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Amazon and Audio Description: A Listener View

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, 20171 min

App Review: Tap Tap See

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, 20176 min

Binaural Headphones from Hooke Audio

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, 20174 min

Could Digital Voting Be Easier For Blind People?

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, 20173 min

Amazon Announces Support For Audio Description

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, 20173 min

Episode #183: Amazon announces audio description support, Binaural headphones, Tap Tap See

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, 201757 min

Episode #182: Unapologetically Apple!

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 6, 201757 min

Using Braille and iOS

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, 20177 min