Well well well, what's this? A strange-yet-somewhat familiar voice is introducing you all to the podcast this week... could it be? Why yes! Yes it is! It's the return of the delectable, delightful, and at times deplorable... Shaun Preece! Last heard way back on episode 266... best blow the cobwebs off him first... Why is he back, you may ask? Well, Steven's poorly this week, so of course Shaun was more than happy to help out with presenting duties. He joins Robin and Andy this week to talk about...
Apr 21, 2020•58 min•Ep. 322
Hello to you all! It's Tech Talk time, and this week's show is jam-packed! We've Andrew Coleman on to tell us about Galloway's, a sight loss charity based in the North West of England launching an Alexa skill, which will allow people to find out about their latest services, as well as listen to a range of talking newspapers, Randy Rusnack returns to talk us through talking ovens, Robin and Steven chat about their Bose Frames and the newest update, and we also discuss some news items, including d...
Apr 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 321
Greetings! On this week's rip roaring, trailblazing Tech Talk, Steven and Robin discuss the imminent arrival of the iPhone SE, and also all the accessibility changes in the new iOS update, we discuss Audible making books free for younger readers, more tips and tricks for getting the absolute best out of your Amazon echo device, especially to keep you in a routine during this odd times, and speaking of odd, Andy's here with emails! More from you guys this week on the new RNIB Reading Service, Ove...
Apr 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 320
Welcome to Tuesday, and welcome to Tech Talk! Steven, Robin and Andy join you from their own homes again this week. On today's show, Robin guides us through making calls and checking your calendar via Lady A (with a little help from Randy Rusnack), we hear about a Vital Tech support service funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, which provides advice on accessible technology, we hear about the multi-line digital Braille e-reader Canute with David Woodbridge , and there's also time for some emails. ...
Mar 31, 2020•58 min•Ep. 319
Oh, hello! Didn't expect us today, did you? Well, surprise! We wish we could be releasing a special episode in cheerier circumstances, because let's be honest, the last few weeks have been a bit strange; what started with social distancing is now a full lock-down in place across the UK, and beyond. Not only are we now trying to familiarise ourselves with less time with friends and loved ones, but we're even seeing less of our work colleagues. In this episode, Steven and Robin sit down to have an...
Mar 25, 2020•41 min
Time for Tech Talk! Many of us now are embracing a slightly different world, which may or may not include working from our homes for the time being. We hear some hints and tips on how to make this work, from Robin Christopherson's son Sam. Also, Robin demos' using a keyboard with iOS, we hear the best accessible way to keep up to date with the latest COVID19 statistics ( http://cvstats.net/ ), and we get to your emails, including a few more regarding the new RNIB reading services For more help w...
Mar 24, 2020•58 min•Ep. 318
On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin are joined by Shelly Brisbin from Blind Bargains and Paul Porter from RNIB to discuss the best bits from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2020. Also on the show, Robin explains the benefits of LinkedIn, including navigating the iOS app, and we even squeeze in a few emails, too! Remember, if you would like your questions answered by our helpful team here at RNIB please get in touch. Ask Tech Talk by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIB...
Mar 17, 2020•58 min•Ep. 317
It's a technical Tech Talk this week! Steven and Robin are joined by David Woodbridge to discuss the release of Code Jumper in the UK, and why it's so important. Also on the show, Steven talks how to use a keyboard with iOS, the Ask Tech Talk this week covers solid state drives, and we also have news on CSUN, a Whirlpool recall, and Android security. Those important details if you would like a question answered, either by us here at Tech Talk, or by the RNIB's Technology for Life team: Email: te...
Mar 10, 2020•58 min•Ep. 316
On this week's Tech Talk... The team receives comments from listeners on about the new RNIB Reading Services website, we also chat to listener (and Tech Talk super-fan) Karina Gregory about the new service, Steven tries out using Spotify's app on iOS and Android, and we have an Ask Tech Talk question on talking scientific calculators. All that, plus listener emails, news from the internet and more!
Mar 03, 2020•58 min•Ep. 315
Tech Talk - Steven explains how to access Audio Description on the Fire TV Stick, there's news about the arrival of the next iPhone, the guys talk about how 'flippy phones' are all the rage, we learn more about Online Personal Safety and how Google Glass is back due to Envision AI, and we get to your emails!
Feb 25, 2020•58 min•Ep. 314
On this week's Tech Talk, we chat to Alison Long on the recently launched RNIB Reading Services website, which Robin demo's reading a book from, we go flying drones with David Woodbridge, and we get back to listener emails, including discussions on Audio Description, braille and more! Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! A quick reminder, if you have a techie question, no matter how big or small, drop us an email to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, ...
Feb 18, 2020•58 min•Ep. 313
Tech Talk Time! Robin and Andy join Steven to review the Blindshell Classic; a durable, stylish, and most importantly, easy to use mobile phone for the blind and visually impaired. We also hear about a rather impressive journey for a Nissan car, we hear about Facebook's anniversary, and in emails, it's more about Audio Description, accessible burglar alarm systems, and also cover voiceover on EPG's. All this and plenty more! Just a reminder, you can contact us via email (techtalk@rnib.org.uk), a...
Feb 11, 2020•58 min•Ep. 312
Emails, we get emails, we get your emails every day! This week's Tech Talk is dedicated to catching up on correspondence! Everything from Audio Description, Apple TV and VoiceOver, the importance of braille, Sky Q and even accessible smart meters. We also even have an #AskTechTalk, on hands free smart phones. As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk. You can also use the hashtag #AskTechTalk on Twitter, and the helpline telephone number for the Technology for Lif...
Feb 04, 2020•58 min•Ep. 311
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for Tech Talk! Steven is joined by Robin to discuss what is new in JAWS 2020, we find all about an accessible Media Downloader software, and we also catch up with Producer Andy to cover another #AskTechTalk, and loads more of your emails, including more Audio Description issues! 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 Also, don't for...
Jan 28, 2020•58 min•Ep. 310
Robin and Steven are back for another Tech Talk! On this week: Steven Scott discusses news from Consumer Electronics Show, Robin explains how to make an accessible cup of coffee, and Andy joins us for a return of #AskTechTalk, and a few emails as well. Have a question for the team? Join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Jan 21, 2020•58 min•Ep. 309
On Tech Talk this week, Steven and Robin are joined once again by special guest David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, this week to look ahead to 2020, and what technology is expected, predicted, and in some cases, hoped for! If you want to share what you'd most like to see in 2020 let us know! Driverless cars? Foldable phones? Hoverboards?! Our email is techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Jan 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 308
Happy New Year Tech Talk fans! On the first Tech Talk of 2020, Steven Scott, Robin Christopherson and special guest David Woodbridge from Vision Australia look back at the past decade for accessible tech - the best of what arrived in the 2010's, as well as one or two mentions of the worst! If you want to share what you think is the best bit of tech from the last ten years, let us know! Our email is techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Jan 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 307
Hello to you, Tech Talk listener! On today's episode, we hear from Basil Oxtoby, who has been speaking to a company who is creating a new and more accessible way for blind people to find out about their medication. Robin and Steven discuss AI apps that help us see better, including Robin speaking to Envision AI. Plus more and more of your emails.... keep em coming! Join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk...
Dec 17, 2019•58 min•Ep. 306
It's Tech Talk Time - Steven and Robin will be covering a smorgasbord of topics, including the potential of portable Amazon Echos, Bose AR Frames and Microsoft Soundscape, and they also dive back into the email inbox to answer a few more of your questions. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Dec 10, 2019•58 min•Ep. 305
On this week's Tech Talk with Steven and Robin - more from TechShare Pro 2019, which was held in Google HQ in London. This week focuses on a specific theme: encouraging businesses to make their websites and apps more accessible. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Dec 03, 2019•58 min•Ep. 304
This week Robin and Steven are at TechShare Pro in London and have sat down with the great and good of technology companies including Google, Amazon, Sony and BT Sport. Want to share your opinion about a new piece of tech you've bought recently? Our email is techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Nov 26, 2019•58 min•Ep. 303
It's a brand new Tech Talk, with a healthy Steven! Well, kind of... On today's episode, Robin Christopherson tells us all about a new smart mug he now owns, called the 'Ember', Producer Andy has a chat with Harry from Purple Jam Ltd about an binaural audio video game called ‘Pitch Black: A Dusklight Story’, and we also catch up with all your fabulous emails! Want to share your opinion about a new piece of tech you've bought recently? Our email is techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk...
Nov 19, 2019•58 min•Ep. 302
Hello Tech Talk fans; Producer Andy here, Just a quick message to explain why there’s been no podcast so far today, and why last week’s show was playing on RNIB Connect Radio this afternoon. Unfortunately, Mr Steven Scott has man flu - he is at home under quarantine, and is currently being hosed down by men wearing hazmat suits. We should be back to our normal schedule next Tuesday, see you then!
Nov 12, 2019•31 sec
Time to Talk Tech... it's Tech Talk! This week, Steven and Robin discuss Steven purchasing yet more Apple goodies - this time the new AirPod Pro earphones. Listener Karina Gregory joins the gang to talk about how technology is affecting the future of braille, there's a few listener emails to catch up on, and a few other bits and bobs, such as Google buying Fitbit. 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 conversati...
Nov 05, 2019•58 min•Ep. 301
On this week's episode Steven and Robin are joined by listener Kelly Muggeridge from West Sussex to talk about her five favourite gadgets. We also catch up on the email inbox and learn about a new app in development by UK developer James Bryce who wants to make train and bus travel easier for blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Oct 29, 2019•58 min•Ep. 300
In this extra episode of Tech Talk, Robin Christopherson gives you an introduction to buying, operating, and chiefly getting used to Macs. Back to our regular schedule this coming Tuesday; same tech talk time, same tech talk channel! #TechTalk #RNIBRadio
Oct 25, 2019•24 min
On today's episode of Tech Talk, Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson discuss the recent Made by Google event, Robin chats to Gavin Ellis from Freeview about talking EPG's, we hear about a 'Can Do Cafe' in Cardiff, and we also round up some other recent news from the Internet. Hold the press...! There will be a special mini-episode of Tech Talk dropping later this week! #TechTalk #RNIBConnect
Oct 22, 2019•58 min•Ep. 299
Hold on a second... An Amazon Fire TV Review? A chat about Plextalk? An Ask Tech Talk which we actually throw to you, the listener? Teleportation? Emails to the show? ...what IS all this goodness? Why yes, of course! It's another Tech Talk with Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson (and Producer Andy). What else could it have been?! What? You'd like to tell us how lovely we are? Go ahead! Our email is techtalk@rnib.org.uk And to end, here are some hashtags: #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk...
Oct 15, 2019•58 min•Ep. 298
This week on Tech Talk: News from RNIB's Alison Long about changes to RNIB Newsagent, the team discuss the the latest Microsoft event, and also tackling Outlook from an accessibility viewpoint. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we will definitely be tackling more in next week's episode! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
Oct 08, 2019•58 min•Ep. 297
On this week’s Tech Talk we delve into the world of Amazon and all of its new products they announced on the 25th of September. Joining Steven Scott for the discussion is Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet and David Woodbridge from Vision Australia, to dissect the 15 new products the company announced. 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
Oct 01, 2019•58 min•Ep. 296
