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This week, we're talking all things Android with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services, plus a trip down memory lane with RNIB Connect Radio's own Ken Reid. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk
Phones Show Chat 811 - Show Notes Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt (Computer Room Services) MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Feedback, Topics and Contributions HMD Skyline - Specs - GSMArena's Summary Device Week Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Apple Watch Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xperia 1 VI Motorola Edge 50 Pro and Moto Buds Plus Samsung Voice Recorder OnePlus 12R Sleep Mode on Smartwatches Steve's ultra minimalist work set-up: Microsoft Universal Keyboard Claude AI Photo of the Month Winner for June 2024 from MeWe PSC Photos Group Does He Like Butter, Ian Bundey, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: Links of Interest PodHubUK - Ted on Mastodon - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Videos - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - Tech Talk UK - TechAddictsUK - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - Coffee Time - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants, Raves, and Reviews - Steve's YouTube Shorts
Phones Show Chat 794 - Show Notes Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Feedback and Discussion The Hisense A9 Pro E-INK Phone - JerryRig Teardown TCL 50 XL NxtPaper 5G Sony phones will get "5 years of updates" Sony's 2024 models will not have 4K displays or 21:9 screens Device Week Google Glass at Envision AI - LetsEnvision Google Pixel 8 Pro Pixel's Clear Calling Marshall Acton III Anker PowerHouse 521 Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review Pixel Fold Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola - Ted's Review Steve's Personal Top 5 Phones, March 2024 Problem: Apple Music Mac sync waits... forever. Solved! Nokia N97: Huge ambition, botched execution The most mature '50:50' smartphone: Nokia E72 Clicks keyboards Sony Xperia 5 Mk.V - Still the ONE. Or should that be FIVE? Sony Xperia 5 Mk.V vs Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted's Review Steve's Sony Xperia 5 Mk.V YouTube Shorts... Overview and Intro Camera Testing Music Galore - Speakers, jack, codecs, DSEE, Dolby Is the telephoto missed from the Mk.V? Battery life, IP68 despite all the gadgets Possible caveats and issues, longevity App of the Week Bubble UPnP Podcast Addict Photo of the Month Winner for February 2024 from MeWe PSC Photos Group Golden Gate Bridge, Joe Hickey, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Links of Interest PodHubUK - Steve on Twitter - Ted on Mastodon - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Videos - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - Tech Talk UK - TechAddictsUK - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - Coffee Time - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants'n'Raves - Steve's YouTube Shorts
Phones Show Chat 782 - Show Notes Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Feedback Desktop Mode for the Fairphone 5 Device Week Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Lookout Pixel 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 TCL NXTPAPER 5G vs TCL NXTPAPER 4G Pixel 7 vs Pixel 8 Moto G 2nd Gen (2014) Photo of the Week from MeWe PSC Photos Group Rainy Days, Chris Clayton, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: Links of Interest PodHubUK - Steve on Twitter - Ted on Mastodon - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Videos - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - Tech Talk UK - TechAddictsUK - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - Coffee Time - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants'n'Raves - Steve's YouTube Shorts
Phones Show Chat 774 - Show Notes Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Feedback and Contributions Android 14 with One UI 6 Device Week iPhone 14 Pro Max Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Specs The Dynamic Draw of Sony Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Specs Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV - Specs Double Tap by NorthRiver Sony WH-1000XM4 - Sony LinkBuds Sony SRS-XB13 - Sony SRS-XV800 Pixel 7 Pro Google Lookout Rita El-Khoury Just Can't Put Down the Pixel Fold Steve's Google Pixel Fold YouTube Shorts Introducing the Android 14 powered errr… Surface Duo 3! The one week verdict (form, speakers, Qi) Periscope zoom, sensor fusion, and Super Res Zoom General imaging review Multitasking and productivity (just like the Surface Duo) Camera buttons and compact imaging in general! A Swiss Army Knife with multiple modes Media watching nit-picks! Small screen to large, app by app! The Google Pixel Fold one month verdict Photo of the Week from PSC Photos A Shepherd's Warning by Marcus Brown using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Links of Interest PodHubUK - Steve on Twitter - Ted on Mastodon - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Videos - PSC Classifieds - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - Tech Talk UK - TechAddictsUK - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - Coffee Time - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants'n'Raves - Steve's YouTube Shorts
