RNIB Tech Talk

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

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Plu...

510: Tech Talk 510: Nest Smart Doorbell, Smart Healthcare, Spiderman 2

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

509: Tech Talk 509: Access AI Demo, Cobalt Accessible Air Fryer, Reading Devices

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Callum Stoneman will be testing out the new ‘Access AI’ feature from Aira which gets AI to explain your images. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tri...

508: Tech Talk 508: Access AI, WelcoMe In Currys, RNIB Gamer Survey

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re speaking to Troy Otillio from Aira as they begin the release the new ‘Access AI’ feature within the app. We hear about the new ...

507: Tech Talk 507: Picture Smart, Real Thing AI Internship, Braille Emotion

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz hears about a new internship from assistive technology company Real Thing AI. Dave Williams gets the latest on the laun...

506: Tech Talk 506: Solo Travel Tips, CSUN 2024 Highlights

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ve got more conversations from last week’s CSUN Assistive Technology conference in California. Plus, we’ll be hearing some travel ...

505: Tech Talk 505: CSUN 2024 & Stevie Wonder

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our own Dave Williams will be bringing us a series of special reports from the annual CSUN accessible technology conference in California. ...

504: Tech Talk 504: Talking Audio Recorders, Canon Accessible Photography, Your Best Accessibility Hacks

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re hearing about the new range of accessible digital audio recorders from Zoom. Toby Davey has been finding out about a new photograph...

503: Tech Talk 503: Accessible Zoom Recorders, Talking Bus Stops, Which Mobile Phone Is Right For You?

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re hearing all about the latest mobile phones available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store, we’re trying out the latest in access...

502: Tech Talk 502: RNIB Technology For Life Fair In Belfast

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re taking you to the recent RNIB Technology For Life Fair in Belfast. The event was the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, with exh...

501: Tech Talk 501: A.I. Screen Reader 'Typeahead', Robotic Guides, VoiceOver

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Allan Russell asks, would you swap your guide dog for a robot version? Callum Stoneman speaks to the developers of AI Screen reader ‘Type...

500: Tech Talk 500: Right Hear, Can You Listen To A Solar Eclipse?, New Canes From RNIB's Products For Life Store

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re finding out about the talking signage solution ‘Right Hear’, Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores if it’s possible to hear a solar ec...

499: Tech Talk 499: RNIB’s Artificial Intelligence Event, Working As A Blind Audio Producer, VoiceOver

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, there’s a special report from RNIB’s recent Artificial Intelligence event in London. We’ve been hearing about working as a blind audi...

498: Tech Talk 498: My Accessible Home Campaign, Kitchen Gadgets, Apple Journal App Demo

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear how Apple’s journal app could improve your mental health. The latest on a new research project around Smart Homes. Plus, a roundup...

497: Tech Talk 497: Hable One, Belfast Technology For Life Fair, Do You Journal?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the team will be hearing about the upcoming ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, plus they’re speaking to the team behind the ‘Hab...

496: Tech Talk 496: WelcoMe, 'Groups' Feature From Be My Eyes', VoiceOver Guide

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re hearing all about ‘WelcoMe’ which helps front-line staff to support disabled customers & visitors. Callum Stoneman explores...

495: Tech Talk 495: Accessible Showers, CES Verdict, VoiceOver

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re heading to the bathroom as one company is aiming to make their latest shower more accessible for blind and partially sighted people...

494: Tech Talk 494: Railboard App, Connor Scott Gardner, VoiceOver On iPhone

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re finding out if the ‘Railboard’ app for iOS can make buying train tickets easier for blind and partially sighted travellers, we’...

493: Tech Talk 493A: The 2024 Look Ahead

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

493: Tech Talk 493: Braille-o-Matic, Sight And Sound, Welcome to 2024

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ve arrived in 2024! We’re taking a look at our predictions for the upcoming global technology conference CES, plus, the best from th...

492: Tech Talk 492: Best Of 2023

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're taking a special look back at some of our biggest highlights from 2023. We'll be talking about the world of online dating if you’re...

