Tech Talk

Tech Talk 483: Forza Motorsport 8, Loadstone GPS, 'Check-In' on iOS17

This week, we take to the racetrack as Hubert finds out about how one the latest driving simulation games has been made more accessible. Callum checks out the new ‘Check-In’ feature on iOS17. Plus, we’ll be hearing all about the Loadstone GPS app.

56 minutes 12 seconds

Tech Talk 482: VR Oxygen, State Of Mind Feature, OKKO Health

This week, we’ve been hearing about how the world of virtual reality is being made more accessible to blind and partially sighted people by ‘VR Oxygen’. We’ll find out how Apple’s ‘State of Mind’ feature aims to help with mental wellbeing. Plus, we’ll have an update on a new app trial for people with macular disease.

52 minutes 12 seconds

Tech Talk 481: Docklands Light Railway Trials NaviLens, Winston Chen, iOS 17 Assistive Access

This week we’re hearing about the latest trial of NaviLens technology which is taking place on the Docklands Light Railway in London, Callum speaks to Winston Chen, the founder of Voice Dream and Hubert will be along with a demonstration of the iOS 17 Assistive Access feature.

1 hour 6 minutes 29 seconds

Tech Talk 480: Discover Digital, Mortal Kombat 1, Windows Narrator

This week, Paulina hears about the new ‘Discover Digital Project’ which is hoping to support our health and wellbeing, Callum has been finding out how the latest Mortal Kombat video game has been the most accessible title yet. Plus, we’ll hear the final part in our series on Windows Narrator.

59 minutes 38 seconds

Tech Talk 479: Accessibility Features Of The iPhone 15, Soundscape Returns, Windows Narrator Tips

This week we’re talking about Soundscape as Callum speaks to the Scottish Tech Army, who recently revived the popular navigation app. Hubert will be along with more tips for using Windows Narrator. Plus, Dave has managed to get his hands on the new iPhone 15, have the new features made this the most accessible phone yet from Apple?

1 hour 5 minutes 59 seconds

Tech Talk 478: What Do The Next 20 Years Of Accessible Technology Hold?

This week we’re heading into the future. As part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th anniversary celebrations, we’re thinking about what the next 20 years of accessible technology may bring us. We’ll also be hearing some of your thoughts on the last two decades of accessible tech.

1 hour 1 minute 32 seconds

Tech Talk 477: Looking Back At The Last Twenty Years Of Accessible Technology

This week as part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th Anniversary celebrations we’re looking back at the last two decades in accessible technology and beyond. Our special guests are talking about some of their favourite pieces of technology from yesteryear, some you might know and some that might be better best forgotten.

1 hour 25 seconds

Tech Talk 476: DAISY Players, Apple Air Tags, Plus Your Emails

This week we find out how useful the Apple Air Tags can be, we’ll hear about the accessibility of DAISY Players for accessing audio books. Plus, we’ll be answering your emails.

57 minutes 43 seconds

Tech Talk 475: Making Space More Accessible? & Samsung Smart TVs

This week we’re talking to Dr Sheri Wells Jensen about her incredible work to make space a more accessible place, plus Hubert is along with a demo of accessibility features of the Samsung smart TV.

1 hour 4 minutes 49 seconds

Tech Talk 474: What's New With Waymap, Zoom H1n Demo, Your Emails

This week Hubert speaks with Tom Pay from Waymap, the indoor/outdoor navigation app, Dave takes us through one of the most popular portable audio recorders on the market, the Zoom H1n and we’ll have the next in our on-going series on the Windows Narrator screen reader.