Steven and the team return for another rip-roaring, trailblazing episode of Tech Talk, which this week includes the latest news from the world of Audio Description, and emails on learning braille, accessible website problems, and the many issues that will surface with the arrival of delivery robots and drones. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! If you would like to hear your thoughts and opinions read by the dulcet tones of Producer Andy, you can messag...
Feb 19, 2019•58 min•Ep. 265
Join Steven and Shaun for Tech Talk! Today's show has Steven and Shaun discussing a few news titbits, including the iOS FaceTime bug, and apps to help with train times. Also, a shedload of emails, including robot deliveries in Milton Keynes. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Feb 12, 2019•58 min•Ep. 264
Time for Tech Talk! On today's show, Steven and Shaun describe the new CLEW app, which is an indoor, path tracing navigation app built for blind and visually impaired users. The pair also listen to more of your emails including, including one young man decision to start using braille again for the benefit of his new job. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBCon...
Feb 05, 2019•58 min•Ep. 263
On this week's show Steven, Shaun and Tim join forces to solve all the issues from your emails - this week, problems texting your husband with Siri, issues with a Skype update, and issues with some inherently inaccessible software... all that, and Steven tells us all about 'Betty'. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always welcome hearing from you! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Jan 29, 2019•58 min•Ep. 262
On this week's show the trio are together again to discuss the week's news in tech including updates on Android's latest operating system called Q which will feature a new dark mode feature which could be good news for the light sensitive among us. Also there's talk about the arrival of 5G and how it could make a real difference to our connected world. And Steven and Tim talk about Microsoft's new series of accessibility workshops starting off with their most recent one on the new features of Na...
Jan 22, 2019•58 min•Ep. 261
On this week's show, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz discuss the latest innovations and announcements from CES 2019 including news on all of the accessible tech that was on show and even some of the more unusual gadgets - such as smart toilets! Also they discuss IKEA's announcement to start selling smart blinds. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Jan 15, 2019•58 min•Ep. 260
This week Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return to discuss Steven's grumbles about Alexa on Christmas Day, the latest news (so far) on CES 2019, the integration of Be My Eyes into In Your Pocket, and why watching the latest Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch isn't so good if you're blind. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Jan 08, 2019•58 min•Ep. 259
On today's Tech Talk, Steven and Tim talk about the big tech stories of 2018, including the announcement of the Obit Reader 20 - the first affordable braille display on the market, they also discuss the rise in the use of smart speakers, and advancements in accessibility from Microsoft. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Dec 18, 2018•58 min•Ep. 258
On this week's episode it's part two of the TechShare Pro special! Steven, Shaun and Tim are back to continue their dissection of the recent event in Canary Wharf in London, which included talks from Google, Apple and Barclays. Coming up in today's episode, Steven finds out about the Storm D accessible voting system, there's also a chat with Mark and Jacob from Special Effect about gaming, and there's also exclusive interviews with Barclays, and Samsung. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk...
Dec 11, 2018•57 min•Ep. 257
On this week's episode it's a TechShare Pro special! Steven and the guys sit down to talk about the event held in London, to make people aware of the challenges, difficulties and solutions to making technology more accessible. This week we hear from Google, Samsung, and we learn about when accessible smart meters will finally be available. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Dec 04, 2018•57 min•Ep. 256
Time for Tech Talk #255, and this week it's Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz running through your emails with Sighted Guy Kris. Yes, no Steven Scott this week, he'll be back next week with a TechShare Pro 2018 special episode. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Nov 27, 2018•58 min•Ep. 255
On this week's Tech Talk episode, Steven, Tim and Shaun talk about learning braille; at long last Steven has got the Fingerprint braille course from RNIB, and talks about how he plans to learn over the next few months. There's also more of your emails with Sighted Guy Kris, there's also a review from one of our listeners on the Cobolt Talking Thermostat for home heating, and a fierce debate begins over mp3 bitrates! #rnib #techtalk
Nov 20, 2018•58 min•Ep. 254
On this week's episode the guys discuss the news that Alexa is coming to your Windows 10 PC, why Narrator could be the best choice of screen reader in the coming months and they read out more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Nov 13, 2018•58 min•Ep. 253
On this week's episode the guys meet Sally Buchan, a mother of a 12-year-old blind girl who wants to know what computer she should be buying. Also we find out about a new braille display being launched at Sight Village in London that features both a braille keyboard along with essential windows keys. And there's more of your emails too with sighted guy Kris. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Nov 06, 2018•58 min•Ep. 252
On this week's special Halloween-themed show (which didn't go out on Halloween) Steven, Shaun and Tim talk about the upcoming Apple event in New York and also read through all of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Nov 01, 2018•58 min•Ep. 251
On this week's episode Steven and Shaun read through your emails with the help of sighted guy and all round nice guy Kris. There's also a special interview with Erica Kram from Netflix who talks about the company's mission to make it's content accessible to blind and partially sighted people around the world. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Oct 23, 2018•58 min•Ep. 250
On this week’s episode Steven is joined by Shaun and Tim once again to briefly discuss the news in tech this week, including their thoughts on Google's event, where they launched new smartphones, a tablet and a home hub to control your smart devices. They also briefly discuss the new Facebook Portal device, but the main event is where Jenny Lay-Flurrie joins Steven for a one-to-one on her role as the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft. Jenny also talks about the corporation’s relationship...