491: Tech Talk 491: Braille Brain, Accessible Finance, Making Mobile Payments

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re thinking money matters as we look at how easy it is to setup mobile payment solutions from both Apple and Google, we consider the h...

490: Tech Talk 490: Greater Anglia, Festive Smart Speaker Skills, Aspire Consultancy

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been finding out about a new accessibility initiative from the train operator Greater Anglia, we'll be bringing you...

489: Tech Talk 489: Northern Ireland Technology Fair, TikTok Accessibility, Festive Review

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

488: Tech Talk 488: Be My Eyes CEO, RNIB Products For Life, Accessibility Consultant

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 availa...

487: Tech Talk 487: Microsoft Copilot, Android 14 Updates, Accessible Publishing Conference

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

486: Tech Talk 486: Sight Village South East, Jingle Jam, GoodMaps

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Barn...

485: Tech Talk 485: Starship Technologies, Goodmaps, Accessible Video Games

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re talking to Starship Technologies about their autonomous robot delivery service and how it could impact the lives of blind and parti...

484: Tech Talk 484: GiveVision, Nest Smart Thermostat, Microsoft Flight Simulator

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, GiveVision explain how they hope to enhance the live entertainment experience for blind and partially sighted people, we take to the skies,...

483: Tech Talk 483: Forza Motorsport 8, Loadstone GPS, 'Check-In' on iOS17

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

482: Tech Talk 482: VR Oxygen, State Of Mind Feature, OKKO Health

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ox...

481: Tech Talk 481: Docklands Light Railway Trials NaviLens, Winston Chen, iOS 17 Assistive Access

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

480: Tech Talk 480: Discover Digital, Mortal Kombat 1, Windows Narrator

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Paulina hears about the new ‘Discover Digital Project’ which is hoping to support our health and wellbeing, Callum has been finding out...

479: Tech Talk 479: Accessibility Features Of The iPhone 15, Soundscape Returns, Windows Narrator Tips

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about Soundscape as Callum speaks to the Scottish Tech Army, who recently revived the popular navigation app. Hubert will be...

478: Tech Talk 478: What Do The Next 20 Years Of Accessible Technology Hold?

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re heading into the future. As part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th anniversary celebrations, we’re thinking about what the next 20 ye...

477: Tech Talk 477: Looking Back At The Last Twenty Years Of Accessible Technology

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week as part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th Anniversary celebrations we’re looking back at the last two decades in accessible technology and be...

476: Tech Talk 476: DAISY Players, Apple Air Tags, Plus Your Emails

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we find out how useful the Apple Air Tags can be, we’ll hear about the accessibility of DAISY Players for accessing audio books. Plus, we’...

475: Tech Talk 475: Making Space More Accessible? & Samsung Smart TVs

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking to Dr Sheri Wells Jensen about her incredible work to make space a more accessible place, plus Hubert is along with a demo o...

474: Tech Talk 474: What's New With Waymap, Zoom H1n Demo, Your Emails

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Hubert speaks with Tom Pay from Waymap, the indoor/outdoor navigation app, Dave takes us through one of the most popular portable audio reco...

473: Tech Talk 473: 'Be My AI' Demo, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Windows Narrator

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about the new AI service from ‘Be My Eyes’ – ‘Be My AI’, which is offering AI-powered visual assistance for fast i...

472: Tech Talk 472: New RNIB Products, Windows Narrator, Alexa On Your Apple Watch

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ll be hearing more from Dave’s conversation with Drew Mochak, Technical Specialist at WhatsApp, we’ll bring you the latest accessi...

471: Tech Talk 471: GoodMaps, WhatsApp, Apple TV

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ll be hearing about the latest updates to GoodMaps, including their use of 3D audio, we’ll also be speaking with Drew Mochak, Techni...

470: Tech Talk 470: Sight Village Central 23 Roundup, Hable One Keyboard Demo

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dave has been on his travels once again, this time to sunny Birmingham for Sight Village Central 2023, and Hubert gives us a demonstration ...

469: Tech Talk 469: Biped, Threads, Your Emails

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we hear about ‘Biped’, a new smart harness for blind and partially sighted people, Hubert test drives the new ‘Threads’ app for iPh...

