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 You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the T...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 484
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. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to nev...
Oct 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 483
This week, we’ve been hearing about how the world of virtual reality is being made more accessible to blind and partially sighted people by ‘VR Oxygen’. We’ll find out how Apple’s ‘State of Mind’ feature aims to help with mental wellbeing. Plus, we’ll have an update on a new app trial for people with macular disease. For More information on the Google Accessibility Testing mentioned by Hubert, visit the website - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcb-l0mCZ__09SSyFAuI_k2WBLR05URYbR_Stv9N4...
Oct 19, 2023•52 min•Ep. 482
This week we’re hearing about the latest trial of NaviLens technology which is taking place on the Docklands Light Railway in London, Callum speaks to Winston Chen, the founder of Voice Dream and Hubert will be along with a demonstration of the iOS 17 Assistive Access feature. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 481
This week, Paulina hears about the new ‘Discover Digital Project’ which is hoping to support our health and wellbeing, Callum has been finding out how the latest Mortal Kombat video game has been the most accessible title yet. Plus, we’ll hear the final part in our series on Windows Narrator. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast ever...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 480
This week we’re talking about Soundscape as Callum speaks to the Scottish Tech Army, who recently revived the popular navigation app. Hubert will be along with more tips for using Windows Narrator. Plus, Dave has managed to get his hands on the new iPhone 15, have the new features made this the most accessible phone yet from Apple? You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ne...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 479
This week we’re heading into the future. As part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th anniversary celebrations, we’re thinking about what the next 20 years of accessible technology may bring us. We’ll also be hearing some of your thoughts on the last two decades of accessible tech. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make su...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 478
This week as part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th Anniversary celebrations we’re looking back at the last two decades in accessible technology and beyond. Our special guests are talking about some of their favourite pieces of technology from yesteryear, some you might know and some that might be better best forgotten. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 477
This week we find out how useful the Apple Air Tags can be, we’ll hear about the accessibility of DAISY Players for accessing audio books. Plus, we’ll be answering your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible techn...
Sep 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 476
This week we’re talking to Dr Sheri Wells Jensen about her incredible work to make space a more accessible place, plus Hubert is along with a demo of accessibility features of the Samsung smart TV. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thought...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 475
This week Hubert speaks with Tom Pay from Waymap, the indoor/outdoor navigation app, Dave takes us through one of the most popular portable audio recorders on the market, the Zoom H1n and we’ll have the next in our on-going series on the Windows Narrator screen reader. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure yo...
Aug 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 474
This week we’re talking about the new AI service from ‘Be My Eyes’ – ‘Be My AI’, which is offering AI-powered visual assistance for fast image-to-text generation. Hubert takes us through more of the must-knows for Windows Narrator, and we hear about accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcas...
Aug 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 473
This week, we’ll be hearing more from Dave’s conversation with Drew Mochak, Technical Specialist at WhatsApp, we’ll bring you the latest accessible additions to the RNIB shop and Hubert will be along with the first in a series on using ‘Narrator’ in Microsoft Windows. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure y...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 472
This week, we’ll be hearing about the latest updates to GoodMaps, including their use of 3D audio, we’ll also be speaking with Drew Mochak, Technical Specialist at WhatsApp. Plus, Hubert will be along with a demo of Apple TV from a blind and partially sighted perspective. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make su...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 471
This week, Dave has been on his travels once again, this time to sunny Birmingham for Sight Village Central 2023, and Hubert gives us a demonstration of the ‘Hable One’ external keyboard for smartphones. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your...
Jul 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 470
This week, we hear about ‘Biped’, a new smart harness for blind and partially sighted people, Hubert test drives the new ‘Threads’ app for iPhone plus we’ll be answering some of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 469
This week, we’ll hear highlights from the NFB Convention in Houston, Texas. Plus, Hubert will be heading to the train station to hear about the difference that the 'Aira' visual interpreting service can make to blind and partially sighted travellers. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed t...
Jul 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 468
This week we’re looking back at more great discussions from the recent ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’ in Glasgow, we’ll keep you up to date with improvements heading to RNIB’s Technology For Life Service and we’ll be digging through more of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sur...
Jul 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 467
This week we're in Glasgow for RNIB's 'Inclusive Design For Sustainability' Conference. We hear from Sony, Google, WeWalk and more. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.or...
Jun 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 466
This week Dave heads to Wolverhampton bus station to hear about how the latest NaviLens trial is making bus travel more accessible. We hear about some new items available in the RNIB shop including the RNIB Accord USB player. And Steve Tyler returns to find out if you can tell the difference between a human voice and an AI clone. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ne...
Jun 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 465
This week we’re hearing about Samsung’s recent work in accessibility and inclusive design, we’ll be chewing over some of the biggest announcements from Apple’s recent developer’s conference and we’ll be putting your ears to the test with the help of AI. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribe...
Jun 15, 2023•53 min•Ep. 464
This week RNIB Volunteer and chef Kim Jaye talks about some of the best accessories to make your kitchen more accessible. Callum tries out the new Chat GPT App, from Open AI and we’ll hear about plans for the upcoming Sight Village Central Exhibition. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed ...
Jun 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 463
This week we hear from Christopher Patnoe, Google’s ‘Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion’ ahead of RNIB’s ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’. We get the latest about a new NaviLens trial taking place in Wolverhampton and we’ll find out more about the Valuable 500 organisation. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk P...
Jun 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 462
This week we’re hearing about the ways that Microsoft marked the recent ‘Global Accessibility Awareness Day’, Callum returns with his practical demonstration of the WeWalk smart cane and RNIB’s Head of Social Media, Becky Brynolf, talks about using ALT text on social media. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make ...
May 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 461
This week, the team at Plane Studios are joining us to talk about a new way of using A.I. to make images more accessible when you’re online. Callum tests the WeWalk smart cane, plus, to celebrate this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re talking about the global trends in technology that you need to be aware of. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new epis...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 460
This week, we’re hearing about the changes that could be on the way to make radio, television and streaming broadcasts more accessible for everyone. We’ll have the second part of our interview with Aidan Forman, RNIB’s Director of Technology. And we’ll find out about the latest product line to carry Navilens technology. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes...
May 11, 2023•57 min•Ep. 459
This week, we’ll hear about why travel booking website 'Skyscanner' are making it a priority to hire from the blind and partially sighted community, RNIB’s Director of Technology, Aidan Forman, takes us inside the charity’s IT department and technology and travel consultant Hussein Patwa will tell us about his Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll ...
May 04, 2023•58 min•Ep. 458
This week, a special roundup of events from this year’s Sight Village Wales and we hear about the ‘Sound Without Sight’ event for audio creators which is coming up at Google HQ. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible te...
Apr 27, 2023•51 min•Ep. 457
This week the accessibility team from Avanti West Coast Trains will be back to give an update on their latest project and to answer some listener questions, we’ll be hearing more about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline refreshable braille display, and we’ll be answering your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so ma...
Apr 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 456
This week gamer SightlessKombat tells us about RNIB’s recent Twitch video game streaming, we’ll hear about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline braille display from Humanware and American Printing House, we’ll also be finding out more about the work of NV Access. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Friday so make sure you're subscrib...
Apr 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 455