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Welcome App Is Really Taking Off Mar 26, 2018

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The Welcome app has been designed by Edinburgh based tech solutions company NeateBox to improve the provision of service to customers with disabilities.

The app is set up by the user and when they approach a venue with the tech installed, the customer service representatives or staff are alerted to their arrival and any special requirements the customer has prioritised.

The versatile app is being used for shops, visitor attractions, transport hubs and much, much more.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, founder of the company, to learn more about the app and the latest venue to recognise the positive applications it can provide...

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Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones Review Mar 20, 2018

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Mark Evans from RNIB’s Technology For Life team reviews the latest ‘Beats Studio 3' wireless headphones.

Mark is talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the Technology for Life team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: tfl@rnib.org.uk

219: Accessible science museum, VI Tech Solutions, RNIB In Your Pocket review, Apple events Mar 20, 2018

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On this week's show, Steven goes AWOL and leaves Tim and Shaun to carry the can, but can they cope? Well it appears that they can as they discuss a new accessible science museum in Manchester specifically aimed at young blind and partially sighted people. Also on the menu is a review of RNIB in your Pocket ahead of its launch next week and Claire Potter speaks to accessible technology company VI Tech Solutions about the products they sell, plus there's news about CSUN in San Diego plus and lots more. #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk

Driverless Cars: The Future Is Here Mar 13, 2018

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As driverless cars start to being their testing in the UK we ask if blind and partially sighted people could one day use this technology to enhance their mobility. Steven Scott visited an exhibition and display of driverless vehicles, including the new Tesla Model X, and even had a chance to try it out for himself. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

218: Driverless cars, Braille e-reader, Bose glasses, Alexa's 'spooky' laugh Mar 13, 2018

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On this week’s show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Lydia Hulme to review the week’s news in technology. There’s also a chance to find out how Steven got on as he was introduced to the latest fully autonomous car from Tesla at an event highlighting the future of such vehicles in Birmingham. There’s also more of our listener emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

217: Soundscape, HomePod thoughts, News and more emails Mar 06, 2018

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This week Steven, Shaun and Tim discuss the new Microsoft Soundscape app that blind people are talking about – a new app that helps blind people better understand their environment. Also, listener Matthew Horspool gives his thoughts on the new Apple HomePod, and we hear from long time listener Dave who called in to share his thoughts on screenreaders for the PC. Plus there’s news and your emails.

216: Calibre Audio Library app, Apple HomePod review, Potter's Picks Feb 27, 2018

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On this week’s show Steven and Shaun are joined by new co-host Lydia Hulme once again. The trio are joined by Peter Gurney from Calibre Audio Library to respond to listeners’ concerns about their new app, plus listener Garth Humphries shares his first thoughts of the new Apple HomePod. There’s also a look at the latest news plus Claire Potter joins Steven to offer her latest Potters Picks.

Cyber Security Feb 21, 2018

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Steven Scott presents a special report into cyber security and offers advice to blind and partially sighted people about how to stay safe online.

Steven hears from former head of GCHQ, Robert Hannigan, and blind tech expert Scott Charles. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Blindshell Mobile Phone Feb 21, 2018

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If you've always fancied a smartphone but think they're too complicated or difficult to use, why not consider the Blindshell mobile?

It's available from RNIB and offers a simpler user interface than iPhones and Android devices.

You can find out more about it by clicking on the following link http://shop.rnib.org.uk/catalog/product/view/id/29628/s/blindshell-2-talking-accessible-smartphone

Paul Porter from RNIB told Steven Scott about the product in this extended interview. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

215: Cyber crime, Blindshell mobile phone, Potter's Picks for personal care Feb 20, 2018

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On this week’s show we hear about how to stay safe online and offer tips on how to avoid online cyber criminals getting hold of your data. RNIB Technology Officer Paul Porter talks about the Blindshell mobile smartphone as an alternative to Apple and Android, and we read through the week’s news in tech as well as respond to your emails. And let’s not forget Claire Potter who joins us again with another selection of her Potter’s Picks.

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