468: Tech Talk 468: NFB Convention Highlights, Aira Trial

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ll hear highlights from the NFB Convention in Houston, Texas. Plus, Hubert will be heading to the train station to hear about the diff...

467: Tech Talk 467: More From RNIB's IDS Conference, Technology For Life Service, Emails

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re looking back at more great discussions from the recent ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’ in Glasgow, we’ll keep...

466: Tech Talk 466: RNIB 'Inclusive Design For Sustainability' Conference Highlights

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're in Glasgow for RNIB's 'Inclusive Design For Sustainability' Conference. We hear from Sony, Google, WeWalk and more. You can listen to...

465: Tech Talk 465: NaviLens Trial in Wolverhampton, New Items From The RNIB Shop, Passenger Assist Demo

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dave heads to Wolverhampton bus station to hear about how the latest NaviLens trial is making bus travel more accessible.  We hear about so...

464: Tech Talk 464: Samsung On Accessibility, Apple WWDC, Can You Spot An AI Voice?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re hearing about Samsung’s recent work in accessibility and inclusive design, we’ll be chewing over some of the biggest announcemen...

463: Tech Talk 463: Accessible Kitchen Accessories, Chat GPT App Demo, Sight Village Central Preview

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week RNIB Volunteer and chef Kim Jaye talks about some of the best accessories to make your kitchen more accessible. Callum tries out the new Cha...

462: Tech Talk 462: Google And Accessibility, NaviLens Trial, The Valuable 500

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear from Christopher Patnoe, Google’s ‘Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion’ ahead of RNIB’s ‘Inclusive Design For S...

461: Tech Talk 461: Microsoft Talk Accessibility, WeWalk Smart Cane Demo, Using Alt Text

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re hearing about the ways that Microsoft marked the recent ‘Global Accessibility Awareness Day’, Callum returns with his practical ...

460: Tech Talk 460: WeWalk App Demo, GAAD 2023, A.I. Described Images

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team at Plane Studios are joining us to talk about a new way of using A.I. to make images more accessible when you’re online. Callum ...

459: Tech Talk 459: Draft Media Bill, Navilens, RNIB’s Director Of Technology Returns

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re hearing about the changes that could be on the way to make radio, television and streaming broadcasts more accessible for everyone....

458: Tech Talk 458: Skyscanner, Samsung Galaxy Smart Watch, RNIB Director Of Technology

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ll hear about why travel booking website 'Skyscanner' are making it a priority to hire from the blind and partially sighted community,...

457: Tech Talk 457: Sound Without Sight Project, Sight Village Wales

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a special roundup of events from this year’s Sight Village Wales and we hear about the ‘Sound Without Sight’ event for audio creators...

456: Tech Talk 456: Avanti West Coast Return, Monarch Part Two, Your Email

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the accessibility team from Avanti West Coast Trains will be back to give an update on their latest project and to answer some listener ques...

455: Tech Talk 455: Monarch Braille Display, RNIB On Twitch, NV Access

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week gamer SightlessKombat tells us about RNIB’s recent Twitch video game streaming, we’ll hear about the new ‘Monarch’ multiline braille...

454: Tech Talk 454: Emporia Tablet, Design For Every Gamer, Estée Lauder Makeup Assistant

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week were hearing about RNIB’s new ‘Design For Every Gamer’ campaign, which hopes to create better gaming experiences for all. Siobhan Mede...

453: Tech Talk 453: VoxiVision, Octopus Home Mini, More From CSUN

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear more reports from this year’s CSUN conference, Tasneem gets the low down on the VoxiVision and we’ll also be speaking to one lis...

452: Tech Talk 452: CSUN Interviews, Emporia Talk Active

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’ll be hearing some special reports from the CSUN Accessible Technology Conference in California, and Callum gets his hands on the Talk ...

451: Episode 451: HIMS Senseplayer, Artificial Intelligence? Your Emails

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Steve Tyler, Director of Assistive Technology at Leonard Cheshire gives us his take on the recent trend for so-called ‘artificial intellig...

