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Ep 533533: 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 [email protected]

Oct 8, 202452 min

Ep 532532: 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 [email protected]

Oct 1, 20241h 2m

Ep 531531: 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 [email protected]

Sep 23, 202458 min

Ep 530530: 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 [email protected]

Sep 17, 202457 min

Ep 529529: 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 [email protected]

Sep 10, 20241h 20m

Ep 528528: 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 [email protected]

Sep 3, 202454 min

Ep 527527: 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 [email protected]

Aug 27, 202457 min

Ep 526526: 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 [email protected]

Aug 20, 202455 min

Ep 525525: 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 [email protected]

Aug 13, 20241h 2m

Ep 524524: 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 [email protected]

Aug 6, 20241h 7m

Ep 523523: 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 [email protected]

Jul 30, 202455 min

Ep 522522: 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 [email protected]

Jul 23, 202457 min

Ep 521521: 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 [email protected]

Jul 16, 202458 min

Ep 520520: 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 [email protected]

Jul 9, 20241h 10m

Ep 519519: Tech Talk 519: RNIB Communiplayer, Digital Detox, 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 [email protected]

Jul 2, 20241h 0m

Ep 518518: Tech Talk 518: Meta Smart Ray-Bans, Euro 24 App, Your Emails

This week, we’re hearing about the new Ray-Ban smart glasses from Meta. Hubert Pawelkiewicz puts the ‘Euro 24 App’ through its paces. 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 [email protected]

Jun 25, 20241h 6m

Ep 517517: Tech Talk 517: Guided Frame, Piccy Bot, iOS Braille Input

This week, we’ll be speaking to actor and director Adam Morse about his Superbowl advert for the ‘Guided Frame’ app for the Google Pixel, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the AI photo description app ‘PiccyBot’, plus Callum Stoneman gets hands on with Braille Screen Input options 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 [email protected]

Jun 18, 202455 min

Ep 516516: Tech Talk 516: 30 Years Of Sight Village, Modern Milkman App, AI Audio Description?

This week, we’ll be hearing about developments in AI-powered audio descriptions, we’ll be looking back at 30 years of the Sight Village Exhibition, plus we’ll be talking about accessible grocery shopping apps. 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 [email protected]

Jun 11, 20241h 4m

Ep 515515: Tech Talk 515: 'Be My Eyes' On Windows, Magnifiers, Flash Score App

This week, we’re taking a closer look at optical and digital magnifiers available from the RNIB Shop. Callum Stoneman tries out the assistance app ‘Be My Eyes’ on Windows. Plus, we’ll hear more from the recent Sight City conference in Frankfurt. 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 [email protected]

Jun 3, 202456 min

Ep 514514: Tech Talk 514: Sight City Frankfurt, Using AI to Detect ARMD

This week, we’re hearing all about the recent Sight City Frankfurt, billed as the largest international trade fair for accessibility aids for the blind and partially sighted community – but how many of the products on offer will tempt our panel this week? Plus, news of how artificial intelligence is being used to detect the early stages of Age Related Macular degeneration. 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 [email protected]

May 28, 202455 min

Ep 513513: Tech Talk 513: Accessible Piano Keyboards, Merlin Bird ID, Pi AI

This week, we’re getting musical with accessible piano keyboards. Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been using assistive technology to take up a new hobby in the garden. Plus, Callum Stoneman tries out the AI assistant ‘Pi’. 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 [email protected]

May 21, 20241h 2m

Ep 512512: Tech Talk 512: GAAD Panel Discussion, OrCam Products, Your Emails

This week, we’re bringing you a special panel discussion for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024. We’ll also be hearing about the range OrCam products available in the RNIB Shop. Plus, we’ll be diving into 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 [email protected]

May 14, 202455 min

Ep 511511: Tech Talk 511: Braille On Android, Portable Chargers, Travel Well With Tech

This week, we’re getting hands on with accessible power banks. We’re finding out about some of the latest braille support on Android handsets. Plus, we’ll have another video game accessibility review from our own Sightless Kombat. 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 [email protected]

May 7, 202458 min

Ep 510510: Tech Talk 510: Nest Smart Doorbell, Smart Healthcare, Spiderman 2

This week, we hear about some of the latest products from the RNIB shop that could help you look after your health more easily. Callum Stoneman tries out the Nest Smart Doorbell from Google. Plus, Sightless Kombat returns, putting another console video game through its accessibility paces. 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 [email protected]

Apr 30, 202457 min

Ep 509509: Tech Talk 509: Access AI Demo, Cobalt Accessible Air Fryer, Reading Devices

This week, Callum Stoneman will be testing out the new ‘Access AI’ feature from Aira which gets AI to explain your images. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the Cobolt Talking air-fryer. Plus, we’ll be hearing about the latest range of reading devices available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store. 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 [email protected]

