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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 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 solar eclipse in North America by one of Aira's skilled visual interpreters, capturing the unique experience for blind and vision impaired listeners.Support the show
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
On the show this week we check out the Vision Buddy, an innovative TV-watching system for the visually impaired, featuring HD streaming and magnification. CEO Zack Afridi joins us to unveil the latest updates to the 4th Generation of this product.We reveal the standout results of the 10th WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey and discuss the versatility of Energrid’s accessible power banks, perfect for charging your digital devices on the go. Join the conversation with a WhatsApp Voice Note 086 199 0011, or send us an email to content@vi.ie Support the show
Lightweight and designed to be worn all day, Envision AI Smart Glasses provide access to all kinds of information to the vision-impaired user. Joining us on the show to tell us more is Envision's co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, Karthik Kannan.We explore the latest member of Amazon’s Echo family, the Echo Pop, featuring Alexa voice control, smart home integration and a more budget-friendly price tag.We play more of your voice notes and discuss proposed iOS sideloading in iOS 17.4 and audio description for The Six Nations Rugby on ITV.This show even has a surprise after the credits, so do stick around. Support the show
This week we tell you about a brand-new way that you can interact with Talking Technology. You can now send us a voice note on WhatsApp by using the number 086 199 0011. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. We also unbox the new Talking air fryer from Cobolt. Could this be the most accessible air fryer yet?It’s audio description from Google and Safer Internet Day in tech news. And we chat more about accessible cooking in quick pics. Support the show
This week on Talking Technology David and Joe discuss all the big news from CES 2024 which took place in recent weeks. JP attended the BT Young Scientist exhibition and we hear from one of its visually impaired contributors. It’s accessible gaming and noodles in tech news this week, and David becomes the Voice of a Talking Calculator in Quick Picks. We also have an appearance from a random Rabbit. Support the show
Join us as we celebrate Braille Literacy Month and dive into the world of Braille in our daily lives! Mairead starts the conversation by exploring the presence of Braille in everyday places and the benefits of using Braille labelling. Next, Brian shares his personal Braille experience when ordering from a menu and reading Braille subtitles on his favourite Netflix shows. Wrapping up the episode, Mairead reviews the Perkins Smart Brailler. Support the show
In this episode of Talking Technology, we take a trip down memory lane to look back at the biggest stories of 2023. We also look ahead to see what 2024 might have in store. We hope you all had a great Christmas. Enjoy the new year's festivities and we’ll be back on January 9th.Support the show
In this festive episode of Talking Technology, we first chat with Dave Nason, CX Accessibility Manager at Sky Ireland, about the latest in Sky product accessibility, including voice guidance on Sky Glass TV and Sky Stream. Exciting news for Android users as Seeing AI and Be My AI hit the Play Store, closing the accessibility gap with iOS. Join us as we discuss what this means for vision-impaired Android users, and catch a special visit from old Saint Nick. Tune in for a tech-filled Christmas celebration!Support the show
In this episode of Talking Technology, we dive into the Envision AI Smart Glasses—an innovative wearable device designed to assist blind and visually impaired people with performing a huge variety of tasks independently. Priyanka Srivastava from Envision AI joins us to explore its capabilities, from recognising text to describeing objects, people, colours, and more.Also this week, Vision Ireland launches its new online learning platform, Vision Academy. Available 24/7, Vision Academy offers a diverse range of courses covering technology, advocacy, orientation and mobility, employment skills, accessible sports, Braille, and more. JP tells us about the courses available and how to get started on your learning journey with Vision Academy.Support the show
We’re delighted to welcome two special guests on the latest episode of Talking Technology. First up discover the inspiring marathon feat of Peter Ryan, a vision-impaired athlete who recently returned from his epic marathon challenge where he ran the full length of Ireland., we’re also joined by Chris White, CEO of Vision Ireland, he’ll be discussing the recent rebranding from NCBI. We’ll discuss the tech involved, and learn what tech the boss uses in his day to day life. Support the show
This week we reflect on highlights from Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote that saw the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the 15-inch MacBook Air, new versions of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and more.In the final part of our iOS to Android series, Kyran O’Mahoney and Mairead O’Mahony tell us about the switch from their beloved iPhones to a Google Pixel Pro and Samsung Z Flip 4. Are they missing their iPhones or have they officially converted to Android?Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the official launch of Inclusion and Accessibility Labs. We find out about the significant strides the IA Labs team has made in improving digital accessibility for all over the last 12 months.Support the show
