RNIB Tech Talk

You might have heard in the news how a security flaw in computer chips could have left our personal computers open to attack by hackers. Steven Scott explains how this news came about and what we need to do now to ensure we keep safe online. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

This week Steven Shaun and Tim are reunited after the holidays to discuss the latest news in the world of accessible tech. This week they discuss the news that all computers could be affected by two new bugs found in any machine using Intel, AMD or ARM chips, plus Apple’s announcement that they deliberately slow down iPhones due to battery issues gets the guys talking. There's also a report on what's on show at the big tech show in Las Vegas, CES. Claire Potter returns with some fitness related suggestions in her Potters Picks and there’s a new segment focusing on useful tips - this week we find out how to add image descriptions to our Twitter images. Plus the inbox is bursting with your emails – the team read through them this week.

Steven Scott looks back at the year in tech that was 2017, including your views on Apple's 10 years of the iPhone, Amazon's leap into accessibility and Microsoft's incredible new artificial intelligent app Seeing AI for blind people. Plus there's your best contributions and a replay of our most downloaded podcast this year. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this weeks show, Steven is joined by Tim Schwartz to discuss the latest news about the free Seeing AI app. There's also lots of your emails answered and Claire Potter joins us to offer her choices of smartphone accessories under the new budget of £150. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

This week Steven and Shaun run down the top gifts that blind and partially sighted people might want for Christmas. The list includes everything from helping you enjoy a good book to watching a top movie or TV boxset, plus lots more. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show Steven and Shaun talk about internet security following concerns in the mainstream media about Kaspersky, the Moscow based anti-virus software company. There's also more of your emails focusing on your thoughts about Seeing AI, and Claire Potter is back telling us about some nifty braille products, all under £100! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Steven and Shaun are joined by Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet to discuss the benefits and challenges of specialist and mainstream technology. Join the conversation [email protected] #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you struggle to find out what's on TV or what channel you are watching, then listener Raymond might just have the answer for you. Link to product - http://www.portset.co.uk/digital-media-centre/ #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

The new Sky Q box offers lots of options to enjoy television, but some of the accessibility functions are leaving some users feeling cut off. Could a new feature just added to Sky Q boxes show a move towards a more accessible future with the TV system? Listener Gordon Anthony has been finding out. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Did you know that Samsung has developed their own version of Talkback for their range of Android smartphones? Listener Alexander has been in touch to tell us about it. #TechTalk #RNIBConnect

This week the team discuss a hotly contested topic - specialist vs mainstream technology - but is there a right choice? Robin Christopherson of Abilitynet joins in the chat. Also Claire Potter retruns with her pick of magnification devices, and there's your comments on the new Seeing AI app from Microsoft. Join the conversation [email protected] #TechTalk #RNIBConnect

On this week's show Steven Shaun and Tim discuss the latest news in the world of tech, in particular the announcement that Microsoft's Seeing AI app is now available in the UK and Australia. There's also your comments on how TV can be more accessible using some smart features you may not be aware of, and we read through your emails. Join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

After what feels like years of waiting, the Seeing AI app from Microsoft is here. But what is it and what is the fuss all about? Our reporter Scott from Boston in the US tells us what it can do and why you should download the iOS app today - for free! #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut

On the show this week, Steven Shaun and Tim talk about the latest news about Blindfold Games being allowed to continue to appear on the Apple app store. Also we hear from listener Riz to challenge Steven on his use and experiences of the Android phone. Plus Clare joins us to give her thoughts on accessible games from RNIB in her Potters Picks, plus there's the latest news from the world of tech. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's episode the team talk about the new IKEA smart bulbs that work with Amazon Alexa and Siri on your phone, plus they talk about the new iPhone X and why Steven won't be buying one. Plus there's more Potter's Picks from Clare Potter and the guys talk through the weeks news in tech and your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

This week the tech trio celebrate their 200th episode with more of the latest tech news, including the latest on Jaws 2018 and an apparent issue with the Mozilla Firefox browser. Plus there's your emails and comments and also three items under £100 with Clare Potter in Potter's Picks. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you're looking for a way to keep your smartphone or tablet charged while on the move, listener and contributor Julie Rodaway might have an accessible solution for people who have low or no vision. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this weeks show, the tech trio discuss the latest tech new including the latest from Microsoft and their new Fall Creators Update which includes big enhancements for Narrator and Zoom features. Also, Julie Rodaway joins the team to discuss accessible battery chargers and Clare Potter returns with another of her Potter's Picks. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Listener Riz has been in touch to share his thoughts on getting to grips with the Android phone with Talkback, the free screenreader built into every new Android phone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Find out what long time listener and contributor Julie Rodaway thought of the latest Sight Village exhibition that was close to her in Manchester. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you want to independently read documents and notes that are written down using your Android smartphone, one of our listeners has a special list of apps just for you. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you've always wanted Amazon's Alexa smart assistant on your smartphone, you now can with an app called Reverb AI. Listener Jake Holt got in touch to tell us about the app, which is available on Apple and Android devices. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

