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The Accessible Technology Podcast
by Phoebs Lyle Productions
Are you disabled but still interested in technology? Do you find it difficult finding out what technology is accessible for you? Well, if you are, then The Accessible Technology Podcast is the right podcast for you.In this podcast, I will be giving advice on how to make every day technology accessible for everyone, even those who are disabled. This includes Phones, Headphones, Tablets, the most accessible tvs and smart home technologies, as well as guides on how to set up the most accessible settings on your device, what games and apps are the most accessible, adaptive gaming devices, and what platforms are currently less accessible.TO FOLLOW:My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIAThe Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA
Episodes
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89.2: Paralysed Gamer Tests 6 Scary Games on a Customised DSi on Halloween Night (Non Scary Version)
This is my episode of The Accessible Technology Podcast where I tested 6 scary games on the Customised DSi but without scary sound effects.
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89.1: Paralysed Tech Reviewer Tests 6 Scary Games on a Customised DSi on Halloween Night (Scary Version)
Happy Halloweeeeeeeeen! In this podcast, I test out six more games on the customised DSi, and even spookier, on halloween night.
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88. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Tests Out Customised DSi Part 6 (Customised DSi Part 6)
The Nintendo DSi was the third entry into Nintendo's family of DS Consoles, yet the first to include new features that would then become on later DS handhelds, including dual cameras, music playback and built in access to the internet. But while all this was great, there were some things it…
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87. Technology Through The Year: How Much Has Technology Changed In the Last 20 Years?
Technology has advanced in numerous ways throughout the 21st Century, with massive leaps since the century started 25 years ago. While video tapes were still popular at the beginning and a few years into the century, it wasn't long before the DVD became more popular, and we're now living in an…
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86. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Tests a Customised DSi for the 5th Time (Customised DSi Review Part 5)
The Nintendo DSi came out in 2009, but despite the large number of titles that released for the system, not all of them were accessible. In this podcast, I summarise whether 5 more games I tested on a customised DSi can be played any easier.
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85. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Reacts to WWDC24
WWDC (Apple's annual summer technology conference) took place between the 10th of June - the 14th of June 2024. In this episode, I catch up with everything that was announced throughout the conference. SOCIALS: Blog: pltechreviews.co.uk YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pltechreviews5891 My…
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84. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Reacts to Xbox's Summer Showcase 2024
On the 9th of June 2024, Xbox held their summer Games Showcase. In this podcast, I react to the conference and tell you what I think about some the games that were advertised. SOCIALS: Blog: pltechreviews.co.uk YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pltechreviews5891 My Buy Me A Coffee Page:...
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83. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Tests a Customised DSi for the 4th Time (Custom DSi Review Part 4)
Although the Nintendo DS was a touch screen and had some games that were accessible, not all of them were. For the last few years, I’ve been loaning a customised DSi, that has had a switch interface hot wired into it, so I can plug accessibility switches into it, that will act as the L and R...
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82. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Reacts to Apple’s May 7th Event 2024
Apple held an event on the 7th of May, which was known before it was streamed as the Let Loose event. It concentrated completely on iPads, with new versions of every iPad model announced. However, Apple also announced new updates to their Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Apps — as well as others —…
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81. M1 Pro MacBook Pro Review
The M1 Pro MacBook Pro was announced by Apple back in October 2021, carrying on from the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 Chip, 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Chip and Mac Mini with the M1 Chip, which were all released in the year long forgotten, also known as 2020. The chip that it technically...
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80. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Reacts to Xbox’s Developer Direct Conference 2024
On 18th January 2024, Xbox showcased their Developer Direct Conference. In this video, I react to the conference, give my first impressions as to what I think of each of the games showcased, and offer suggestions on the things that could make the games more accessible. TO FOLLOW: My Technology...
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79. Paralysed Apple Fan Reacts to Samsung’s CES Conference 2024
CES is the world's largest technology event, paving the ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This year's event took place between 9 January - 12th of January, with a number of companies showcasing their newest products during the event. One of the companies that showcased a...
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78. Paralysed Tech Reviewer Reacts to Sony’s CES Conference 2024
CES is the world's largest technology event, paving the ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This year's event took place between 9 January - 12th of January, with a number of companies showcasing their newest products during the event. One of the companies to take part in...
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77. How to Customise Your iPad’s Lock and Home Screen in iOS17
iOS 17 was announced alongside MacOS Sonoma by Apple during their WWDC conference of 2023, on the 5th of June, before being released to the public on 18th September 2023. It offers many new features, including the ability, to turn your Photos / Live Photos into Stickers, to see predictions of…
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76. How to Create Live Stickers in iOS17
iOS 17 was announced alongside MacOS Sonoma by Apple during their WWDC conference of 2023, on the 5th of June, before being released to the public on 18th September 2023. It offers many new features, including the ability to add interactive widgets to your desktop, to see predictions of words...
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75. How to add Interactive Widgets to Mac Desktop with MacOS Sonoma
MacOS Sonoma / was announced alongside iOS 17 by Apple during their WWDC conference of 2023, on the 5th of June, before being released to the public on 18th September 2023. It offers many new features, including the ability to create Web Apps, to turn your Photos / Live Photos into Stickers and a...
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74. How to Create Web Apps in MacOS Sonoma
MacOS Sonoma was announced by Apple during their WWDC conference of 2023, on the 5th of June, before being released to the public on 18th September 2023. It offers many new features, including the ability to add interactive widgets to your desktop, to turn your Photos / Live Photos into Stickers...
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73. How Good is iOS17 for the iPad?
iOS 17 was announced by Apple during their WWDC conference of 2023, on the 5th of June, before being released to the public on 18th September 2023. It offers many new features, including the ability to create AWESOME new Contact Posters that will show up when you call someone, as well as a COOL…
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72. iOS17 for iPhone Review
iOS 17 was announced by Apple during their WWDC conference of 2023, on the 5th of June, before being released to the public on 18th September 2023. It offers many new features, including the ability to create AWESOME new Contact Posters that will show up when you call someone, as well as a COOL…
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71. MacOS Sonoma Review
MacOS Sonoma is an operating system for Apple's MacBook laptops, that is part of the iOS17 family. With access to new screen savers, widgets on your desktop, better video conferencing support, a more advanced safari experience, a new messaging system AND MORE, you get a software update that will...
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70. Apple’s October Event 2023, the M3 family of chips and NEW M3 Macs: do we REALLY need these updates?
Apple recently announced the M3 family of chips and the new M3 MacBook Pro / M3 iMac during their October event. These new chips and Macs offer a higher amount of Storage and RAM, as well as a faster processor, but that will not be enough to make the most up to date Macs appealing to everyone. So...
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69. My Reaction to Apple’s September Event 2023 and What I Think About Everything They Announced
On 12 September 2023, Apple held another launch event. During this event, they announced 2 new Apple Watches and the iPhone 15 (iPhone 15 itself, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Plus). In this podcast episode, you get to hear me reacting to the most recent Apple event, while...
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68. Custom DSi Review Part 3 and How Accessible These Next 5 Games Are
In 2021, I started testing out a customised DSi council, which had been customised for me, that had an external switch port hardwired into it, that works with the L and R buttons. In this episode, I test 5 more games out on it. LINKS Original Video…
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67. I Tested 5 More Games on my Customised DSi (Custom DSi Review Part 2)
The Nintendo DSi was first launched back in 2008, and was the 3rd DS console to ever be released. It was the first DS to include a camera (before even smartphones were capable of taking pictures), as well as being the first to get an audio player. However, while the DSi (and other consoles in the...
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66. All Of My Thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro was the last thing to be announced at the end of Apple's WWDC23 conference on the 5th of June this year, that is supposed to move us into a new era of computing. The device comes with features that will be familiar if you have had an iPhone, an iPad or an Apple Watch, while...
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65. WWDC23 And My Thoughts / Reactions to iOS17, iPadOS17, TV OS 17, Mac OS Sonoma Plus the NEW 15” MacBook Air and Apple Vision Pro Headset
WWDC23 took place from the 5th of June until the 9th of June 2023, with a live showcase that was held on the first day. The first day of it was held on the same day that celebrated the 15th birthday of the App Store. But it was also held online for the 4th time, although viewers could attend in...
