RNIB Tech Talk
Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. It covers the latest products, from specialist equipment to off-the-shelf solutions. Listeners can get involved and join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk. The show is part of RNIB Connect Radio, which also produces other podcasts on sight loss, reading, sport, mental health, and more.
Episodes
639: Tech Talk 639: Book Tracker Demo, Apple's 'Welcome Home' Event Reaction, Gears of War E-Day Review
This week, RNIB’s gaming expert Sightless Kombat joins us to talk about the accessibility features in the newly released ‘Gears of War E-Day’, we’re trying out a new app that helps you track the books you’ve read. Plus, we’ll be digging into the announcements from Apple’s recent ‘Welcome Home’ Event.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at
638: Tech Talk 638: Speaking Access And Quiet Grind
This week, we’re hearing from the team behind ‘Speaking Access’ a dedicated third-party voice-control application for Windows that can help users to navigate and operate a computer hands-free. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tests out the idle role-playing game ‘Quiet Grind’ for iOS devices. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect R
637: Tech Talk 637: iOS 27 Demos, Avoira, Smart Glasses Survey
This week, communication solutions company Avoira join us to explain why they’re donating Amazon Echo Dots to local charities. We’re taking a closer look at the new features you can expect from Siri in iOS 27. Plus, we’re finding out about a new way for you to have your say on smart glasses.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Conn
636: Tech Talk 636: Simulcast App, Apple Watch Series 12 Demo, Visionary Conference
This week were speaking to the developers of the audio and podcast app ‘Simulcast’. Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us through the latest updates to the Apple Watch Series 12. Plus, we’ll be hearing from some of the visitors and exhibitors at this year’s ‘Visionary Conference’ in Birmingham.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Ra
635: Tech Talk 635: Marvel's Wolverine, Dolphin Easy Reader And National Eye Health Week
This week, we're hearing about the accessibility features included in one of the biggest video games of the year, Marvel's 'Wolverine'. Toby Davey has been exploring some new products available from the RNIB shop as part of National Eye Health Week. Plus, Callum Stoneman gets hands on with Dolphin EasyReader. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730,
634: Tech Talk 634: OneButtonPIN, Apple Announcement, Sight Village North Wales
This week, we’ll be rounding up the big news to come out of the recent Apple announcement event ‘Surprise and Shine’. We’ll find out about the next Sight Village Exhibition, which makes its way to north Wales later this month. Plus, we’ll chat to the developers of One Button Pin, the alternative smartphone authentication method.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Fre
633: Tech Talk 633: IMDB App, AI Chatbots, Tech Timeline
This week, we’re heading to the movies with the IMDB app for iOS. We’ll take a trip on another ‘Tech Timeline’. Plus, a special look at AI companion apps, we ask if they might be doing more harm than good.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 P
632: Tech Talk 632: Evo S10, New Arrivals In The RNIB Shop, Tech Timeline
This week, we’re hearing about some new arrivals in the RNIB shop. We’ll have more on the Evo S10 media player. Plus, one listener takes us on a journey through their Tech Timeline. 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 af
631: Tech Talk 631: Flo Type Keyboard, Letterboxd App, Keeping Safe Online
This week, we’ll be finding out about Flo Type, the iOS keyboard app designed for blind and partially sighted users. We’ll discover the social platform designed to share your taste in film, ‘Letterboxd’. Plus, we’ll be talking ‘cyber security’ with one listener.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
630: Tech Talk 630 - Rhythm Heaven Groove, iOS 27 Beta Testing and Tech Timeline
This week, we'll be learning about an accessible title for the Nintendo Switch devices, David Hogg will be joining us to discuss beta testing of the iOS 26 operating system for iPhones and iPads, and we'll be exploring another person's tech timeline. You can listen to the show live each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any ideas, questions or suggest
629: Tech Talk 629 - Brian Hartgen, Ravencourt Living Talking Easy Music USB Radio Player, and Study On Digital Inclusion
This week, we’ll be hearing more on an innovative project out of Bournemouth university, which aims to bridge the digital gap and help blind and partially sighted people to become independent video and social media creators. We will be hearing more from Callum’s conversation with Brian Hartgen and the latest updates to Leasey, And, Hubert will be taking a look at a new digital radio, USB player an
