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

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

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 

11-19
01:05:23

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

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 

11-12
01:03:29

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

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 

11-05
57:47

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

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 

10-29
58:28

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

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 

10-22
57:43

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

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 

10-15
53:40

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

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 

10-08
52:34

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

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 

10-01
01:02:43

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

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 

09-23
58:06

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

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 

09-17
57:17

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

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 

09-10
01:20:07

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

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 

09-03
54:14

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

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 

08-27
57:46

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

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 

08-20
55:10

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

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 

08-13
01:02:40

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

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 

08-06
01:07:09

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

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 

07-30
55:57

522: Tech Talk 522: Aira, Orbit Research, Seeing Solutions

This week, we’ll hear from the visual interpreting service Aira about new ways to access the service on wearable devices. We’ll also be heading back to Sight Village Central to hear about new products from Orbit Research and Seeing Solutions. 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 

07-23
57:43

521: Tech Talk 521: Sight Village Central, What 3 Words, Your Emails

This week, we’ll be rounding up some of the best from exhibitors at this year’s Sight Village Central. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the ‘What 3 Words’ app, plus, more 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 

07-16
58:44

520: Tech Talk 520: Sony Accessibility, IDnow, Meta Ray Ban Demo

This week, we’re introduced to the IDnow service, we hear about the ways Sony has been improving accessibility features across its range of products, and we’ll find out how Dave has been getting on with the Meta Ray Ban 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 

07-09
01:10:59

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