Technology
There are increasing amounts of accessible and assistive technology on the market that can make a massive difference to people who are blind or partially sighted and living in London. Assistive technology enables visually impaired people to participate fully in life. Based on up-to-date evidence on the latest advances in digital technologies, London Vision provides advice to help people manage around the home, use their mobile phones more effectively and improve their computer skills.
In this section we assess and review available technology that can assist people who are blind or partially sighted.
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Vision Buddy – new tech from Sight and Sound Technology
We've got our hands on the Vision Buddy, a new bit of wearable tech that can help partially sighted people make the most of their remaining sight.
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The joy of listening to the spoken word
Want to start listening to audiobooks but don't know where to start or which providers to choose? Let Jonathan advise you!
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Looking into the distance
Jonathan has been using a monocular to help see things in the distance for 40 years. In this blog he explains how to get the most out of these vision aids and how to find cheaper options online.
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Android and iPhone inbuilt accessibility features
In time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Renu has reviewed the inbuilt accessibility features of Android and iPhone smartphones.
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RealSAM speaker review
In this review Jonathan Ward gets to grips with the new RealSAM subscription to figure out whether it can compete with established audio book listening methods already on the market.
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Good video conferencing etiquette
Many of us conduct much of our working day over video conferencing platforms now - check out this guide to good video conferencing etiquette.
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The best iPhone apps for scanning and reading text
Assistive technology expert Graham Page offers his verdict on the Voice Dream Scanner and the Voice OCR apps - how useful and private are they for blind and partially sighted users? Read on to find out!
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Accessible radios
Access Technology Adviser Graham Page shares his knowledge of the latest accessible radios for blind and partially sighted radio listeners.
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Use Alexa compatible devices to read email and add calendar events
Did you know that your Amazon Alexa can be used to read your emails and add calendar events? Find out more:
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Anker Lightning cables for iPhone Anker Lightning cables for iPhone
Got an iPhone, but finding the supplied charge cable isn't up to scratch? Graham Page reviews Anker Lightning iPhone and iPad cables, with advice on where to purchase.
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Review of Sony WH-CH510 stereo Bluetooth headset
Looking for some reasonably priced bluetooth headphones? Check out Graham Page's review of the Sony WH-CH510 stereo Bluetooth headset.
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Google Nest Mini Review
Just in time for Black Friday, Graham Page has reviewed the Nest Mini, the new entry level smart speaker from Google - which will replace the Google Mini. Read this review and see how they compare!
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Amazon Echo vs Google Home
We have an update in the battle of voice assistants! Assistive Technology Adviser, Graham Page, compares the recently updated Amazon Echo and Google Home and gives his opinion on which voice assistant is better for visually impaired people to use.
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Hurtling into the future at 10mph
The idea of self-driving cars has been around almost as long as normal cars have been, but how close are we to actually having autonomous vehicles on the road? We travelled to Brighton to visit Blind Veterans and try out their own autonomous vehicle named Arthur!
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The Sunu Band, so near sonar
Chris Jenkins reviews the Sunu Band, an intelligent mobility aid designed to help improve navigation for blind and partially sighted people. Find out what he thought:
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Roberts Opus Radio - review
Graham Page, reviews the new accessible and high contrast Roberts Opus Radio for our technology blog.
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Up close and personal with the SightPlus 2 Headset
Chris Jenkins spent a month experimenting with the SightPlus 2 Headset. Read on to find out what he thought!
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Using a smartphone as a light detector
Graham Page shares his knowledge of the best smartphone apps blind and partially sighted people can use as light detectors.
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Seeing AI app review
Have you heard of the Seeing AI app? Graham Page, reviews the Seeing AI app for blind and partially sighted people.
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Amazon Echo vs Google Home: Which is better for blind and partially sighted people to use?
It's the battle of voice assistants! Graham Page, compares the Amazon Echo and Google Home and gives his opinion on which voice assistant is better for visually impaired people.
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Top 3 Amazon Echo skills
Assistive Technology Adviser, Graham Page, reveals his top three Amazon Echo skills in this review.
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Polk Boom Bit Bluetooth Speaker
We review the Polk Boom Bit Bluetooth Speaker and how it can be used to help blind and partially sighted people find their way around independently using GPS.
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In Your Pocket review
The In Your Pocket device allows the user to listen to talking books, podcasts and more! Check out Graham Page's review here.