Apr 23, 202454 min

Ep 508508: Tech Talk 508: Access AI, WelcoMe In Currys, RNIB Gamer Survey

This week, we’re speaking to Troy Otillio from Aira as they begin the release the new ‘Access AI’ feature within the app. We hear about the new trial of the ‘WelcoMe’ service in Currys electronics stores. Plus, RNIB’s Sightless Kombat will be along to explain how listeners can take part in a new survey for blind and partially sighted gamers. RNIB Gaming Survey - Social Impact of Gaming survey 2024 (surveymonkey.com) 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 [email protected]

Apr 16, 202458 min

Ep 507507: Tech Talk 507: Picture Smart, Real Thing AI Internship, Braille Emotion

This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz hears about a new internship from assistive technology company Real Thing AI. Dave Williams gets the latest on the launch of a brand-new braille display from HIMS. Plus, we’ll have some special reports from this year’s CSUN assistive technology conference. 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 [email protected]

Apr 9, 20241h 0m

Ep 506506: Tech Talk 506: Solo Travel Tips, CSUN 2024 Highlights

This week, we’ve got more conversations from last week’s CSUN Assistive Technology conference in California. Plus, we’ll be hearing some travel hacks and tips from writer Connor Scott Gardner. 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 [email protected]

Apr 2, 20241h 1m

Ep 505505: Tech Talk 505: CSUN 2024 & Stevie Wonder

This week, our own Dave Williams will be bringing us a series of special reports from the annual CSUN accessible technology conference in California. Dave has been catching up with manufacturers and developers of assistive technology from right across the globe. 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 [email protected]

Mar 26, 202457 min

Ep 504504: Tech Talk 504: Talking Audio Recorders, Canon Accessible Photography, Your Best Accessibility Hacks

This week, we’re hearing about the new range of accessible digital audio recorders from Zoom. Toby Davey has been finding out about a new photography exhibition from Cannon that’s been designed to be accessible to all. We’ll also be delving into some of your responses to a recent Instagram post from RNIB all about your most useful accessibility 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 [email protected]

Mar 19, 202452 min

Ep 503503: Tech Talk 503: Accessible Zoom Recorders, Talking Bus Stops, Which Mobile Phone Is Right For You?

This week, we’re hearing all about the latest mobile phones available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store, we’re trying out the latest in accessible recorders from Zoom, plus we’ll be finding out which UK town has recently introduced talking bus stops. 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 [email protected]

Mar 12, 202459 min

Ep 502502: Tech Talk 502: RNIB Technology For Life Fair In Belfast

This week we’re taking you to the recent RNIB Technology For Life Fair in Belfast. The event was the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, with exhibitors like Dolphin, Pakflatt, Empatheyes and many more 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 [email protected]

Mar 5, 202459 min

Ep 501501: Tech Talk 501: A.I. Screen Reader 'Typeahead', Robotic Guides, VoiceOver

This week, Allan Russell asks, would you swap your guide dog for a robot version? Callum Stoneman speaks to the developers of AI Screen reader ‘Typeahead’. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz will be on hand with the next instalment of his series getting to grips with Voice Over from Apple. 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 [email protected]

Feb 27, 202455 min

Ep 500500: Tech Talk 500: Right Hear, Can You Listen To A Solar Eclipse?, New Canes From RNIB's Products For Life Store

This week, we’re finding out about the talking signage solution ‘Right Hear’, Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores if it’s possible to hear a solar eclipse, plus, a rundown of some of the latest canes available from the RNIB Products For Life Store. 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 [email protected]

Feb 20, 202452 min

Ep 499499: Tech Talk 499: RNIB’s Artificial Intelligence Event, Working As A Blind Audio Producer, VoiceOver

This week, there’s a special report from RNIB’s recent Artificial Intelligence event in London. We’ve been hearing about working as a blind audio producer from Thuay Mallalieu. Barry Snell has been speaking to a team of researchers hoping to make science more accessible to people with sight loss. Plus, the next part in our series looking at VoiceOver from Apple. 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 [email protected]

Feb 13, 20241h 2m

Ep 498498: Tech Talk 498: My Accessible Home Campaign, Kitchen Gadgets, Apple Journal App Demo

This week we hear how Apple’s journal app could improve your mental health. The latest on a new research project around Smart Homes. Plus, a roundup of some of the best kitchen gadgets available in RNIB’s Products for Life Stores. 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 [email protected]

Feb 6, 202455 min

Ep 497497: Tech Talk 497: Hable One, Belfast Technology For Life Fair, Do You Journal?

