Tech Talk
Discussing all types of accessible technology for blind and partially sighted people.
New episodes every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm.
The 'Tech Talk' team try out all types of technology from a blind and partially sighted perspective. Find out about new products, from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions, and hear from the people who make them. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing [email protected].
RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Tech Talk 598: Looking Ahead To 2026
This week, the Tech Talk team are joined by accessibility advocate Shawn Keen to discuss some of the trends and technologies we can look forward to in 2026.
Tech Talk 597: Best of 2025
This week, we’re looking back at some of our favourite Tech Talk stories from 2025, and we’ll also be talking about some of the best tech purchases that we’ve made in the past 12 months.
Tech Talk 596: Tech Talk Christmas Special 2025
This week, it’s the Tech Talk Christmas special. Along with a full plate of our usual accessible technology offerings, we’ll be thinking about the impact that technology has on us at this time of year.
Tech Talk 595: RNIB NI Tech Fair Preview, Technology And Diabetes, Tech Timeline
This week, we’ll be hearing about plans for RNIB’s next Technology Fair in Northern Ireland. Hubert Pawelkiewicz finds out how one listener is using technology to help living with diabetes. Plus, much more besides.
Tech Talk 594: WeASSIST, Nearly Departed Demo, Accessible Video Games Round Up
This week, we’ll be hearing about ‘We Assist’ the new service from the team behind the WeWalk Smart Cane. RNIB’s Sightless Kombat runs down some of the most accessible video games available to play during the festive period. Plus, we’ll have a roundup of some of the best seasonal offers from the RNIB Shop.
Tech Talk 593: Soundplay, ROG Xbox Ally, Glidance
This week, we’re hearing about a new handheld gaming device from Asus and Microsoft, Amelia Hilton visits Soundplay Projects in Glasgow. Plus, our final report from this year’s Sight Village London event.
Tech Talk 592: Sight Village London Reports, Orbit Player Demo, Your Emails
This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us along to Sight Village London as he takes in the best of what the exhibition has to offer. Callum Stoneman will be getting hands on with the Orbit Player from Orbit Research. Plus, we’ll be doing our best to answer some of your emails.
Tech Talk 591: JAWS 2026, Digital Media For Inclusion And Wellbeing, RNIB Shop
This week, we’re talking about the recent release of JAWS 2026, we’ll find out what’s new in the screen reading software. We’ve also got an update from the RNIB Products For Life Store, if you’re thinking of starting your Christmas shopping, news of a new piece of work from the University of Bournemouth. plus, Aiden Akers tells us about his experiences working in accessibility.
Tech Talk 590: Waymo Autonomous Taxis, Sharing Your Accessibility Settings, Bedtime Stories
This week, we’re hearing about the exciting plans to bring autonomous ride-hailing service ‘Waymo’ to the UK. Hubert Pawelkiewicz catches up with RNIB’s Products For Life Team. Plus, we’ll explore Apple’s ‘Shared Accessibility Settings’ feature for iOS.
Tech Talk 589: Eye Implant Trials, Screen Reader Panel, Phone App In iOS26
This week, we hear about a new eye implant that’s had incredible results at a recent trial, Hywel Davies finds out why Welsh-speaking screen reader users are in high demand, plus, we’ll explore more of the recent updates available in iOS 26.