Phones Show Chat 694 - Show Notes Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Feedback and Contributions The All About Sites - So long and thanks for all the fish... Latest Google Play system update makes file sharing easier between your devices OnePlus Nord 2T listed on retailer's website with specs, price, and images Android 13 blocks unwarranted use of accessibility services restricting sideloaded apps Device Week Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 5 Oppo Find X3 Pro Sony Xperia 5ii Chargie Dongle in Testing Ticwatch E3 The Hable One Oppo Find X3 Pro Always on Display for the iPhone - YouTube Short Pixel 4 128GB Live Draw Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is David King! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo Photo of the Week Head into the Light by Sean Paull using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Help us by buying from Amazon UK via Steve's affiliate or Ted's affiliate. Or buy Ted a coffee? Links of Interest PodHubUK - Twitter - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - TechAddictsUK - The TechBox - AAM - AAWP - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - Coffee Time - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants'n'Raves
In a small, Michigan town a young chef is out foraging until she encounters something so stealthy and deadly, even her ghost can't name the cause of her own death. Written by Michele Roger Sound editing by Steve Nutt at www.comproom.co.uk
It's here...FINALLY. My new horror novel is being released. Join me each week for Terror Under the Lupin Moon Written and read by Michele Roger Sound editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services www.computerroomservices.co.uk
The Game begins. If you happen to like playing chess, it's from this chapter in the book that you can begin to play along, move by move on your own board as you read along. The stakes are high as the life and death match of vampire vs human begins in a life size game. Written by Michele Roger Sound editing by Steve Nutt
Geraldine wakes up with her dream come true. She is a vampire and a queen of The Game. Written by Michele Roger Sound Editing by Steve Nutt
Helen and Ray discover that they've been betrayed by Ruth and it may cost them their lives. Riley begins to heal from her mother's death thanks to Rose and Robbie. The ghost of Delta helps Kevin to stay strong. Written by Michele Roger Sound editing by Steve Nutt
Micha procures some additional living "pieces" for the human side of The Game by bribing a Detroit correctional facility that uses chess as part of its rehabilitation. Written by Michele Roger Sound edited by Steve Nutt of Computer Room Services, UK
Micah adds pressure by reminding Robbie that if he doesn't find enough players for his side of the chess match, his team will be forced to forfeit under the terms of the contract. And by means of forfeit, Micah means death...by being devoured. Kevin reluctantly agrees to let Micah enter his home. Written by Michele Roger Sound editing by Steve Nutt and Computer Room Services, UK Theme music by Michele Roger Patreon: www.patreon.com/micheleroger
Robbie's recovery makes leaps as he and Rose prepare for The Game. Geraldine teaches James the art of seduction. Written by Michele Roger Sound Engineering by Steve Nutt, Computer Room Services, UK. If you would like to support this podcast, please visit the Michele Roger Patreon page and subscribe.
Rose tries to deal with her devastating news. Robbie considers Michah's offer seriously after Helen attempts to rake him over the coals in a media scandal. Ray plays both sides in the break up between Robbie and Helen. Written by Michele Roger Sound Engineering by Steve Nutt and Computer Room Services. Theme song by Michele Roger Enjoying this book? Please support the author and get exclusive new material on her Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/MicheleRoger?fan_landing=true
How many listeners remember Talks? The popular screen reader for Series 60 and other phones running the Symbian operating system. It first came to the market in the early 2000s, and perhaps its most well-known proponent in the UK was Steve Nutt, the man behind Computer Room Services. His expertise when it comes to mobile phones is unparalleled and, unphased by the slow demise of Symbian, he's now just as well-known for his knowledge of Android. There's more to Steve than phones though. His company offers assistive technology training and consultancy; braille transcription; and sells a wide range of products including digital audio recorders, talking gadgets, talking book machines, speech synthesizers and other assistive software and, most notably for this podcast, an assortment of braille products. In addition to flagship displays from VisioBraille and Esys, he also sells the full range of leather cases from Executive Products, including a case for the popular Orbit Reader 20. Call Computer Room Services: 01438 742286 Also In This Episode Sight Village Birmingham: Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9TG Braille and Beer: The Old House at Home, 193, Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QP Focus 14 Blue 5th gen and Focus 40 Blue 5th gen special offer: call 01604 798070 or order online Vision Through Sound CIC
If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to using smartphones with braille displays. We’re delighted that he joined us ... Read more
In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, host Dave Nason is joined by four great guests for a fun, detailed and balanced discussion about the state of both Android and iOS today, in particular of course for blind and low vision users. Dave is joined by Warren Carr of the Blind Android Users podcast and mailing list, Steve Nutt of Computer Room Services, plus Scott Davert and Alex Hall from the AppleVis editorial team.
