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.
Dave Williams and the 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 553: Project Tapestry App, Warshovel Mobile Game, Sight Village Wales
This week, we’re hearing about the upcoming ‘Sight Village Wales Exhibition’ that’s coming to Cardiff this spring. We’ll hear how the app ‘Project Tapestry’ is aiming to weave your favourite blogs, social media, and more into a unified and chronological timeline. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the idle RPG mobile game ‘Warshovel’
Tech Talk 552 - SuperBrain Headset, Braille eMotion Demo, Accessible Gaming Roundup
This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz talks to the team behind the ‘SuperBrain’ headset which uses haptic feedback to help wearers to better understand their environment, Jackie Brown demonstrates the ‘Braille eMotion’ 40-cell braille display from HIMS, plus we’ll have the latest from the world of accessible gaming.
Tech Talk 551: Sony LinkBuds, Dot Lumen Smart Glasses, Shokz OpenComm 2
This week, we’re thinking all about wearable technology. David Hogg has been hearing about a new pair of smart glasses that claims to be just as effective as a guide dog, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the OpenComm 2 bone conduction headphones from Shokz, and we’ll be chatting to Sony about their LinkBuds series.
Tech Talk 550: Navis Navigation App, Braille Doodle, Emails
This week, Callum Stoneman speaks to the team behind the personal navigation companion ‘Navis’, Jackie Brown tries out the Braille Doodle and we’ll be doing our best to answer some of your emails.
Tech Talk 549: Sony Xperia, RNIB Online Shop, MicroSpeak Recorder
This week, we’re talking to Sony about their Xperia smartphones. We’ll find out about recent improvements made to the RNIB Online Shop. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the ‘Micro-Speak’ digital voice recorder.
Tech Talk 548: Innosearch, RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair, AI Video Help
This week, we’re speaking to the team behind the accessible AI shopping assistant ‘Innosearch’. We’ll be hearing about plans for the RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2025. Plus, we’ll be finding out how to get the most from live video content using new features from Chat GPT and Google AI Studio.
Tech Talk 547: CES 2025, Orbit Speak Plus Demo, RNIB Bookshare
This week, we’re catching up with the latest news from CES 2025, the annual consumer electronics show, Jackie Brown shares her thoughts on the Orbit Speak Plus, and we’ll also be hearing about changes to the new RNIB Bookshare website.
Tech Talk 546: 2025 Look Ahead Panel
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 special guests to hear their thoughts on everything from AI to social media.
Tech Talk 545: Best of 2024
This week, we’re taking a look back at the best of Tech Talk 2024. What got us excited, what made us angry and what were some of the breakthrough accessible technology products this year.
Tech Talk 544: Technology Life Hacks, Sight Concern Bedfordshire, Braille and RNIB
This week, RNIB’s Braille Technical Officer James Bowden runs through some of the ways that modern technology and braille can be used together to read and write sheet music. Hubert has been finding out how Sight Concern Bedfordshire created their award-winning accessible website. Plus, we’ll be hearing some of your best technology ‘life hacks’.