On this edition of Tech Talk, we're talking to Ben Breen, RNIB's new accessible gaming expert. Callum demonstrates how easy (or difficult) it is to use alt tags on social media sites. Plus, we catch up with the developers of the WeWALK smart cane. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to n...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 425
This week Callum Demonstrates the new App from Guide Dogs to help battle guide dog refusals. We hear about a trial of the My Eyes app at Vauxhall Station in London plus, how alt tags have made extraordinary new photographs from space more accessible. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed t...
Sep 01, 2022•56 min•Ep. 424
On this week's Tech Talk, Jo Fullerton from RNIB's Tech For Life team takes us through options for language learning apps. Dave gives us a demonstration of Sky Q's accessibility features and we hear about a new app that hopes to tackle guide dog refusals. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscri...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 423
This week the team speak to a design student hoping to create a new tactile watch. We hear the technology experiences of one of our listeners and we speak to RNIB about a new survey on accessible cash machines. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to he...
Aug 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 422
This week we speak to Heather Dowdy, Director of Accessibility at Netflix, about their work with Audio Description. Callum puts the Sonos Roam through its paces and we hear about a new campaign to make audio games easier to find. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episo...
Aug 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 421
On this episode of Tech Talk we hear about the push button alternatives to smart phones, Callum tests the Sony Linkbuds and we hear the experiences of VI Gamer Arron Danvers-Jukes. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible...
Aug 04, 2022•56 min•Ep. 420
On this episode of Tech Talk we hear about making university applications more accessible with UCAS, Dave catches up with Cobolt Systems and we talk about how technology can affect your health and wellbeing. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear ...
Jul 28, 2022•56 min•Ep. 419
This week we're speaking to Envision co-founder and CTO Karthik Kannan about some major updates on the horizon. Tasneem has found a way to make PDF documents more accessible in JAWS. Plus, your thoughts on accessible exhibitions. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episo...
Jul 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 418
This week we're speaking to blind soprano singer Sandra Gayer about her career in music. RNIB's Technology For Life team fill us in on video banking. Plus, Louise Humphreys from RealSAM tells us more about the 'In Your Pocket' device. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an ...
Jul 14, 2022•56 min•Ep. 417
This week Dave has been speaking to Mark Statham from Optelec about video magnification, we look at smart washing machines and a listener fills us in on a low tech location method. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible ...
Jul 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 416
This week is all about the Sight Village Exhibition. We hear from exhibitors and find out what it's like to attend in person. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or...
Jun 30, 2022•58 min•Ep. 415
This week we get in the picture with new video conferencing app 'Can You See Me', Tasneem gets to know 'Sharkie' the personal assistant from JAWS and Dave chats with Richard Orme from the DAISY Consortium. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear you...
Jun 23, 2022•55 min•Ep. 414
This week on Tech Talk it's a travel special. Callum tries out the Passenger Assist and Moovit apps and we learn about a new app that could make getting about a much more enjoyable experience. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on...
Jun 16, 2022•58 min•Ep. 413
This week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Adaptive Technology expert David Woodbridge, Tasneem tries the Rivo Keyboard and Callum demonstrates the Ring Video Doorbell. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us...
Jun 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 412
This week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Colin Shales from RNIB's Technology for Life Team. We hear about the new 'Sleep When I Sleep' App developed with audiobook readers in mind and Callum gets hands on with an Accessible Smart Meter. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an epi...
Jun 02, 2022•59 min•Ep. 411
This week, on Tech Talk, we talk to Chris Sheldrick, the co-founder of location service 'What 3 Words'. Steve Tyler from Leonard Cheshire joins us to talk about the work that the charity does. Plus, Callum tries out the new sound splitter feature in JAWS. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscri...
May 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 410
This week, on Tech Talk, Callum head to the kitchen to review the liquid level indicator. Dave talks to Mark Evans from RNIB's Technology for Life team about the best in accessible fitness tech and Jo Franks fills us in on 'Access IT' magazine. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to neve...
May 19, 2022•57 min•Ep. 409
This week, on Tech Talk, Callum's been experimenting with the Amazon Echo's Show and Tell Feature. We're discussing options for accessing Talking Books with Paul Porter and RNIB's Technology for Life Team drop by with a guide to smart and accessible television services. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure...
May 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 408
Tech Talk returns to the airwaves, hosted by Dave Williams, Callum Stoneman and Tasneem Arshad with loads of new information on accessible technology. Our first show back features a setup demonstration of the Amazon Echo, and introduction to RNIB's Technology for Life Team and an interview with Jenny Axler who works for an assistive technology company in South Korea (HIMS). You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org....
