Tech Talk Features

If you've always wanted Amazon's Alexa smart assistant on your smartphone, you now can with an app called Reverb AI. Listener Jake Holt got in touch to tell us about the app, which is available on Apple and Android devices. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

A new feature has been added to the current range of Amazon Echo devices that lets you call or text your family members or friends. Tim Schwartz has been demonstrating this for #TechTalk listeners. #RNIBConnect

#TechTalk listener Mel has been in touch to ask what is being done to make TV more accessible? For example, how can the electronic programme guide (EPG) be used by blind people if there's no spoken feedback? RNIB's John Paton joined Steven Scott to answer some of Mel's questions. #RNIBConnect

If you are blind or have low vision to the extent that you've stopped watching TV on the traditional screen, you might be interested to know how one of our listeners have chosen to enjoy content from Amazon and Netflix without the need for a TV. Listen to Mike Cassidy's review of the Tendak box. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show the tech trio discuss Steven's first week with his new Android smartphone. Also listener Riz helps us understand Talkback better with his handy hints, and listener Clare is back with her #PottersPicks - three items under £100 - and this week she's in the kitchen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show, the tech trio discuss the latest offerings from Google. Listener Jake Holt tells us about the Reverb AI app, and Julie Rodaway returns with a review of her trip to Sight Village Manchester. And listener Clare restarts a popular feature on Tech Talk - Three Items under £100. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show, the team discuss the latest surprise announcement from Amazon about their six new products. Plus listener Mel gets in touch to ask why RNIB aren't doing more to encourage broadcast companies to make their set top boxes more accessible - RNIB's John Paton responds. And Mike from Great Yarmouth tells us about a way he enjoys on demand television and movies without a TV screen. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Tech Talk's champion of braille is back! Julie Rodaway returns to Tech Talk to discuss the latest news in braille, including the new Elbraille and Focus braille displays available now. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week’s show, the team discuss the bugs found in Apple’s new operating system for it’s smartphone and tablet. There’s also a chance to learn about the latest braille devices coming out this year, plus we talk about the latest accessibility updates for Amazon Fire TV, and we read through your emails. #RNIBConnect #Tech Talk

BlindSight uses cutting edge artificial intelligence to see the world as humans do. Technology in the app converts images from your phone's camera into spoken words, helping blind and partially sighted people navigate the world around them. And you don't even need an internet connection for it to work! Listener Damien got in touch from Poland to share his thoughts on this groundbreaking app. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

There are concerns from members of the visually impaired community about whether the new Face ID security feature on the latest iPhone X smartphone will be accessible. Steven Scott speaks to blind tech expert, blogger, author and broadcaster Jonathon Mosen to find out the latest. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk #AppleEvent

On this episode of Geek Out our tech trio are Paul, Madleen and Mohammed from RNIB Technology for Life team. The group get together to discuss the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo devices and talk about why they find them especially useful as blind people. #RNIBConnect #TechTalkGeekOut

Microsoft have launched a new app called Seeing AI, which aims to help blind and partially sighted people identify the world around them. Listen to Shaun and Kayaker discuss the app. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

You've probably heard by now about the new glasses from Aira but if you want to know what they're really like then this review by Kayaker should hopefully help you out. Kayaker spoke to Shaun just after he got his own pair. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you are a fan of keyboards, and let's be honest, who isn't? Listen to Jake's review of his new bluetooth keyboard which can do a lot more than you might think. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Want to read books easily while out about? Julie Rodaway finds out about the portable Daisy Player from Milestone. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you want to access audio description on Amazon content using your Amazon Fire Stick, Shaun has the info for you! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

On this week's show, Steven and Shaun are joined by James Rath - the blind Youtuber who recently interviewed Apple CEO Tim Cook. Also there's an interview with Amy Bernal from Aira to talk about the new glasses that act as a personal assistant. And there's more of your emails. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

Imagine being able to read that label on a jacket, or find a store you are looking for? For blind and partially sighted people, these are daily challenges. Aira aims to change that and use its new product to help people interact in the world more independently? Amy Bernal from Aira speaks to Steven Scott. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk

If you have ever thought about making movies but think your visual impairment might hold you back - meet James Rath. He has a Youtube channel and is making movies. He also had the chance recently to interview Apple CEO Tim Cook. Steven and Shaun spoke to James to find out more about him and 'that' interview. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk