On this week’s show, the team discuss the bugs found in Apple’s new operating system for it’s smartphone and tablet. There’s also a chance to learn about the latest braille devices coming out this year, plus we talk about the latest accessibility updates for Amazon Fire TV, and we read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #Tech Talk
BlindSight uses cutting edge artificial intelligence to see the world as humans do. Technology in the app converts images from your phone's camera into spoken words, helping blind and partially sighted people navigate the world around them. And you don't even need an internet connection for it to work! Listener Damien got in touch from Poland to share his thoughts on this groundbreaking app. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
There are concerns from members of the visually impaired community about whether the new Face ID security feature on the latest iPhone X smartphone will be accessible. Steven Scott speaks to blind tech expert, blogger, author and broadcaster Jonathon Mosen to find out the latest. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk #AppleEvent
On this episode of Geek Out our tech trio are Paul, Madleen and Mohammed from RNIB Technology for Life team. The group get together to discuss the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo devices and talk about why they find them especially useful as blind people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut
Microsoft have launched a new app called Seeing AI, which aims to help blind and partially sighted people identify the world around them. Listen to Shaun and Kayaker discuss the app. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
You've probably heard by now about the new glasses from Aira but if you want to know what they're really like then this review by Kayaker should hopefully help you out. Kayaker spoke to Shaun just after he got his own pair. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
If you are a fan of keyboards, and let's be honest, who isn't? Listen to Jake's review of his new bluetooth keyboard which can do a lot more than you might think. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Want to read books easily while out about? Julie Rodaway finds out about the portable Daisy Player from Milestone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
If you want to access audio description on Amazon content using your Amazon Fire Stick, Shaun has the info for you! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
If you have ever thought about making movies but think your visual impairment might hold you back - meet James Rath. He has a Youtube channel and is making movies. He also had the chance recently to interview Apple CEO Tim Cook. Steven and Shaun spoke to James to find out more about him and 'that' interview. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Imagine being able to read that label on a jacket, or find a store you are looking for? For blind and partially sighted people, these are daily challenges. Aira aims to change that and use its new product to help people interact in the world more independently? Amy Bernal from Aira speaks to Steven Scott. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
On this week's show, Steven and Shaun are joined by James Rath - the blind Youtuber who recently interviewed Apple CEO Tim Cook. Also there's an interview with Amy Bernal from Aira to talk about the new glasses that act as a personal assistant. And there's more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
On this week's show the team discuss the new Amazon Prime Video audio description offering with blind tech geek and host of podcast Life After Blindness, Tim Schwartz. There's also a look at the weeks Tech Talk news including YouView's upcoming update to allow Alexa to control the set top box, and there's news of a new waistband with sensors built in that could one day replace your white cane! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
The host of the popular podcast Life After Blindness, Tim Schwartz, stopped by the studio this week to talk to Steven and Shaun about the new audio description options now available within certain Amazon Original productions and movies. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Listener Paul Porter has been in touch to share his thoughts on the news that Amazon will be rolling out audio description across it's original programming and movies over the coming months. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Is it a train? Is it a bus? Well, it's actually both! Alex Symington reports on this new form of hybrid driverless transport being trialled in China, which could come to the UK in years to come. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Our listener Tony Costas Sneddon sent in a review of his favourite app - Tap Tap See. Find out how the app can help you find out what's around you when out shopping or at home. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Our co-host Julie Rodaway has just bought herself a new pair of headphones from Hooke Audio. They record in binaural stereo which creates an amazing 3D effect when listening. Put a pair of earphones or headphones in and listen to Julie's report. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listener Corie Brown from London got in touch to tell us why she enjoys using her new Apple Watch. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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
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
HSBC is the latest bank to roll out talking cash machines across it's network of ATMs across the UK. Steven Scott spoke to Mike Finnegan, Head of Customer Experience at HSBC to find out more. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
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
Shaun has talked about some of the main features within PC screenreaders, but what about the built in version on a Mac? In part 2, Shaun continues to tell us how to use Voiceover. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