Good day to you all! We continue our Android theme this week inviting Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services (https://www.comproom.co.uk/) to join Steven, Robin and Tim to talk about the benefits Android can bring to blind people, and the hot specialist tech that's flying out the door. Also, Yvonne Brooks from RNIB's Technology for Life team joins the guys to talk about the new LIDAR scanner in the iPhone 12 Pro range, and gives her views on the benefits of the new tech. Also, keep your ears peeled for a really bad acapella joke from Mr Scott! For all your tech questions, queries and confusions, email TechTalk@RNIB.org.uk, and we'll feature it on an upcoming show. Coming up next week, David Ward from the Echo Tips podcast talking all about getting the most out of Lady A!
Phones Show Chat 621 - Show Notes Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt Phones Show Chat is helped out by Noreve - luxury leather tough cases for your smartphone - look out for promos and codes on their front page! MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Feedback Marc on AccuBattery New Moto Phones - Motorola Edge S - Moto G30 Android 11 any minute for the Sony Xperia 5ii Significant Android 11 Updated Features Android 12 Developer Preview Honor View40 Device Week iPhone 12 Pro Max Sony Xperia 5 II - Ted's Comparison Review Samsung Galaxy A41 Sony MDR-7506 Just Player App The Phones Show - Back to the Beginning - The Shows Full List Your Phone vs Samsung DeX Dead or Alive: Android 5 Steve Nutt’s Suggested App List Android 11 Multi Finger Gestures Envision AI Android - Envision AI iOS Eye-D Pro Be My Eyes TapTapSee The vOICe Supersense MySullivan Google Lens Lookout by Google Aipoly Seeing AI App from Microsoft Live Draw We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you! This week's winner is Simon Mercer! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo The Phones Show Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 413 (Christmas 2020 Top 5 Phones and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Review) and 414 (4 (iPhone 12 Pro ProRAW and Recalling the Lumia 1020) Photo of the Week Cake Smash by Joe Hickey using a Google Pixel 5 (cropped with a slight snapseed edit) Thanks Links Amazon Steve - Amazon Ted - PayPal Me Ted Links of Interest PodHubUK - Twitter - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - FlickR - PSC Classifieds - WhateverWorks - Better Before - Camera Creations - TechAddictsUK - The TechBox - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - PixelSwim - Coolsmartphone - Gavin's Gadgets - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants'n'Raves
In which Steve Nutt discovers 32-bit floating audio on Android, Ted reviews the Realme X3 SuperZoom, and I deliver first impressions of the Xperia 1 mk II...
While the Maestro, Lily, Staccato and Pizzicato search for the composition in the school, Yvonne, Jack and Francoise confront D'Vok in the final showdown for the Rite of Spring and the ultimate attempt to save 1913 Paris. Friendship, love and all of their musical talents will be needed. Written by M. M. Genet www.mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger www.michele-roger.com Sound editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services www.comproom.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Written by Michele Roger Sounds Editing by Steve Nutt
This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and three faculty members from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science: Prof. Robert Young, Prof. Iraj Ershaghi, and Prof. Steve Nutt. In the episode, Paul and the professors answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom, discussing everything from research in the Chemical Engineering department to the future of the field. Tune in to learn all about chemical engineering! This episode was recorded April 13th. Updates on USC’s response to Covid-19 can be found here: coronavirus.usc.edu
Spectral is on the attack. The stakes couldn't be higher as the team realizes all the bidders after the Rites of Spring. Written by M. M. Genet www.mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger www.michele-roger.com Sound engineering by Steve Nutt www.comproom.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
The team finds a lead on the location of the Rites of Spring. Jack and Yvonne make a promise to one another. Written by M. M. Genet www.mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger www.michele-roger.com Audio Engineering by Steve Nutt www.comproom.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
The true identity of The Pirate is revealed!!! Written by M. M. Genet www.mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger www.michele-roger.com Sound Engineering by Steve Nutt www.comproom.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Yvonne, Jack and Staccato come clean about their real identities to Francoise. Together, they all begin to piece together how D'Vok has been sabotaging their mission. Written by M. M. Genet at www.mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger www.michele-roger.com Sound editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services www.comproom.