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320: Extra Echo tips, New iPhone, and Audible
Apr 07, 2020
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Greetings! On this week's rip roaring, trailblazing Tech Talk, Steven and Robin discuss the imminent arrival of the iPhone SE, and also all the accessibility changes in the new iOS update, we discuss Audible making books free for younger readers, more tips and tricks for getting the absolute best out of your Amazon echo device, especially to keep you in a routine during this odd times, and speaking of odd, Andy's here with emails! More from you guys this week on the new RNIB Reading Service, Overdrive, and radio apps. You never know, Dougal and Shanelle might even make an appearance!
Want to email us? techtalk@rnib.org.uk. Tweet? @RNIBRadio with the hashtag #AskTechTalk. Keep safe, everyone. #StayatHome
319: Echo Calls, Canute Braille e-reader, and Support from Vital Tech
Mar 31, 2020
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Welcome to Tuesday, and welcome to Tech Talk! Steven, Robin and Andy join you from their own homes again this week. On today's show, Robin guides us through making calls and checking your calendar via Lady A (with a little help from Randy Rusnack), we hear about a Vital Tech support service funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, which provides advice on accessible technology, we hear about the multi-line digital Braille e-reader Canute with David Woodbridge , and there's also time for some emails. techtalk@rnib.org.uk is the email for all your questions, queries and compliments!
Tech Talk: Working From Home Special
Mar 25, 2020
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Oh, hello! Didn't expect us today, did you? Well, surprise! We wish we could be releasing a special episode in cheerier circumstances, because let's be honest, the last few weeks have been a bit strange; what started with social distancing is now a full lock-down in place across the UK, and beyond. Not only are we now trying to familiarise ourselves with less time with friends and loved ones, but we're even seeing less of our work colleagues. In this episode, Steven and Robin sit down to have an extended chat about home-based working, isolation, and keeping up communication with others. This episode also includes an extended version of the piece we heard from episode 318, in which Robin's son Sam details some hints and tips on how to make working from home work for you. Here's the website Sam reads out in that piece: https://cleartalents.com/contents/simple/working-from-home Stay safe, and we'll chat to you again next Tuesday.
318: Working from Home, Accessible Statistics Trackers, and Emails
Mar 24, 2020
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Time for Tech Talk! Many of us now are embracing a slightly different world, which may or may not include working from our homes for the time being. We hear some hints and tips on how to make this work, from Robin Christopherson's son Sam. Also, Robin demos' using a keyboard with iOS, we hear the best accessible way to keep up to date with the latest COVID19 statistics (http://cvstats.net/), and we get to your emails, including a few more regarding the new RNIB reading services
For more help with working from home, visit:
https://cleartalents.com/contents/simple/working-from-home You can always keep in contact with us by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio using the hashtag Ask Tech Talk.
317: Best of CSUN, LinkedIn, and emails
Mar 17, 2020
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On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin are joined by Shelly Brisbin from Blind Bargains and Paul Porter from RNIB to discuss the best bits from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2020.
Also on the show, Robin explains the benefits of LinkedIn, including navigating the iOS app, and we even squeeze in a few emails, too!
Remember, if you would like your questions answered by our helpful team here at RNIB please get in touch. Ask Tech Talk by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk or tweet us @RNIBRadio using the hashtag Ask Tech Talk.
And don't forget to call RNIB's Helpline for even more assistance over the phone during the week. Call 0303 123 9999 or search for "technology" on rnib.org.uk.
316: Code Jumper, CSUN, and Solid State Drives
Mar 10, 2020
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It's a technical Tech Talk this week! Steven and Robin are joined by David Woodbridge to discuss the release of Code Jumper in the UK, and why it's so important. Also on the show, Steven talks how to use a keyboard with iOS, the Ask Tech Talk this week covers solid state drives, and we also have news on CSUN, a Whirlpool recall, and Android security.
Those important details if you would like a question answered, either by us here at Tech Talk, or by the RNIB's Technology for Life team: Email: techtalk@rnib.org.uk Tweet: @RNIBRadio using the #AskTechTalk. Call: 0303 123 9999
315: RNIB Reading Services, Spotify, and Talking Calculators
Mar 03, 2020
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On this week's Tech Talk... The team receives comments from listeners on about the new RNIB Reading Services website, we also chat to listener (and Tech Talk super-fan) Karina Gregory about the new service, Steven tries out using Spotify's app on iOS and Android, and we have an Ask Tech Talk question on talking scientific calculators. All that, plus listener emails, news from the internet and more!
314: Online Safety, Flippy Phones and AD on the Fire TV Stick
Feb 25, 2020
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Tech Talk - Steven explains how to access Audio Description on the Fire TV Stick, there's news about the arrival of the next iPhone, the guys talk about how 'flippy phones' are all the rage, we learn more about Online Personal Safety and how Google Glass is back due to Envision AI, and we get to your emails!
313: Books, Drones and Emails
Feb 18, 2020
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On this week's Tech Talk, we chat to Alison Long on the recently launched RNIB Reading Services website, which Robin demo's reading a book from, we go flying drones with David Woodbridge, and we get back to listener emails, including discussions on Audio Description, braille and more! Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! A quick reminder, if you have a techie question, no matter how big or small, drop us an email to techtalk@rnib.org.uk, with the subject Ask Tech Talk. Alternatively, you can also use the hashtag #AskTechTalk on Twitter, and you can also call the RNIB's Technology for Life helpline on 0303 123 9999.
312: Blindshell, Anniversary of Facebook, and Audio Description
Feb 11, 2020
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Tech Talk Time! Robin and Andy join Steven to review the Blindshell Classic; a durable, stylish, and most importantly, easy to use mobile phone for the blind and visually impaired. We also hear about a rather impressive journey for a Nissan car, we hear about Facebook's anniversary, and in emails, it's more about Audio Description, accessible burglar alarm systems, and also cover voiceover on EPG's. All this and plenty more! Just a reminder, you can contact us via email (techtalk@rnib.org.uk), and your Ask Tech Talk queries can be directed to the hashtag #AskTechTalk on twitter, or you can ask the Technology for Life team at RNIB by calling the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
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