Oct 16, 2018•58 min•Ep. 249
On this week's show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece get together to learn about the new Orbit Reader 20 refreshable braille display which is now available from RNIB. There is also an extended interview with Gareth Ford-Williams, Head of Accessibility for the BBC, who talks about how the broadcaster has worked closely with RNIB to make sure its programmes and ways to view and listen to shows have become as accessible as possible. There's also more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk...
Oct 09, 2018•58 min•Ep. 248
On this week's Tech Talk the guys talk about a wide range of topics based on your emails, including the best smart TV to buy, what a smart speaker is and how it could benefit a blind person, and another great suggestion for listener Nadia who is having trouble using dictation software. The guys also discuss what they think might come out of Google's next big event on the 9th of October. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Oct 02, 2018•58 min•Ep. 247
On this week's show Steven Scott is joined once again by Tim and Shaun to discuss Amazon's latest product announcements as well as finding out what Steven bought following Apple's big event. Also there's more of your emails and some top tips from our listeners who help us navigate the world of accessible technology. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Sep 25, 2018•58 min•Ep. 246
On this week's episode the trio talk about Apple's latest product launch and how the products might be received in the blind community. Also there's news of a new product from Amazon launched this week (rather quietly!) Also, one of our listeners' emails from last week stirs up lots of conversation in our inbox. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Sep 18, 2018•58 min•Ep. 245
This week Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz read your emails, and answer your questions. They also stray into discussion about Apple's big event this week. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Sep 11, 2018•58 min•Ep. 244
This week Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about the week in technology news - they discuss the latest gadgets and gizmos announced at the IFA 2018 Tech Conference in Berlin, and Steven talks about his (not so) accessible television which he has just bought. There's also your emails, including one that brings a smile and a tear to the team this week! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Sep 04, 2018•58 min•Ep. 243
On this week's show Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about Steven's findings into accessibility in televisions in 2018. There's also a look at the news of the week in tech including a conversation around Facebook and Twitter's decision to deleted over 600 accounts because they believe they are fake news - but could this be an infringement on free speech? Also there's a read through your emails and more. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Aug 28, 2018•58 min•Ep. 242
On today's show Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz talk about social media options such as Twitter, Facebook, Zello and Vorail. Listener Gary Price shows off the Speak On media suite. In the news they discuss European union legislation to fine companies that fail to remove terrorist content within one hour of it being reported to them, then they talk about the UK making pornographic websites verify a customer's age before they can gain access. Is this censorship or protecting children? Also they talk...
Aug 21, 2018•58 min•Ep. 241
One of the most popular questions we get on Tech Talk is how do we record messages, notes or discussions on my iPhone? Thankfully Shaun Preece has the answers. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Aug 21, 2018•6 min
This week it's Tim and Shaun in the chair with special guest Riz joining the guys to talk about the newest Android operating system, Android Pie. There's also a look at the news in tech and a read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Aug 14, 2018•58 min•Ep. 240
‘Technology for Life' team's Mark Evans brings us the latest accessible news. This week Mark reveals the recent changes that underwent across the team and why we should be excited for what’s to come. Mark is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: tfl@rnib.org.uk
Aug 13, 2018•10 min
This week Steven, Shaun and Tim search for the latest news in tech but struggle to find anything that excites them! There's more of your emails including a listener's accidental purchase that turned out to be a huge success and there's more chat around phones that aren't smart - but how popular are they really? #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Aug 07, 2018•58 min•Ep. 239
If you've heard people talking about Alexa, Siri and Google you might be wondering what they are all on about? Smart speakers are the latest tech trend at the moment but what are they and why would you want one? Tech Talk presenter Shaun Preece explains what they do that could be very helpful to a blind person. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Aug 06, 2018•6 min
