RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Driverless Cars: The Future Is Here
As driverless cars start to being their testing in the UK we ask if blind and partially sighted people could one day use this technology to enhance their mobility. Steven Scott visited an exhibition and display of driverless vehicles, including the new Tesla Model X, and even had a chance to try it out for himself. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Driverless cars, Braille e-reader, Bose glasses, Alexa's 'spooky' laugh
On this week’s show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Lydia Hulme to review the week’s news in technology. There’s also a chance to find out how Steven got on as he was introduced to the latest fully autonomous car from Tesla at an event highlighting the future of such vehicles in Birmingham. There’s also more of our listener emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Soundscape, HomePod thoughts, News and more emails
This week Steven, Shaun and Tim discuss the new Microsoft Soundscape app that blind people are talking about – a new app that helps blind people better understand their environment. Also, listener Matthew Horspool gives his thoughts on the new Apple HomePod, and we hear from long time listener Dave who called in to share his thoughts on screenreaders for the PC. Plus there’s news and your emails.
Calibre Audio Library app, Apple HomePod review, Potter's Picks
On this week’s show Steven and Shaun are joined by new co-host Lydia Hulme once again. The trio are joined by Peter Gurney from Calibre Audio Library to respond to listeners’ concerns about their new app, plus listener Garth Humphries shares his first thoughts of the new Apple HomePod. There’s also a look at the latest news plus Claire Potter joins Steven to offer her latest Potters Picks.
Cyber Security
Steven Scott presents a special report into cyber security and offers advice to blind and partially sighted people about how to stay safe online.
Blindshell Mobile Phone
If you've always fancied a smartphone but think they're too complicated or difficult to use, why not consider the Blindshell mobile?
Cyber crime, Blindshell mobile phone, Potter's Picks for personal care
On this week’s show we hear about how to stay safe online and offer tips on how to avoid online cyber criminals getting hold of your data. RNIB Technology Officer Paul Porter talks about the Blindshell mobile smartphone as an alternative to Apple and Android, and we read through the week’s news in tech as well as respond to your emails. And let’s not forget Claire Potter who joins us again with another selection of her Potter’s Picks.
Top Tips: Interact With Technology Companies
Find out about the best ways to contact technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Google and Amazon if you are blind or partially sighted and are having problems with your computer, tablet or phone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Smart home of 2018, Ways to interact with tech companies if you're disbaled, Potters Picks, Emails
This week Steven Scott is joined by Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz to discuss this week's news in tech. This week there's a look at the growing list of ways disabled people can get in touch directly with technology companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon, and their new dedicated departments for access tech. Also, there's a look at ways we can make our home smarter in 2018 with a look at smart gadgets that could really benefit blind and partially sighted people. RNIB volunteer Claire Potter joins us again with her Potters Picks, and there's a read through more of our listener emails.
The Smart Home of 2018
Steven Scott picks out eight items that he thinks can make your home super-smart in 2018! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk