478: Tech Talk 478: What Do The Next 20 Years Of Accessible Technology Hold?
This week we’re heading into the future. As part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th anniversary celebrations, we’re thinking about what the next 20 years of accessible technology may bring us. We’ll also be hearing some of your thoughts on the last two decades of accessible tech. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RN...
1hr 1m Sep 21, 2023
1hr 1m
477: Tech Talk 477: Looking Back At The Last Twenty Years Of Accessible Technology
This week as part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th Anniversary celebrations we’re looking back at the last two decades in accessible technology and beyond. Our special guests are talking about some of their favourite pieces of technology from yesteryear, some you might know and some that might be better best forgotten. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Chan...
1hr Sep 14, 2023
1hr
476: Tech Talk 476: DAISY Players, Apple Air Tags, Plus Your Emails
This week we find out how useful the Apple Air Tags can be, we’ll hear about the accessibility of DAISY Players for accessing audio books. Plus, we’ll be answering 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes ...
58m Sep 07, 2023
58m
475: Tech Talk 475: Making Space More Accessible? & Samsung Smart TVs
This week we’re talking to Dr Sheri Wells Jensen about her incredible work to make space a more accessible place, plus Hubert is along with a demo of accessibility features of the Samsung smart TV. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your smart speaker. You'...
1hr 4m Aug 31, 2023
1hr 4m
474: Tech Talk 474: What's New With Waymap, Zoom H1n Demo, Your Emails
This week Hubert speaks with Tom Pay from Waymap, the indoor/outdoor navigation app, Dave takes us through one of the most popular portable audio recorders on the market, the Zoom H1n and we’ll have the next in our on-going series on the Windows Narrator 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 (h...
58m Aug 24, 2023
58m
473: Tech Talk 473: 'Be My AI' Demo, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Windows Narrator
This week we’re talking about the new AI service from ‘Be My Eyes’ – ‘Be My AI’, which is offering AI-powered visual assistance for fast image-to-text generation. Hubert takes us through more of the must-knows for Windows Narrator, and we hear about accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at ...
48m Aug 17, 2023
48m
472: Tech Talk 472: New RNIB Products, Windows Narrator, Alexa On Your Apple Watch
This week, we’ll be hearing more from Dave’s conversation with Drew Mochak, Technical Specialist at WhatsApp, we’ll bring you the latest accessible additions to the RNIB shop and Hubert will be along with the first in a series on using ‘Narrator’ in Microsoft Windows. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (...
1hr 2m Aug 10, 2023
1hr 2m
471: Tech Talk 471: GoodMaps, WhatsApp, Apple TV
This week, we’ll be hearing about the latest updates to GoodMaps, including their use of 3D audio, we’ll also be speaking with Drew Mochak, Technical Specialist at WhatsApp. Plus, Hubert will be along with a demo of Apple TV from a blind and partially sighted perspective. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org....
1hr 2m Aug 03, 2023
1hr 2m
470: Tech Talk 470: Sight Village Central 23 Roundup, Hable One Keyboard Demo
This week, Dave has been on his travels once again, this time to sunny Birmingham for Sight Village Central 2023, and Hubert gives us a demonstration of the ‘Hable One’ external keyboard for smartphones. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. ...
58m Jul 27, 2023
58m
469: Tech Talk 469: Biped, Threads, Your Emails
This week, we hear about ‘Biped’, a new smart harness for blind and partially sighted people, Hubert test drives the new ‘Threads’ app for iPhone 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 www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ...
1hr 11m Jul 20, 2023
1hr 11m
468: Tech Talk 468: NFB Convention Highlights, Aira Trial
This week, we’ll hear highlights from the NFB Convention in Houston, Texas. Plus, Hubert will be heading to the train station to hear about the difference that the 'Aira' visual interpreting service can make to blind and partially sighted travellers. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibcon...
58m Jul 13, 2023
58m
467: Tech Talk 467: More From RNIB's IDS Conference, Technology For Life Service, Emails
This week we’re looking back at more great discussions from the recent ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’ in Glasgow, we’ll keep you up to date with improvements heading to RNIB’s Technology For Life Service and we’ll be digging through more of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.u...
56m Jul 06, 2023
56m
466: Tech Talk 466: RNIB 'Inclusive Design For Sustainability' Conference Highlights
This week we're in Glasgow for RNIB's 'Inclusive Design For Sustainability' Conference. We hear from Sony, Google, WeWalk and more. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make ...