628: Tech Talk 628 - Athina AD, Brian Hartgen on Leasey, and Mavis Smart Glasses User Experiences
This week, we’ll be finding out about Athina AD, a new tool which uses AI to help blind and partially sighted people to describe their videos, Brian Hartgen will be joining us to talk all things Leasey and its latest update, and we’ll be speaking to Carl, who has been a user of the Mavis Smart glasses we talked about in last week’s show, to see how he’s been finding them. You can Listen to the sho
627: Tech Talk 627 - Professional Association Of Assistive Technologists, RNIB Shop Products and Moodscan App
This week, we’ll be finding out about the professional association of assistive technologists, Toby Davey will be exploring new products in the RNIB shop, and Amelia Hilton hears about an app to provide discrete feedback on people’s facial expressions. You can hear the show each Tuesday at 1pm, listen on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any thoughts, questions or sugg
626: Tech Talk 626 - 'No Sight Required' Book, RNIB Products, Volunteer Voices
This week, Tony Gebhard joins us to talk about his book, ‘No Sight Required’ the blind user's guide to AI. We’ll hear about some new products now available in the RNIB Products for Life Store. Plus, we’ll have another in our series of ‘Volunteer Voices’.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 sp
625: Tech Talk 625: Sight Village Central Reports, 'Sofa' App
This week, we’ll be rounding up all the action from this year’s Sight Village Central Exhibition in Birmingham. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out a new “downtime organiser” app, from the comfort of his own ‘Sofa’.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 T
624: Tech Talk 624: Hable 'Speechlabel', TonieBox 2 Player, Office for National Statistics
This week, we’re hearing about the ways that technology has made a difference to the lives of people working for the Office for National Statistics. We catch up with the team at Hable after the launch of their audio labelling app, ‘Speechlabel’. Plus, Toby Davey learns more about the TonieBox 2 Player, now available in the RNIB Shop.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm o
623: Tech Talk 622: BrailleNote Evolve Demo, Action Audio At Wimbledon, Accessible Learning Lounge
This week, we have the second part of our conversation with the team at ‘Accessible Learning Lounge’, the on-demand technology tutorial platform. We’ll hear about how you can access the 3D spatial audio technology ‘Action Audio’ during this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Plus, we’ll demonstrate the ‘BrailleNote Evolve’ braille notetaker from Humanware.You can listen to the show live in the UK ev
622: Tech Talk 622: Accessible Learning Lounge, World Cup Audio Description, Sight Village Central Preview
This week, we’re speaking to the developer of ‘Accessible Learning Lounge’ the on-demand technology tutorial platform. We’ll be hearing about plans for this year’s Sight Village Central. Plus, we’ll be trying out the FIFA Audio Description app which promises to bring you closer to the action to this year’s World Cup matches.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freevie
621: Tech Talk 621: WWDC Thoughts, Android Latest, Right Hear
This week we’re looking back at some of the big announcements to come out of Apples’s latest WWDC event, how will upcoming changes to hardware and software impact blind and partially sighted users? We’ll also be keeping up to date with the latest goings on in the world of Android devices as Steve Nutt returns to the programme. Plus, we’ll have the final part in of our interview with the team behi
620: Tech Talk 620: RightHear, BrailleNote Evolve, RNIB Shop Latest
This week, we’ll be speaking to the team behind the indoor orientation system ‘RightHear’. We’ll be finding out more about the BrailleNote Evolve from Humanware. And we’ll run-down some of the latest products to be featured in the RNIB Shop.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
619: Tech Talk 619: New Braille Products, Tech Timeline, ‘Cosy Sort Studio’ Demo & Tactonom Flex
This week, we’ll be chatting about some recently released braille products that you may have missed. We’ll try out an organizing puzzle game for iOS devices. Plus, we’ll have another Tech Timeline. 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
618: Tech Talk 618: Tactonom, Making It Accessible, Apple Accessibility Preview
This week, we’re hearing all about the Tactonom, an innovative braille learning device. We’ll be celebrating some of the ways that blind and partially sighted people have impacted accessibility in their everyday lives. Plus, we’ll be digging through the latest accessibility features announced by Apple.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online a