In our Braille special podcast this week we are joined by the following guests:Jackie McBrearty speaks about her experience of learning and using Braille and what Braille means to her. Lina Kouzi, Head of Library Access Services at NCBI, discusses the importance of Braille on medicine packaging as the NCBI Library was instrumental in working with the Pharma companies in Ireland to commence production of Braille on the pharma packs.Also, we are joined by Daniel Lubiner from the TouchPad Pro Foundation to find out about an exciting product called the Braille Doodle. Petrina Finn and Derry Lawler speak about the Hable One and their experience of using it.Support the show
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It has become a tradition for tech companies to announce accessibility improvements on this important day, and we’ve already seen exciting announcements from Apple to kick off proceedings.We wanted to celebrate this great access news by making a few announcements of our own. In this podcast, we tell you all about the new version of the myNCBI SmartHub, an exciting new addition to Bookshare, and a really cool collaboration between NCBI and a sight loss charity in the States.Support the show
In many ways, video games allow consumers to escape their world and experience things that would otherwise be impossible.On this show this week we take time to explore the area of accessible gaming. From Windows PC to PlayStation, Xbox to Smart Speakers, what are some of the best games available on these devices for someone who is blind or partially sighted, and how can we stay up to date with the latest news and developments in this area?Support the show
In the latest episode of Talking Technology we return with more product reviews. Michael Griffith from Dublin gives us an insight into his experience with the Apple AirTag that can help locate misplaced items such as keys, wallets, luggage, backpacks, and in his case even the TV remote! There are lots of different power banks on the market, however many of them are not accessible. Mairead in the Labs team has been trying out the Energrid Accessible Portable Power Bank and shares her thoughts.David brings us news of the new TFI Live App that replaces the Real Time Ireland and Journey Planner apps. Joe talks about new accessibility features and enhancements introduced to the iPhone in iOS 16.4, and finally Daniel introduces us to Microsoft’s PowerToys. This collection of free utilities for Windows are a toolbelt to accomplish many common tasks.Support the show
Android or iOS – we all have our platform of choice when it comes to choosing the right smartphone. On the show this week we’re re-joined by NCBI Labs Chief Technology Officer Kyran O’Mahoney who shares with us the next part of his journey from switching from his iPhone to a Google Pixel Pro. Likewise, Mairead O’Mahony in the Labs teams has been taking a break from her iPhone to try out the Samsung Z 4 Flip phone. Are they missing their iPhones or have they already converted to Android?The StellarTrek, as the name suggests, is a digital orientation and mobility assistant with GPS technology and a user-friendly tactile interface with buttons to guide you along your chosen route using appropriate voice commands. We’re joined by guest Martin Lawlor who has been trying out the StellarTrek these last few weeks to hear his thoughts.Support the show
Android or iOS. Everyone has their platform of choice when it comes to choosing a smartphone. On the show this week we’re joined by NCBI Labs Chief Technology Officer Kyran O’Mahoney who shares with us the first part of his journey from switching from his beloved iPhone to a Google Pixel Pro. We’re also joined by Mairead O’Mahony who has made the switch from her iPhone to a Samsung A13. What are their initial thoughts?Next up, Sean Doran tells us about the latest technologies for people with sight loss that he came across while attending the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Los Angeles last week.Support the show
On the show this week we take time to acknowledge and celebrate some of the women in technology who have been making strides in the field of digital accessibility and inclusion. We’re first joined by Rebecca Rosenberg, developer of the ReBokeh app that works much like an augmented reality filter for real life, allowing users to customise how they see their world through their smartphone.Adela Buliman tells us about an upcoming diversity and inclusion conference being organised by Google in Northern Ireland called Women TechMakers Belfast 2023 where she will be giving a speech on “Is Northern Ireland Digitally Accessible?”, and speaks with Diana Penamora in the IA Labs team about the art of Blog writing.Support the show
The evolving concept of smart homes is becoming a game changer for many people with sight loss as more and more smart home appliances enter the market.On the show this week we speak with Deirdre Feehilly who with her son Oisín has been trying out the Roborock S6 MaxV intelligent robot vacuum cleaner. Joe has been checking the accessibility of the Cosori smart air-fryer, while David gives us an insight into the Google Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm.We also discuss the new Indoor Navigation feature introduced to the popular Seeing AI app from Microsoft.Support the show
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