54m Jun 29, 2023
54m
465: Tech Talk 465: NaviLens Trial in Wolverhampton, New Items From The RNIB Shop, Passenger Assist Demo
This week Dave heads to Wolverhampton bus station to hear about how the latest NaviLens trial is making bus travel more accessible.  We hear about some new items available in the RNIB shop including the RNIB Accord USB player. And Steve Tyler returns to find out if you can tell the difference between a human voice and an AI clone. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm ...
59m Jun 22, 2023
59m
464: Tech Talk 464: Samsung On Accessibility, Apple WWDC, Can You Spot An AI Voice?
This week we’re hearing about Samsung’s recent work in accessibility and inclusive design, we’ll be chewing over some of the biggest announcements from Apple’s recent developer’s conference and we’ll be putting your ears to the test with the help of AI.  You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rni...
53m Jun 15, 2023
53m
463: Tech Talk 463: Accessible Kitchen Accessories, Chat GPT App Demo, Sight Village Central Preview
This week RNIB Volunteer and chef Kim Jaye talks about some of the best accessories to make your kitchen more accessible. Callum tries out the new Chat GPT App, from Open AI and we’ll hear about plans for the upcoming Sight Village Central Exhibition. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibco...
58m Jun 08, 2023
58m
462: Tech Talk 462: Google And Accessibility, NaviLens Trial, The Valuable 500
This week we hear from Christopher Patnoe, Google’s ‘Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion’ ahead of RNIB’s ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’. We get the latest about a new NaviLens trial taking place in Wolverhampton and we’ll find out more about the Valuable 500 organisation. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, onlin...
58m Jun 01, 2023
58m
461: Tech Talk 461: Microsoft Talk Accessibility, WeWalk Smart Cane Demo, Using Alt Text
This week we’re hearing about the ways that Microsoft marked the recent ‘Global Accessibility Awareness Day’, Callum returns with his practical demonstration of the WeWalk smart cane and RNIB’s Head of Social Media, Becky Brynolf, talks about using ALT text on social media. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.or...
57m May 25, 2023
57m
460: Tech Talk 460: WeWalk App Demo, GAAD 2023, A.I. Described Images
This week, the team at Plane Studios are joining us to talk about a new way of using A.I. to make images more accessible when you’re online. Callum tests the WeWalk smart cane, plus, to celebrate this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re talking about the global trends in technology that you need to be aware of. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Free...
1hr 7m May 18, 2023
1hr 7m
459: Tech Talk 459: Draft Media Bill, Navilens, RNIB’s Director Of Technology Returns
This week, we’re hearing about the changes that could be on the way to make radio, television and streaming broadcasts more accessible for everyone. We’ll have the second part of our interview with Aidan Forman, RNIB’s Director of Technology. And we’ll find out about the latest product line to carry Navilens technology. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview...
57m May 11, 2023
57m
458: Tech Talk 458: Skyscanner, Samsung Galaxy Smart Watch, RNIB Director Of Technology
This week, we’ll hear about why travel booking website 'Skyscanner' are making it a priority to hire from the blind and partially sighted community, RNIB’s Director of Technology, Aidan Forman, takes us inside the charity’s IT department and technology and travel consultant Hussein Patwa will tell us about his Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday a...
57m May 04, 2023
57m
457: Tech Talk 457: Sound Without Sight Project, Sight Village Wales
This week, a special roundup of events from this year’s Sight Village Wales and we hear about the ‘Sound Without Sight’ event for audio creators which is coming up at Google HQ. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes ...
51m Apr 27, 2023
51m
456: Tech Talk 456: Avanti West Coast Return, Monarch Part Two, Your Email
This week the accessibility team from Avanti West Coast Trains will be back to give an update on their latest project and to answer some listener questions, we’ll be hearing more about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline refreshable braille display, and we’ll be answering your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio...
52m Apr 20, 2023
52m
455: Tech Talk 455: Monarch Braille Display, RNIB On Twitch, NV Access
This week gamer SightlessKombat tells us about RNIB’s recent Twitch video game streaming, we’ll hear about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline braille display from Humanware and American Printing House, we’ll also be finding out more about the work of NV Access. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rni...
58m Apr 13, 2023
58m
454: Tech Talk 454: Emporia Tablet, Design For Every Gamer, Estée Lauder Makeup Assistant
This week were hearing about RNIB’s new ‘Design For Every Gamer’ campaign, which hopes to create better gaming experiences for all. Siobhan Mede tells us about her time using the Estée Lauder accessible makeup assistant app, and Tasneem Arshad tries out the Emporia tablet. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org...
