Episodes

  • 555: Tech Talk 555: Accessible TV Streaming, Monarch Braille Device, iOS Live View Description Demo

    555: Tech Talk 555: Accessible TV Streaming, Monarch Braille Device, iOS Live View Description Demo
    Mar 11 2025
    This week, we’re delving into the world of accessible TV streaming apps, Jackie Brown gets hands on with the Monarch Multi-line braille device and Natalie Curran tries out the new ‘Live View Description’ feature available on 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
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    1 hr
  • 554: Tech Talk 554: RNIB NI Tech Fair, Using Accessible Technology In An Emergency

    554: Tech Talk 554: RNIB NI Tech Fair, Using Accessible Technology In An Emergency
    Mar 4 2025
    This week, we’ll be hearing all about the recent RNIB Tech Fair in Northern Ireland, plus Toby Davey speaks to a man whose smart phone helped him at the scene of an accident.

    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
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    58 mins
  • 553: Tech Talk 553: Project Tapestry App, Warshovel Mobile Game, Sight Village Wales

    553: Tech Talk 553: Project Tapestry App, Warshovel Mobile Game, Sight Village Wales
    Feb 25 2025
    This week, we’re hearing about the upcoming ‘Sight Village Wales Exhibition’ that’s coming to Cardiff this spring. We’ll hear how the app ‘Project Tapestry’ is aiming to weave your favourite blogs, social media, and more into a unified and chronological timeline. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the idle RPG mobile game ‘Warshovel’

    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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 552: Tech Talk 552 - SuperBrain Headset, Braille eMotion Demo, Accessible Gaming Roundup

    552: Tech Talk 552 - SuperBrain Headset, Braille eMotion Demo, Accessible Gaming Roundup
    Feb 18 2025
    This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz talks to the team behind the ‘SuperBrain’ headset which uses haptic feedback to help wearers to better understand their environment, Jackie Brown demonstrates the ‘Braille eMotion’ 40-cell braille display from HIMS, plus we’ll have the latest from the world of accessible gaming.

    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
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    54 mins
  • 551: Tech Talk 551: Sony LinkBuds, Dot Lumen Smart Glasses, Shokz OpenComm 2

    551: Tech Talk 551: Sony LinkBuds, Dot Lumen Smart Glasses, Shokz OpenComm 2
    Feb 11 2025
    This week, we’re thinking all about wearable technology. David Hogg has been hearing about a new pair of smart glasses that claims to be just as effective as a guide dog, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the OpenComm 2 bone conduction headphones from Shokz, and we’ll be chatting to Sony about their LinkBuds series.

    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
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 550: Tech Talk 550: Navis Navigation App, Braille Doodle, Emails

    550: Tech Talk 550: Navis Navigation App, Braille Doodle, Emails
    Feb 4 2025
    This week, Callum Stoneman speaks to the team behind the personal navigation companion ‘Navis’, Jackie Brown tries out the Braille Doodle and 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
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    55 mins
  • 549: Tech Talk 549: Sony Xperia, RNIB Online Shop, MicroSpeak Recorder

    549: Tech Talk 549: Sony Xperia, RNIB Online Shop, MicroSpeak Recorder
    Jan 28 2025
    This week, we’re talking to Sony about their Xperia smartphones. We’ll find out about recent improvements made to the RNIB Online Shop. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the ‘Micro-Speak’ digital voice recorder.

    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
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    58 mins
  • 548: Tech Talk 548: Innosearch, RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair, AI Video Help

    548: Tech Talk 548: Innosearch, RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair, AI Video Help
    Jan 21 2025
    This week, we’re speaking to the team behind the accessible AI shopping assistant ‘Innosearch’. We’ll be hearing about plans for the RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2025. Plus, we’ll be finding out how to get the most from live video content using new features from Chat GPT and Google AI Studio.

    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
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    1 hr and 4 mins