450: Tech Talk 450: Emporia, Mobile Payments, Dolphin Computer Access

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re hearing form Chris Millington, CEO of Emporia, about their range of accessible smart phones and tablets. RNIB Tech For Life’s Coli...

449: Tech Talk 449: Classroom Technology, Biel Glasses, Smart Home Devices

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week RNIB Education Specialist Jane Sharp tells us about the role of accessible technology in the classroom, David Hogg fills us in on the Biel s...

448: Tech Talk 448: Accessible Train Travel, Envision Update, RealSAM

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we get on board with a new passenger assistance scheme from Avanti West Coast Trains, Envision CEO Karthick Kannan drops by to explain the c...

447: Tech Talk 447: Publishing As A VI Author, Accessible Makeup App, Your Emails

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re chatting with VI author Ami Turnbull who is talking about the role technology played in writing her debut novel . David Hogg hears a...

446: Tech Talk 446: Matt Brown From Living Audio, Seeing AI's Indoor Navigation Tool

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re talking to audio expert Matt Brown from Living Audio about some of the tools he uses to make his work as an audio engineer more acc...

445: Tech Talk 445: Are You Using An Android?, CES Highlights, Your Emails

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look back at some of the big announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we spend some quality time Android and RNIB's...

444: Tech Talk 444: AI Narration From Apple, Smart Phone Options, Your Emails

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss how Apple's new AI narration of audiobooks might leave listeners questioning what's real. We hear about options for push button s...

443: Tech Talk 443: Aira Changes, TFL In Northern Ireland, JAWS And Excel

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Tech Talk, we speak to Aira, the visual interpreter service, about changes coming to their service. We hear more tips for using JAWS mo...

442: Tech Talk 442: BlindSquare, Air Fryers, RNIB Reading Library

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Tech Talk Callum chats to Ilkka Pirttimaa, the developer of the BlindSquare app about recent changes in the world of navigation apps, P...

439: Tech Talk 441: Accessible Technology Panel 2023

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A very special accessible technology panel which features expert insight from RNIB's Head of inclusive design Robin Spinks, Léonie Watson Director of...

439: Tech Talk 440: The Best Of 2022

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're looking back at some of our biggest moments of 2002. Featuring interviews with Netflix, What 3 Words and even our Tech Talk listeners. You can ...

439: Tech Talk 439: Apple Air Tag Demo, Vision Aid, RNIB Tech Bites

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Callum sets up an Apple Air Tag, Tasneem catches up with Vision Aid to hear about more of their technology designed for people with low vis...

438: Tech Talk 438: Native Instruments, Tech Bites, Your Emails

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak to RNIB's Thorsten Bluhm about the new 'Tech Bites' feature which provides some useful hints and tips for JAWS users. RNIB Connect ...

437: Tech Talk 437: Mastodon, Now And Then App, Accessible Gaming

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Callum demonstrates how accessible social media platform 'Mastodon' is for blind and partially sighted users, we hear all about the new 'Now...

436: Tech Talk 436: Vision Aid, Bright Page And Alexa For Windows

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear about new updates to the RNIB website, Tasneem speaks to Ellis Ellis from Vision Aid about the Clover Book range and Callum hears ho...

435: Tech Talk 435: Amar Latif, Seeing AI, Taira Technology

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Amar Latif shares how he uses the Seeing AI App from Microsoft. Callum demonstrates how Seeing AI can be used to access healthcare products ...

434: Tech Talk 434: OrCam, RNIB Shop Black Friday Deals, Sight Village South East

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear how Toby Davey got on at Sight Village South East. We'll be talking about the best deals you can find this Black Friday on the RNIB ...

433: Tech Talk 433: Accessible In Home Displays, Virgin Media's Voice Guidance, Apple Air Pods

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we get our hands on an Accessible In Home Display, Callum tries out the Voice Guidance feature from Virgin Media and Colin Shales ...

432: Tech Talk 432: Bristol Braille Technology, Accessible Kitchen Devices, Copy And Paste In iOS

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Dave ventures into the kitchen to look at accessible kitchen technology, Tasneem shows us how to easily copy and paste using iOS ...