58m Apr 06, 2023
58m
453: Tech Talk 453: VoxiVision, Octopus Home Mini, More From CSUN
This week we hear more reports from this year’s CSUN conference, Tasneem gets the low down on the VoxiVision and we’ll also be speaking to one listener about their experience of using the Octopus Home Mini. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speake...
58m Mar 30, 2023
58m
452: Tech Talk 452: CSUN Interviews, Emporia Talk Active
This week we’ll be hearing some special reports from the CSUN Accessible Technology Conference in California, and Callum gets his hands on the Talk Active Phone from Emporia. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of ...
1hr 4m Mar 24, 2023
1hr 4m
451: Episode 451: HIMS Senseplayer, Artificial Intelligence? Your Emails
This week Steve Tyler, Director of Assistive Technology at Leonard Cheshire gives us his take on the recent trend for so-called ‘artificial intelligence’ tools, Callum asks Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound all about the Senseplayer from HIMS and of course we’ll be tackling your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibc...
54m Mar 17, 2023
54m
450: Tech Talk 450: Emporia, Mobile Payments, Dolphin Computer Access
This week we’re hearing form Chris Millington, CEO of Emporia, about their range of accessible smart phones and tablets. RNIB Tech For Life’s Colin Shales drops by to explain options for making mobile payments work for you, and Dave Williams hears the latest from Dolphin Computer Access. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibc...
1hr 8m Mar 10, 2023
1hr 8m
449: Tech Talk 449: Classroom Technology, Biel Glasses, Smart Home Devices
This week RNIB Education Specialist Jane Sharp tells us about the role of accessible technology in the classroom, David Hogg fills us in on the Biel smart glasses and one Tech Talk listener tells us all about the ‘smart home’ technology he’s installed, in some very unusual places. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectr...
1hr 7m Mar 03, 2023
1hr 7m
448: Tech Talk 448: Accessible Train Travel, Envision Update, RealSAM
This week we get on board with a new passenger assistance scheme from Avanti West Coast Trains, Envision CEO Karthick Kannan drops by to explain the changes coming soon to the Envision service and Louise Humphreys from Real Sam gives us an update on their plans for this year. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio....
58m Feb 24, 2023
58m
447: Tech Talk 447: Publishing As A VI Author, Accessible Makeup App, Your Emails
This week we’re chatting with VI author Ami Turnbull who is talking about the role technology played in writing her debut novel . David Hogg hears about Estee Lauder’s accessible new app for helping to apply makeup and we’re also catching up with your questions and queries. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.or...
54m Feb 17, 2023
54m
446: Tech Talk 446: Matt Brown From Living Audio, Seeing AI's Indoor Navigation Tool
This week, we’re talking to audio expert Matt Brown from Living Audio about some of the tools he uses to make his work as an audio engineer more accessible, and we’ll also be getting to grips with the new Indoor Navigation feature from Microsoft’s Seeing AI. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www...
56m Feb 10, 2023
56m
445: Tech Talk 445: Are You Using An Android?, CES Highlights, Your Emails
This week we look back at some of the big announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we spend some quality time Android and RNIB's Robin Spinks returns to the programme answer one of your questions. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your ...
59m Feb 03, 2023
59m
444: Tech Talk 444: AI Narration From Apple, Smart Phone Options, Your Emails
This week we discuss how Apple's new AI narration of audiobooks might leave listeners questioning what's real. We hear about options for push button smart phones from RNIB Tech For Life's Madleen Bluhm and we'll be answering your email. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org....
56m Jan 27, 2023
56m
443: Tech Talk 443: Aira Changes, TFL In Northern Ireland, JAWS And Excel
On this week's Tech Talk, we speak to Aira, the visual interpreter service, about changes coming to their service. We hear more tips for using JAWS more effectively and Dave Williams speaks to Jackie Brown from RNIB's Tech For Life Service in Northern Ireland. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://w...
57m Jan 20, 2023
57m
442: Tech Talk 442: BlindSquare, Air Fryers, RNIB Reading Library
On this week's Tech Talk Callum chats to Ilkka Pirttimaa, the developer of the BlindSquare app about recent changes in the world of navigation apps, Paul Porter Tells Dave about the changes being made to the way people can access audio books from RNIB's reading library and we're heading into the kitchen to discuss air-fryers. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Fr...
51m Jan 13, 2023
51m
439: Tech Talk 441: Accessible Technology Panel 2023
A very special accessible technology panel which features expert insight from RNIB's Head of inclusive design Robin Spinks, Léonie Watson Director of TetraLogical and Mary Fernandes Lead Disability Inclusion Consultant with Cisco Systems. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.or...
