#TopTechTuesday

Your weekly dose of the latest in accessible tech

Welcome to #TopTechTuesday which is our weekly social media series where we spotlight the latest developments in technology that can benefit people living with inherited sight loss. From accessible apps and software updates to cutting-edge assistive devices, we keep you up to date with what’s new.

Each week’s post is shared across our social media channels and collected here so you can explore them all in one place. You will find soundbites for each product below.

Check back regularly for the newest updates.

 

Week 1 – Meta Oakley Smart Devices

Launching 20 June 2025, these sleek specs combine style with smart features, including:

  • 3K video recording
  • Open-ear speakers for calls & music
  • Voice control with “Hey Meta” assistant
  • Up to 8 hours battery life
  • IPX4 water resistance

Starting from$499 USD, with the rest of the collection starting at $399 USD (£ TBC)

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Meta Oakley Smart Glasses

Week 2 – Robbie the Robo Guide

Meet Robbie the RoboGuide: a four‑legged robot “guide dog” powered by 5G and advanced sensors, it has been designed to support blind and partially sighted users .

The Robo-Guide which will be used for indoor navigation such a museums, shopping centres and airports. This mobility tech is being developed by the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow, supported by the V.I community from RNIB Scotland and The Forth Valley Sensory Centre.

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Robbie the Robo Guide

Week 3 – Google Smart Home devices 

At a recent ‘Talking’ Home & Garden peer support group meeting we discussed how to make your home both smarter and safer using your home smart assistant.

Please find sound bites below where you will find the top 10 Accessibility features for both Google home assistant products.

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Google Smart Home Devices

Week 4 – Amazon Smart Home devices

At a recent ‘Talking’ Home & Garden peer support group meeting we discussed how to make your home both smarter and safer using your home smart assistant.

Please find sound bites below where you will find the top 10 Accessibility features for Amazon Alexa smart assistant products.

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Amazon Smart Home devices