Tech Talk

Get Amazon's Alexa On Your Smartphone

If you've always wanted Amazon's Alexa smart assistant on your smartphone, you now can with an app called Reverb AI. Listener Jake Holt got in touch to tell us about the app, which is available on Apple and Android devices. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

5 minutes 31 seconds

Call Or Text Using Your Amazon Echo

A new feature has been added to the current range of Amazon Echo devices that lets you call or text your family members or friends. Tim Schwartz has been demonstrating this for #TechTalk listeners. #RNIBConnect

3 minutes 16 seconds

Can TV Become More Accessible?

#TechTalk listener Mel has been in touch to ask what is being done to make TV more accessible? For example, how can the electronic programme guide (EPG) be used by blind people if there's no spoken feedback? RNIB's John Paton joined Steven Scott to answer some of Mel's questions. #RNIBConnect

9 minutes 36 seconds

Watch TV Without A Screen?

If you are blind or have low vision to the extent that you've stopped watching TV on the traditional screen, you might be interested to know how one of our listeners have chosen to enjoy content from Amazon and Netflix without the need for a TV. Listen to Mike Cassidy's review of the Tendak box. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

7 minutes 35 seconds

Episode #198: Android smartphones, Talkback accessibility, Kitchen gadgets

On this week's show the tech trio discuss Steven's first week with his new Android smartphone. Also listener Riz helps us understand Talkback better with his handy hints, and listener Clare is back with her #PottersPicks - three items under £100 - and this week she's in the kitchen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

57 minutes 41 seconds

Episode #197: Google products, Reverb AI app review, Sight Village Manchester, Three items under £100

On this week's show, the tech trio discuss the latest offerings from Google. Listener Jake Holt tells us about the Reverb AI app, and Julie Rodaway returns with a review of her trip to Sight Village Manchester. And listener Clare restarts a popular feature on Tech Talk - Three Items under £100. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

57 minutes 41 seconds

Episode #196: Amazon's new products, Accessible television, Watching TV without a screen

On this week's show, the team discuss the latest surprise announcement from Amazon about their six new products. Plus listener Mel gets in touch to ask why RNIB aren't doing more to encourage broadcast companies to make their set top boxes more accessible - RNIB's John Paton responds. And Mike from Great Yarmouth tells us about a way he enjoys on demand television and movies without a TV screen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

57 minutes 46 seconds

Braille News with Julie Rodaway

Tech Talk's champion of braille is back! Julie Rodaway returns to Tech Talk to discuss the latest news in braille, including the new Elbraille and Focus braille displays available now. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

17 minutes 30 seconds

Episode #195: iOS 11 bugs, Fire TV accessibility updates, New braille displays

On this week’s show, the team discuss the bugs found in Apple’s new operating system for it’s smartphone and tablet. There’s also a chance to learn about the latest braille devices coming out this year, plus we talk about the latest accessibility updates for Amazon Fire TV, and we read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #Tech Talk