RNIB Tech Talk

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

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

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

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

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