RNIB Tech Talk

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Oct 2026

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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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October 27, 2026Episode 64057 min

640: Tech Talk 640: Perspective Transcribe, Accessible Selfies, Sight Village London Preview

This week, we’re finding out about ‘Perspective Transcribe’ an on-device AI transcription and note-taking app. Toby Davey tries out a new way to take a selfie when you’re visiting an historical landmark. Plus, we’ll be hearing plans for this year’s Sight Village London event. 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

October 20, 2026Episode 63959 min

639: Tech Talk 639: Book Tracker Demo, Apple's 'Welcome Home' Event Reaction, Gears of War E-Day Review

This week, RNIB’s gaming expert Sightless Kombat joins us to talk about the accessibility features in the newly released ‘Gears of War E-Day’, we’re trying out a new app that helps you track the books you’ve read. Plus, we’ll be digging into the announcements from Apple’s recent ‘Welcome Home’ Event. 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

October 13, 2026Episode 63857 min

638: Tech Talk 638: Speaking Access And Quiet Grind

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 techtalk@rnib.org

October 6, 2026Episode 6371 hr 3 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org

September 29, 2026Episode 63657 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org

September 22, 2026Episode 63558 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org

September 15, 2026Episode 63453 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org

September 8, 2026Episode 6331 hr 6 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org

September 2, 2026Episode 63257 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org

August 25, 2026Episode 6311 hr 4 min

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

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 techtalk@rnib.org