RNIB Tech Talk

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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

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#631
Tuesday · 1 hr 4 min
631: Tech Talk 631: Flo Type Keyboard, Letterboxd App, Keeping Safe Online
This week, we’ll be finding out about Flo Type, the iOS keyboard app designed for blind and partially sighted users. We’ll discover the social platform designed to share your taste in film, ‘Letterboxd’. Plus, we’ll be talking ‘cyber security’ with one listener. 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
#630
August 18 · 1 hr 8 min
630: Tech Talk 630 - Rhythm Heaven Groove, iOS 27 Beta Testing and Tech Timeline
This week, we'll be learning about an accessible title for the Nintendo Switch devices, David Hogg will be joining us to discuss beta testing of the iOS 26 operating system for iPhones and iPads, and we'll be exploring another person's tech timeline. You can listen to the show live each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any ideas, questions or suggestions, please get in touch, techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#629
August 11 · 1 hr 9 min
629: Tech Talk 629 - Brian Hartgen, Ravencourt Living Talking Easy Music USB Radio Player, and Study On Digital Inclusion
This week, we’ll be hearing more on an innovative project out of Bournemouth university, which aims to bridge the digital gap and help blind and partially sighted people to become independent video and social media creators. We will be hearing more from Callum’s conversation with Brian Hartgen and the latest updates to Leasey, And, Hubert will be taking a look at a new digital radio, USB player and Bluetooth speaker available in the RNIB shop. You can listen to the show each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices, and you can email us with any ideas, questions or suggestions, techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#628
August 4 · 1 hr 4 min
628: Tech Talk 628 - Athina AD, Brian Hartgen on Leasey, and Mavis Smart Glasses User Experiences
This week, we’ll be finding out about Athina AD, a new tool which uses AI to help blind and partially sighted people to describe their videos, Brian Hartgen will be joining us to talk all things Leasey and its latest update, and we’ll be speaking to Carl, who has been a user of the Mavis Smart glasses we talked about in last week’s show, to see how he’s been finding them. You can Listen to the show each Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview channel 730, online and on Smart devices. If you have any ideas, questions, comments or suggestions feel fre to drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#627
July 28 · 1 hr 3 min
627: Tech Talk 627 - Professional Association Of Assistive Technologists, RNIB Shop Products and Moodscan App
This week, we’ll be finding out about the professional association of assistive technologists, Toby Davey will be exploring new products in the RNIB shop, and Amelia Hilton hears about an app to provide discrete feedback on people’s facial expressions. You can hear the show each Tuesday at 1pm, listen on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk
#626
July 21 · 52 min
626: Tech Talk 626 - 'No Sight Required' Book, RNIB Products, Volunteer Voices
This week, Tony Gebhard joins us to talk about his book, ‘No Sight Required’ the blind user's guide to AI. We’ll hear about some new products now available in the RNIB Products for Life Store. Plus, we’ll have another in our series of ‘Volunteer Voices’. 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
#625
July 14 · 57 min
625: Tech Talk 625: Sight Village Central Reports, 'Sofa' App
This week, we’ll be rounding up all the action from this year’s Sight Village Central Exhibition in Birmingham. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out a new “downtime organiser” app, from the comfort of his own ‘Sofa’. 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
#624
July 7 · 1 hr 3 min
624: Tech Talk 624: Hable 'Speechlabel', TonieBox 2 Player, Office for National Statistics
This week, we’re hearing about the ways that technology has made a difference to the lives of people working for the Office for National Statistics. We catch up with the team at Hable after the launch of their audio labelling app, ‘Speechlabel’. Plus, Toby Davey learns more about the TonieBox 2 Player, now available in the RNIB Shop. 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
#623
June 30 · 53 min
623: Tech Talk 622: BrailleNote Evolve Demo, Action Audio At Wimbledon, Accessible Learning Lounge
This week, we have the second part of our conversation with the team at ‘Accessible Learning Lounge’, the on-demand technology tutorial platform. We’ll hear about how you can access the 3D spatial audio technology ‘Action Audio’ during this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Plus, we’ll demonstrate the ‘BrailleNote Evolve’ braille notetaker from Humanware. 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
