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RNIB Tech Talk

547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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 [email protected]

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Episodes

470: Tech Talk 470: Sight Village Central 23 Roundup, Hable One Keyboard Demo

July 27, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to he...

469: Tech Talk 469: Biped, Threads, Your Emails

July 20, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoug...

468: Tech Talk 468: NFB Convention Highlights, Aira Trial

July 13, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscr...

467: Tech Talk 467: More From RNIB's IDS Conference, Technology For Life Service, Emails

July 06, 2023 23:01 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

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.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so ma...

466: Tech Talk 466: RNIB 'Inclusive Design For Sustainability' Conference Highlights

June 29, 2023 23:01 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday 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@...

465: Tech Talk 465: NaviLens Trial in Wolverhampton, New Items From The RNIB Shop, Passenger Assist Demo

June 22, 2023 23:01 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

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 on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll ...

464: Tech Talk 464: Samsung On Accessibility, Apple WWDC, Can You Spot An AI Voice?

June 15, 2023 23:01 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker.   You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure yo...

463: Tech Talk 463: Accessible Kitchen Accessories, Chat GPT App Demo, Sight Village Central Preview

June 08, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subsc...

462: Tech Talk 462: Google And Accessibility, NaviLens Trial, The Valuable 500

June 01, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech ...

461: Tech Talk 461: Microsoft Talk Accessibility, WeWalk Smart Cane Demo, Using Alt Text

May 25, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

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.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday s...

460: Tech Talk 460: WeWalk App Demo, GAAD 2023, A.I. Described Images

May 18, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

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 Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ne...

459: Tech Talk 459: Draft Media Bill, Navilens, RNIB’s Director Of Technology Returns

May 11, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

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 Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new ep...

458: Tech Talk 458: Skyscanner, Samsung Galaxy Smart Watch, RNIB Director Of Technology

May 04, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

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 at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. Y...

457: Tech Talk 457: Sound Without Sight Project, Sight Village Wales

April 27, 2023 23:01 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on acces...

456: Tech Talk 456: Avant West Coast Return, Monarch Part Two, Your Email

April 20, 2023 23:01 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

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.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday...

456: Tech Talk 456: Avanti West Coast Return, Monarch Part Two, Your Email

April 20, 2023 23:01 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

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.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday...

455: Tech Talk 455: Monarch Braille Display, RNIB On Twitch, NV Access

April 13, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're s...

454: Tech Talk 454: Emporia Tablet, Design For Every Gamer, Estée Lauder Makeup Assistant

April 06, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so ...

453: Tech Talk 453: VoxiVision, Octopus Home Mini, More From CSUN

March 30, 2023 23:01 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love t...

452: Tech Talk 452: CSUN Interviews, Emporia Talk Active

March 24, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessib...

451: Episode 451: HIMS Senseplayer, Artificial Intelligence? Your Emails

March 17, 2023 00:01 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

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.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast e...

450: Tech Talk 450: Emporia, Mobile Payments, Dolphin Computer Access

March 10, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

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.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast e...

449: Tech Talk 449: Classroom Technology, Biel Glasses, Smart Home Devices

March 03, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 62 MB

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.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Fr...

448: Tech Talk 448: Accessible Train Travel, Envision Update, RealSAM

February 24, 2023 00:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday ...

447: Tech Talk 447: Publishing As A VI Author, Accessible Makeup App, Your Emails

February 17, 2023 00:01 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

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.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so...

446: Tech Talk 446: Matt Brown From Living Audio, Seeing AI's Indoor Navigation Tool

February 10, 2023 00:01 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you'r...

445: Tech Talk 445: Are You Using An Android?, CES Highlights, Your Emails

February 03, 2023 00:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. ...

444: Tech Talk 444: AI Narration From Apple, Smart Phone Options, Your Emails

January 27, 2023 00:01 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never ...

443: Tech Talk 443: Aira Changes, TFL In Northern Ireland, JAWS And Excel

January 20, 2023 00:01 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you...

442: Tech Talk 442: BlindSquare, Air Fryers, RNIB Reading Library

January 13, 2023 00:01 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

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 Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ...