47m Jan 06, 2023
47m
439: Tech Talk 440: The Best Of 2022
We're looking back at some of our biggest moments of 2002. Featuring interviews with Netflix, What 3 Words and even our Tech Talk listeners. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday...
58m Dec 30, 2022
58m
439: Tech Talk 439: Apple Air Tag Demo, Vision Aid, RNIB Tech Bites
This week, Callum sets up an Apple Air Tag, Tasneem catches up with Vision Aid to hear about more of their technology designed for people with low vision and we hear the first in our new series of 'Tech Bites' from RNIB. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on you...
1hr 3m Dec 23, 2022
1hr 3m
438: Tech Talk 438: Native Instruments, Tech Bites, Your Emails
This week we speak to RNIB's Thorsten Bluhm about the new 'Tech Bites' feature which provides some useful hints and tips for JAWS users. RNIB Connect Radio's Sandra Gayer speaks to the team behind the Native Instruments music software and we'll be answering more listener emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectrad...
55m Dec 16, 2022
55m
437: Tech Talk 437: Mastodon, Now And Then App, Accessible Gaming
This week Callum demonstrates how accessible social media platform 'Mastodon' is for blind and partially sighted users, we hear all about the new 'Now and Then' app which aims to makes accessing tourist and heritage sites easier, and RNIB's Gaming expert Ben Breen takes us through some of the best options for Christmas 2022. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Fre...
1hr 3m Dec 09, 2022
1hr 3m
436: Tech Talk 436: Vision Aid, Bright Page And Alexa For Windows
This week we hear about new updates to the RNIB website, Tasneem speaks to Ellis Ellis from Vision Aid about the Clover Book range and Callum hears how the 'Bright Page' app might change the way that visually impaired people read. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) ,...
58m Dec 02, 2022
58m
435: Tech Talk 435: Amar Latif, Seeing AI, Taira Technology
This week Amar Latif shares how he uses the Seeing AI App from Microsoft. Callum demonstrates how Seeing AI can be used to access healthcare products and Tasneem gets the lowdown from Taira Technology. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. Y...
54m Nov 25, 2022
54m
434: Tech Talk 434: OrCam, RNIB Shop Black Friday Deals, Sight Village South East
This week we hear how Toby Davey got on at Sight Village South East. We'll be talking about the best deals you can find this Black Friday on the RNIB shop and we'll have the very latest from OrCam. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/) , or on your smart speaker. You'l...
1hr 1m Nov 18, 2022
1hr 1m
433: Tech Talk 433: Accessible In Home Displays, Virgin Media's Voice Guidance, Apple Air Pods
On this week's show we get our hands on an Accessible In Home Display, Callum tries out the Voice Guidance feature from Virgin Media and Colin Shales from RNIB's Technology for Life Team explains why he's just updated to the Apple Air Pod Pro 2. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectr...
55m Nov 11, 2022
55m
432: Tech Talk 432: Bristol Braille Technology, Accessible Kitchen Devices, Copy And Paste In iOS
On this week's show, Dave ventures into the kitchen to look at accessible kitchen technology, Tasneem shows us how to easily copy and paste using iOS devices and we chat to Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille Technology about the Canute 360 multi-line braille e-reader. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http...
58m Nov 04, 2022
58m
431: Tech Talk 431: Aspire Consultancy, Welsh Accessibility Options, Photos In Seeing AI
This week, Hannah Rowlatt from RNIB's Technology For Life team takes us through options for accessible technology in Welsh. Tasneem gets to grips with accessing photos using the Seeing AI app, and we catch up with Graham Longley from Aspire Consultancy. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnib...
49m Oct 27, 2022
49m
430: Tech Talk 430: Seeing AI, Haleon Works With RNIB, Workplace Tech For Low Vision
On this week's show, Callum hears about the work Haleon has been doing to make their health products more accessible. Dave speaks to Saqib Shaikh to discuss Microsoft's Seeing AI app, and we hear the experiences of entering the workplace with a visual impairment. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or o...
52m Oct 20, 2022
52m
429: Tech Talk 429: Low Vision Technology, Accessible Gaming Symposium, iPhone Voice Memos
On this week's show, we take a visit to the Accessible Gaming Symposium in Dundee, Tasneem gets to grips with sending voice memos with the iPhone, and Dave chats with Lisa Adams from RNIB on technology solutions for people with low vision. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk (http://www.rnibconnectradio.o...
57m Oct 13, 2022
57m