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64. My Reaction and Initial Thoughts Regarding Final Cut and Logic Coming to iPad
On the 9th of May this year, Apple announced that Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro were coming to the iPad. Both of the popular editing softwares have been redesigned so that they can be used with all new touch-interfaces, with new features being available as well. In this episode, you’ll hear me...
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63. My Initial Reaction to Sony / PlayStation’s Access Controller and Thoughts on What it Offers
On the 4th of January 2023 at CES, PlayStation announced their first access controller. The controller has been created to help gamers create their own customisable controller layouts, that will help disabled gamers to play for longer. It has been available for preorders since July 4, and costs...
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62. Apple’s 2nd Generation HomePod and My Thoughts on How it Compares to Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Google Home
Apple first launched the HomePod in 2018, 3 years after Amazon released their first Echo into the public and 2 years after Google released the Google Home. The original HomePod was then followed by the HomePod Mini in November 2020, before the Original HomePod was discontinued in March 2021. But…
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61. I React to Apple's NEW M2 Mac Mini and 14"/16" MacBook Pros
The first Mac Mini came out in 2005, marking a way for new users of the Mac to start getting into it, thanks often to their lower price. If anyone wanted to get a Mac Mini, they would only have to buy the Mac Mini and a compatible display. The MacBook Pro, meanwhile, was first launched in 2006…
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60. My Thoughts / Feelings on a Customised DSi I Tested Part 1
In 2008, Nintendo launched the DSi, which was the third DS console to be released (the first one having been released in 2005). It was the first Nintendo DS to include a camera (before even smartphones got that capability) and to have an audio player, while also being the second to get the…
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59. Everything I Think About Apple’s 10th Generation iPad, 6th Generation iPad Pro and New Accessories
On 18th October 2022, Apple announced their 10th Generation iPad and 6th Generation iPad Pro (which both have the M2 Chip), along with some new accessories, including a new magic folio case and a new Apple Pencil. In this episode, I react to their announcements of these devices, and give my...
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58. How to Set Up a Technology Podcast Using a Site Like RedCircle
Podcasting has grown in popularity in the last few years, and there’s now numerous podcasts for you to choose from. There’s podcasts for people who are interested in True Crime, as well as ones for people who are interested in the news and History or Politics. And there’s even podcasts for people...
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57. How To Set Up A Samsung TV So You Can Control it With your Phone
Smart TVs have grown in popularity the last few years, thanks largely because all the sites and streaming services we love to use are built into them. But did you know you can even control them by using your phone? In this episode, I guide you through how to set your Samsung tv so you can control...
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56. How to Set Up a Schedule Using the EWeLink App So Your Smart Blinds Will Open / Close Automatically
EWeLink is one of many smart home platforms that help you create a smart home, with brands including Sonoff, SmartWise. WDYK, and KingArt. Their technology is compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Samsung SmartThings, Yandex Alice, IFTT, Philips Hue, Home Assistant and Olisto, and other...
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55. Elon Musk is the CEO of Twitter, But is It a Mixed Blessing for Freedom of Speech or the Start to a Rise in Hate Speech?
Cancel culture and divisive politics has been moving into the work place for a couple of years, leading to cases where people have been forced out of work and have had to take their cases to the Supreme Court. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have all been attacked for their guidelines on free...
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54. My Reactions to Apple’s Latest Apple Watches and iPhone 14
In September 2022, Apple announced 2 new releases of the Apple Watch, as well as the new iPhone 14. In this episode, I react to these announcements being made. LINKS Original Video: https://youtu.be/hzHvG3V4hn8 My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/ My Other Portfolio...
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53. Audio Unboxing / Setup of M1 Pro 14” MacBook Pro
The 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro was first announced by Apple in October 2021. You can choose between a version of the laptop that is powered with the M1 Pro Chip or the M1 Max Chip, and in today’s episode, I’ll be unboxing and setting up my 14” MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro Chip. LINKS Original Video:...
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52. Should Video Games Be Counted as an Equivalent for Competing in Disabled Sports?
