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628: Tech Talk 628 - Athina AD, Brian Hartgen on Leasey, and Mavis Smart Glasses User Experiences
04/08/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
627: 627: Tech Talk 627 - Professional Association Of Assistive Technologists, RNIB Shop Products and Moodscan App
28/07/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
this week. We’ll be finding out what exactly is the professional association of assistive technologists, Toby Davey will be finding out about some 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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk
626: Tech Talk 626 - 'No Sight Required' Book, RNIB Products, Volunteer Voices
21/07/2026 | 52 mins.
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 techtalk@rnib.org
625: Tech Talk 625: Sight Village Central Reports, 'Sofa' App
14/07/2026 | 57 mins.
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 techtalk@rnib.org
624: Tech Talk 624: Hable 'Speechlabel', TonieBox 2 Player, Office for National Statistics
07/07/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
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 techtalk@rnib.org

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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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