594: Tech Talk 594: WeASSIST, Nearly Departed Demo, Accessible Video Games Round Up

This week, it’s the Tech Talk Christmas special. Along with a full plate of our usual accessible technology offerings, we’ll be thinking about the impact that technology has on us at this time of year. 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]

This week, we’ll be hearing about plans for RNIB’s next Technology Fair in Northern Ireland. Hubert Pawelkiewicz finds out how one listener is using technology to help living with diabetes. Plus, much more besides. 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]

This week, we’ll be hearing about ‘We Assist’ the new service from the team behind the WeWalk Smart Cane. RNIB’s Sightless Kombat runs down some of the most accessible video games available to play during the festive period. Plus, we’ll have a roundup of some of the best seasonal offers 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 [email protected]

This week, we’re hearing about a new handheld gaming device from Asus and Microsoft, Amelia Hilton visits Soundplay Projects in Glasgow. Plus, our final report from 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 [email protected]

This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us along to Sight Village London as he takes in the best of what the exhibition has to offer. Callum Stoneman will be getting hands on with the Orbit Player from Orbit Research. Plus, we’ll be doing our best to answer some of your emails. 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]

This week, we’re talking about the recent release of JAWS 2026, we’ll find out what’s new in the screen reading software. We’ve also got an update from the RNIB Products For Life Store, if you’re thinking of starting your Christmas shopping, news of a new piece of work from the University of Bournemouth. plus, Aiden Akers tells us about his experiences working in accessibility. 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]

This week, we’re hearing about the exciting plans to bring autonomous ride-hailing service ‘Waymo’ to the UK. Hubert Pawelkiewicz catches up with RNIB’s Products For Life Team. Plus, we’ll explore Apple’s ‘Shared Accessibility Settings’ feature for iOS. 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]

This week, we hear about a new eye implant that’s had incredible results at a recent trial, Hywel Davies finds out why Welsh-speaking screen reader users are in high demand, plus, we’ll explore more of the recent updates available in iOS 26. 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]

This week, we’ll be hearing the latest from the indoor/outdoor navigation app ‘Waymap’. We’ll uncover more new features in iOS 26. Plus, we’ll be finding out about plans for a new dating app designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind. 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]

This week, Jackie Brown hears about the new tactile transport maps making their way to the Canute Console.  We’ll examine some of the new accessibility features you can find in iOS 26, plus Hubert Pawelkiewicz and guide dog Caesar try out PitPat, the activity and health app for dogs. 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]