RNIB Tech Talk

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456: Tech Talk 456: Avanti West Coast Return, Monarch Part Two, Your Email Apr 20, 2023

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This week the accessibility team from Avanti West Coast Trains will be back to give an update on their latest project and to answer some listener questions, we’ll be hearing more about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline refreshable braille display, and we’ll be answering your emails.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

455: Tech Talk 455: Monarch Braille Display, RNIB On Twitch, NV Access Apr 13, 2023

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This week gamer SightlessKombat tells us about RNIB’s recent Twitch video game streaming, we’ll hear about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline braille display from Humanware and American Printing House, we’ll also be finding out more about the work of NV Access.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

454: Tech Talk 454: Emporia Tablet, Design For Every Gamer, Estée Lauder Makeup Assistant Apr 06, 2023

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This week were hearing about RNIB’s new ‘Design For Every Gamer’ campaign, which hopes to create better gaming experiences for all. Siobhan Mede tells us about her time using the Estée Lauder accessible makeup assistant app, and Tasneem Arshad tries out the Emporia tablet.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

453: Tech Talk 453: VoxiVision, Octopus Home Mini, More From CSUN Mar 30, 2023

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This week we hear more reports from this year’s CSUN conference, Tasneem gets the low down on the VoxiVision and we’ll also be speaking to one listener about their experience of using the Octopus Home Mini.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

452: Tech Talk 452: CSUN Interviews, Emporia Talk Active Mar 24, 2023

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This week we’ll be hearing some special reports from the CSUN Accessible Technology Conference in California, and Callum gets his hands on the Talk Active Phone from Emporia.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

451: Episode 451: HIMS Senseplayer, Artificial Intelligence? Your Emails Mar 17, 2023

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This week Steve Tyler, Director of Assistive Technology at Leonard Cheshire gives us his take on the recent trend for so-called ‘artificial intelligence’ tools, Callum asks Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound all about the Senseplayer from HIMS and of course we’ll be tackling your emails.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

450: Tech Talk 450: Emporia, Mobile Payments, Dolphin Computer Access Mar 10, 2023

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This week we’re hearing form Chris Millington, CEO of Emporia, about their range of accessible smart phones and tablets. RNIB Tech For Life’s Colin Shales drops by to explain options for making mobile payments work for you, and Dave Williams hears the latest from Dolphin Computer Access.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

449: Tech Talk 449: Classroom Technology, Biel Glasses, Smart Home Devices Mar 03, 2023

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This week RNIB Education Specialist Jane Sharp tells us about the role of accessible technology in the classroom, David Hogg fills us in on the Biel smart glasses and one Tech Talk listener tells us all about the ‘smart home’ technology he’s installed, in some very unusual places.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

448: Tech Talk 448: Accessible Train Travel, Envision Update, RealSAM Feb 24, 2023

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This week we get on board with a new passenger assistance scheme from Avanti West Coast Trains, Envision CEO Karthick Kannan drops by to explain the changes coming soon to the Envision service and Louise Humphreys from Real Sam gives us an update on their plans for this year.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

447: Tech Talk 447: Publishing As A VI Author, Accessible Makeup App, Your Emails Feb 17, 2023

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This week we’re chatting with VI author Ami Turnbull who is talking about the role technology played in writing her debut novel . David Hogg hears about Estee Lauder’s accessible new app for helping to apply makeup and we’re also catching up with your questions and queries.
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker.
You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #RNIBTechTalk

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