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 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.
Tech Talk 588: Waymap Update, Spectrom Connect, Text To Speech
This week, we’ll be hearing the latest from the indoor/outdoor navigation app ‘Waymap’. We’ll uncover more new features in iOS 26. Plus, we’ll be finding out about plans for a new dating app designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind.
Tech Talk 587: Tactile Maps, iOS26 Tips, PitPat App Demo
This week, Jackie Brown hears about the new tactile transport maps making their way to the Canute Console. We’ll examine some of the new accessibility features you can find in iOS 26, plus Hubert Pawelkiewicz and guide dog Caesar try out PitPat, the activity and health app for dogs.
Tech Talk 586: Dot Pad X, ChatGPT User Agent Demo, Sound Without Sight
This week, as part of National Braille Week we’ll be hearing about the Dot Pad X tactile graphics and multi-line braille display from Dot Inc. Hubert has been trying out the User Agent Demo feature in Chat GPT. Plus, we’ll hear about an award-winning project that took the top honours at the international sound awards.
Tech Talk 585: Talu Card, Shokz OpenDots Earbuds, Everyday AI Uses
This week, we’re hearing about the ‘Talu’ accessible payment card, Hubert Pawelkiewicz demonstrates the Shokz OpenDots Earbuds, plus we’ll be doing our best to answer some of your emails.
Tech Talk 584: WeWalk Event, Touch Beyond Vision, Your Emails
This week, we hear how Hubert Pawelkiewicz got on when he visited the WeWalk smart cane event in London. Plus, Toby Davey hears about a photography exhibition that uses AI to makes photographs more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors.