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
Jun 20, 2017•58 min
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
Jun 20, 2017•20 min
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
Jun 20, 2017•2 min
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
Jun 20, 2017•3 min
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
Jun 13, 2017•6 min
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
Jun 13, 2017•5 min
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
Jun 13, 2017•3 min
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
Jun 13, 2017•3 min
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
Jun 13, 2017•58 min
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
Jun 06, 2017•57 min
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
May 30, 2017•8 min
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
May 23, 2017•17 min
Listener Corie Brown from London got in touch to tell us why she enjoys using her new Apple Watch. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
May 23, 2017•6 min
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
May 23, 2017•8 min
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
May 16, 2017•6 min
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
May 09, 2017•10 min
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
May 09, 2017•3 min
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
May 09, 2017•9 min
Shaun has talked about some of the main features within PC screenreaders, but what about the built in version on a Mac? Shaun tells us how to use Voiceover. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
May 02, 2017•7 min
Smartphones have so many fantastic features but what if you just want to make a phone call with it? Julie goes Back To Basics this week once again. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
May 02, 2017•4 min
Steven and Shaun are joined by Kayaker, who joins the conversation on keeping safe online with useful hints and tips to stay secure on the internet while using your Mac, PC or smart device. #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut
Apr 25, 2017•31 min
Steven speaks to Don Hyams from Assist Me, a new app that helps those of us with disabilities to book assistance for travel. It's currently a pilot scheme but has big ambitions. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apr 25, 2017•10 min
Julie finds out about the best ways to use the smartphone to record your thoughts and ideas. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apr 25, 2017•4 min
Shaun describes the ways you can use the accessibility features on a new Apple TV (4th Generation). #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apr 25, 2017•7 min
Did you know that the new Amazon Fire TV Stick has Alexa built in, meaning you can ask your TV to play your favourite music or TV shows? But there's more, the whole device is fully accessible thanks to it's new VoiceView software. Find out more in Steven's review. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apr 18, 2017•14 min
Shaun finds out about the various gestures you can use to navigate around your iPhone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apr 18, 2017•7 min
If you want to enjoy a book on the move or at home, did you know your smartphone has all you need to enjoy e-text in audio? Julie Rodaway goes Back to Basics again in this new series on #TechTalk. #RNIBConnect
Apr 18, 2017•6 min
In a new series on #TechTalk, we go Back To Basics and show you some of the simple functions on your phone, tablet or PC that could make your life easier. This week, Julie tells us how the Cloud works. #RNIBConnect
Apr 11, 2017•5 min
There is a free screenreader for your PC and it is called NVDA from NVAccess. Shaun finds out how easy it is to set up and gives you some all important commands to get you started. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Apr 11, 2017•14 min
Steven spent more money this week - shocking! This time he bought a new pair of Beats X Wireless earphones and he tried them out for #TechTalk this week. #RNIBConnect
Apr 11, 2017•6 min
