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

2024-12-2457:43

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

2024-12-1757:43

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

2024-12-1052:16

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

2024-12-0457:43

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

2024-11-2601:07:58

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

2024-11-1901:05:23

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

2024-11-1201:03:29

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

2024-11-0557:47

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

2024-10-2958:28

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

2024-10-2257:43

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

2024-10-1553:40

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

2024-10-0852:34

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

2024-10-0101:02:43

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

2024-09-2358:06

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

2024-09-1757:17

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

2024-09-1001:20:07

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

2024-09-0354:14

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

2024-08-2757:46

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

2024-08-2055:10

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

2024-08-1301:02:40

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

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