RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Could Digital Voting Be Easier For Blind People?
Voting has been a fairly standard procedure in the UK for many years but for blind and partially sighted people it can be difficult. Even with additional aids to help you place your vote, many visually impaired people find it awkward to vote independently and in secret. But could digital voting change all of that? Alex Symington sent us a special report. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Amazon Announces Support For Audio Description
The US retailer Amazon has announced that they are adding support for audio description on their Amazon Prime online streaming content in the next few months. Shows such as Bosch and The Man In The High Castle will have audio description added, as well as movies including Batman V Superman and Paranormal Activity. Steven, Shaun and Julie discuss the announcement. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #183: Amazon announces audio description support, Binaural headphones, Tap Tap See
This week the tech trio talk about the news from Amazon that they are now supporting audio description, plus Julie reviews a new pair of headphones she's just bought that record in binaural sound, and listener Tony sends us a review of his favourite app - Tap Tap See. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Episode #182: Unapologetically Apple!
This week the tech team go international to talk about Apple's WWDC conference. Steven, Shaun and Julie are joined by the man known only as Kayaker and Hugo to talk about the latest software, hardware and news from the popular annual event. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Using Braille and iOS
If you'd rather use braille to access your smart device, there are several ways to do this. Julie Rodaway looks at some of the options out there, including a braille keyboard that is already built into your iPhone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Synapptic Software: The Debate
Following a range of views being expressed on the Android software Synapptic, which allows you to use your smartphone in a more simple way, we brought two of those opposing viewpoints together. David and Kelly spoke to the team to discuss the merits of such specialist software. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apple Watch (Series 2) Review
Listener Corie Brown from London got in touch to tell us why she enjoys using her new Apple Watch. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
RNIB Overdrive on the iPhone
Do you struggle to use the RNIB OVerdrive app on the iPhone? If so, Shaun might be able to help. He walks you through how to set up and use the app to listen to books. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Julie's Microphones Review For PC And Smart Devices
If you want to record professionally, you need a good microphone. Julie reviews three such devices that can hook up to your PC or smart device. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Review: Aftershokz Trekz Titanium
Listener Fraser Fleming sent in this thoughts on the new Aftershokz Trekz Titanium bluetooth headphones that use bone conduction meaning that the sound travels through your cheek bones rather than your ears. They aim to make it safer to listen to your music or screenreader and still be fully aware of what is going on around you. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk