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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk

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    567: Tech Talk 567: Give Vision Headset, Glide Trial, Amos Miller From Glidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 57:43


    This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz gets hands on with the self-guided mobility tool 'Glide'. We speak to Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Glidance. Plus, we hear the latest on the 'Give Vision' headset. 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

    566: Tech Talk 566: Glidance, Sight Village Scotland, Google Gemini AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 57:43


    This week, we'll be hearing from accessibility exhibition ‘Sight Village Scotland' including exhibitors like Glidance, Humanware and Sight & Sound Technology. We'll also be checking in on some of the latest updates coming to Android devices. 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

    565: Tech Talk 565: Good Food Talks, Gemini AI, GAAD Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 55:25


    This week, we find out how Artificial Intelligence is being used to select future guide dogs, we'll talk to the developers of the ‘Good Food Talks App' which aims to make restaurant menus more accessible, plus we'll be rounding up the big announcements from this year's Global Accessibility Awareness Day. 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

    564: Tech Talk 564: Stellar Trek, GAAD 2025, nystagME games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 60:32


    This week, we're speaking to the team from Humanware about recent updates to the Stellar Trek GPS and OCR device and David Hogg hears about a video game that's been created to better understand the effectiveness of nystagmus treatments. 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

    563: Tech Talk 563: Plaud Note Pin, Gaming Update, Sight Village Glasgow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 57:43


    This week, we're looking ahead to Sight Village Glasgow, Hubert Pawelkiewicz demonstrates the Plaud Note Pin AI voice recorder, plus we'll be tackling some of your voice notes and emails. 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

    562: Tech Talk 562: Leasey 10 Demo, 'Look And Tell' On Meta Smart Glasses, Wearable Tactile Calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 61:16


    This week, we're hearing about a wearable tactile calendar, the most recent update to the Leasey accessibility tool, plus more on the new ‘Look And Tell Function' available on the Meta Smart Glasses. 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

    561: Tech Talk 561: Best Of the 2025 RNIB IDS Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 80:03


    This week we'll be hearing some of the best presentations and talks from RNIB's recent Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. How will AI shape our future and what difference can wearable technology make to the lives of blind and partially sighted people? 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

    560: Tech Talk 560: Sight Village Wales, Sound Of A Masterpiece, Travel Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 57:47


    This week, we'll hear about the project making paintings accessible through music, we'll find out what happened at Sight Village Wales, plus an update from Travel Hands. 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

    559: Tech Talk 559: Staying Safe Online, Smart Speaker Comparison, GoodMaps Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 57:47


    This week, we get some advice for staying safe online, we'll be comparing some of the most popular smart speakers on the market, plus, Callum Stoneman will be hearing about a recent GoodMaps trial in Manchester. 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

    558: Tech Talk 558: Ambutech, Ashirase Navigation, TaluCard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 53:14


    This week, we're hearing about an innovative new card that's aiming to make transactions easier and more secure for blind and partially sighted people. And we'll have more from Dave Williams' time at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025 including a very unusual navigation tool. 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

    557: Tech Talk 557: Be My Eyes, Meta, GoodMaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 69:39


    This week, it's technology conference season and we'll be bringing you stories from the recent RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow and more from the CSUN Assistive Technology conference in California, with contributions from Google, Meta and Be My Eyes. 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

    556: Tech Talk 556: CSUN2025, NV Access, WeWalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 62:48


    This week, we'll be bringing you conversations from CSUN 2025. Dave Williams has been out in California for the annual assistive technology conference, and we'll be sharing some of the highlights of the week including chats with NV Access, WeWalk and OneCourt. 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

    555: Tech Talk 555: Accessible TV Streaming, Monarch Braille Device, iOS Live View Description Demo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 60:23


    This week, we're delving into the world of accessible TV streaming apps, Jackie Brown gets hands on with the Monarch Multi-line braille device and Natalie Curran tries out the new ‘Live View Description' feature available on iOS. 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 

    554: Tech Talk 554: RNIB NI Tech Fair, Using Accessible Technology In An Emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 57:46


    This week, we'll be hearing all about the recent RNIB Tech Fair in Northern Ireland, plus Toby Davey speaks to a man whose smart phone helped him at the scene of an accident. 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 

    553: Tech Talk 553: Project Tapestry App, Warshovel Mobile Game, Sight Village Wales

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 67:33


    This week, we're hearing about the upcoming ‘Sight Village Wales Exhibition' that's coming to Cardiff this spring. We'll hear how the app ‘Project Tapestry' is aiming to weave your favourite blogs, social media, and more into a unified and chronological timeline. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the idle RPG mobile game ‘Warshovel' 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 

    552: Tech Talk 552 - SuperBrain Headset, Braille eMotion Demo, Accessible Gaming Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 54:05


    This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz talks to the team behind the ‘SuperBrain' headset which uses haptic feedback to help wearers to better understand their environment, Jackie Brown demonstrates the ‘Braille eMotion' 40-cell braille display from HIMS, plus we'll have the latest from the world of accessible gaming. 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 

    551: Tech Talk 551: Sony LinkBuds, Dot Lumen Smart Glasses, Shokz OpenComm 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 67:08


    This week, we're thinking all about wearable technology. David Hogg has been hearing about a new pair of smart glasses that claims to be just as effective as a guide dog, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the OpenComm 2 bone conduction headphones from Shokz, and we'll be chatting to Sony about their LinkBuds series. 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 

    550: Tech Talk 550: Navis Navigation App, Braille Doodle, Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 55:04


    This week, Callum Stoneman speaks to the team behind the personal navigation companion ‘Navis', Jackie Brown tries out the Braille Doodle and we'll be doing our best to answer some of your emails. 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 

    549: Tech Talk 549: Sony Xperia, RNIB Online Shop, MicroSpeak Recorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 57:46


    This week, we're talking to Sony about their Xperia smartphones. We'll find out about recent improvements made to the RNIB Online Shop. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the ‘Micro-Speak' digital voice recorder. 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 

    548: Tech Talk 548: Innosearch, RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair, AI Video Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 64:00


    This week, we're speaking to the team behind the accessible AI shopping assistant ‘Innosearch'. We'll be hearing about plans for the RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2025. Plus, we'll be finding out how to get the most from live video content using new features from Chat GPT and Google AI Studio. 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 

    547: Tech Talk 547: CES 2025, Orbit Speak Plus Demo, RNIB Bookshare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 54:50


    This week, we're catching up with the latest news from CES 2025, the annual consumer electronics show, Jackie Brown shares her thoughts on the Orbit Speak Plus, and we'll also be hearing about changes to the new RNIB Bookshare website. 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 

    546: Tech Talk 546: 2025 Look Ahead Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 43:23


    This time on Tech Talk, we're thinking about what the year ahead may bring to the world of accessible technology and beyond. We're joined by some special guests to hear their thoughts on everything from AI to social media. 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 

    545: Tech Talk 545: Best of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 57:43


    This week, we're taking a look back at the best of Tech Talk 2024. What got us excited, what made us angry and what were some of the breakthrough accessible technology products this year. 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 

    544: Tech Talk 544: Technology Life Hacks, Sight Concern Bedfordshire, Braille and RNIB

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 57:43


    This week, RNIB's Braille Technical Officer James Bowden runs through some of the ways that modern technology and braille can be used together to read and write sheet music. Hubert has been finding out how Sight Concern Bedfordshire created their award-winning accessible website. Plus, we'll be hearing some of your best technology ‘life hacks'. 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 

    543: Tech Talk 543: Technology 'Bugbears', Braille Music, Your Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 57:43


    This week, we'll be hearing from RNIB's Music Advisory Service about working in the music industry when you're blind or partially sighted. We speak to one community group who are hoping to make technology more accessible for their users. Plus, we're thinking about ‘technology bugbears'. 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 

    542: Tech Talk 542: Carrie on Accessibility, iOS Games, RNIB Inclusive Design Conference 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 52:16


    This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz speaks to YouTuber and accessibility advocate ‘Carrie on Accessibility', we'll hear all about RNIB's upcoming Inclusive Design conference. Plus, a round up of some of the best accessible games you can play in the palm of your hand. 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 

    541: Tech Talk 541: Reizen Braille Labeller, Braille 200 Event, Your Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 57:43


    This week, we're all feeling rather dotty as we talk about RNIB's recent Braille 200 event at the British Library. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries his hand at the Reizen Braille Labeller. And we'll also be tackling some of your emails. 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 

    540: Tech Talk 540: Bluesky, BlindShell Classic 3, Using 'Be My Eyes' On Meta Ray-Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 67:58


    This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out social media platform ‘Bluesky', we'll talk about using ‘Be My Eyes' on the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, plus we'll do our best to answer some of your emails. 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 

    539: Tech Talk 539: Eyeware, Siloton, Accessible Silent Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 65:23


    This week, Toby Davey finds out about Eye Imaging Chip Technology, Hubert Pawelkiewicz heads to the cinema to hear how silent movies are being made accessible for blind and partially sighted film lovers, plus we'll talking about the launch of the Augmented Reality app, ‘Eyeware' from RNIB. 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 

    538: Tech Talk 538: Sony Interactive Entertainment, Glidance, Sight Village South East Exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 63:29


    This week, we're speaking to Sony Interactive Entertainment about the ways that PlayStation is being made more accessible to blind and partially sighted gamers. Plus, we'll hear how Hubert got on when he visited this year's Sight Village South East. 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 

    537: Tech Talk 537: OrCam My Eye 3, Easy Reader App, RNIB At EGX

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 57:47


    This week, we'll hear about the wearable visual aid ‘My Eye 3' from OrCam. Plus, we'll be finding out about  the ‘Easy Reader' app from Dolphin. 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 

    536: Tech Talk 536: Sensaball Cane Tip, Getting Into Coding, Tap Tap Device

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 58:28


    This week, we're hearing about the ‘Sensaball' a new multi-directional cane tip from Australia, Hubert finds out how to get started in programming, plus we've been finding out about the 'Tap Tap' device, designed for blind and partially sighted musicians and learners. 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 

    535: Tech Talk 535: 'Game On' Exhibition, Apple Watch Ultra, Sight Village South East

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 57:43


    This week, we're taking you back in time as we find out about the ‘Game On' Exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, just how accessible are those retro video games? Plus, we'll hear all about the upcoming Sight Village South East Exhibition. 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 

    534: Tech Talk 534: Open University Accessibility, 'Real Thing AI' Internship, Gaming News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 53:40


    This week, we'll hear the latest on how Jake Coles has been getting on as an intern at ‘Real Thing AI', Hubert Pawelkiewicz will be bringing us news from the world of accessible gaming, plus we'll be doing our best to answer some of your emails. 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 

    533: Tech Talk 533: Android Updates, Accessible Coffee Machine, Ken Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 52:34


    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 

    532: Tech Talk 532: Be My Eyes Partners With Meta, 'Scribe Me' App, Braille Screen Input On iOS 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 62:43


    This week, we're talking with Be My Eyes about their recent announcement with Meta, we'll hear more about the ‘Scribe Me App', plus Callum Stoneman tests the new Braille Screen Input feature on iOS 18. 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 

    531: Tech Talk 531: 'Football Chairman', 'Broadcasts' Demo, iOS 18 Initial Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 58:06


    This week, we're speaking to the team behind the popular mobile game ‘Football Chairman', to find out how the latest version of the game is the most accessible yet. And Callum Stoneman tests out the ‘Broadcasts' radio streaming app for iOS. 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 

    530: Tech Talk 530: AI Audio Description, User Vision, Apple Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 57:17


    This week, how good is AI at generating audio description? We'll speak to one YouTuber who is using artificial intelligence to make his content more accessible. Plus, User Vision explain how their web testing is helping developers to create websites that are accessible to all. 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 

    529: Tech Talk 529: AppleVis Returns, Accessible Photography With Sony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 80:07


    This week, we're finding out about the newly re-opened AppleVis website including their recent partnership with Be My Eyes. Plus, we'll be talking to Sony about accessible photography. 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 

    528: Tech Talk 528: iAccessibility, AD Museum Tours, Your Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 54:14


    This week, we're speaking to the team behind the ‘iAccessibility' app, we're rounding up some of the best audio described museum tours available, plus we'll be answering some of your emails. 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 

    527: Tech Talk 527: iAccessibility Demo, Lighting Options, Your Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 57:46


    This week, what difference can the right lighting make when you're partially sighted? Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out a dedicated accessible app directory. Plus, we'll be doing our best to answer some of your emails. 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 

    526: Tech Talk 526: 'Tech Selector' Tool From Guide Dogs, Ali Long Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 55:10


    This week, a very special conversation with RNIB's Ali Long who explores some of the ways which RNIB has changed over the last 35 years. Plus, Hubert has been hearing about a new technology tool available from Guide Dogs. 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 

    525: Tech Talk 525: Sony, Habitica, Hark AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 62:40


    This week, we're hearing more about Sony's work to make televisions more accessible to blind and partially sighted customers. We'll hear about a clever piece of tech to translate Welsh language documents. Plus, Hubert tries some new ways to improve his productivity – but will they work? 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 

    524: Tech Talk 524: SMA Nutrition, 11 Labs App, Suno AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 67:09


    This week, we hear about NaviLens codes coming to SMA Nutrition products, Hubert gives his verdict on the ‘11 Labs' Reader App which can transform different types of text documents to audio, plus, how new AI software can turn you into a musical maestro in no time. 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 

    523: Tech Talk 523: Braille Surtitles, OrCam, Professional Vision Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 55:57


    This week, we'll hear from the company delivering braille surtitles for blind and partially sighted opera fans, plus, we'll finish our coverage of this year's Sight Village Central with conversations with OrCam and Professional Vision Services. 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 

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