RNIB Tech Talk

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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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk 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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June 16, 2026Episode 6211 hr 3 min

621: Tech Talk 621: WWDC Thoughts, Android Latest, Right Hear

This week we’re looking back at some of the big announcements to come out of Apples’s latest WWDC event, how will upcoming changes to hardware and software impact blind and partially sighted users? We’ll also be keeping up to date with the latest goings on in the world of Android devices as Steve Nutt returns to the programme. Plus, we’ll have the final part in of our interview with the team behind the indoor orientation system ‘Right Hear’.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

June 9, 2026Episode 6201 hr 2 min

620: Tech Talk 620: RightHear, BrailleNote Evolve, RNIB Shop Latest

This week, we’ll be speaking to the team behind the indoor orientation system ‘RightHear’. We’ll be finding out more about the BrailleNote Evolve from Humanware. And we’ll run-down some of the latest products to be featured 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 techtalk@rnib.org

June 2, 2026Episode 61957 min

619: Tech Talk 619: New Braille Products, Tech Timeline, ‘Cosy Sort Studio’ Demo & Tactonom Flex

This week, we’ll be chatting about some recently released braille products that you may have missed. We’ll try out an organizing puzzle game for iOS devices. Plus, we’ll have another 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 techtalk@rnib.org

May 26, 2026Episode 61857 min

618: Tech Talk 618: Tactonom, Making It Accessible, Apple Accessibility Preview

This week, we’re hearing all about the Tactonom, an innovative braille learning device. We’ll be celebrating some of the ways that blind and partially sighted people have impacted accessibility in their everyday lives. Plus, we’ll be digging through the latest accessibility features announced by 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 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

May 19, 2026Episode 61757 min

617: Tech Talk 617: Global Accessibility Awareness Day With Corbb O'Connor, Speechlabel, Sight Village Leeds

This week, as part of the celebrations Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re speaking to Corbb O’Connor, Director of Accessibility Advocacy at Level Access to discuss both the current state and the future of accessible technology. We’ll be finding out more about the new Speechlabel from Hable. Plus, a special preview of this year’s Sight Village Leeds exhibition.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

May 12, 2026Episode 61657 min

616: Tech Talk 616: Android Updates, Windows Narrator, Tech Timeline

This week, we’re looking into some of the latest updates available on Android devices, we’ll find out how to get the most out of ‘Narrator’, the built-in screen reader software from Microsoft. Plus, we’ll have another ‘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 techtalk@rnib.org

May 5, 2026Episode 61557 min

615: Tech Talk 615: Card World, RNIB Technology Volunteer, NVDA Coach Demo

This week, we hear about the experiences of one of RNIB's Technology Volunteers. We’ll be diving into NVDA Coach, the add on for the popular screen reader. Plus, we’ll take you through the ‘Card World’ 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 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

April 28, 2026Episode 61459 min

614: Tech Talk 614: Activision, NVDA Coach, RNIB Shop

This week, we’re joined by Activision to discuss research into what happens when the experiences of blind and partially sighted players meet the realities of game development. We hear how ‘NVDA Coach’ can provide step-by-step training for screen reader users. Plus, we’ll be hearing about some of the newest products available from 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 techtalk@rnib.org

April 21, 2026Episode 6131 hr 0 min

613: Tech Talk 613: Zoom Recorders, OOrion App, NaviLens Uses

This week, we’ll hear how the work of Theatre Designers is being made more accessible using NaviLens codes. Samuel Green from Zoom talks about the accessibility of the ‘PodTrak P4next’ podcast recorder. Plus, we’ll be trying out the iOS app ‘OOrion’ which uses AI to help people find their way around and interact more easily with their environment.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

April 14, 2026Episode 61249 min

612: Tech Talk 612: Nextdoor, WelcoMe, Sony

This week, we hear how the ‘Nextdoor' app can help you to find out what’s going on in your local area. Gavin Neate from ‘WelcoMe’ returns. Plus, we’ll have the final part in our recent series of conversations with Sony. 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