This week the team will be hearing about the upcoming ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, plus they’re speaking to the team behind the ‘Hable One’ wireless braille keyboard. 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 [email protected]

Jan 30, 202458 min

Ep 496496: Tech Talk 496: WelcoMe, 'Groups' Feature From Be My Eyes', VoiceOver Guide

This week, we’re hearing all about ‘WelcoMe’ which helps front-line staff to support disabled customers & visitors. Callum Stoneman explores the new ‘Groups’ feature from Be My Eyes. Dave Williams speaks to Aj Ahmed from Sight Concern Worcestershire about the role that technology plays in his life. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz will have the latest in our series guiding you through VoiceOver from Apple.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 [email protected]

Jan 23, 20241h 2m

Ep 495495: Tech Talk 495: Accessible Showers, CES Verdict, VoiceOver

This week, we’re heading to the bathroom as one company is aiming to make their latest shower more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. We’ll be talking about the biggest news to be coming out of the CES technology exhibition in Las Vegas, Plus, the next in our series on Apple’s Voice Over screen reader. 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 [email protected]

Jan 16, 202456 min

Ep 494494: Tech Talk 494: Railboard App, Connor Scott Gardner, VoiceOver On iPhone

This week, we’re finding out if the ‘Railboard’ app for iOS can make buying train tickets easier for blind and partially sighted travellers, we’ll be speaking with blind content creator Connor Scott Gardner, plus we’ll have the first in a new series looking at VoiceOver, the screen-reading technology integrated into the iPhone. 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 [email protected]

Jan 9, 20241h 2m

Ep 493493: Tech Talk 493A: The 2024 Look Ahead

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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 very 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.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday 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 [email protected]

Jan 5, 202445 min

Ep 493493: Tech Talk 493: Braille-o-Matic, Sight And Sound, Welcome to 2024

This week, we’ve arrived in 2024! We’re taking a look at our predictions for the upcoming global technology conference CES, plus, the best from the world of 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 smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday 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 [email protected]

Jan 5, 202457 min

Ep 492492: Tech Talk 492: Best Of 2023

This week, we're taking a special look back at some of our biggest highlights from 2023. We'll be talking about the world of online dating if you’re blind or partially sighted, hearing about how new technologies have been trialled this year, plus we’ll be taking a look into the future of 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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Dec 29, 202357 min

Ep 491491: Tech Talk 491: Braille Brain, Accessible Finance, Making Mobile Payments

This week, we’re thinking money matters as we look at how easy it is to setup mobile payment solutions from both Apple and Google, we consider the humble debit card and news of a new braille training programme from American Printing House. 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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Dec 22, 20231h 6m

Ep 490490: Tech Talk 490: Greater Anglia, Festive Smart Speaker Skills, Aspire Consultancy

This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been finding out about a new accessibility initiative from the train operator Greater Anglia, we'll be bringing you some of the best festive skills for your smart speaker and staying in the Christmas spirit, we’ve also got a few last-minute gift ideas from Aspire Consultancy. 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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Dec 15, 202353 min

Ep 489489: Tech Talk 489: Northern Ireland Technology Fair, TikTok Accessibility, Festive Review

This week, we’ll hear about a brand-new technology event coming to Northern Ireland in 2024. Hubert finds out if the social media platform TikTok has been made more accessible for blind and partially sighted users. Plus, we’ll have a very special festive accessible video game review. 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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Dec 8, 202347 min

Ep 488488: Tech Talk 488: Be My Eyes CEO, RNIB Products For Life, Accessibility Consultant

This week, Callum Stoneman speaks to Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley about their incredible year. Hubert hears about some of the most popular items available for Christmas at the RNIB Products For Life Store. And we’ll hear how one blind video game fan made the leap to becoming an accessibility consultant. 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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Dec 1, 20231h 1m

Ep 487487: Tech Talk 487: Microsoft Copilot, Android 14 Updates, Accessible Publishing Conference

This week, we hear how Microsoft’s co-pilot feature can make a difference to blind and partially sighted users. Robin Spinks drops by to fill us in on the new accessibility features available in Android 14. Plus, all the latest from the recent Accessible Publishing Conference in London, hosted by Google.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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Nov 24, 202356 min

Ep 486486: Tech Talk 486: Sight Village South East, Jingle Jam, GoodMaps

This week, we’ll get the latest news from this year’s Sight Village South East event, we’ll hear the second part of our interview with Neil Barnfather from GoodMaps. Plus, how the world's biggest charity gaming event, the Jingle Jam, will help to raise money for 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 speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday 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 [email protected]

Nov 17, 202353 min

Ep 485485: Tech Talk 485: Starship Technologies, Goodmaps, Accessible Video Games

This week, we’re talking to Starship Technologies about their autonomous robot delivery service and how it could impact the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Paulina is chatting to a man with a passion for accessible video games. Plus, we’re hearing more from the developers of indoor navigation app ‘Goodmaps’.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 Friday 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 [email protected]

Nov 10, 202352 min