513: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your sma...
1hr 2m May 21, 2024
1hr 2m
512: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) ...
56m May 14, 2024
56m
511: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) ...
59m May 07, 2024
59m
510: 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 Co...
58m Apr 30, 2024
58m
509: 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 RNI...
54m Apr 23, 2024
54m
508: 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 ...
59m Apr 16, 2024
59m
507: 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 Conne...
1hr Apr 09, 2024
1hr
506: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll he...
1hr 1m Apr 02, 2024
1hr 1m
505: 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 (https://...
58m Mar 26, 2024
58m
504: 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 ...
52m Mar 19, 2024
52m
503: 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 (https://www.rnib.o...
59m Mar 12, 2024
59m
502: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your smart speaker...
59m Mar 05, 2024
59m
501: 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 Rad...
56m Feb 27, 2024
56m
500: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/conne...
53m Feb 20, 2024
53m
499: 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...
1hr 2m Feb 13, 2024
1hr 2m
498: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) ...
56m Feb 06, 2024
56m
497: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes ...
59m Jan 30, 2024
59m
496: 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 A...
1hr 2m Jan 23, 2024
1hr 2m
495: 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 C...
57m Jan 16, 2024
57m
494: 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 ...
1hr 2m Jan 09, 2024
1hr 2m
493: Tech Talk 493A: The 2024 Look Ahead
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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , o...
45m Jan 05, 2024
45m
493: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/) , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech...
58m Jan 05, 2024
58m
492: 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 7...
58m Dec 29, 2023
58m
491: 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect...
1hr 6m Dec 22, 2023
1hr 6m
490: 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 7...
54m Dec 15, 2023
54m
489: 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 ...
48m Dec 08, 2023
48m
488: 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, onli...
1hr 1m Dec 01, 2023
1hr 1m
487: 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, on...
56m Nov 24, 2023
56m
486: 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...
54m Nov 17, 2023
54m
485: 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 Freevie...
53m Nov 10, 2023
53m
484: Tech Talk 484: GiveVision, Nest Smart Thermostat, Microsoft Flight Simulator
This week, GiveVision explain how they hope to enhance the live entertainment experience for blind and partially sighted people, we take to the skies, well virtually, thanks to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Plus, we’ll find out if the Nest Smart Thermostat from Google could make heating your home easier this winter You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channe...
1hr 1m Nov 03, 2023
1hr 1m
483: Tech Talk 483: Forza Motorsport 8, Loadstone GPS, 'Check-In' on iOS17
This week, we take to the racetrack as Hubert finds out about how one the latest driving simulation games has been made more accessible. Callum checks out the new ‘Check-In’ feature on iOS17. Plus, we’ll be hearing all about the Loadstone GPS 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 (https://www.rnib.org.uk...
56m Oct 26, 2023
56m
482: Tech Talk 482: VR Oxygen, State Of Mind Feature, OKKO Health
This week, we’ve been hearing about how the world of virtual reality is being made more accessible to blind and partially sighted people by ‘VR Oxygen’. We’ll find out how Apple’s ‘State of Mind’ feature aims to help with mental wellbeing. Plus, we’ll have an update on a new app trial for people with macular disease. For More information on the Google Accessibility Testing mentioned by Hubert,...
52m Oct 19, 2023
52m
481: Tech Talk 481: Docklands Light Railway Trials NaviLens, Winston Chen, iOS 17 Assistive Access
This week we’re hearing about the latest trial of NaviLens technology which is taking place on the Docklands Light Railway in London, Callum speaks to Winston Chen, the founder of Voice Dream and Hubert will be along with a demonstration of the iOS 17 Assistive Access feature. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio |...
1hr 6m Oct 12, 2023
1hr 6m
480: Tech Talk 480: Discover Digital, Mortal Kombat 1, Windows Narrator
This week, Paulina hears about the new ‘Discover Digital Project’ which is hoping to support our health and wellbeing, Callum has been finding out how the latest Mortal Kombat video game has been the most accessible title yet. Plus, we’ll hear the final part in our series on Windows Narrator. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB...
59m Oct 05, 2023
59m
479: Tech Talk 479: Accessibility Features Of The iPhone 15, Soundscape Returns, Windows Narrator Tips
This week we’re talking about Soundscape as Callum speaks to the Scottish Tech Army, who recently revived the popular navigation app. Hubert will be along with more tips for using Windows Narrator. Plus, Dave has managed to get his hands on the new iPhone 15, have the new features made this the most accessible phone yet from Apple? You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm...
1hr 5m Sep 28, 2023
1hr 5m
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