#622
June 23 · 57 min
622: Tech Talk 622: Accessible Learning Lounge, World Cup Audio Description, Sight Village Central Preview
This week, we’re speaking to the developer of ‘Accessible Learning Lounge’ the on-demand technology tutorial platform. We’ll be hearing about plans for this year’s Sight Village Central. Plus, we’ll be trying out the FIFA Audio Description app which promises to bring you closer to the action to this year’s World Cup matches. 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
#621
June 16 · 1 hr 3 min
621: Tech Talk 621: WWDC Thoughts, Android Latest, Right Hear
This week we’re looking back at some of the big announcements to come out of Apples’s latest WWDC event, how will upcoming changes to hardware and software impact blind and partially sighted users? We’ll also be keeping up to date with the latest goings on in the world of Android devices as Steve Nutt returns to the programme. Plus, we’ll have the final part in of our interview with the team behind the indoor orientation system ‘Right Hear’. 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
#620
June 9 · 1 hr 2 min
620: Tech Talk 620: RightHear, BrailleNote Evolve, RNIB Shop Latest
This week, we’ll be speaking to the team behind the indoor orientation system ‘RightHear’. We’ll be finding out more about the BrailleNote Evolve from Humanware. And we’ll run-down some of the latest products to be featured in the RNIB Shop. 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
#619
June 2 · 57 min
619: Tech Talk 619: New Braille Products, Tech Timeline, ‘Cosy Sort Studio’ Demo & Tactonom Flex
This week, we’ll be chatting about some recently released braille products that you may have missed. We’ll try out an organizing puzzle game for iOS devices. Plus, we’ll have 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
#618
May 26 · 57 min
618: Tech Talk 618: Tactonom, Making It Accessible, Apple Accessibility Preview
This week, we’re hearing all about the Tactonom, an innovative braille learning device. We’ll be celebrating some of the ways that blind and partially sighted people have impacted accessibility in their everyday lives. Plus, we’ll be digging through the latest accessibility features announced by 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 techtalk@rnib.org
#617
May 19 · 57 min
617: Tech Talk 617: Global Accessibility Awareness Day With Corbb O'Connor, Speechlabel, Sight Village Leeds
This week, as part of the celebrations Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re speaking to Corbb O’Connor, Director of Accessibility Advocacy at Level Access to discuss both the current state and the future of accessible technology. We’ll be finding out more about the new Speechlabel from Hable. Plus, a special preview of this year’s Sight Village Leeds 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
#616
May 12 · 57 min
616: Tech Talk 616: Android Updates, Windows Narrator, Tech Timeline
This week, we’re looking into some of the latest updates available on Android devices, we’ll find out how to get the most out of ‘Narrator’, the built-in screen reader software from Microsoft. Plus, we’ll have 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
#615
May 5 · 57 min
615: Tech Talk 615: Card World, RNIB Technology Volunteer, NVDA Coach Demo
This week, we hear about the experiences of one of RNIB's Technology Volunteers. We’ll be diving into NVDA Coach, the add on for the popular screen reader. Plus, we’ll take you through the ‘Card World’ app. 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
#614
April 28 · 59 min
614: Tech Talk 614: Activision, NVDA Coach, RNIB Shop
This week, we’re joined by Activision to discuss research into what happens when the experiences of blind and partially sighted players meet the realities of game development. We hear how ‘NVDA Coach’ can provide step-by-step training for screen reader users. Plus, we’ll be hearing about some of the newest products available from the RNIB shop. 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
#613
April 21 · 1 hr
613: Tech Talk 613: Zoom Recorders, OOrion App, NaviLens Uses
This week, we’ll hear how the work of Theatre Designers is being made more accessible using NaviLens codes. Samuel Green from Zoom talks about the accessibility of the ‘PodTrak P4next’ podcast recorder. Plus, we’ll be trying out the iOS app ‘OOrion’ which uses AI to help people find their way around and interact more easily with their environment. 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
#612
April 14 · 49 min
612: Tech Talk 612: Nextdoor, WelcoMe, Sony
This week, we hear how the ‘Nextdoor' app can help you to find out what’s going on in your local area. Gavin Neate from ‘WelcoMe’ returns. Plus, we’ll have the final part in our recent series of conversations with Sony. 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

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