RNIB Tech Talk

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.

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 technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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.

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 technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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.

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 technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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.

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 technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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’.

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 technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 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 [email protected] 

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 never miss an episode.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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_Stv9N42u7GTiw/viewform

To sign up for playtesting VR Oxygen, visit the website - Sign up to participate in VR accessibility study (subscribepage.io)
 
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 technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 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 [email protected]