RNIB Tech Talk

By RNIB Connect Radio

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 ... more

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The podcast currently has 648 episodes available.

RNIB Tech Talk episodes:

December 04, 2018 256: TechShare Pro 2018 Special part 1
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.
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57min
November 29, 2018 From AI to Accessible Games.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell speaks with Tristan Parker from E Access Bulletin. The free monthly publication is packed with news, reviews and your questions relating to accessible and assistive technology. This month topics include, gaming for visually impaired people and Artificial Intelligence…
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9min
November 27, 2018 255: Plenty of emails, and a special message from "Lorraine Kelly".
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.
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58min
November 23, 2018 Black Friday Special
It's Black Friday, and all this week on the Daily Connect we've been talking shopping and spending - staying safe online, getting the best deals and avoiding scams. On today's show, Steven is joined by Producer Andy and Tech Talk's Shaun Preece to talk deals and bargains, price tracking apps and websites, especially those aimed at blind and partially sighted users, and even a few freebies thrown in for good measure.
Below is a list of apps, websites and features mentioned:
Price Trackers
[Camelcamelcamel](https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/) - A site which allows you to see an Amazon product's price history, as well as set up alerts to tell you if it drops to a desired price point
[Keepa](https://keepa.com/) - similar to camelcamelcamel, but includes eBay, and can be added as a web browser extension. [Pouch](https://joinpouch.com/) - voucher codes [Honey](https://www.joinhoney.com/) - automatically applies the best coupon code at checkout
Bargain-spotting Forums
[HotUKDeals](https://www.hotukdeals.com/)
[LatestDeals.co.uk](https://www.hotukdeals.com/)
the [MoneySavingExpert forums](https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/)
Apps
[SeeingAI](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/seeing-ai)
[EN Vision](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letsenvision.envisionai&hl=en) - Android App [BeMyEyes](https://www.bemyeyes.com/)
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18min
November 23, 2018 260: Black Friday Special
It's Black Friday, and all this week on the Daily Connect we've been talking shopping and spending - staying safe online, getting the best deals and avoiding scams. On today's show, Steven is joined by Producer Andy and Tech Talk's Shaun Preece to talk deals, tech bargains, price tracking apps and websites, especially those aimed at blind and partially sighted users, and even a few freebies thrown in for good measure.
Below is a list of apps, websites and features mentioned:
Price Trackers
[Camelcamelcamel](https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/) - A site which allows you to see an Amazon product's price history, as well as set up alerts to tell you if it drops to a desired price point
[Keepa](https://keepa.com/) - similar to camelcamelcamel, but includes eBay, and can be added as a web browser extension. [Pouch](https://joinpouch.com/) - voucher codes [Honey](https://www.joinhoney.com/) - automatically applies the best coupon code at checkout
Bargain-spotting Forums
[HotUKDeals](https://www.hotukdeals.com/)
[LatestDeals.co.uk](https://www.hotukdeals.com/)
the [MoneySavingExpert forums](https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/)
Apps
[SeeingAI](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/seeing-ai)
[EN Vision](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letsenvision.envisionai&hl=en) - Android App [BeMyEyes](https://www.bemyeyes.com/)
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18min
November 20, 2018 254: Learning Braille, Talking Thermostats and viewer emails
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!
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58min
November 19, 2018 Who's Watching You Shop Online?
Many of us find Christmas to be a hectic and stressful time. However, with the accessibility and ease of online shopping, many of us will choose this simpler solution over running to the stores.
But are we putting ourselves at risk by shopping too impulsively?
Cyber Crime expert Raj Samani advices on how to best protect our hard-earned money this holiday season.
Raj spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
For more tips and advice on staying safe online visit: [www.mcafee.com/en-us/index.html](https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/index.html)
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10min
November 16, 2018 Apps For Independence That Aren't Rocket Science.
For several years now, we've been following the rapid growth and successes of a business that uses apps and Bluetooth technology to improve the every day lives of people with disabilities. NeateBox works tirelessly to create and grow the availability of it's services to help people do things that non disabled people take for granted, like cross the road or go shopping on the high street. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate to learn more about the apps and the awards that show why the service industry is waking up to accessibility... #RNIBConnect
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11min
November 13, 2018 253: Alexa to Windows, Narrator the best screen reader, and emails
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.
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58min
November 08, 2018 Assistive Tech Bulletin Is Free!
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Tristan Parker from E-Access Bulletin. The free publication is packed with news on assistive and accessible tech news, reviews, interviews and readers Q&A. This month, topics include a new app for improving assistance on train journeys and a call for contributors to submit to a new website that will review assistive technology... #RNIBConnect
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9min

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