May 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 407
After a short Hiatus RNIB Connect Radio's flagship technology series 'Tech Talk' is making its return on Tuesday May 3rd. Allan caught up with one of the show's new presenters to find out what's planned for the return of 'Tech Talk'. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm from the 3rd May on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You can hear new episodes of the Tech Talk podcast every Friday. Make sure you're subscribed to...
Apr 30, 2022•9 min•Ep. 406
Tech Talk returns to the airwaves, with a new team and loads of new information on accessible technology. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm from the 3rd May on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You can hear new episodes of the Tech Talk podcast every Friday. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to never miss an episode We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rni...
Apr 28, 2022•19 sec•Ep. 406
Well it had to happen at some point we guess! The last episode of Tech Talk hosted by Steven Scott and the team is finally here. But what happens next?? Make sure you listen all the way through to find out. On this week's episode, Steven is joined by Tim Schwartz, Robin Christopherson and Shaun Preece to talk about the past ten years of the show under their stewardship. We hear from you, our valued listeners, who share your thoughts on the show over the last decade, and we are joined by special ...
Nov 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 406
In our penultimate episode before Tech Talk takes a well-earned rest, Steven and the guys get together to talk about his new MacBook Pro and his initial thoughts. Also Robin and Tim quiz Steven on a new wireless microphone setup he has bought from Rode called the Rode Wireless Go 2. And discussion starts on the best way to learn a screen reader following a debate online. Is it best to learn a screen reader with the screen turned off or on? As always your emails are welcome but remember you only ...
Nov 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 405
This week the team get round the table once more to talk about the fallout from last week's announcement with a special voicemail from long time listener Peter who really summed up the mood of the audience. However the team get back to the tech and talk about the new Hable One bluetooth braille keyboard for smartphones and other devices. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks to the founder of Hable One and also to Clare Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to talk about its availability. There's also a...
Nov 16, 2021•58 min•Ep. 404
In this week's episode we get a special announcement from Steven about the show and Robin and Tim weigh in. There's also an interview with Vodafone's Emma Reynolds and Tommy McDade from Bernardo's about a new report into the importance of digital literacy. There's also a new feature from Dinos at the Tech for Life team at RNIB telling us about apps that can make using an Android phone that little bit easier if you are blind or low vision. As always get in touch with the show by emailing techtalk...
Nov 09, 2021•58 min•Ep. 403
It's all about your emails this week as we dive into the inbox to find out what you want us to talk about. We continue with Kelly's request for your Tech From The Past with some contributions starting to come in, plus there's lots of talk on specialist apps that make smartphones easier following our discussion with the founder of Voxmate a few weeks ago. There's also a new feature from the team at RNIB Technology for Life. Chris joins us to share his thoughts on an audio editing app for iPhone a...
Nov 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 402
This week the team discuss the latest updates from Channel 4 following the outage that saw audio description, subtitling and signing become unavailable to a number of broadcasters due to a fire at the broadcast centre that handles all of the access services. There's also an update for fans of the Amazon shopping app following changes that left blind and partially sighted users unable to search and view results or product information. Plus Mark Evans from the Technology for Life team joins us to ...
Oct 26, 2021•58 min•Ep. 401
On this week's special episode, Steven Scott, Tim Schwartz and Robin Christopherson are joined by Shaun Preece to discuss the Apple Event held on the 18th of October. This event was aimed purely at Mac enthusiasts and in particular those who are power users of the MacBook Pro lineup. The team discuss how these machines will benefit those customers and chat about the other products announced including new AirPods and three new colourful HomePod Minis. As always send in your thoughts and comments ...
Oct 19, 2021•58 min•Ep. 400
This week the guys got together to discuss the latest accessibility news around Windows 11... except there was none! So... instead they talk about how nice they think it looks - from a blind perspective! Should be fun! Thankfully we have a wonderful guest with this week. Gleb Zevkov is the founder of Voxmate, an app that aims to provide a simpler experience using a touchscreen smartphone. Although while the app may be simple to operate it does offer a number of features with the entire experienc...
Oct 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 399
This week the team discuss the big announcements from Amazon's event including the Astro robot assistant, the new Echo Show 15 and Halo View, the new smart watch fitness band. But what about accessibility on all these new devices? Will they meet our expectations? There's also a review of the Miele smart washing machine courtesy of Madleen Bluhm from RNIB's Technology for Life team. Find out why Madleen is once again enjoying doing the washing as a blind person. For more information about the was...
Oct 05, 2021•58 min•Ep. 398
