Connect: Technology

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New Lighting Guide increases independence and safety

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) has designed a Lighting Guide to help visually impaired people improve lighting in their homes, increasing their independence, comfort and safety.
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The Tech Guru

Robin Spinks has spent his career dedicated to technology and getting the word out on how it can make life easier. Robin has limited sight due to albinism and so is well placed to influence companies like Samsung and Apple to understand what blind people need.
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Image descriptions on Twitter – a quick guide

Maya-Liam from RNIB’s Social Media team shares six tips for writing helpful image descriptions.
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Blind veteran asking Twitter uses to caption images goes viral

First introduced in 2016, a little-known accessibility feature on Twitter has attracted a wave of attention thanks to a tweet by veteran Rob Long earlier this month.
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Tech tips for 2018

To help you stay on top of technology in 2018, Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at disability charity AbilityNet, looks at some of last year's latest developments and shares tips on what to look out for in the new one.
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A first look at the new iPhone X

A month after its launch, NB Online looks into what’s different about the newest iPhone and whether its features are a help or hindrance to users with sight loss.
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Silent and deadly? The electric car debate

Connect community member and campaigner, Elise Crayton, shares her thoughts about the potential risk of electric and hybrid vehicles to people with sight loss.

Microsoft Seeing AI now available in UK

The much anticipated Microsoft Seeing AI app is now available for free from the UK App Store.
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Top screen readers for Windows

Alex Lee from Tech Advisor reviews some of the best screen-reading software for blind and partially sighted users.