617: Tech Talk 617: Global Accessibility Awareness Day With Corbb O'Connor, Speechlabel, Sight Village Leeds
This week, as part of the celebrations Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re speaking to Corbb O’Connor, Director of Accessibility Advocacy at Level Access to discuss both the current state and the future of accessible technology. We’ll be finding out more about the new Speechlabel from Hable. Plus, a special preview of this year’s Sight Village Leeds exhibition.You can listen to the show liv
616: Tech Talk 616: Android Updates, Windows Narrator, Tech Timeline
This week, we’re looking into some of the latest updates available on Android devices, we’ll find out how to get the most out of ‘Narrator’, the built-in screen reader software from Microsoft. Plus, we’ll have another ‘Tech Timeline’.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 ne
615: Tech Talk 615: Card World, RNIB Technology Volunteer, NVDA Coach Demo
This week, we hear about the experiences of one of RNIB's Technology Volunteers. We’ll be diving into NVDA Coach, the add on for the popular screen reader. Plus, we’ll take you through the ‘Card World’ app.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
614: Tech Talk 614: Activision, NVDA Coach, RNIB Shop
This week, we’re joined by Activision to discuss research into what happens when the experiences of blind and partially sighted players meet the realities of game development. We hear how ‘NVDA Coach’ can provide step-by-step training for screen reader users. Plus, we’ll be hearing about some of the newest products available from the RNIB shop.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesd
613: Tech Talk 613: Zoom Recorders, OOrion App, NaviLens Uses
This week, we’ll hear how the work of Theatre Designers is being made more accessible using NaviLens codes. Samuel Green from Zoom talks about the accessibility of the ‘PodTrak P4next’ podcast recorder. Plus, we’ll be trying out the iOS app ‘OOrion’ which uses AI to help people find their way around and interact more easily with their environment.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tu
612: Tech Talk 612: Nextdoor, WelcoMe, Sony
This week, we hear how the ‘Nextdoor' app can help you to find out what’s going on in your local area. Gavin Neate from ‘WelcoMe’ returns. Plus, we’ll have the final part in our recent series of conversations with Sony. 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
611: Tech Talk 611: Sony LinkBuds, Lived Experience Conference, Being An RNIB Technology Volunteer
This week, Sony return to Tech Talk to tell us about their range of wireless earbuds, the Link Buds. We’ll hear, first hand, what it’s like to be an RNIB Technology Volunteer. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz visits the Lived Experience Conference in Birmingham.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 s
610: Tech Talk 610: Sony Headphones, Audio Description Services
This week, we’re starting our new series with Sony, hearing all about the way they’ve made products, packaging and apps accessible. We’ll find out about a new website that champions audio description. Plus, the work that RNIB has been doing to help make sure video streaming services are offering more content available with audio description.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday
609: Tech Talk 609: Sight Village Glasgow, WikiTrip, Whispr Flow Demo
This week, we round up the best of the action from this year’s Sight Village Glasgow exhibition. Hubert tries out the ‘WikiTrip’ App which reads aloud the stories behind your surroundings. Plus, we’ll be testing the ‘Whispr Flow’ voice dictation app.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 speake
608: Tech Talk 608: CSUN Reaction, Pocket Casts Demo, Charity Gaming Stream
This week were taking a look at some of the big announcements to come out of the recent CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in California. Hubert Pawelkiewicz rates the accessibility of the Pocket Casts app for podcasts. Plus, news of a recent gaming event that was streaming for a good cause.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Co
607: Tech Talk 607: Home Recording Options, Instagram Demo, Revitive
This week, we’re talking about home recording. From basic to high-end options, what are the most accessible options available today. Hubert Pawelkiewicz will be trying out the social media platform ‘Instagram’. Plus, Jackie Brown shares an un-intentionally accessible device that’s helped her to relax more.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, onli
606: Tech Talk 606: Beyond Horizons, Zoom PodTrak P4next Demo, Sight Village Scotland
This week, we hear about the project aiming to use accessible technology to as a tool for empowerment. We’ll have news about plans for this year’s Sight Village Scotland event which comes to Glasgow later this month. Plus, Jackie Brown tries out the new ‘Pod Trak P4 Next’ from Zoom.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio
605: Tech Talk 605: Be My Eyes Workplace, Proximity Pal
This week, we’re learning about Be My Eyes Workplace, the platform designed to make inaccessible information accessible to blind and partially sighted employees. We’ll hear about the new ‘Proximity Pal’ navigation device. 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 o
604: Tech Talk 604: RNIB NI Tech Fair, Tech Timeline
This week we’ll be bringing you some of the highlights from RNIB’s Tech Fair in Northern Ireland. Amelia Hilton was on hand to speak to a wide variety of exhibitors and visitors. Plus, one listener will be taking us on their Tech Timeline. 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 h
603: Tech Talk 603: Sony Photography With Gary Williamson, Dice World Demo, RNIB NI Tech Fair
This week we hear how blind photographer Gary Williamson uses Sony products to help him capture the images he wants. Hubert Pawelkiewicz shows us how the popular game ‘Dice Word’ works. Plus, we’ll have a preview of RNIB’s Tech Fair in Northern Ireland.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 spe
602: Tech Talk 602: Waymo Launch Event, ScribeMe Demo, Orbit Player
This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz speaks to the team at Waymo as they prepare to launch their autonomous ride sharing service in London, we hear how the AI-powered assistant app ‘ScribeMe’ works. Plus, the final part of our look at the Orbit Player.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.Yo
601: Tech Talk 601: Be My Eyes, RNIB Gaming Group, Oakley Meta Vanguard
This week, we’re catching up with the team behind the Be My Eyes app, we hear about a social group for gamers from RNIB and we discover one option of what to do with your unwanted accessible technology.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 Podc
600: Tech Talk 600: CES 2026 Roundup, Nibble Nerds, BlindSquare Demo
This week, we’re rounding up the best technology, accessible or otherwise, to come out of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We’ll be catching up with the team at Nibble Nerds to hear about their ‘Viewpoint’ screen reader and range of accessible games. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz puts the ‘BlindSquare’ navigation app through its paces.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tu
599: Tech Talk 599: Uber, Dot Pad X, Orbit Player Demo
This week, we’re talking to Uber about the new tool being used to tackle guide dog refusals in their rideshare service. Jackie Brown guides us through what the ‘Dot Pad X’ tactile graphics and multi-line braille display can do. Plus, we’ll have the second part of our demonstration of the Orbit Player.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at
598: Tech Talk 598: Looking Ahead To 2026
This week, the Tech Talk team are joined by accessibility advocate Shawn Keen to discuss some of the trends and technologies we can look forward to in 2026. 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'
597: Tech Talk 597: Best of 2025
This week, we’re looking back at some of our favourite Tech Talk stories from 2025, and we’ll also be talking about some of the best tech purchases that we’ve made in the past 12 months. 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 Tuesda
596: Tech Talk 596: Tech Talk Christmas Special 2025
This week, it’s the Tech Talk Christmas special. Along with a full plate of our usual accessible technology offerings, we’ll be thinking about the impact that technology has on us at this time of 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 Podcas
595: Tech Talk 595: RNIB NI Tech Fair Preview, Technology And Diabetes, Tech Timeline
This week, we’ll be hearing about plans for RNIB’s next Technology Fair in Northern Ireland. Hubert Pawelkiewicz finds out how one listener is using technology to help living with diabetes. Plus, much more besides.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 Tec
594: Tech Talk 594: WeASSIST, Nearly Departed Demo, Accessible Video Games Round Up
This week, we’ll be hearing about ‘We Assist’ the new service from the team behind the WeWalk Smart Cane. RNIB’s Sightless Kombat runs down some of the most accessible video games available to play during the festive period. Plus, we’ll have a roundup of some of the best seasonal offers from the RNIB Shop.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, onlin
593: Tech Talk 593: Soundplay, ROG Xbox Ally, Glidance
This week, we’re hearing about a new handheld gaming device from Asus and Microsoft, Amelia Hilton visits Soundplay Projects in Glasgow. Plus, our final report from this year’s Sight Village London event.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 Pod
592: Tech Talk 592: Sight Village London Reports, Orbit Player Demo, Your Emails
This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us along to Sight Village London as he takes in the best of what the exhibition has to offer. Callum Stoneman will be getting hands on with the Orbit Player from Orbit Research. 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 ,
