Tech Talk

Learning Android: The Basics

Listener Riz has been in touch to share his thoughts on getting to grips with the Android phone with Talkback, the free screenreader built into every new Android phone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

19 minutes 37 seconds

A Listener Review of Sight Village Manchester

Find out what long time listener and contributor Julie Rodaway thought of the latest Sight Village exhibition that was close to her in Manchester. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

4 minutes 25 seconds

Recognise Text Using Your Android Device

If you want to independently read documents and notes that are written down using your Android smartphone, one of our listeners has a special list of apps just for you. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

8 minutes 55 seconds

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