RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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The latest on Audio Description, issues with delivery robots, and your emails
Steven and the team return for another rip-roaring, trailblazing episode of Tech Talk, which this week includes the latest news from the world of Audio Description, and emails on learning braille, accessible website problems, and the many issues that will surface with the arrival of delivery robots and drones. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! If you would like to hear your thoughts and opinions read by the dulcet tones of Producer Andy, you can message the team at [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Robot Deliveries, and plenty more emails
Join Steven and Shaun for Tech Talk! Today's show has Steven and Shaun discussing a few news titbits, including the iOS FaceTime bug, and apps to help with train times. Also, a shedload of emails, including robot deliveries in Milton Keynes. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
The CLEW app, Braille and Emails
Time for Tech Talk! On today's show, Steven and Shaun describe the new CLEW app, which is an indoor, path tracing navigation app built for blind and visually impaired users. The pair also listen to more of your emails including, including one young man decision to start using braille again for the benefit of his new job. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
An email roundup, and the mysterious Betty
On this week's show Steven, Shaun and Tim join forces to solve all the issues from your emails - this week, problems texting your husband with Siri, issues with a Skype update, and issues with some inherently inaccessible software... all that, and Steven tells us all about 'Betty'. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Microsoft Accessibility Masterclasses, Android's Dark Mode, The Arrival Of 5G
On this week's show the trio are together again to discuss the week's news in tech including updates on Android's latest operating system called Q which will feature a new dark mode feature which could be good news for the light sensitive among us. Also there's talk about the arrival of 5G and how it could make a real difference to our connected world. And Steven and Tim talk about Microsoft's new series of accessibility workshops starting off with their most recent one on the new features of Narrator. Join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Accessible tech at CES 2019, and smart blinds at IKEA
On this week's show, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz discuss the latest innovations and announcements from CES 2019 including news on all of the accessible tech that was on show and even some of the more unusual gadgets - such as smart toilets! Also they discuss IKEA's announcement to start selling smart blinds. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
CES 2019 so far, Alexa at Christmas, and Bandersnatch
This week Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return to discuss Steven's grumbles about Alexa on Christmas Day, the latest news (so far) on CES 2019, the integration of Be My Eyes into In Your Pocket, and why watching the latest Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch isn't so good if you're blind. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Reviewing 2018, Obit Reader, and Microsoft accessibility
On today's Tech Talk, Steven and Tim talk about the big tech stories of 2018, including the announcement of the Obit Reader 20 - the first affordable braille display on the market, they also discuss the rise in the use of smart speakers, and advancements in accessibility from Microsoft. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 2
On this week's episode it's part two of the TechShare Pro special! Steven, Shaun and Tim are back to continue their dissection of the recent event in Canary Wharf in London, which included talks from Google, Apple and Barclays. Coming up in today's episode, Steven finds out about the Storm D accessible voting system, there's also a chat with Mark and Jacob from Special Effect about gaming, and there's also exclusive interviews with Barclays, and Samsung. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 1
On this week's episode it's a TechShare Pro special! Steven and the guys sit down to talk about the event held in London, to make people aware of the challenges, difficulties and solutions to making technology more accessible. This week we hear from Google, Samsung, and we learn about when accessible smart meters will finally be available. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk