The Accessible Technology Podcast

In 2008, Nintendo launched the DSi, which was the third DS console to be released (the first one having been released in 2005).

It was the first Nintendo DS to include a camera (before even smartphones got that capability) and to have an audio player, while also being the second to get the Nintendo Web Browser, which allowed you to connect to the internet. But it was also the first to lose the Game Boy Advance slot which allowed gamers to play GameBoy games on a DS, which was disappointing for some.

However, while this was all groundbreaking for the time, there was still one downside to a couple of the games that the DSi — and other models — of the DS had, depending on whether or not you were a disabled person wanting to get into gaming, and that was when it came to not all the games being fully touch screen dependable, which is something I got annoyed about as a child.

That was until recently when I convinced Special Effect to create a customised DSi for me, which has an external switch port plugged into the stylus port so I can plug external gaming switches into it, which act as the L and R buttons, since those were buttons which I could never reach. 

In this episode, you'll get to hear my first experience testing this customised DSi out.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/zf_Hv5BzKxI

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

On 18th October 2022, Apple announced their 10th Generation iPad and 6th Generation iPad Pro (which both have the M2 Chip), along with some new accessories, including a new magic folio case and a new Apple Pencil.

In this episode, I react to their announcements of these devices, and give my thoughts on all of them.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/CLI_nEU2uxU

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

Podcasting has grown in popularity in the last few years, and there’s now numerous podcasts for you to choose from. There’s podcasts for people who are interested in True Crime, as well as ones for people who are interested in the news and History or Politics. And there’s even podcasts for people who want to know more about cooking and more!

In this episode, I guide you through step by step on how to create a technology podcast using RedCircle.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/1K0Wv2amonA

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

Smart TVs have grown in popularity the last few years, thanks largely because all the sites and streaming services we love to use are built into them. But did you know you can even control them by using your phone?

In this episode, I guide you through how to set your Samsung tv so you can control it with your phone.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/V5UQPMTg2zE

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

EWeLink is one of many smart home platforms that help you create a smart home, with brands including Sonoff, SmartWise. WDYK, and KingArt. Their technology is compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Samsung SmartThings, Yandex Alice, IFTT, Philips Hue, Home Assistant and Olisto, and other products they sell include:

• ZigBee and Wifi switches
• Motion Sensors
• Smart Light Bulbs
• Smart Switches and Plugs
• ZigBee Hubs
• Smart Cameras and Dimmers

In this episode, however, I’m going to guide you through how to set up a schedule for your blinds to open and close at if you have smart blinds.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/ZPSru7fC3lU

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

Cancel culture and divisive politics has been moving into the work place for a couple of years, leading to cases where people have been forced out of work and have had to take their cases to the Supreme Court. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have all been attacked for their guidelines on free speech in recent months and year, especially after they deplatformed Donald Trump when he started claiming the 2020 Election result was wrong — though he has since been brought back on those platforms, as well as when people were allowed to spread misinformation about other issues in society, i.e, the pandemic, although some other things that started as a conspiracy theory back then, seem to be getting closer to be getting investigated now, e.g, the lab leak theory, which might have more truth to it than others.More closely, however, we’ve seen the battles that the Mermaids transgender charity and Stonewall have had with the LGB Alliance group as well, and how authors like JK Rowling have been facing death threats, as well as other people in the media, for standing up for the facts. And let’s not forget about the Russian interference that has been speculated in UK and American politics, and the hackers we’ve heard about getting involved with politics as well.

In this episode, I lay out my thoughts regarding Elon Musk becoming CEO of Twitter (although he has since decided to step down) while telling you whether it is a good or bad thing for freedom of speech / hate speech.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/7BbHAKE-H8M

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

In September 2022, Apple announced 2 new releases of the Apple Watch, as well as the new iPhone 14. In this episode, I react to these announcements being made.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/hzHvG3V4hn8

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

The 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro was first announced by Apple in October 2021. You can choose between a version of the laptop that is powered with the M1 Pro Chip or the M1 Max Chip, and in today’s episode, I’ll be unboxing and setting up my 14” MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro Chip.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/2YvIyr-SlaQ

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

For a couple of years now, people have been debating whether E-Gaming should become a sport. While some people who argue in favour of it constantly bring up the tournaments they play at and teams they play on, those against argue that playing a sport video game doesn’t actually make it a sport. And that’s where the argument very often ends.

But over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a massive advance in technology, that has seen not only disabled people being able to play games, but has also led to improvements in AI and improvements in medical technology.

So in this episode, you’ll be hearing an audio version of an article I wrote last year, in which I argue that video games could help more disabled people compete in disabled sports.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/JLTbS4qy3gM

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA

The Anlan Neck Massager is a neck massager made by Anlan, which is an e-commerce industry that specialises in the development and sales of beauty and health equipment for women.

In this episode, I review one of their neck massagers.

LINKS

Original Video: https://youtu.be/ZJ9pHz1LPt0

My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/

My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/

The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIA

The Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA