RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Episode #209: Microchips, CES 2018, Adding Image Descriptions to Twitter, Emails
This week Steven Shaun and Tim are reunited after the holidays to discuss the latest news in the world of accessible tech. This week they discuss the news that all computers could be affected by two new bugs found in any machine using Intel, AMD or ARM chips, plus Apple’s announcement that they deliberately slow down iPhones due to battery issues gets the guys talking. There's also a report on what's on show at the big tech show in Las Vegas, CES. Claire Potter returns with some fitness related suggestions in her Potters Picks and there’s a new segment focusing on useful tips - this week we find out how to add image descriptions to our Twitter images. Plus the inbox is bursting with your emails – the team read through them this week.
Episode #208: The Review of 2017
Steven Scott looks back at the year in tech that was 2017, including your views on Apple's 10 years of the iPhone, Amazon's leap into accessibility and Microsoft's incredible new artificial intelligent app Seeing AI for blind people. Plus there's your best contributions and a replay of our most downloaded podcast this year. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #207: Seeing AI Update, Potters Picks of smartphone accessories, Emails
On this weeks show, Steven is joined by Tim Schwartz to discuss the latest news about the free Seeing AI app. There's also lots of your emails answered and Claire Potter joins us to offer her choices of smartphone accessories under the new budget of £150. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #206: Holiday Gift Guide Special
This week Steven and Shaun run down the top gifts that blind and partially sighted people might want for Christmas. The list includes everything from helping you enjoy a good book to watching a top movie or TV boxset, plus lots more. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #205: Internet security, Thoughts on Seeing AI, Potters Picks of braille products
On this week's show Steven and Shaun talk about internet security following concerns in the mainstream media about Kaspersky, the Moscow based anti-virus software company. There's also more of your emails focusing on your thoughts about Seeing AI, and Claire Potter is back telling us about some nifty braille products, all under £100! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Specialist vs Mainstream Tech: The Discussion
Steven and Shaun are joined by Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet to discuss the benefits and challenges of specialist and mainstream technology. Join the conversation [email protected] #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
An Accessible Freeview Solution
If you struggle to find out what's on TV or what channel you are watching, then listener Raymond might just have the answer for you. Link to product - http://www.portset.co.uk/digital-media-centre/ #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Sky Q: A Possible Accessibility Solution?
The new Sky Q box offers lots of options to enjoy television, but some of the accessibility functions are leaving some users feeling cut off. Could a new feature just added to Sky Q boxes show a move towards a more accessible future with the TV system? Listener Gordon Anthony has been finding out. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Using Talkback On A Samsung Phone
Did you know that Samsung has developed their own version of Talkback for their range of Android smartphones? Listener Alexander has been in touch to tell us about it. #TechTalk #RNIBConnect
Episode #204: Specialist vs mainstream tech, Potters Pick of magnifiers, Your views on Seeing AI
This week the team discuss a hotly contested topic - specialist vs mainstream technology - but is there a right choice? Robin Christopherson of Abilitynet joins in the chat. Also Claire Potter retruns with her pick of magnification devices, and there's your comments on the new Seeing AI app from Microsoft. Join the conversation [email protected] #TechTalk #RNIBConnect