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 very special guests to hear their thoughts on everything from AI to social media.



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493: Tech Talk 493A: The 2024 Look Ahead

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This week, we’re hearing all about the recent Sight City Frankfurt, billed as the largest international trade fair for accessibility aids for the blind and partially sighted community – but how many of the products on offer will tempt our panel this week? Plus, news of how artificial intelligence is being used to detect the early stages of Age Related Macular degeneration.



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We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

514: Tech Talk 514: Sight City Frankfurt, Using AI to Detect ARMD

This week, we’re getting musical with accessible piano keyboards. Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been using assistive technology to take up a new hobby in the garden. Plus, Callum Stoneman tries out the AI assistant ‘Pi’.



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We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

513: Tech Talk 513: Accessible Piano Keyboards, Merlin Bird ID, Pi AI

This week, we’re bringing you a special panel discussion for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024. We’ll also be hearing about the range OrCam products available in the RNIB Shop. Plus, we’ll be diving into some of your emails.



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We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

512: Tech Talk 512: GAAD Panel Discussion, OrCam Products, Your Emails

This week, we’re getting hands on with accessible power banks. We’re finding out about some of the latest braille support on Android handsets. Plus, we’ll have another video game accessibility review from our own Sightless Kombat.



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 Tuesday afternoon, 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.org.uk 

511: Tech Talk 511: Braille On Android, Portable Chargers, Travel Well With Tech

This week, we hear about some of the latest products from the RNIB shop that could help you look after your health more easily. Callum Stoneman tries out the Nest Smart Doorbell from Google. Plus, Sightless Kombat returns, putting another console video game through its accessibility paces.



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 Tuesday afternoon, 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.org.uk 

493: Tech Talk 493A: The 2024 Look Ahead

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