439: Tech Talk 441: Accessible Technology Panel 2023

January 06, 2023 00:01 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to nev...

439: Tech Talk 440: The Best Of 2022

December 30, 2022 00:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday 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 ...

439: Tech Talk 439: Apple Air Tag Demo, Vision Aid, RNIB Tech Bites

December 23, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode....

438: Tech Talk 438: Native Instruments, Tech Bites, Your Emails

December 16, 2022 00:01 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

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.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Frid...

437: Tech Talk 437: Mastodon, Now And Then App, Accessible Gaming

December 09, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

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 Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear n...

436: Tech Talk 436: Vision Aid, Bright Page And Alexa For Windows

December 02, 2022 00:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss a...

435: Tech Talk 435: Amar Latif, Seeing AI, Taira Technology

November 25, 2022 00:01 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear...

434: Tech Talk 434: OrCam, RNIB Shop Black Friday Deals, Sight Village South East

November 18, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear y...

433: Tech Talk 433: Accessible In Home Displays, Virgin Media's Voice Guidance, Apple Air Pods

November 11, 2022 00:01 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker.  You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed...

432: Tech Talk 432: Bristol Braille Technology, Accessible Kitchen Devices, Copy And Paste In iOS

November 04, 2022 00:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker.  You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sur...

431: Tech Talk 431: Aspire Consultancy, Welsh Accessibility Options, Photos In Seeing AI

October 27, 2022 23:01 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker.  You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're su...

430: Tech Talk 430: Seeing AI, Haleon Works With RNIB, Workplace Tech For Low Vision

October 20, 2022 23:01 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

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 on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure y...

429: Tech Talk 429: Low Vision Technology, Accessible Gaming Symposium, iPhone Voice Memos

October 13, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to nev...

428: Tech Talk 428: Alana AI, Face ID On The iPhone, Your Emails

October 06, 2022 23:01 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

This week, Dave hears all about the work Alana AI are doing in the world of conversational artificial intelligence, Tasneem takes us through the setup of Face ID on the iPhone, and we do our best to answer 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 , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an epi...

427: Tech Talk 427: Stellar Trek GPS, Eloquence On iOS And The Hable One Returns

September 29, 2022 23:01 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

On this episode; Dave hears about the new Stellar Trek GPS device from Humanware, Callum speaks to the developers of the Hable One keyboard and we demonstrate how to access Eloquence on the new version of iOS16.    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 on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. W...

426: Tech Talk 426: RealThing AI, Hable One Demo, Magnification

September 22, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

On this episode; Dave chats with the developers of RealThing AI, Callum gets a demonstration of the Hable One keyboard and Tasneem hears about the difference that magnification has made to one listener. 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 on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hea...

423: Tech Talk Announcement

September 15, 2022 23:01 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MB

Information on accessible ways to access the online book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with coverage of her lying-in-state.

422: Tech Talk 425: WeWALK Smart Cane, Alt Tags On Social Media, Sightless Kombat

September 08, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

On this edition of Tech Talk, we're talking to Ben Breen, RNIB's new accessible gaming expert. Callum demonstrates how easy (or difficult) it is to use alt tags on social media sites. Plus, we catch up with the developers of the WeWALK smart cane. 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 on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribe...

425: Tech Talk 425: WeWALK Smart Cane, Alt Tags On Social Media, Sightless Kombat

September 08, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

On this edition of Tech Talk, we're talking to Ben Breen, RNIB's new accessible gaming expert. Callum demonstrates how easy (or difficult) it is to use alt tags on social media sites. Plus, we catch up with the developers of the WeWALK smart cane. 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 on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribe...

422: Tech Talk 424: Alt Tags From Space, MyEyes Trial, Guide Dogs App Demo

September 01, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

This week Callum Demonstrates the new App from Guide Dogs to help battle guide dog refusals. We hear about a trial of the My Eyes app at Vauxhall Station in London plus, how alt tags have made extraordinary new photographs from space more accessible. 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 on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subsc...

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