RNIB Tech Talk

RNIB Tech Talk

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 Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently. The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings

Episodes

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

April 22, 2025 • 80 mins
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 s...
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560: Tech Talk 560: Sight Village Wales, Sound Of A Masterpiece, Travel Hands

April 15, 2025 • 57 mins
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.

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

April 8, 2025 • 57 mins
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.

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

April 1, 2025 • 53 mins
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 y...
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557: Tech Talk 557: Be My Eyes, Meta, GoodMaps

March 25, 2025 • 69 mins
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 sm...
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556: Tech Talk 556: CSUN2025, NV Access, WeWalk

March 21, 2025 • 62 mins
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.

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

March 11, 2025 • 60 mins
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.

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

March 4, 2025 • 57 mins
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.

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

February 25, 2025 • 67 mins
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’

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

February 18, 2025 • 54 mins
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.

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

February 11, 2025 • 67 mins
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 Con...
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550: Tech Talk 550: Navis Navigation App, Braille Doodle, Emails

February 4, 2025 • 55 mins
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.

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

January 28, 2025 • 57 mins
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.

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

January 21, 2025 • 64 mins
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.

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

January 14, 2025 • 54 mins
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.

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546: Tech Talk 546: 2025 Look Ahead Panel

January 7, 2025 • 43 mins
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.

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545: Tech Talk 545: Best of 2024

December 31, 2024 • 57 mins
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.

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

December 24, 2024 • 57 mins
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’.

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

December 17, 2024 • 57 mins
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’.

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

December 10, 2024 • 52 mins
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.
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