RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Apple Watch, News from the internet, Emails
This week the gang are joined by visually impaired Channel 4 announcer Corrie Brown who joins the guys to talk about her experience of the Apple Watch and has some useful tips for Steven! The team also look at the latest tech news including a new soundbar just announced from Sonos that promises to give you as many personal assistants as you can handle and they also go through the mountain of emails.
E Access Bulletin June 2018 Update.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Tristan Parker, Editor of the free monthly bulletin, for a flavour of what's in the latest issue. This month it's Microsoft AI project for accessible tech, Ford's haptic windows, home lighting for visually impaired people, Global Accessibility Awareness Day and a reader's question... #RNIBConnect
Technology Review: Audiobooks And Where To Find Them
'Technology for Life' team's Paul Porter brings us the latest accessible technology review. This week Paul gives us his roundup of best ways of listening to audiobooks. Paul is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: [email protected] [Photo: A smiling man sitting outside and enjoying an audiobook through a pair of white headphones]
Apple WWDC 2018 Special
This week Steven Scott is joined by Tim Schwartz and Shaun Preece to talk about the latest developments from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference held in California. Get the latest news from a blind perspective. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Technology Review: Accessible Phones
'Technology for Life' team's Paul Porter brings us the latest accessible technology review. This week we’re looking at what accessible mobile phones are out there, what are their best features and which one could be best for you. Paul is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: [email protected] [Photo: Someone dialling in numbers into a flip phone]
Accessible gaming, GDPR, Emails
This week Steven, Shaun and Tim are talking tech once again. This time they are joined by visually impaired games fan James Kyle who is an RNIB volunteer to talk about accessible gaming and the enjoyment he gets out of it. We also summarise the information surrounding the new EU legislation that has just been brought in called GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). We also read through more of your emails and keep you up to date on the week in tech news. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Android, News, Emails
This week Steven Scott is joined by Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz to discuss the week's news in tech. We also meet our new Android Anorak called Riz who answers your questions on the smartphone alternative. And there's more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Is Reading Braille A Dying Art?
It’s estimated that less than 8% of visually impaired people in the UK can read braille. However, with advancing technology and changes to the outdated braille readers there is talk about a potential raise in literacy levels. James Bowden, RNIB’s braille technical officer, tells us more about what the future of braille could have in store for us. James spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. For more information or to enter the Onkyo Braille Essay Contest visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/braille-and-moon-%E2%80%93-tactile-codes-writing-and-producing-braille/braille-writing-competition
Dolphin Computer Access, Emails
This week we focus on the company Dolphin Computer Access – a UK based specialist software company that makes products that enable blind and partially sighted people to easier access their computers. Also we read through more of your emails.
Spring Cleaning With Windows 10 Update
Is the thought of a Windows update causing you anxiety? Are you concerned how the accessibility features will be affected? Find out if ‘Technology for Life’ team’s Mohammed Atif can ease your mind with his latest review of the Windows 10 Spring Creator’s Update. Mohammed spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: [email protected]