431: Tech Talk 431: Aspire Consultancy, Welsh Accessibility Options, Photos In Seeing AI

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hannah Rowlatt from RNIB's Technology For Life team takes us through options for accessible technology in Welsh. Tasneem gets to grips with...

430: Tech Talk 430: Seeing AI, Haleon Works With RNIB, Workplace Tech For Low Vision

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Callum hears about the work Haleon has been doing to make their health products more accessible. Dave speaks to Saqib Shaikh to d...

429: Tech Talk 429: Low Vision Technology, Accessible Gaming Symposium, iPhone Voice Memos

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, we take a visit to the Accessible Gaming Symposium in Dundee, Tasneem gets to grips with sending voice memos with the iPhone, and...

428: Tech Talk 428: Alana AI, Face ID On The iPhone, Your Emails

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dave hears all about the work Alana AI are doing in the world of conversational artificial intelligence, Tasneem takes us through the setup...

427: Tech Talk 427: Stellar Trek GPS, Eloquence On iOS And The Hable One Returns

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode; Dave hears about the new Stellar Trek GPS device from Humanware, Callum speaks to the developers of the Hable One keyboard and we dem...

426: Tech Talk 426: RealThing AI, Hable One Demo, Magnification

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode; Dave chats with the developers of RealThing AI, Callum gets a demonstration of the Hable One keyboard and Tasneem hears about the dif...

423: Tech Talk Announcement

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Information on accessible ways to access the online book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with coverage of her lying-in-state.

425: Tech Talk 425: WeWALK Smart Cane, Alt Tags On Social Media, Sightless Kombat

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Tech Talk, we're talking to Ben Breen, RNIB's new accessible gaming expert. Callum demonstrates how easy (or difficult) it is to us...

424: Tech Talk 424: Alt Tags From Space, MyEyes Trial, Guide Dogs App Demo

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Callum Demonstrates the new App from Guide Dogs to help battle guide dog refusals. We hear about a trial of the My Eyes app at Vauxhall Stat...

423: Tech Talk 423: Language Learning Apps, Sky Q, Guide Dog Refusals

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Tech Talk, Jo Fullerton from RNIB's Tech For Life team takes us through options for language learning apps. Dave gives us a demonstrati...

422: Tech Talk 422: Tactile Watch Design, Accessible Cash Machine Survey, Listener Experience

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the team speak to a design student hoping to create a new tactile watch. We hear the technology experiences of one of our listeners and we s...

421: Tech Talk 421: Netflix Audio Description, Sonos Roam, Audio Games Campaign

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak to Heather Dowdy, Director of Accessibility at Netflix, about their work with Audio Description. Callum puts the Sonos Roam through...

420: Tech Talk 420: Push Button Smart Phones, Sony Linkbuds And Accessible Gaming

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Tech Talk we hear about the push button alternatives to smart phones, Callum tests the Sony Linkbuds and we hear the experiences of...

419: Tech Talk 419: Accessible University Applications, Cobolt Systems, How Does Technology Make You Feel?

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Tech Talk we hear about making university applications more accessible with UCAS, Dave catches up with Cobolt Systems and we talk a...

418: Tech Talk 418: Envision Interview, Making PDF's More Accessible and Your Thoughts On Visiting Exhibitions

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're speaking to Envision co-founder and CTO Karthik Kannan about some major updates on the horizon. Tasneem has found a way to make PDF do...

417: Tech Talk 417: Blind Singer Sandra Gayer, Video Banking, 'In Your Pocket' From RealSAM

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're speaking to blind soprano singer Sandra Gayer about her career in music. RNIB's Technology For Life team fill us in on video banking. ...

416: Tech Talk 416: Optelec, Accessible Washing Machines And Your Experiences

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dave has been speaking to Mark Statham from Optelec about video magnification, we look at smart washing machines and a listener fills us in ...

415: Tech Talk 415: Sight Village Special, Sight And Sound, Humanware, Dolphin

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is all about the Sight Village Exhibition. We hear from exhibitors and find out what it's like to attend in person. You can listen to the ...