meet a visually impaired film director called Adam Morse and ask what tech he uses to do his job, and Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins Steven to talk about her experience of Sight Village in Birmingham. Plus there is a look at the email inbox with Andy.
Victor Reader Stream, Cyber attacks, and more emails
On this week's show there is lots more love for the Victor Reader Stream from Humanware, plus we find out about a new piece of tech that could help end isolation of older people from a company called No Isolation. Plus we look at how cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and what we should do to keep ourselves safe online.