RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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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
How To: Using VoiceView on Kindle Fire Tablet
If you have purchased or are considering purchasing an Amazon tablet and would benefit from using a screen reader, you should try out VoiceView. The software is built into the device and can help you use the technology more easily if you are severely sight impaired. Steven Scott explores the screenreader and explains how to use it to its fullest. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
El Braille, Tech News, Potter's Picks
This week Steven and Shaun meet new co-host Lydia Hume to discuss the week's news in tech. Also, former regular guest Julie Rodaway returns to tell us about the El Braille device, and Claire Potter suggests some good ideas for lighting around the home in her Potter's Picks. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
HomePod arrives in UK, JAWS learning resources, More Echo skills, Recording with tech, Potters Picks
On this week’s show Steven is joined by Tim and Shaun again to talk about the week in tech news. Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet shows us yet another skill for our Amazon Echo device and Claire is back with another round of Potter’s Picks – this week she gives our listeners new ways to contribute to the show with low-priced tech.
Guide to Fire Tablet screenreader, Echo skills, Hobby tech, Emails
On this week’s show, Steven is joined by Shaun and Tim to discuss the latest news in tech. There’s a guide to using Voiceview software on the Amazon Fire Tablet plus a new segment highlighting the various skills that you can use on your Amazon Echo. Plus Claire Potter returns for another of her Potter’s Picks – this week it’s all about hobbies!
CES roundup, Virgin inflight entertainment, Magnification, Learning to touch type
Steven Scott is joined by Tim Schwartz to talk about the news from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. There is also an extended interview this week with Ian Hughes from the company Associated Optical, which sells among its many and varied range of magnification products, the new eSight glasses that the company who makes them in Canada claims can restore 20/20 vision to those with certain eye conditions. Potter's Picks is also back with some important products for those who are interested in learning how to touch type. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Potter's Picks: Learning To Type
If you love gadgets that don't cost the earth, you'll love our new feature called Potter's Picks. Clare Potter will bring you three items every week that are accessible and useful to those with a visual impairment. This week Claire has some useful suggestions if you are blind and want to learn how to type. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Virgin's Inflight Entertainment System Is Made Accessible
If you are heading on your holidays this year and happen to end up on a Virgin flight, why not check out their new fully accessible inflight entertainment system. Using iPads and their built-in accessibility software you can browse and watch videos with audio description. Allan Russell reports for #TechTalk. #RNIBConnect
Associated Optical: Magnifiers And More
Steven Scott sits down this week with Ian Hughes from the company Associated Optical. The company sells a wide range of magnification products including the new eSight glasses that promise to restore sight.