Skip to main content
A top-down photo of a work desk with a laptop, tablet, two phones, headphones, and general small office desk items such as pens, cables, and cups.

Talking Tech

View episode 1

3 Seasons

•

83 Episodes

•

By Vision Australia

Expert reviews of developments in assistive technology for people with print disabilities.

⋁

2023 Season

Episodes

  1. Three people sitting around a desk in an office meeting room. Two are seated, one is standing in the middle and pointing at a laptop screen.
    1. The New Pixel Phone

    15 mins

    Talking Tech looks at an accessible racing game, JAWS, Fusion, Zoomtext latest, the New Pixel Phone and Pixel Watch.

  2. A white right hand holding a touch screen device.
    2. Meta Connect

    15 mins

    The Royal Commission Report into Violence against People with a Disability; developments at Meta Connect; and more.

  3. Hands using a Braille Sense Plolaris machine.
    3. New Apple Devices and iOS17 Launch

    15 mins

    This episode covers: new Apple devices, iOS17, FaceTime integration with Apple TV, and more.

  4. A man in a work shirt is pressing buttons on an audio device.
    4. Apple's iOS 17 Accessibility Features

    15 mins

    Apple Keynote event: iOS 17 - the main blind and low vision accessibility features.

  5. Two people in an open plan office meeting space. One is using a phone for taking notes and the other is using a notepad and pen.
    5. Catching up on Apple Keynote

    15 mins

    This episode: where to catch up with the new hardware announced by Apple in September 2023. And what exactly is Twit TV?

  6. A woman sitting at an office desk is using a magnifying device to read a broadsheet newspaper.
    6. Space X iPhone SOS Satellite Launch

    15 mins

    Warnings on the Deep Space Network, Space X launches iPhone Emergency SOS satellites, Nissan recycles car batteries, more.

  7. A close up of a magnifying device. It is being held by hands on either side and is being used to read the weather from a newspaper.
    7. EU's New Battery Rule

    15 mins

    This edition: how the EU’S New Battery Rule could change your iPhone.

  8. A woman in a white shirt and bright yellow scarf works at a desk; the screens have magnification on them for accessibility.
    8. Be-My-Eyes AI Assistant Tech

    15 mins

    This episode: Be-My-Eyes AI Assistant; VO Starter for Teaching Voiceover on iOS is back; Mobile Phone 3D Screen Amplifier.

  9. Two men look at a desktop computer screen.
    9. Assistive Tech for Low Vision

    14 mins

    Assistive tech for people with low vision at home, school, work: VA Digital Access Assistive Tech Survey, Bindi Maps Navigation Survey.

  10. Two men in business shirts look at a desktop monitor, one is gesturing to the other in an explaining way.
    10. Assistive Tech for People Who Are Blind

    14 mins

    Latest assistive tech for home, school, and employment - for people who are blind.

  11. Two hands are holding a touchscreen phone.
    11. Mindfulness - Intro to ASMR

    14 mins

    This edition: Exploring Tech Webinar for accessing print, ASMR, MyNoise app, Now Shocks earbuds, new Samsung products.

  12. A left hand is holding an iPhone and a right hand is about to tap on the screen to use it.
    12. No Internet? No problem!

    14 mins

    Talking Tech explores things you can still do offline - no Internet or wifi needed.

  13. Lower body of a person walking towards the camera on a path, feeling ahead with a white cane
    2023. Monarch, White Cane Day and AT Guys

    15 mins

    Talking Tech looks at Monarch software, explores White Cane Safety Day, and more from the AT Guys.

  14. A teenager wearing sunshades listens to a smartphone through earphones
    2023. I wish we still had this stuff...

    14 mins

    Some assistive tech we wish was still around or updated to suit today's tech.

  15. Looking over a person's shoulder to an electronic pad or tablet showing the image of a Hallowe'en pumpkin with the word "Halloween" underneath
    2023. Apple's tricky Hallowe'en treats

    14 mins

    A non-scary from Apple, and latest moves to restrict kids' phone time.

  16. The black handle of a white cane, with wrist strap, sits against a white cushion
    2023. All Terrain Cane

    14 mins

    We review new assistive Mac products, the Brailliant Bix, the All Terrain Cane and more!

  17. Lower face and upper body of a man in a tuxedo holding in both hands a golden statuette trophy
    2023. Most Interesting Device of 2023

    14 mins

    We award 2023's Most Interesting Device - and more.

  18. A large fake-looking plastic shark with huge teeth approaches the camera on the surface of an outdoor pool
    2023. JAWS, Zoomtext and Fusion

    14 mins

    Assistive tech reviewed this week includes JAWS, Zoomtext and Fusion.

  19. Two green Formula racing cars race around a track.
    2023. Motor racing game and smartphone developments

    14 mins

    Latest in assistive tech for blind/low vision. This edition: Forza Motorsport Racing game and latest smartphone developments.

  20. Medium close-up of a hand holding a smartphone showing multiple apps. In the background are blurred computer monitors.
    2023. Interesting O&M apps to test listening and navigation skills

    14 mins

    Tech consultant David Woodbridge discusses latest blind-assistive tech including new O&M apps.

  21. A small boy in a red and black magician's cape brandishes a magic wand and in his other hand carries his large black top hat, into which he looks expectantly.
    2023. Telescopic canes, conferences and lots of new tech

    14 mins

    Reviewing new assistive tech: iOS, Android, Mac, a telescopic cane and an online conference!

  22. Monochrome graphic of human head from side showing bubbles within, and large letters "AI" above.
    2023. What is AI and how can I use it?

    15 mins

    Vision Australia experts look at how Artificial Intelligence can best be used by blind/low vision people.

  23. A figure dressed as Santa Claus hunches gleefully over a laptop screen.
    2024. Tech tips for the holidays

    15 mins

    Expert advice on useful software and tech help for the holiday period - and keeping scammers away!