591: Tech Talk 591: JAWS 2026, Digital Media For Inclusion And Wellbeing, RNIB Shop
This week, we’re talking about the recent release of JAWS 2026, we’ll find out what’s new in the screen reading software. We’ve also got an update from the RNIB Products For Life Store, if you’re thinking of starting your Christmas shopping, news of a new piece of work from the University of Bournemouth. plus, Aiden Akers tells us about his experiences working in accessibility. You can listen to t
590: Tech Talk 590: Waymo Autonomous Taxis, Sharing Your Accessibility Settings, Bedtime Stories
This week, we’re hearing about the exciting plans to bring autonomous ride-hailing service ‘Waymo’ to the UK. Hubert Pawelkiewicz catches up with RNIB’s Products For Life Team. Plus, we’ll explore Apple’s ‘Shared Accessibility Settings’ feature 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 spea
589: Tech Talk 589: Eye Implant Trials, Screen Reader Panel, Phone App In iOS26
This week, we hear about a new eye implant that’s had incredible results at a recent trial, Hywel Davies finds out why Welsh-speaking screen reader users are in high demand, plus, we’ll explore more of the recent updates available in iOS 26. 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
588: Tech Talk 588: Waymap Update, Spectrom Connect, Text To Speech
This week, we’ll be hearing the latest from the indoor/outdoor navigation app ‘Waymap’. We’ll uncover more new features in iOS 26. Plus, we’ll be finding out about plans for a new dating app designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind.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.Y
587: Tech Talk 587: Tactile Maps, iOS26 Tips, PitPat App Demo
This week, Jackie Brown hears about the new tactile transport maps making their way to the Canute Console. We’ll examine some of the new accessibility features you can find in iOS 26, plus Hubert Pawelkiewicz and guide dog Caesar try out PitPat, the activity and health app for dogs. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radi
586: Tech Talk 586: Dot Pad X, ChatGPT User Agent Demo, Sound Without Sight
This week, as part of National Braille Week we’ll be hearing about the Dot Pad X tactile graphics and multi-line braille display from Dot Inc. Hubert has been trying out the User Agent Demo feature in Chat GPT. Plus, we’ll hear about an award-winning project that took the top honours at the international sound awards.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channe
585: Tech Talk 585: Talu Card, Shokz OpenDots Earbuds, Everyday AI Uses
This week, we’re hearing about the ‘Talu’ accessible payment card, Hubert Pawelkiewicz demonstrates the Shokz OpenDots Earbuds, 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 Tuesda
584: Tech Talk 584: WeWalk Event, Touch Beyond Vision, Your Emails
This week, we hear how Hubert Pawelkiewicz got on when he visited the WeWalk smart cane event in London. Plus, Toby Davey hears about a photography exhibition that uses AI to makes photographs more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors.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
583: Tech Talk 583: Accessible Pregnancy Test, Castro Demo, Travel Experiences
This week, we’re hearing about new medical research into the study of the eye, Amelia Hilton has been finding out about a prototype for a fully accessible pregnancy test, plus, one listener will be sharing their journey with accessible technology.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.Yo
582: Tech Talk 582: Apple Event Reactions, EKSA H6 Headphones Review, Innosearch AI Return
This week, we’re hearing about updates to the shopping assistant ‘Innosearch’, Jakie Brown puts a new pair of wireless headphones through their paces, plus we’ll be sharing our thoughts on the Apple Event 2025.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 Ta
581: Tech Talk 581: 'Made By Google' Reaction, STEM Charity Work, AI Safety
This week, Steve Nutt runs down some the big announcements from the recent ‘Made By Google’ event, we hear about the STEM Charity that’s been established to help blind and partially sighted young people, plus, how can you keep yourself safe when using AI? Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been finding out.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB
580: Tech Talk 580: Amazon TV Cube, AI Chatbots, Emails
This week, we’re continuing our series on getting to grips with AI chatbots, plus, we’ll 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 episo
579: Tech Talk 579: JAWS Pricing, Orbit Player, Using Chat Bots
This week, we’re getting to the bottom of the recent changes to the pricing models for the JAWS screen reader, we’ll start our new series on Artificial Intelligence, plus, Venkatesh Chari joins us to talk about the new ‘Orbit Player’ from Orbit Research.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 spe
