RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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iPhone SE 2nd gen, BBC vs TuneIn, and Echo Skills
Well well well, what's this? A strange-yet-somewhat familiar voice is introducing you all to the podcast this week... could it be? Why yes! Yes it is! It's the return of the delectable, delightful, and at times deplorable... Shaun Preece! Last heard way back on episode 266... best blow the cobwebs off him first... Why is he back, you may ask? Well, Steven's poorly this week, so of course Shaun was more than happy to help out with presenting duties. He joins Robin and Andy this week to talk about all sorts of stuff, including: The arrival of the iPhone SE 2nd gen! Who among the Tech Talk team will end up buying one first? Also, March saw the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's 42nd anniversary: fans will remember the Babel Fish, so how close are the Echo buds to that translating technology? All that, plus haircuts, BBC and TuneIn, Spotify, the Body Coach, clapping, Magic Jinn and loads more! We love your emails! You can write your own to [email protected], we're also on Twitter (@RNIBRadio) under #AskTechTalk Get well soon, Steven!
Harry Potter, Bose Frames & Talking Ovens
Hello to you all! It's Tech Talk time, and this week's show is jam-packed! We've Andrew Coleman on to tell us about Galloway's, a sight loss charity based in the North West of England launching an Alexa skill, which will allow people to find out about their latest services, as well as listen to a range of talking newspapers, Randy Rusnack returns to talk us through talking ovens, Robin and Steven chat about their Bose Frames and the newest update, and we also discuss some news items, including delivery drones, Google’s AI phone assistant Duplex, and Robin tries desperately to convince Steven to listen to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - especially as JK Rowling has make the ebook and audiobook free! Want to email us? [email protected]. Tweet? @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #AskTechTalk. Keep safe, everyone. #StayatHome
Extra Echo tips, New iPhone, and Audible
Greetings! On this week's rip roaring, trailblazing Tech Talk, Steven and Robin discuss the imminent arrival of the iPhone SE, and also all the accessibility changes in the new iOS update, we discuss Audible making books free for younger readers, more tips and tricks for getting the absolute best out of your Amazon echo device, especially to keep you in a routine during this odd times, and speaking of odd, Andy's here with emails! More from you guys this week on the new RNIB Reading Service, Overdrive, and radio apps. You never know, Dougal and Shanelle might even make an appearance! Want to email us? [email protected]. Tweet? @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #AskTechTalk. Keep safe, everyone. #StayatHome
Echo Calls, Canute Braille e-reader, and Support from Vital Tech
Welcome to Tuesday, and welcome to Tech Talk! Steven, Robin and Andy join you from their own homes again this week. On today's show, Robin guides us through making calls and checking your calendar via Lady A (with a little help from Randy Rusnack), we hear about a Vital Tech support service funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, which provides advice on accessible technology, we hear about the multi-line digital Braille e-reader Canute with David Woodbridge , and there's also time for some emails. [email protected] is the email for all your questions, queries and compliments!
Tech Talk: Working From Home Special
Oh, hello! Didn't expect us today, did you? Well, surprise! We wish we could be releasing a special episode in cheerier circumstances, because let's be honest, the last few weeks have been a bit strange; what started with social distancing is now a full lock-down in place across the UK, and beyond. Not only are we now trying to familiarise ourselves with less time with friends and loved ones, but we're even seeing less of our work colleagues. In this episode, Steven and Robin sit down to have an extended chat about home-based working, isolation, and keeping up communication with others. This episode also includes an extended version of the piece we heard from episode 318, in which Robin's son Sam details some hints and tips on how to make working from home work for you. Here's the website Sam reads out in that piece: https://cleartalents.com/contents/simple/working-from-home Stay safe, and we'll chat to you again next Tuesday.
Working from Home, Accessible Statistics Trackers, and Emails
Time for Tech Talk! Many of us now are embracing a slightly different world, which may or may not include working from our homes for the time being. We hear some hints and tips on how to make this work, from Robin Christopherson's son Sam. Also, Robin demos' using a keyboard with iOS, we hear the best accessible way to keep up to date with the latest COVID19 statistics (http://cvstats.net/), and we get to your emails, including a few more regarding the new RNIB reading services For more help with working from home, visit: https://cleartalents.com/contents/simple/working-from-home You can always keep in contact with us by emailing [email protected] or tweet us @RNIBRadio using the hashtag Ask Tech Talk.
Best of CSUN, LinkedIn, and emails
On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin are joined by Shelly Brisbin from Blind Bargains and Paul Porter from RNIB to discuss the best bits from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2020. Also on the show, Robin explains the benefits of LinkedIn, including navigating the iOS app, and we even squeeze in a few emails, too! Remember, if you would like your questions answered by our helpful team here at RNIB please get in touch. Ask Tech Talk by emailing [email protected] or tweet us @RNIBRadio using the hashtag Ask Tech Talk. And don't forget to call RNIB's Helpline for even more assistance over the phone during the week. Call 0303 123 9999 or search for "technology" on rnib.org.uk.
Code Jumper, CSUN, and Solid State Drives
It's a technical Tech Talk this week! Steven and Robin are joined by David Woodbridge to discuss the release of Code Jumper in the UK, and why it's so important. Also on the show, Steven talks how to use a keyboard with iOS, the Ask Tech Talk this week covers solid state drives, and we also have news on CSUN, a Whirlpool recall, and Android security. Those important details if you would like a question answered, either by us here at Tech Talk, or by the RNIB's Technology for Life team: Email: [email protected] Tweet: @RNIBRadio using the #AskTechTalk. Call: 0303 123 9999
RNIB Reading Services, Spotify, and Talking Calculators
On this week's Tech Talk... The team receives comments from listeners on about the new RNIB Reading Services website, we also chat to listener (and Tech Talk super-fan) Karina Gregory about the new service, Steven tries out using Spotify's app on iOS and Android, and we have an Ask Tech Talk question on talking scientific calculators. All that, plus listener emails, news from the internet and more!
Online Safety, Flippy Phones and AD on the Fire TV Stick
Tech Talk - Steven explains how to access Audio Description on the Fire TV Stick, there's news about the arrival of the next iPhone, the guys talk about how 'flippy phones' are all the rage, we learn more about Online Personal Safety and how Google Glass is back due to Envision AI, and we get to your emails!