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Today’s #TopTechTuesday highlights Mavis Technologies, a Northampton startup creating Aura, AI-powered smart glasses for VI users. Aura provides obstacle detection, text reading, navigation, voice assistance and real-time alerts. Learn more: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible Centre of the image is a pair of the glasses that are black with black lenses. Above is the text "#TopTechTuesday" and below is the text "Mavis Smart Glasses Aura" in pink.
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Our next #TopTechTuesday highlights Ashirase, a Japanese shoe-mounted navigation device for the visually impaired. Worn inside the shoe, it uses haptic vibrations through the feet to signal forward, turns, or stop—hands-free and ears-free. More: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
Person wearing white sneakers with an Ashirase navigation device attached, walking with a white cane. Text reads "#TopTechTuesday Ashirase".
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Today’s #TopTechTuesday is a new easy to use smart phone for the visually impaired which has landed in the UK all the way from Australia.

Head to our website to hear a soundbite for a full overview of the Big Purple Phone: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
A purple smartphone with a large screen displays the date, time, and emergency SOS button. Hashtags read #TopTechTuesday and Big Purple Phone.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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For this week’s #TopTechTuesday, we’re highlighting a smart glove that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles from 2–300cm, offering tactile or audio alerts to support safer navigation. Learn more: https://retinauk.org.uk/?s=toptechtuesday
#Accessible A dark blue graphic with a subtle circuit‑board pattern in the background. At the top, a white rounded rectangle displays the hashtag “#TopTechTuesday.” Below, large bold text reads “Robotic Smart Glove,” highlighting an assistive technology theme.
March 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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This week’s #TopTechTuesday features Tesla’s Optimus Gen 3 - an AI-powered humanoid robot designed to help with chores, guiding, and daily tasks. With advanced hands and flexibility, it could transform life for the V.I. community.

Learn more: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible A humanoid robot stands upright in the center of the image against a plain, industrial-looking gray wall. The robot has a sleek, futuristic design with a black and white color scheme. Its torso is labeled "TESLA," and its face is featureless except for a glowing blue line forming a minimalist facial outline. Above the robot, bold white text reads: "#TopTechTuesday". At the bottom of the image, in bold yellow text, it says: "Tesla's Optimus Gen 3".
August 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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New navigation tech for people with sight loss from Hope Tech. Sixth Sense is worn like headphones, detects objects up to 3m using sonar, echolocation and computer vision, and offers GPS voice guidance via an app. Overview here: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible featuring a white wearable assistive device with a padded band and compact control module, photographed on a light background. The text “#TopTechTuesday” appears at the top, and “The Sixth Sense” is displayed in bold orange text at the bottom.
March 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Today's #TopTechTuesday spotlights Chamelo smart sunglasses with electrochromic lenses that instantly tint at the press of a button, or automatically. Practical, customisable features include light control and integrated audio.

Listen to a summary: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible Centre of the image is a pair of the glasses that are black with purple lenses on a grey background. Above is the text "#TopTechTuesday" and below is the text "Aura Chamelo Smart Sunglasses glasses" in navy.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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This week’s #TopTechTuesday spotlights Ally Solos—EnVision’s new smart glasses blending their Ally AI assistant (also a smartphone app) with Solos frames.

Now available for pre-order 👉 https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/

 #AccessibleTechnology
Black Envision Ally Smart Glasses on a blue background, with text: "#TopTechTuesday" above and "Envision Ally Smart Glasses" below.
September 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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This week’s #TopTechTuesday features Luna Glasses by Dutch startup Angstone—designed to aid night blindness and improve vision in low light.

Hear more in the sound bite 👉 https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/

 #AccessibleTechnology
Black smart glasses with built-in AI features, showcased under the hashtag #TopTechTuesday. Text reads: "Meta Hypernova AI glasses".
September 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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This week’s #TopTechTuesday is a sneak peek at Meta’s new smart glasses, Hypernova—an upgrade to the Ray-Bans.

Check out the sound bite for what to expect from this next-gen wearable 👉https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#AccessibleTechnology #Accessible Centre of the image is a pair of the glasses that are black. In the bottom of the left lense is a WhatsApp and messenger icon. Above is the text "#TopTechTuesday" and below is the text "Meta Hypernova AI glasses" in bright blue.
September 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Today’s #TopTechTuesday features Samsung’s latest wearables: the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and the updated Watch Ultra, all released in July 2025.

 Discover their specs, health, and activity features here: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 on a wrist, displaying time and date. Text reads "Samsung Galaxy Watch 8" and "#TopTechTuesday".
August 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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#TopTechTuesday

Check out VoiceVista, a free iPhone app helping people with vision impairment navigate using 3D audio and GPS. Set markers, create routes & get real-time info. 🎧 Hear more via Google Gemini: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/

Tried it? Share your thoughts below! 👇
#Accessible At the top, in bold navy blue text, it reads "#TopTechTuesday". In the center of the image is the logo of the VoiceVista app, which appears as a stylised blue soundwave-like icon inside a rounded square with a white background. Below the logo, in large light blue text, it says "VoiceVista navigation app".
August 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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This weeks #TopTechTuesdays features Glide by Seattle-based Glidance—an AI-powered mobility aid for blind and low vision users. It offers autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and real-time descriptions. Hear more via Google Gemini on our site: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible the Glide device, an AI-powered mobility aid. The device is upright with a handle, camera sensor at the top, and a sleek white base with wheels. The background has a gradient from blue to pink. Text on the image reads: "#TopTechTuesday. Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide."
August 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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#TopTechTuesday

This week we are talking another smart home device, this time from Amazon!

Please head to our website where you will find the top 10 Accessibility features for Amazon Alexa smart assistant products: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible a smart speaker (Amazon Echo Dot) sits on a wooden surface. Above it is the hashtag #TopTechTuesday in bold navy text. Below, the text "Amazon Smart Home devices" appears in white.
July 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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#TopTechTuesday: At a recent Home & Garden peer group, we explored making homes smarter and safer with smart assistants.

Check out our top 10 accessibility features for Google smart products: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
#Accessible Top of the picture is #TopTechTuesday in bold navy text. Below it, the phrase "Google Smart Home devices" appears in Google’s signature red, yellow, green, and blue colors. At the bottom is the colorful Google "G" logo on a white background.
July 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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👣 #TopTechTuesday

Meet Robbie the RoboGuide – a 4-legged robot “guide dog” powered by 5G & sensors to assist blind & partially sighted users indoors, like museums & airports. Developed by Uni of Glasgow with RNIB Scotland & Forth Valley Sensory Centre.

Would you try it? 🤖👇
#Accessible A four-legged robot, equipped with cameras and sensors, stands on a paved surface in front of a large metallic structure. Overlaid text reads: #TopTechTuesday (white) and ROBBIE THE ROBO-GUIDE (yellow)
July 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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👓 Welcome to #TopTechTuesday!

Each week we share new tech for the blind & partially sighted community. First up: Oakley Meta Smart Sunglasses 🕶️

Launching June 20, with 3K video, open-ear audio, voice control & more. From $399. Info: https://bit.ly/OakleyMeta
#Accessible white background with a large picture of the glasses, they are white with orange lenses. Below them is the navy text "#TopTechTuesday" and orange text "Oakley Meta Glasses".
July 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Accessible tech can make a real difference when living with RP.
Our Top Tech Tuesday series shares practical tips, tools and apps recommended by people with lived experience.
Discover more: retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/

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February 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM