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Talking Technology with V I Labs

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

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Talking Technology extra: Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis

Talking Technology with V I Labs ·

2024/08/28

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.

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Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 64 - Are...

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2024/08/20

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.

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 63 | Meta...

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2024/08/06

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.

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 62 -...

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2024/07/23

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 ...

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 61 - Was...

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2024/07/09

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.

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Talking Technology Episode 60 – Voice Notes, Audio...

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2024/06/25

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 ...

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 59 | WWDC24,...

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2024/06/11

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...

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Talking Technology Episode 58 – Aira, the Electoral...

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2024/06/04

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...

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 57 – Braille...

Talking Technology with V I Labs ·

2024/05/14

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,...

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57:37

Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 56 - it’s...

Talking Technology with V I Labs ·

2024/05/07

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.

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Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to...

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2024/04/23

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 54 – Aira,...

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2024/04/09

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 -...

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2024/03/19

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 52 - will...

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2024/03/05

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 51 –...

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2024/02/20

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Talking Technology with V I Labs, episode 50 -...

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2024/02/06

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Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 49 - CES,...

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2024/01/23

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Talking Technology Episode 48 – Braille in Everyday Life

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2024/01/10

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 47 - what a...

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2023/12/26

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Talking Technology Episode 46 Christmas Special –...

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2023/12/12

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