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Episode 618: Is the H2 Essential? This week, we catch up, and talk about the Zoom H2 Essential. External Links Zoom H2 Essential Handy Recorder

Episode 617: Illcast! Yes indeed, Angie and I were unwell for the latter part of Christmas, and we basically catch you up on what’s happened in the last two months, since we did the previous podcast. External Links No external…Read more Illcast! ›

Episode 616: Zooming Ahead! This week, a general chat, but with particular mention of the Zoom Essential recorders and accessories. We also go for a walk around Ludlow town, as recorded on the Zoom H1 Essential recorder.

This week, we talk about our holiday in Hope Bagot between 3 and 10 August. We also have a demo of a pasta cooker from a blindness perspective from Toni. External Links The Cabin Ludlow Aspire Consultancy Computer Room Services

Episode 614: Dreamcast! This week, Angie discusses dreams, we have feedback from Clive, and we generally catch up with what’s been going on in the last month. Please note: This recording was made on the Zoom H1 Essential recorder. External…Read more Dreamcast! ›

This week, we discuss the Zoom Essential Recorders. We also have some feedback from Clive, and also a piece of music from him that he produced on the Zoom H1 Essential.

Episode 612: ZoomCast This week, we discuss Zoom recorders, and get some feedback from Clive from Hithe! External Links Zoom’s website for their various recorders

Episode 611: Zoom Recorders, Braille and RSS Readers This week, Zoom recorders, Braille and RSS readers External Links Zoom Recorders An Article About Braille ‘n Speak” Pacmate Omni Braille Note Family Eurobraille, for Esys Braille displays VarioUltra 20 VarioUltra 40…Read more Zoom Recorders, Braille and RSS Readers ›

Episode 610: Zooming to the car wash This week, we read out some feedback, talk about talking recorders, and take you to the car wash.

Episode 609: Christmas Catch Up This week, Humanware Mantis, ESIMs and other delights at Christmas. External Links Humanware Mantis Q40

Episode 608: The Ideal Accessible Recorder? This week, catching up, and what we’d like to see in our ideal portable accessible recording device. External Links Steve Litchfield, For The Phones Show Chat Podcast Ted Salmon, Steve’s Co-Host

This week, Angie and I catch up, and Angie makes a recording on her Apple watch.

This week, we catch up and play some recordings from our Hope Bagot 2023 trip.

Episode 605: Mics, Recorders, Speakers and Bubbles? – 2 July 2023 This week, we discuss the Zoom M2 Mictrak Recorder and recorders in general, BubbleUPNP for Android, an extremely good all purpose media player, and Angie gives a little rant…Read more Mics, Recorders, Speakers and Bubbles? ›

Episode 605: AI Michele! – 3 June 2023 This week, catching up and a synthesised version of Michele? External Links Eleven Labs Hermit Of Redcoats Pub

Episode 604: An Evening With Priscilla! – 14 May 2023 This time, we talk about our visit to the London Palladium to see Priscilla Presley, and a general catch up. External Links Tutorial From Living Blindfully on Mona for Mastodon,…Read more An Evening With Priscilla! ›

Episode 603: Braille ‘n Sonos! – 25 March 2023 This week, Sonos coming to Computer Room Services, some observations on iOS Braille and a general catching up.

Episode 602: Braille ‘n Sound! – 4 February 2023 This week, Seeing AI with a Braille display, and sound bars again.

Episode 601: A Croaky Christmas! – 14 January 2023 This week, Christmas with a croak and some sound discussion. External Links Sleep Headphones

Episode 598: Let’s Roku ‘n Roll! – 9 October 2022 This week, we talk music on podcasts, the Pixel Watch and give a brief demo of our Roku sound bar and talk about how it improves our TV listening experience.…Read more Let’s Roku ‘n Roll! ›

Episode 597: Owls And Chickens – 28 August 2022 This week, we visit an owl sanctuary, see some chickens and generally catch up. External Links Small Breeds Farm And Owl Centre at Kington

Episode 596: Evo E12 Daisy Player, a brief look! – 23 July 2022 This week, an audio book recommendation and a brief look at the Evo E12 Daisy Player, which is packed with great and some unique features. External Links…Read more Evo E12 Daisy Player, a brief look! ›

Episode 595: Sound As A Pound! – 11 June 2022 We talk about what we have been up to, discuss TV sound bars, and fitness apps. Please note, that the barcode website to which we refer, http://www.ean-search.org, doesn’t seem to…Read more Sound As A Pound! ›

Episode 594: We’re Back! After quite a break, we’re back with our news, plus a demo of a new talking clock from Caretec.

Episode 593: The Big C has arrived! – 19 March 2022 Yes, Covid has arrived in our household. Steve has it and Angie may have it too. Also, we have a nice song from Toni called Thank You.