For a couple of years now, people have been debating whether E-Gaming should become a sport. While some people who argue in favour of it constantly bring up the tournaments they play at and teams they play on, those against argue that playing a sport video game doesn’t actually make it a sport.…
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51. Anlan Neck Massager Review
The Anlan Neck Massager is a neck massager made by Anlan, which is an e-commerce industry that specialises in the development and sales of beauty and health equipment for women. In this episode, I review one of their neck massagers. LINKS Original Video: https://youtu.be/ZJ9pHz1LPt0 My Phoebs…
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50. My Thoughts on Everything Apple Announced at WWDC22
WWDC 2022 took place on Monday 4 June 2022, and took place online. The M2 MacBook Air was announced, as well as a number of new software features. In this episode, I summarise what was announced at last year’s WWDC conference, and give my thoughts on them all. LINKS Original Video:...
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49. iPhone 13 Review
The iPhone 13 was first announced and released by Apple in September 2021 at their September Apple Event. It’s available in 4 different models, those being: iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max In this episode, you get to hear my review of it. LINKS Original Video:...
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48. Unboxing and Set Up of the iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 was first announced and released by Apple in September 2021 at their September Apple Event. It’s available in 4 different models, those being: iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max In this episode, you get to hear an audio unboxing and setup of the phone. LINKS...
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47. Samsung Series 7 Smart TV Review + How to Control the TV With Your Phone
Although Samsung was first founded as a grocery store in the 1930s, it moved into electronics in 1969, and is most recognisable for selling technology today. In 2008, they turned their attention towards developing Smart TVs, and have released countless models through the years. In this review…
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46. Skullcandy Venue Wireless Headphones Review
Skullcandy is an American headphone company, founded by Rick Alden in 2003, which sells wired / wireless over ear headphones, as well as wired / wireless earphones, and wired / wireless gaming headsets. In September 2018, they released their Skullcandy Venue Wireless Headphones, which are…
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45. Apple's M1 14" and 16" MacBook Pro Laptops Summary
In 2021, Apple released their M1 14 and 16” MacBook Pro laptops. In this episode, I give them a summary. LINKS Original Video: https://youtu.be/zhwaByv1bFk My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/ My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/ The PL Tech Reviews...
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44. 2021 M1 iMac Review
The first iMac to be powered by Apple's M1 Chip, Apple's 24" iMac is available in 7 colours, those being Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange and Purple. As well as Apple's M1 Chip, it has an 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores, 7-core CPU and 8-core CPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It…
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43. Budget DIY Manfrotto Arm VS Manfrotto Variable Friction Mounting Arm
In one of my earlier episodes, I told you all about the Manfrotto Variable Friction Mounting Arm, which can be used to help you hold down more than one button at a time if you struggle to do that. But the only problem with that is that it costs over £100. In this episode, however, I will guide…
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42. Blue Snowball ICE Microphone Review
Blue is an American microphone company, founded in 1995, and which has been creating high performance microphones from the get go. In 2005, they launched their first professional USB microphone — known as the Blue Snowball — and released the Blue Snowball ICE soon after, which has a few other...
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41. Pulse Red Xbox Controller for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Review
The Pulse Red Xbox Controller for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S was released on the 12th of February 2021, shortly after the launch of the launch of the next generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles. It is compatible with: Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Xbox One (every console) and; Windows 10…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you disabled but still interested in technology? Do you find it difficult finding out what technology is accessible for you? Well, if you are, then The Accessible Technology Podcast is the right podcast for you.In this podcast, I will be giving advice on how to make every day technology accessible for everyone, even those who are disabled. This includes Phones, Headphones, Tablets, the most accessible tvs and smart home technologies, as well as guides on how to set up the most accessible settings on your device, what games and apps are the most accessible, adaptive gaming devices, and what platforms are currently less accessible.TO FOLLOW:My Phoebs Lyle Tech Reviews Website: https://pltechreviews.co.uk/My Other Portfolio Website: https://phoebelyle.com/The PL Tech Reviews YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3KXB2-z8iisuS1PspjwIAThe Phoebs Lyle Journalism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPQAzDKcmFLwg_m9BAlwgA
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