RNIB Tech Talk

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

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 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

11-18
57:43

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 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

11-11
57:43

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 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

11-04
57:43

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. 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

10-28
55:12

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 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

10-21
01:05:24

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 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

10-14
57:43

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 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

10-07
57:43

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. 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

09-30
59:43

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. 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
52:05

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 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

09-16
57:43

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 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

09-09
51:52

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 episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

09-02
57:38

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 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

08-26
01:04:32

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 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

08-19
58:49

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 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

08-12
50:02

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 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

08-05
01:03:57

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 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

07-29
01:07:02

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 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

07-22
59:34

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 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

07-15
57:43

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 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

07-08
01:05:52

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