578: Tech Talk 578: Ally Solos Glasses, Beta Testing Safely, Ad Spiers
This week, we’re speaking to Envision about the new ‘Ally Solos Glasses’, Hubert tackles the question of if beta testing is a safe way to test new features before the general public, plus, we’ll 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 episod
577: Tech Talk 577: AI In Museums, Audible App Demo, Wesley Martin
This week, we’ll hear how Envision are changing the way blind and partially sighted people access museums, we speak to technology enthusiast Wesley Martin, and Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the Audible audiobook and podcast app from Amazon.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 he
576: Tech Talk 576: Johnathan Mosen Returns, Passenger Assist Chatbot, Your Emails
This week, we’re speaking to assistive technology expert Johnathan Mosen, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the new AI chatbot available on the popular ‘Passenger Assist’ app, plus we’ll be exploring another ‘Tech Timeline’.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 t
575: Tech Talk 575: 'Wing It' App From APH, 'Land Of Livia' Demo, Tech Timeline
This week, Jackie Brown speaks to American Printing House about the ‘Wing It’ app for the Monarch Braille display. Plus, Hubert tries out the accessible iOS game’ ‘Land of Livia’. 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 after
574: Tech Talk 574: Envision's 'Ally' AI Assistant, ‘Land of Livia’ Game, Using A Mac After iOS
This week, we’re talking about ‘Ally’ the AI assistant available on Envision smart glasses. Plus, we’ll be speaking to the developers of ‘Land of Livia’, an accessible ‘idle adventure game’ for iOS 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
573: Tech Talk 573: Sight Village Central, Action Audio, Last FM Demo
This week we’re catching up with all the action from this year’s Sight Village Central exhibition, with vendors like Luna Glasses, TAVIP and Humanware. Plus, details of a new trial of ‘Action Audio’, which is aiming to keep blind and partially sighted tennis fans up to date with on-court action.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB C
572: Tech Talk 572: Todoist App, 'Steam' Accessibility, Tech Timeline
This week, we’re finding out how accessible the gaming platform ‘Steam’ can be for blind and partially sighted players, we’ll be hearing another ‘Tech Timeline’ and getting ourselves organised with the ‘Todoist’ app for iOS and Android.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 n
571: Tech Talk 571: RealSAM Pocket Plus, Using Pro Tools, RNIB Products And Advice Centre Belfast
This week, we’ll be hearing about the RealSAM Pocket Plus smartphone from its developers and beta testers, plus, what’s accessibility like when using Pro Tools Audio software? Toby Davey has been speaking to one avid user.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
570: Tech Talk 570: TetraLogical, Immersive Art, Tech Timeline
This week, we’re talking about accessibility with Craig Abbott from TetraLogical, and Toby Davey has been hearing about an art exhibit which features immersive audio description. 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 aftern
569: Tech Talk 569: NOA Mobility Aid, Sight Village Central Preview, Tech Timeline - Jake Hart
This week, we’re talking about the wearable mobility aid ‘NOA’, we hear about the ‘tech timeline’ of RNIB Connect Radio’s Jake Hart, plus we’ll 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 afternoo
568: Tech Talk 568: Tech Freedom, Brailling Board Game, Email Roundup
This week, we talk to the team behind the android app ‘Tech Freedom’ which aims to enhance independence, productivity, and access to digital resources for blind and partially sighted people. Plus, we’ll be hearing about a new board game which showcases braille.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 sm
567: Tech Talk 567: Give Vision Headset, Glide Trial, Amos Miller From Glidance
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 ev
566: Tech Talk 566: Glidance, Sight Village Scotland, Google Gemini AI
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'
565: Tech Talk 565: Good Food Talks, Gemini AI, GAAD Roundup
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
564: Tech Talk 564: Stellar Trek, GAAD 2025, nystagME games
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 n
563: Tech Talk 563: Plaud Note Pin, Gaming Update, Sight Village Glasgow
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 Tuesda
562: Tech Talk 562: Leasey 10 Demo, 'Look And Tell' On Meta Smart Glasses, Wearable Tactile Calendar
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
561: Tech Talk 561: Best Of the 2025 RNIB IDS Conference
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
560: Tech Talk 560: Sight Village Wales, Sound Of A Masterpiece, Travel Hands
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 ma
