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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 - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

524: Tech Talk 524: SMA Nutrition, 11 Labs App, Suno AI 06.08.2024

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 you...

523: Tech Talk 523: Braille Surtitles, OrCam, Professional Vision Services 30.07.2024

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...

522: Tech Talk 522: Aira, Orbit Research, Seeing Solutions 23.07.2024

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'l...

521: Tech Talk 521: Sight Village Central, What 3 Words, Your Emails 16.07.2024

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...

520: Tech Talk 520: Sony Accessibility, IDnow, Meta Ray Ban Demo 09.07.2024

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 n...

519: Tech Talk 519: RNIB Communiplayer, Digital Detox, Your Emails 02.07.2024

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 

518: Tech Talk 518: Meta Smart Ray-Bans, Euro 24 App, Your Emails 25.06.2024

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 ev...

517: Tech Talk 517: Guided Frame, Piccy Bot, iOS Braille Input 18.06.2024

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 Ra...

516: Tech Talk 516: 30 Years Of Sight Village, Modern Milkman App, AI Audio Description? 11.06.2024

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 T...

515: Tech Talk 515: 'Be My Eyes' On Windows, Magnifiers, Flash Score App 03.06.2024

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. Yo...

514: Tech Talk 514: Sight City Frankfurt, Using AI to Detect ARMD 28.05.2024

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 sh...

513: Tech Talk 513: Accessible Piano Keyboards, Merlin Bird ID, Pi AI 21.05.2024

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 T...

512: Tech Talk 512: GAAD Panel Discussion, OrCam Products, Your Emails 14.05.2024

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 e...

511: Tech Talk 511: Braille On Android, Portable Chargers, Travel Well With Tech 07.05.2024

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 e...

510: Tech Talk 510: Nest Smart Doorbell, Smart Healthcare, Spiderman 2 30.04.2024

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 Connec...

509: Tech Talk 509: Access AI Demo, Cobalt Accessible Air Fryer, Reading Devices 23.04.2024

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 Co...

508: Tech Talk 508: Access AI, WelcoMe In Currys, RNIB Gamer Survey 16.04.2024

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...

507: Tech Talk 507: Picture Smart, Real Thing AI Internship, Braille Emotion 09.04.2024

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 R...

506: Tech Talk 506: Solo Travel Tips, CSUN 2024 Highlights 02.04.2024

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...

505: Tech Talk 505: CSUN 2024 & Stevie Wonder 26.03.2024

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...

504: Tech Talk 504: Talking Audio Recorders, Canon Accessible Photography, Your Best Accessibility Hacks 19.03.2024

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 ev...

503: Tech Talk 503: Accessible Zoom Recorders, Talking Bus Stops, Which Mobile Phone Is Right For You? 12.03.2024

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 sp...

502: Tech Talk 502: RNIB Technology For Life Fair In Belfast 05.03.2024

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 P...

501: Tech Talk 501: A.I. Screen Reader 'Typeahead', Robotic Guides, VoiceOver 27.02.2024

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 |...

500: Tech Talk 500: Right Hear, Can You Listen To A Solar Eclipse?, New Canes From RNIB's Products For Life Store 20.02.2024

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...

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