Episode 592: New Year, New Tech Review! – 29 January 2022 This week, Karin gives us a brief review of the Samsung ZFlip 3 Foldable Phone. We also catch up, as we have been away for a while. External Links…Read more New Year, New Tech Review! ›

Episode 591: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas! – 18 December 2021 This is the last podcast of the year, and is just a short catch up. May Angie and I wish you all a wonderful Holiday season,…Read more It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas! ›

Episode 590: Goodbye, Dear Sister! – 13 November 2021 This week, we announce the sad loss of Steve’s lovely sister, Maxine. We also record the podcast on Steve’s shiny new Pixel 6 Pro. External Links Steve’s subscribed podcasts in .XML…Read more Goodbye, Dear Sister! ›

Episode 589: Dawn Chorus – 2 October 2021 This time, as well as a catch up, we play part of a recording from Brian, of the Dawn Chorus from May 2020.

Episode 588: Ducks and Seagulls Galore! – 14 August 2021 This week, we talk about two little breaks we had, in which we made some recordings with the Eltrinex V12 Pro recorder. Headphones recommended for this podcast. External Links Purchase…Read more Ducks and Seagulls Galore! ›

Episode 587: Are You Shure? – 3 July 2021 This week, a look at the Shure MV88+ microphone, from two perspectives: Steve’s and Julie’s. External Links Shure Motiv MV88+ Microphone

Episode 586: Eltrinex V12 Pro – A New Recorder To The UK – 5 June 2021 This week, a new (To the UK) very versatile little recorder, and a demo of the Sonos Roam, a very portable Bluetooth speaker. External…Read more Eltrinex V12 Pro – A New Recorder To The UK ›

Episode 585: Sky Q Has A Voice! – 3 May 2021

Episode 584: TV Accessibility News – 5 April 2021 This week, some game changing TV news from Sky, Apple TV Accessibility on Chromecast and a little catch up. External Links Voice Guidance Help from Sky Apple TV Audible UK

Episode 583: Lock Down Lives – 6 March 2021 This time, catching up and a review of Dolphin Guide Connect, a simple to use computer application for blind and low vision users, from David and Ginny. External Links Dolphin Guide…Read more Lockdown Lives ›

Episode 582: Bits ‘n Pieces – 6 February 2021 This time, a quick catch up on things, some new product announcements and Karen demonstrates a fun game. External Links VisioBraille Devices Blindshell Touch The Great Toy Robbery

Episode 581: New Year Catch Up – 9 January 2021 This week, we catch up with the last month’s happenings and take a small virtual trip to the sea, thanks to David and Ginny.

Episode 579: Ghostly Google! – 31 October 2020 This week, a Halloween song from Google, some musings on the Victor Reader Trek and sounds from Swanage. External Links Cooker Home Page

Episode 578: We’re In The Middle Of A Muddle! This week, a somewhat muddled podcast, as a demo Steve was aiming to do, didn’t work out. But we’ll get there!

Episode 577: Health, Fitness and Dreams – 29 August 2020 This week, dreams from a listener, keeping fit and getting out and about.

Episode 576: All I Have To Do Is Dream! – 8 August 2020 This week, we discuss dreams and desires. External Links Envision AI Glasses Steve Litchfield’s Home Page

Episode 575: Is Three Lucky? – 26 July 2020 This week, our third attempt at recording a podcast, weird files abound, but more positively, Steve’s Birthday, which means gadgets of course! At least one anyway. External Links Nuraloop Headphones Computer…Read more Is Three Lucky? ›

Episode 574: Social Distancing with Sunu! – 07 June 2020 This week, we discuss social distancing and how the Sunu Band, a wrist worn mobility aid, may help. External Links Purchase the Sunu Band Here Find Out How To Use…Read more Social Distancing with Sunu! ›

Episode 573: What’s Your Game? – 23 May 2020 This week, we demonstrate some new games on the Blindshell Classic phone. Sound Devices MixPre ii Blindshell

Episode 572: Tipology! – 9 May 2020 This week, we talk about getting the right tips for ear buds, and Bluetooth Low Energy and we also discuss and set up the Mee Connect Hub Dual Bluetooth connection device for sharing…Read more Tipology! ›

Episode 571: Lockdown Catch Up! – 25 April 2020 This week, staying home, staying safe, Zooming and avoiding zombies! External Links Zombies Run Game Jonathan Mosen’s excellent Zoom Tutorial

Episode 570: Safe! – 28 March 2020 This week, we talk a little about lockdown and conclude our talking recorder thoughts.

Episode 569: Eltronix V12 Pro Digital Talking Voice Recorder – 15 March 2020 This week, a demo of the Eltronix V12 Pro Digital Talking Voice Recorder. Thanks to Eltronix for sending me this sample product to evaluate. External Links Eltronix…Read more Eltronix V12 Pro Digital Talking Voice Recorder ›

Episode 568: The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, And Nothing But The Tooth – 29 February 2020 This week, Angie’s trip to the dentist and some general catch up. External Links YouTube Demo Of Blindshell Classic

Blindshell Part 2 – 9 February 2020 This week, we finish up with Blindshell, including mentioning bugs fixed since Part 1. External Links Audience Podcast from Castos