RNIB Tech Talk - podcast cover

RNIB Tech Talk

RNIB Connect Radiowww.rnib.org.uk
{"_":"Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk
\n
\nOther great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio
\n
\nConnect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
\n
\nConversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.
\n
\nRead On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.
\n
\nSport - See sport differently.
\n
\nThe Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.
\n
\nTracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life.
\n
\nSupport - Other podcasts from RNIB.
\n
\nTV Guide - Daily audio TV listings\n","$":{"audioboom:html":"1"}}
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

295: New Apple products, #AskTechTalk and more listener emails

On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin cover the new Apple product releases (and now we know why Steven's credit card is boiling hot), we look ahead to the next Amazon event, as well as this year's TechShare Pro coming up in November, and we also delve back into the email inbox with Producer Andy.

Sep 24, 201958 minEp. 295

294: All About the Apple Keynote... and Voice Control

On this week's Tech Talk Steven Scott is joined by an all star panel of guests including Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia and Robin Spinks from RNIB to discuss the latest Apple Event held in San Francisco. There's also a short demonstration by Robin Christopherson on how the new Voice Control feature works on iOS with VoiceOver. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Sep 17, 201958 minEp. 294

293: Be My Eyes partner with Lloyds Bank, PocketVision and #AskTechTalk

On this week's Tech Talk we hear from Lloyds Bank about their partnership with the popular app Be My Eyes and how they intend to improve customer services using the app Plus we find out about a new smartphone app exclusively available on new Honor smartphones called PocketVision and how RNIB got involved in its inception. We also have RNIB's Alison Long on the show again to answer questions about upcoming changes to RNIB's Talking Books library website and listener Dale has his #AskTechTalk ques...

Sep 10, 201958 minEp. 293

292: Accessibility sounds in Office, emails, and #AskTechTalk

On this week's Tech Talk with Steven and Robin, we cover more listener emails, Robin adds more accessibility sounds to Microsoft Office, and we also tackle another #AskTechTalk question for the Technology for Life team; this week it's how to put music onto the Victor Reader

Sep 03, 201958 minEp. 292

291: Haptic Feedback, Windows 95, and emails

Steven and Robin are back for another round of Tech Talk; this week Robin looks at how haptic feedback is coming to the iPhone for lovers of the traditional keyboard. We have more #AskTechTalk - this week Mel has some issues with his work computer that he would like the RNIB Technology for Life team to resolve, and we also round up some more listener emails.

Aug 27, 201958 minEp. 291

290: Talking Microwaves, Bluetooth Headphones, and Emails

This week Steven and Robin delve into the mailbag to talk about your thoughts on recent shows and stories we’ve covered. Plus Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins us with a review of the Cobalt Talking Microwave. And we begin our new series answering your tech questions in association with RNIB’s Technology for Life team. This week Gordon asks Tech Talk about the best Bluetooth headphones for assistive tech users. To send us your techie questions for the Ask Tech Talk segment, you can email t...

Aug 20, 201958 minEp. 290

289: Technology assisting with education, booking flights, and #AskTechTalk

This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Abi James from Ability.Net , who talks about technology that can make the difference in transitioning from school to college and university. Also, one of our intrepid blind reporters takes on apps from three major airlines, to book a flight to Barcelona - but how successful will he be? Also, be sure to check the end of the episode to find out more about #AskTechTalk - a new feature for you to contact us with all those tricky IT issues, headaches and prob...

Aug 13, 201958 minEp. 289

288: Sky Q, Tile Mate, and more of your emails

On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox with Producer Andy, answering your questions including reading books on your Amazon Echo, and whether or not Sky Q is an accessible set top box. Robin also tells us about one of his most recent purchases, the Tile Mate. 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...

Jul 30, 201958 minEp. 288

287: Victor Reader Stream, Synapptic TV Box, and more emails

On this week's show we discuss more of your emails and comments, plus we get a review of the Synapptic TV Box from our listener Nadia. We also talk more about the Victor Reader Stream device including thoughts from Steven about how to get more books. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Jul 23, 201958 minEp. 287

286: Android, Adam Morse, Sight Village and emails

On this week's show, Steven and Robin find out why three blind Android fans are in the studio and why they like that particular smartphone, plus we meet a visually impaired film director called Adam Morse and ask what tech he uses to do his job, and Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins Steven to talk about her experience of Sight Village in Birmingham. Plus there is a look at the email inbox with Andy. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Jul 16, 201958 minEp. 286

285: Victor Reader Stream, Cyber attacks, and more emails

On this week's show there is lots more love for the Victor Reader Stream from Humanware, plus we find out about a new piece of tech that could help end isolation of older people from a company called No Isolation. Plus we look at how cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and what we should do to keep ourselves safe online. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Jul 09, 201958 minEp. 285

284: Victor Reader Stream, RNIB PenFriend, and Social Media

This week, on Tech Talk - Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson talk about the new RNIB PenFriend device, which has just been announced - we hear from one user who finds it a wonderful way of helping her read books along with her children. There's also a look at how removing the amount of likes from our social media posts can reduce anxiety among users, and there's a lot of love for the Humanware Victor Reader Stream in the email inbox! Speaking of emails, we read and appreciate all the kind mes...

Jul 02, 201958 minEp. 284

283: Emails, Specialist vs Mainstream tech, and final WWDC thoughts

Time for Tech Talk! This week, Steven and Robin hear more of your emails with Producer Andy, which includes a specialist vs mainstream technology debate, a look into the upcoming voice-over features on iOS 13, and Robin ticked off the final bits and pieces from WWDC. 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

Jun 25, 201958 minEp. 283

282: Ten years of iPhone Voiceover, WWDC and more

Steven Scott is joined by Robin Kristofferson from AbilityNet & David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, they will be discussing a decade of voice-over on the iPhone…Plus more on the announcements from Apple's worldwide developer conference

Jun 18, 201958 minEp. 282

281: Apple WWDC, 5G in UK, Emails

On this week's show... Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss Apple's yearly developer conference and its implications for blind and partially sighted people. Also, as 5G is rolled out in the UK we talk about what that could mean for technology and services in our home and beyond in the future. Plus there's a read through your emails and some big questions for our audience to help us answer. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Jun 11, 201958 minEp. 281

280: WWDC preview, Windows Spring update, and Emails

It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for Tech Talk! Steven and Robin sit down to discuss the upcoming WWDC event in California, preferring iPhone or iPad for productivity, what’s been included in the latest Spring update to Windows (and why Robin can’t seem to download it), and also more of your own emails with Producer Andy, including OCR and SuperNOVA screenreaders, action cameras, the Lazarillo App, and more! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

May 28, 201958 minEp. 280

279: Orcam, Google Accessibility and Emails

On this week's show Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss scanning documents and reading printed materials using tech. Robin demonstrates the scanning features of JAWS and Steven speaks to one of the trainers for Orcam, Ian White. Also, there's a chat about Google's new accessibility features announced at Google i/O and there's a report into how older people could benefit from new technology. Plus there's more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

May 21, 201958 minEp. 279

278: Tech Talk: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Special

On this special episode of Tech Talk we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, with a look back at how accessible tech has allowed more and more blind people to participate in society. We also look ahead to the latest tech trends including autonomous vehicles and smart glasses to see how they could change our lives for the better. Steven Scott is joined by special guests Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet and Robin Spinks from RNIB in a special one-off extra episode aired on the day. #G...

May 16, 201958 minEp. 278

277: Tech Talk: How It's Made

On this week’s special episode, Steven Scott is rejoined by former co-hosts Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz to answer one of our listeners most burning questions: how do we actually make Tech Talk? As Steven is in Glasgow, Shaun is in Manchester and Tim is in Ohio in the US, how do we all end up sounding like we are in the same room, and how do we connect and edit the show each week? All those questions are answered in this week’s special! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

May 14, 201958 minEp. 277

276: Tech Talk: Gaming Special

This week it's a gaming special with Shaun Preece and Robin Christopherson rounding up the latest information and discussion on games for all blind people to enjoy. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

May 07, 201958 minEp. 276

275: Voice Dream Scanner, Google Gets Visual, Amazon AirPods?

This week Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson speak to one of the members of the popular website AppleVis to discuss his role in the website's development and also to review the new Voice Dream Scanner app. How does it compare to other applications that let you scan and read documents? Also Steven and Robin review the week's news in tech including the stories of Google planning to offer more visual responses through it's smart assistants and Amazon potentially bringing out its own version of t...

Apr 30, 201958 minEp. 275

274: Emails, smart speakers and Disney

On this week's show, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox to answer more of your queries. They also discuss the news that the UK Government is launching a wide range of new advice and information through the popular smart speakers Google Home and Amazon Echo, and there's news about Disney's new foray into the world of streaming services. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Apr 23, 201958 minEp. 274

273: DAISY player, Vision Australia and emails

On this week's show, Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson are joined by tech enthusiast and podcaster David Woodbridge from Vision Australia to talk about his first hand experiences of the Samsung Galaxy Watch and new Samsung S10 smartphone. He also tells us about the new Envoy Connect solar-powered DAISY player that can be purchased from the Vusion Australia store https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/envoy-connect-audio-player-va-library . There's also a brief look at your emails and ...

Apr 16, 201958 minEp. 273

272: Energy Monitors, emojis and emails.

Time for some Tech Talk! This week the tech mavericks Steven and Robin discuss RNIB's approval of the new accessible energy monitor, which will be available to customers in the summer. Plus there's a look at the top news in tech and a read through the email inbox. Also Robin demonstrates how you can easily find and use emojis with your Mac - which you can find out more here: https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/ Have an opinion on whats been on today's show? Email techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #...

Apr 09, 201958 minEp. 272

271: Accessibility, WebAim, Seeing AI and Lire

This week on Tech Talk the hosts talk about the state of web accessibility in 2019. Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson hear from Gerard from WebAim about their most recent survey of one million websites and their accessibility. Also we hear from the man who created the popular Microsoft app Seeing AI, and the guys discuss Apple’s latest offerings from their ‘Showtime’ Event. There’s also a demonstration of how the Lire app works on iPhone for anyone wanting to get their news via RSS (really s...

Apr 02, 201958 minEp. 271

270: Today's Braille Tech, CSUN, Apple gadgets and more

It's Tech Talk time! This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Julie roadway, a blind listener from Liverpool, who comes on this week to talk about braille technology, and in particular her review of the Orbit Reader 20, on sale from the RNIB, and the Braille Me display, from Computer Room Services, both on sale for around £400. There is also coverage of this years CSUN Assistive Technology Conference with Adi Latif from AbilityNet, and the team discuss Apple's latest gadget announcement, and a ...

Mar 26, 201958 minEp. 270

269: Orcam, Seeing AI, Apple, and Emails

This week Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson are joined by tech fan Rae Walker who talks about her experience of Orcam, following a special review of the camera that has artificial intelligence built in. There’s also a look at some of the new features of Seeing AI courtesy of Robin and the team discuss the news of Apple’s upcoming event and the announcement of their new iPad lineup. There’s also a read through the emails as well. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Mar 19, 201958 minEp. 269

268: Amazon Echo news, accessible train information, and plenty more emails

It's Tech Talk time! Steven and Robin are back again to round up all the tech related news and stories, including the Amazon Echo Show, accessible train time information, and also an email roundup with Producer Andy. On the topic of emails, to ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop a message to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, and you may feature on an upcoming episode! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Mar 12, 201958 minEp. 268

267: A Warm Welcome to Robin Christopherson

It's a brand new era for Tech Talk as we welcome a new co-host to the show. His name is Robin Christopherson, he works for AbilityNet, and knows a lot about the world of accessible technology. On his inaugural show, Robin and Steven discuss his recent trip to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the news about Samsung's flagship phones. To ask a question to either Steven or Robin, drop an email to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, and you may feature on an upcoming episode! #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk...

Mar 05, 201957 minEp. 267

266: Emails, and emotional goodbyes

A bittersweet episode of Tech Talk this week, as Steven bids adieu to his longstanding partners in crime, Tim and Shaun, as they head off for pastures new. They spend their last episode going over more of your emails on topics such as braille devices, and breakthroughs in audio described programmes. But fear not! This is far from the end for Tech Talk, as Steven will continue on with new contributors, same podcast time, same podcast channel. Thank you all for sending your emails in; we always we...

Feb 26, 201958 minEp. 266
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android