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Spectral and Lily work out a deal that leads to a night out in Paris. Meanwhile, Jack, Staccato, Francoise and Yvonne take a rickshaw home and discover their ride might be the last they ever take Author: M.M. Genet. Follow her at mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger. Follow her at michele-roger.com Sound engineering by Steve Nutt at comproom.co.uk Please send us your feedback about what you love about this podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Email us a harpymichele@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Spectral accuses Lily of being connected to the Pirate. The Chief of the Paris police is breathing down their necks. Legato is missing. Francois is growing more and more suspicious of Yvonne and Staccato as they vanquish the jazz-infused pirate crew with their classical music. Story by M. M. Genet. Leave a review of this podcast by emailing the author at harpymichele@gmail.com or visiting www.mmgenet.com Music by composer and harpist, Michele Roger www.michele-roger.com Sound editing by Steve Nutt at www.comproom.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
The cliffhanger conclusion to the disappearance of Madame Giblen, Yvonne tries to get the team back to the Orchestra and a new friendship (could it be more?) saves Yvonne and Jack. Theme music by Michele Roger (www.michele-roger.com) Written by M. M. Genet (www.mmgenet.com) Sound editing by Steve Nutt (www.comproom.co.uk) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Yvonne and Jack make a grizzly discovery as to the whereabouts of Madame Giblen. Could it be the work of D'Vok? The Pirate? A hired gun from the bankers high society? Clearly in need of back up, Jack and Yvonne attempt to go through the echo chamber. It may be the last thing they ever do. Written by M. M. Genet Music by Michele Roger Sound editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Yvonne, Jack and the team head out into a mystical reality of Paris to find out who has murdered the financial backer to the premiere of "The Rites of Spring." As they split up to cover more territory, Yvonne and Pizz find Mr. Rennes house and decide to investigate the scene of the crime. It would seem, unfortunately, a stranger has the same idea. Written by M. M. Genet, www.mmgenet.com Music by Michele Roger, www.michele-roger.com Sound editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services, www.comproom.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Madame Giblen explains how the situation has grown more complicated since Yvonne and Jack were originally given their assignment. The team learns how Parisians secretly leap from place to place by means of magical manipulation. Jack and Yvonne love their apartment but things become awkward when they have to sort out sleeping arrangements. Written by M. M. Genet Music by Michele Roger Sound Editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services, UK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Jack, Yvonne, Staccato, Legato and Pizz step into the mystical, alternative Jazz version of 1913 Paris and set out on their mission. Written by M. M. Genet (www.mmgenet.com) Music by Michele Roger (www.michele-roger.com) Sound editing by Steve Nutt (www.comproom.co.uk) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Yvonne attends the meeting called by the Maestro. While Staccato hopes that the unusual request for visit means there is a promotion in Yvonne's future, the Agent and her usual friends discover the Maestro has much bigger plans. Those plans arrive in the form in the smoldering good looks of Yvonne's new field partner, Jack. Written by M. M. Genet Music by Michele Roger Sounds Editing by Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services, UK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Yvonne arrives back at the Orchestra to turn in the original "My Immortal Beloved." She's visited by the elusive, Maestro who requests a formal meeting to talk. Staccato, her personal assistant thinks the Maestro wants to offer Yvonne a big promotion. Meanwhile, Legato, Yvonne's cat has simpler plans; like curl up under the covers and nap with his long lost human. Tensions are high when Legato realizes he can't save his mistress from the dreaded shower and Staccato realizes that Yvonne would prefer to remain a field agent rather than take a high profile desk job. Theme music by Michele Roger www.micheleroger.com Sound editing by Steve Nutt and Computer Room Services www.comproom.co.uk Written by M. M. Genet www.mmgemet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
Yvonne has been working under cover for weeks. Tonight is her big chance to steal the famous composition, "My Immortal Beloved." If her plans fails, this alternate reality, known for suspecting women of magic and witchcraft (for which she would actually be guilty) will drown her for sure. If her plan is successful, she'll save the life and reputation of a woman destined for greatness.....as well as break her musical hero's heart. Story written by M. M. Genet Theme Music by written and performed by Michele Roger Sound Editing by Steve Nutt and Computer Room Services, U. K. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmgenet/support
As Apple smartphones dominate the conversation when blind people are involved, it's easy to forget there are alternatives out there. But how good are they? Steven, Shaun and Jackie discuss this with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services.
Jackie catches up with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services to find about the Wilson range of recorders which are accessible to blind people