Episode #209: Microchips, CES 2018, Adding Image Descriptions to Twitter, Emails

This week Steven Shaun and Tim are reunited after the holidays to discuss the latest news in the world of accessible tech. This week they discuss the news that all computers could be affected by two new bugs found in any machine using Intel, AMD or ARM chips, plus Apple’s announcement that they deliberately slow down iPhones due to battery issues gets the guys talking.  There's also a report on what's on show at the big tech show in Las Vegas, CES. Claire Potter returns with some fitness related suggestions in her Potters Picks and there’s a new segment focusing on useful tips - this week we find out how to add image descriptions to our Twitter images. Plus the inbox is bursting with your emails – the team read through them this week.

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