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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

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Tech Talk 638: Speaking Access And Quiet Grind

2026/10/13

This week, we’re hearing from the team behind ‘Speaking Access’ a dedicated third-party voice-control application for Windows that can help users to navigate and operate a computer hands-free. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tests out the idle role-playing game ‘Quiet Grind’ for iOS devices. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 637: iOS 27 Demos, Avoira, Smart Glasses Survey

2026/10/06

This week, communication solutions company Avoira join us to explain why they’re donating Amazon Echo Dots to local charities. We’re taking a closer look at the new features you can expect from Siri in iOS 27. Plus, we’re finding out about a new way for you to have your say on smart glasses. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 636: Simulcast App, Apple Watch Series 12 Demo, Visionary Conference

2026/09/29

This week were speaking to the developers of the audio and podcast app ‘Simulcast’. Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us through the latest updates to the Apple Watch Series 12. Plus, we’ll be hearing from some of the visitors and exhibitors at this year’s ‘Visionary Conference’ in Birmingham. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 635: Marvel's Wolverine, Dolphin Easy Reader And National Eye Health Week

2026/09/22

This week, we're hearing about the accessibility features included in one of the biggest video games of the year, Marvel's 'Wolverine'. Toby Davey has been exploring some new products available from the RNIB shop as part of National Eye Health Week. Plus, Callum Stoneman gets hands on with Dolphin EasyReader. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 634: OneButtonPIN, Apple Announcement, Sight Village North Wales

2026/09/15

This week, we’ll be rounding up the big news to come out of the recent Apple announcement event ‘Surprise and Shine’. We’ll find out about the next Sight Village Exhibition, which makes its way to north Wales later this month. Plus, we’ll chat to the developers of One Button Pin, the alternative smartphone authentication method. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 633: IMDB App, AI Chatbots, Tech Timeline

2026/09/08

This week, we’re heading to the movies with the IMDB app for iOS. We’ll take a trip on another ‘Tech Timeline’. Plus, a special look at AI companion apps, we ask if they might be doing more harm than good. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 632: Evo S10, New Arrivals In The RNIB Shop, Tech Timeline

2026/09/02

This week, we’re hearing about some new arrivals in the RNIB shop. We’ll have more on the Evo S10 media player. Plus, one listener takes us on a journey through their Tech Timeline. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 631: Flo Type Keyboard, Letterboxd App, Keeping Safe Online

2026/08/25

This week, we’ll be finding out about Flo Type, the iOS keyboard app designed for blind and partially sighted users. We’ll discover the social platform designed to share your taste in film, ‘Letterboxd’. Plus, we’ll be talking ‘cyber security’ with one listener. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 630 - Rhythm Heaven Groove, iOS 27 Beta Testing and Tech Timeline

2026/08/18

This week, we'll be learning about an accessible title for the Nintendo Switch devices, David Hogg will be joining us to discuss beta testing of the iOS 26 operating system for iPhones and iPads, and we'll be exploring another person's tech timeline. You can listen to the show live each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any ideas, questions or suggestions, please get in touch, [email protected]

Tech Talk 629 - Brian Hartgen, Ravencourt Living Talking Easy Music USB Radio Player, and Study On Digital Inclusion

2026/08/11

This week, we’ll be hearing more on an innovative project out of Bournemouth university, which aims to bridge the digital gap and help blind and partially sighted people to become independent video and social media creators. We will be hearing more from Callum’s conversation with Brian Hartgen and the latest updates to Leasey, And, Hubert will be taking a look at a new digital radio, USB player and Bluetooth speaker available in the RNIB shop. You can listen to the show each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices, and you can email us with any ideas, questions or suggestions, [email protected]

Tech Talk 628 - Athina AD, Brian Hartgen on Leasey, and Mavis Smart Glasses User Experiences

2026/08/04

This week, we’ll be finding out about Athina AD, a new tool which uses AI to help blind and partially sighted people to describe their videos, Brian Hartgen will be joining us to talk all things Leasey and its latest update, and we’ll be speaking to Carl, who has been a user of the Mavis Smart glasses we talked about in last week’s show, to see how he’s been finding them. You can Listen to the show each Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview channel 730, online and on Smart devices. If you have any ideas, questions, comments or suggestions feel fre to drop us an email at [email protected]

Tech Talk 627 - Professional Association Of Assistive Technologists, RNIB Shop Products and Moodscan App

2026/07/28

This week, we’ll be finding out about the professional association of assistive technologists, Toby Davey will be exploring new products in the RNIB shop, and Amelia Hilton hears about an app to provide discrete feedback on people’s facial expressions. You can hear the show each Tuesday at 1pm, listen on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, drop us an email at [email protected]

Tech Talk 626 - 'No Sight Required' Book, RNIB Products, Volunteer Voices

2026/07/21

This week, Tony Gebhard joins us to talk about his book, ‘No Sight Required’ the blind user's guide to AI. We’ll hear about some new products now available in the RNIB Products for Life Store. Plus, we’ll have another in our series of ‘Volunteer Voices’. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 625: Sight Village Central Reports, 'Sofa' App

2026/07/14

This week, we’ll be rounding up all the action from this year’s Sight Village Central Exhibition in Birmingham. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out a new “downtime organiser” app, from the comfort of his own ‘Sofa’. 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 [email protected]

Tech Talk 624: Hable 'Speechlabel', TonieBox 2 Player, Office for National Statistics

2026/07/07

This week, we’re hearing about the ways that technology has made a difference to the lives of people working for the Office for National Statistics. We catch up with the team at Hable after the launch of their audio labelling app, ‘Speechlabel’. Plus, Toby Davey learns more about the TonieBox 2 Player, now available in the RNIB Shop. 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 [email protected]