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 601: Be My Eyes, RNIB Gaming Group, Oakley Meta Vanguard
This week, we’re catching up with the team behind the Be My Eyes app, we hear about a social group for gamers from RNIB and we discover one option of what to do with your unwanted accessible technology.
Tech Talk 600: CES 2026 Roundup, Nibble Nerds, BlindSquare Demo
This week, we’re rounding up the best technology, accessible or otherwise, to come out of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We’ll be catching up with the team at Nibble Nerds to hear about their ‘Viewpoint’ screen reader and range of accessible games. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz puts the ‘BlindSquare’ navigation app through its paces.
Tech Talk 599: Uber, Dot Pad X, Orbit Player Demo
This week, we’re talking to Uber about the new tool being used to tackle guide dog refusals in their rideshare service. Jackie Brown guides us through what the ‘Dot Pad X’ tactile graphics and multi-line braille display can do. Plus, we’ll have the second part of our demonstration of the Orbit Player.
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.