A new feature has been added to the current range of Amazon Echo devices that lets you call or text your family members or friends. Tim Schwartz has been demonstrating this for #TechTalk listeners. #RNIBConnect

#TechTalk listener Mel has been in touch to ask what is being done to make TV more accessible? For example, how can the electronic programme guide (EPG) be used by blind people if there's no spoken feedback? RNIB's John Paton joined Steven Scott to answer some of Mel's questions. #RNIBConnect

If you are blind or have low vision to the extent that you've stopped watching TV on the traditional screen, you might be interested to know how one of our listeners have chosen to enjoy content from Amazon and Netflix without the need for a TV. Listen to Mike Cassidy's review of the Tendak box. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show the tech trio discuss Steven's first week with his new Android smartphone. Also listener Riz helps us understand Talkback better with his handy hints, and listener Clare is back with her #PottersPicks - three items under £100 - and this week she's in the kitchen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show, the tech trio discuss the latest offerings from Google. Listener Jake Holt tells us about the Reverb AI app, and Julie Rodaway returns with a review of her trip to Sight Village Manchester. And listener Clare restarts a popular feature on Tech Talk - Three Items under £100. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show, the team discuss the latest surprise announcement from Amazon about their six new products. Plus listener Mel gets in touch to ask why RNIB aren't doing more to encourage broadcast companies to make their set top boxes more accessible - RNIB's John Paton responds. And Mike from Great Yarmouth tells us about a way he enjoys on demand television and movies without a TV screen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Tech Talk's champion of braille is back! Julie Rodaway returns to Tech Talk to discuss the latest news in braille, including the new Elbraille and Focus braille displays available now. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week’s show, the team discuss the bugs found in Apple’s new operating system for it’s smartphone and tablet. There’s also a chance to learn about the latest braille devices coming out this year, plus we talk about the latest accessibility updates for Amazon Fire TV, and we read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #Tech Talk

BlindSight uses cutting edge artificial intelligence to see the world as humans do. Technology in the app converts images from your phone's camera into spoken words, helping blind and partially sighted people navigate the world around them. And you don't even need an internet connection for it to work! Listener Damien got in touch from Poland to share his thoughts on this groundbreaking app. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

There are concerns from members of the visually impaired community about whether the new Face ID security feature on the latest iPhone X smartphone will be accessible. Steven Scott speaks to blind tech expert, blogger, author and broadcaster Jonathon Mosen to find out the latest. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk #AppleEvent

On this episode of Geek Out our tech trio are Paul, Madleen and Mohammed from RNIB Technology for Life team. The group get together to discuss the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo devices and talk about why they find them especially useful as blind people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut

Microsoft have launched a new app called Seeing AI, which aims to help blind and partially sighted people identify the world around them. Listen to Shaun and Kayaker discuss the app. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

You've probably heard by now about the new glasses from Aira but if you want to know what they're really like then this review by Kayaker should hopefully help you out. Kayaker spoke to Shaun just after he got his own pair. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you are a fan of keyboards, and let's be honest, who isn't? Listen to Jake's review of his new bluetooth keyboard which can do a lot more than you might think. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Want to read books easily while out about? Julie Rodaway finds out about the portable Daisy Player from Milestone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you want to access audio description on Amazon content using your Amazon Fire Stick, Shaun has the info for you! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Imagine being able to read that label on a jacket, or find a store you are looking for? For blind and partially sighted people, these are daily challenges. Aira aims to change that and use its new product to help people interact in the world more independently? Amy Bernal from Aira speaks to Steven Scott. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you have ever thought about making movies but think your visual impairment might hold you back - meet James Rath. He has a Youtube channel and is making movies. He also had the chance recently to interview Apple CEO Tim Cook. Steven and Shaun spoke to James to find out more about him and 'that' interview. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show, Steven and Shaun are joined by James Rath - the blind Youtuber who recently interviewed Apple CEO Tim Cook. Also there's an interview with Amy Bernal from Aira to talk about the new glasses that act as a personal assistant. And there's more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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