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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers support and services to people of all ages who are experiencing difficulties with their eyesight. Visit www.vi.ie to discover more about our technology services and other range of services Vision Ireland provide
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On this weeks Talking Technology David and Joe discuss the Meta smart glasses. As OrCam become the first big AI glasses maker to leave the assistive technology space, what do the Meta glasses tell us for the future. With the Bord Gas Energy theatre gearing up for an audio described performance of Wicked, we chat to them to ask how it all works. Be My Eyes discuss data sharing in tech news, and we chat about the closure of popular site AppleVis. Support the show
On this weeks show we dive straight into your voice notes and explore the new Seeing AI feature for describing video.The Blindshell classic three makes an appearance in tech news and we say goodbye to the Apple headphone adapter.Support the show
This week we’re spead dating at Sight Village in London. How many stands can David talk to, and what familiar faces will he meet along the way?Jaws 2025 has been released, and Joe returns to correct the record and tell David off. Send a voice note on WhatsApp now to 086 199 0011. Support the show
On this week’s Talking Technology Mairead shows off the new features in braille screen input for iOS.Brian gives us a demo of the HumanWare Braille Note Touch, and Daniel is not a bitcoin millionaire.join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note to 086 199 0011, or email content@vi.ieSupport the show
It’s a packed Show today as David and Joe listen to some of the voice notes sent in to the Show recently. Topics include everything from Elon Musk‘s Blindsight device to the accessibility of the new digital census. We speak to Ed Harper about some of the tech helping him run his Goat Farm without sight, and he tells us about a really cool solution called no fence.Technology news features robotic taxis and accessibility issues at The Irish Times, and we take a look at what’s coming in the...
In the latest episode of Talking Technology the team discuss all the latest updates from Apple‘s new iOS 18 release and ask the question why aren’t we getting Apple Intelligence in Ireland for ages.Cobalt join us to talk about some of the appliances in Their range, and share their views on smart tech as the company turns 40. David and Joe listen to your voice notes learning all about the Pan Pickle in the process, and with Daniel’s assistant failing to save the day, he attempts the ultim...
In this weeks Talking Technology we’ve assembled a super panel of accessibility experts to chat about Apples GlowTime event. From new iPhones and Apple watches to AirPods becoming hearing aids, we discuss it all and share if we will be upgrading.In Tech News we chat about winning free Jaws licences, and with €13.1 billion hanging around following the Apple tax ruling, Daniel feels Talking Technology could afford a new podcast host.Share your thoughts with a WhatsApp voice note now. +353 86 19...
From adjusting the fridge temperature using a smart phone app to controlling your oven with Alexa, in this podcast we explore the power of a kitchen built to be smart and accessible.Things aren’t all sunshine and roses however as we explore the safety concerns with smart hobs and Quooker taps. We’ve got the new Virgin Media Play app And allegedly fake accessibility advocates in tech news, and we discuss the reaction to last weeks announcement from AppleVis. Send us your thoughts wit...
Wow, sometimes stories come along that you just don’t expect. David and Joe share their thoughts now with a special episode of Talking Technology Extra, as Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis. Support the show
Joe has got solar panels on his house, but is the app accessible? What’s the process like? We talk all that and more in this super sustainable episode of Talking Technology.Elaine Slator from the Vision Ireland retail team tells us about the online efforts in the charity shop space, and how you can get some preloved goodies. We chat accessible gaming in tech news, and head down under for a sunshine powered quick pic from Vision Australia.Support the show
On this weeks talking technology we talk to the team behind the new Vision Ireland Bookshare skill on Alexa, and we’ll also give you a demo where you’ll get an insight into David’s favourite book.With the announcement of blind Barbie dolls, we ask the question does Barbie need a screen reader now? We discuss audio description in the upcoming Olympics and some super cool tactile tools in the kitchen. Contact the podcast team at any time by email to Content@vi.ie, or send a WhatsApp voice ...
This week on Talking Technology we dive deeper into description app PiccyBot with its developer Martijn van der Spek. With David not finding much use for PiccyBot last time we spoke about it on Quick Picks, will he be eating his words?In tech news we tell you about a new service launching for Vision Ireland Bookshare users as well as checking out a ton of announcements from Aira. Support the show
We kick off the show this week by sharing your voice notes on a range of topics, from AfterShokz headphones to accessible dating apps. Next, we dive into the world of Audio Described Sports Commentary, a service that brings all the excitement of live football to fans with sight loss. Shamrock Rovers FC audio described commentator Phelim Warren joins us to explain how he's making this possible for the club's blind and vision-impaired supporters. Finally, we explore the new Inclusive ...
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference took place last night so David Nason joins us to talk about all that’s new with Apple's platforms. In Talking Technology news we discuss Vision Ireland‘s response to the issues visually impaired students had with digital exam papers, as well as chatting about a government dating app in Japan making citizens sign marriage letters. We also discuss the potential of the OKO app hitting the Irish App Store.Send us a WhatsApp voice note with your th...
Ahead of the upcoming local and European Elections this Friday, June 7th, we explore accessible voting options and the potentials of technology for people with sight loss. Brian Dawson, Communications and Public Engagement Manager at The Electoral Commission, joins us to tell us more.We learn about an interesting use case of Aira shared by one of our listeners and discuss the launch of Be My AI, the world's first AI visual assistant for people who are blind or have low vision, now available f...
On the show today we speak with Brian about a Braille morning that was held in UCC and discuss how digital Braille can be used in education. We play more of your voice notes and hear from Deirdre Maddin who is the outreach worker for the Disability Support Service in UCC about the services they offer students. Interested in learning Braille through your smartphone? Mairead discusses apps for learning Braille.And did Apple get it wrong? We discuss all the tech controversy from Apple and Sonos,...
Apple has just announced new upgrades for their iPad Air and iPad Pro. The V I Labs team discuss what’s new, and what it all means for those with sight loss. Support the show
The power and potential of AI have featured more and more in the news as of late. From text and document analysis to image creation, the possibilities of AI for people with sight loss are endless. And now, AI is starting to enter the music space.On today's show, we share an album created entirely using AI and ask the question: "Would you give AI-generated music a chance?"Support the show
On the show this week we catch up with Everette Bacon, Vice President of Blindness Initiatives at Aira Technologies to find out about the inspiration behind this popular app, how it works, and future developments including the new Access AI Feature.Voice Dream Reader, the highly regarded text-to-speech reading app, was set to be the latest beloved app to adopt a subscription model. But now that’s no longer the case. We discuss what happened.Plus, we share a vivid depiction of yesterday's sola...
On the show this week, David and Joe have a listen to all of your voice notes, and Joe gives us a tour of the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C Smart TV. We share all the latest tech news including a groundbreaking audio description research study, and explore the world of Siri Shortcuts in Quick Picks. Join the conversation by sending an email to content@VI.ie or send us a WhatsApp voice note on 086 199 00 11.Support the show
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