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293: Be My Eyes partner with Lloyds Bank, PocketVision and #AskTechTalk
Sep 10, 2019
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On this week's Tech Talk we hear from Lloyds Bank about their partnership with the popular app Be My Eyes and how they intend to improve customer services using the app Plus we find out about a new smartphone app exclusively available on new Honor smartphones called PocketVision and how RNIB got involved in its inception. We also have RNIB's Alison Long on the show again to answer questions about upcoming changes to RNIB's Talking Books library website and listener Dale has his #AskTechTalk question answered by Jo Fullarton of the RNIB Technology for Life service.
292: Accessibility sounds in Office, emails, and #AskTechTalk
Sep 03, 2019
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On this week's Tech Talk with Steven and Robin, we cover more listener emails, Robin adds more accessibility sounds to Microsoft Office, and we also tackle another #AskTechTalk question for the Technology for Life team; this week it's how to put music onto the Victor Reader
291: Haptic Feedback, Windows 95, and emails
Aug 27, 2019
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Steven and Robin are back for another round of Tech Talk; this week Robin looks at how haptic feedback is coming to the iPhone for lovers of the traditional keyboard. We have more #AskTechTalk - this week Mel has some issues with his work computer that he would like the RNIB Technology for Life team to resolve, and we also round up some more listener emails.
290: Talking Microwaves, Bluetooth Headphones, and Emails
Aug 20, 2019
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This week Steven and Robin delve into the mailbag to talk about your thoughts on recent shows and stories we’ve covered. Plus Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins us with a review of the Cobalt Talking Microwave. And we begin our new series answering your tech questions in association with RNIB’s Technology for Life team. This week Gordon asks Tech Talk about the best Bluetooth headphones for assistive tech users. To send us your techie questions for the Ask Tech Talk segment, you can email techtalk@rnib.org.uk, you can tweet us, using the hashtag #AskTechTalk, we're also on Facebook too - simply search for RNIB Connect Radio. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
289: Technology assisting with education, booking flights, and #AskTechTalk
Aug 13, 2019
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This week, Steven and Robin are joined by Abi James from Ability.Net, who talks about technology that can make the difference in transitioning from school to college and university. Also, one of our intrepid blind reporters takes on apps from three major airlines, to book a flight to Barcelona - but how successful will he be? Also, be sure to check the end of the episode to find out more about #AskTechTalk - a new feature for you to contact us with all those tricky IT issues, headaches and problems in everyday life, so we can pitch them to the RNIB Technology For Life team to help solve them!
288: Sky Q, Tile Mate, and more of your emails
Jul 30, 2019
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On this week's Tech Talk, Steven and Robin go through the email inbox with Producer Andy, answering your questions including reading books on your Amazon Echo, and whether or not Sky Q is an accessible set top box. Robin also tells us about one of his most recent purchases, the Tile Mate. Huge thanks for all emails you've sent in; we try to get to as many as we can during the show! As always, you can join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
287: Victor Reader Stream, Synapptic TV Box, and more emails
Jul 23, 2019
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On this week's show we discuss more of your emails and comments, plus we get a review of the Synapptic TV Box from our listener Nadia. We also talk more about the Victor Reader Stream device including thoughts from Steven about how to get more books. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
286: Android, Adam Morse, Sight Village and emails
Jul 16, 2019
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On this week's show, Steven and Robin find out why three blind Android fans are in the studio and why they like that particular smartphone, plus we meet a visually impaired film director called Adam Morse and ask what tech he uses to do his job, and Sheila Armstrong from Torch Trust joins Steven to talk about her experience of Sight Village in Birmingham. Plus there is a look at the email inbox with Andy. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
285: Victor Reader Stream, Cyber attacks, and more emails
Jul 09, 2019
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On this week's show there is lots more love for the Victor Reader Stream from Humanware, plus we find out about a new piece of tech that could help end isolation of older people from a company called No Isolation. Plus we look at how cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and what we should do to keep ourselves safe online. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
284: Victor Reader Stream, RNIB PenFriend, and Social Media
Jul 02, 2019
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This week, on Tech Talk - Steven Scott and Robin Christopherson talk about the new RNIB PenFriend device, which has just been announced - we hear from one user who finds it a wonderful way of helping her read books along with her children. There's also a look at how removing the amount of likes from our social media posts can reduce anxiety among users, and there's a lot of love for the Humanware Victor Reader Stream in the email inbox! Speaking of emails, we read and appreciate all the kind messages you send us; and we encourage more! You can join the conversation on something you've heard by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk
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