RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Tech Talk 491: Braille Brain, Accessible Finance, Making Mobile Payments
This week, we’re thinking money matters as we look at how easy it is to setup mobile payment solutions from both Apple and Google, we consider the humble debit card and news of a new braille training programme from American Printing House.
Tech Talk 490: Greater Anglia, Festive Smart Speaker Skills, Aspire Consultancy
This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been finding out about a new accessibility initiative from the train operator Greater Anglia, we'll be bringing you some of the best festive skills for your smart speaker and staying in the Christmas spirit, we’ve also got a few last-minute gift ideas from Aspire Consultancy.
Tech Talk 489: Northern Ireland Technology Fair, TikTok Accessibility, Festive Review
This week, we’ll hear about a brand-new technology event coming to Northern Ireland in 2024. Hubert finds out if the social media platform TikTok has been made more accessible for blind and partially sighted users. Plus, we’ll have a very special festive accessible video game review.
Tech Talk 488: Be My Eyes CEO, RNIB Products For Life, Accessibility Consultant
This week, Callum Stoneman speaks to Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley about their incredible year. Hubert hears about some of the most popular items available for Christmas at the RNIB Products For Life Store. And we’ll hear how one blind video game fan made the leap to becoming an accessibility consultant.
Tech Talk 492: Best Of 2023
This week, we're taking a special look back at some of our biggest highlights from 2023. We'll be talking about the world of online dating if you’re blind or partially sighted, hearing about how new technologies have been trialled this year, plus we’ll be taking a look into the future of accessible technology.
Tech Talk 487: Microsoft Copilot, Android 14 Updates, Accessible Publishing Conference
This week, we hear how Microsoft’s co-pilot feature can make a difference to blind and partially sighted users. Robin Spinks drops by to fill us in on the new accessibility features available in Android 14. Plus, all the latest from the recent Accessible Publishing Conference in London, hosted by Google.
Tech Talk 486: Sight Village South East, Jingle Jam, GoodMaps
This week, we’ll get the latest news from this year’s Sight Village South East event, we’ll hear the second part of our interview with Neil Barnfather from GoodMaps. Plus, how the world's biggest charity gaming event, the Jingle Jam, will help to raise money for blind and partially sighted people.
Tech Talk 485: Starship Technologies, Goodmaps, Accessible Video Games
This week, we’re talking to Starship Technologies about their autonomous robot delivery service and how it could impact the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Paulina is chatting to a man with a passion for accessible video games. Plus, we’re hearing more from the developers of indoor navigation app ‘Goodmaps’.
Tech Talk 484: GiveVision, Nest Smart Thermostat, Microsoft Flight Simulator
This week, GiveVision explain how they hope to enhance the live entertainment experience for blind and partially sighted people, we take to the skies, well virtually, thanks to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Plus, we’ll find out if the Nest Smart Thermostat from Google could make heating your home easier this winter
Tech Talk 483: Forza Motorsport 8, Loadstone GPS, 'Check-In' on iOS17
This week, we take to the racetrack as Hubert finds out about how one the latest driving simulation games has been made more accessible. Callum checks out the new ‘Check-In’ feature on iOS17. Plus, we’ll be hearing all about the Loadstone GPS app.