RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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E-Ticketing for Trains
If you struggle to see train tickets, why not try e-tickets on your mobile phone? Khafsa Ghulam tells us how she uses them. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Audio Game for PC: BG2020 Cricket
Shaun tries his hand at cricket thanks to a new audio game called BG2020 Cricket for the PC. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Comment: Audio Description On Demand
The community speak out about their feelings on audio description after the Government announced its Digital Economies Bill that will require on demand services to include AD in the same way as it is available on scheduled television. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
An Accessible Set Top Box?
Despite all the developments in new technology, there is still no set top box available in the UK that is fully accessible. Some are accessible via smart apps but not independently. We speak to Mo from ViTech Solutions who are planning to change all of that. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Review: Synapptic Phone
If you don't think you're quite ready to buy an iPhone or Android, why not consider a smartphone with Synapptic software? It's a simple device that introduces you to the world of touchscreen phones and is ideal for blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Virtual Reality: Is It Beneficial To Blind People?
As the mainstream tech media gets all excited about virtual reality, what are the realities of it being of any use to blind or partially sighted people? Steven and Shaun speak to RNIB's Robin Spinks to discuss. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
App Review: Voice
Imagine being able to read documents, receipts, menus and even labels in shops using just your iPhone and a free app. Well, dream no more. Voice app for iOS promises to do just that but does it deliver? Steven and Shaun put it through its paces.
Amazon Fire Tablet: An iPad Alternative?
The Amazon Fire Tablet range of tablets have been out for a couple of years now, but recently they added a screenreader called VoiceView. Does this make it an iPad equivalent? Steven thinks so, and so does one of our listeners. What do you think?
Review: Fitbit
Shaun wants to shed a few of those festive pounds. But can technology help our visually impaired couch potato? He tries out the Fitbit series of fitness trackers.
Is Amazon Building The Future For Computing?
Tech journalist for Vox magazine Timothy Lee talks to Steven about his views on Amazon's latest offerings and how their nearest rival Google seems to be failing to catch up.