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 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
Episodes
205 episodes
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 95 - IPhone 17, IPhone Air, new Apple watches and more
Apple has announced lots of new products. In this episode of Talking Technology, we recap their iPhone 17 event, exploring what’s new. Mairead, Joe and David share their thoughts on the new AirPods, Apple Watches and iPho...
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Episode 95
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 94 - pregnancy tests for blind people
For someone who is blind or visually impaired, how do you get the result of a pregnancy test? Often, a blind or visually impaired person isn’t the first to know about their own test result. This is because traditionally, pregnancy tests, as wel...
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Episode 94
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1:08:59
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 93 - Glide not coming to Europe for the foreseeable future
On this extra episode of Talking Technology, we only have one topic on the agenda. Glidance, makers of the new glide mobility aid, have announced that the product won’t be coming to Europe at launch, and all European cust...
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Episode 93
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 92 - New courses from Vision Ireland
In this episode of Talking Technology, we explore some of the upcoming courses available from Vision Ireland.We catch up with Dominique and Des to hear their perspective on courses, as well as hearing from Dereck about what we...
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Episode 92
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Talking Technology Extra - Envision announce Ally solos smart glasses
Assistive technology company Envision has announced new Ally Solos glasses in a bid to compete with Meta. The new glasses are initially priced at €399, and contain many of the features we’ve come to expect from smart glasses, such as the abilit...
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Episode 92
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 91 - Let’s talk about the Meta Glasses
Meta Glasses have been a major topic of conversation for blind people for a few months at this point, but unfortunately, those in Ireland were left out.Things are finally starting to change, however, so in this podca...
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Episode 91
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 90 - What just happened to RTÉ Player?
It’s fair to say that RTÉ Player has had ups and downs when it comes to accessibility over the years. With the European Accessibility Act now in full effect, though, the team at RTÉ seem to be rolling out major upgrades. ...
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Episode 90
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 89 - Would David make a good getaway driver? Zero Limits 2025
On this episode of Talking Technology, we attend the Zero Limits Track Day in Mondello Park.We speak to those attending to get their views on the future possibility of self-driving cars and ask...
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Episode 89
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1:11:21
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 88 - the European Accessibility Act explained
The European Accessibility Act is now in full effect, but what does it mean exactly? Will it actually make a difference for those who are blind or visually impaired?This week on the show, we catch up with Vision Ireland’s new ...
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Episode 88
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 87 - described GAA comes to Croke Park
On this episode of Talking Technology, we’re playing a game of catch-up as we check in on all the voice notes you sent us in recent weeks. Comments include thoughts on our use of chapter markers, WhatsApp’s arrival on iPad, and the Sullivan+ ap...
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Episode 87
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 86 - your thoughts on Glide, and what in the world is Liquid Glass?
After a very successful demo day at the Wayfinding Centre in Dublin, lots of people share their feelings on Glide. Some loved the device and can’t wait to get one, while others ask what it means for the future of the guide dog. Does Glide risk ...
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Episode 86
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Talking Technology Extra - Glide Demo Day in Dublin
On this episode of Talking Technology extra, we meet the team from Glide ahead of their demo day in Dublin. We take a trip to The Wayfinding Centre to meet Amos Miller and Luke Buckberrough (co founders of Glide’s parent company Glidance Inc.)....
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Episode 86
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 85 - Freek van Welsenis discusses all things Hable
On this week’s Talking Technology, cofounder of Hable Freek van Welsenis discusses the company’s Hable One product and the Hable Easy. He tells us of the company’s aim to become a major player in the low-cost assistive technology space.<...
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Episode 85
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 84 - Apple Updates, and Stuart Lawler talks Paige Braille
On this episode of Talking Technology, we are joined by Stuart Lawler who tells us all about the Paige Braille. We discuss the latest accessibility features announced by Apple including accessibility reader and braille ac...
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Episode 84
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 83 - Jaws to become subscription service for Irish users
On today’s episode of Talking Technology with V I Labs, we are joined by Matt Ater, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Vespero. Matt tells us about the latest in the world of Jaws, including updates to Jaws f...
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Episode 83
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1:04:44
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 82 – Fire TV Sticks with VoiceView, and Asking a Talking Tree for Directions
In this episode of Talking Technology, Joe shows us accessible streaming devices, including the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick. How do these devices work for blind and low vision users?In tech news, we hear about ...
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Episode 82
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58:21
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 81 - let’s try the Hark AI reading machine
On this episode of Talking Technology, we try the Hark AI reading machine from Humanware. Is it worth its hefty price tag?The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a screen reader, and what if your AirPods could see? All that and more ...
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Episode 81
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58:03
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 80 - Everything you need to know about Envision ally
On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Karthik Kannan CTO at Envision to learn all about the new ally app. We discuss pricing, future plans, and the role of Envision Glasses in the Meta Ray-Ban world. We ...
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Episode 80
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Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 79 - CSUN, Seable, and accessible holidays for the blind
This week on Talking Technology, we take a trip to Anaheim in California, as our very own Denis Nolan gives us a preview of CSUN 2025.Lucy Ashton joins us from Seable to discuss accessible holidays for the blind, and she tells...
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Episode 79
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54:45
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 78 - new iPhones, new technology trainers, and the death of the home button
This week on Talking Technology, we meet Elaine Power who joins the V I Labs team in the south east of the country. We discuss the new iPhone 16 E as well as the death of the iPhone SE line, and we ask what we can expect ...
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Episode 78
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1:08:59
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 77: Ian McKinley Discusses Audio Description for the Six Nations
On this episode of Talking Technology , we chat with Ian McKinley about the new audio descriptive commentary being provided for Irish viewers of the Six Nations. He also discusses his own career and how visual impairment has changed the way he ...
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Episode 77
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1:08:44
Talking Technology with V I labs episode 76 - gyms, Slimming World, and movie stars with disabilities
This week on Talking Technology we’re chatting all things accessible health and fitness.We explore some of the really cool supports available for blind and partially sighted customers at Slimming World, and we catch up with ou...
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Episode 76
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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 75 - don’t throw your Braille display down the stairs
This week on Talking Technology we caught up with Andrew Flatres from HumanWare to discuss the monarch, a new device capable of displaying braille and tactile graphics. Andrew tells us about the really cool new capability’s of the device,...
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Episode 75
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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 74 - what just happened? A look back at 2024
Technology is always moving forward. In this Episode David, Joe, Mairead and Daniel look back at the biggest stories of 2024, and bravely look forward into the great unknown that is 2025.
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Episode 74
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 73 - AppleVis, Movies, and Santa at The All Ireland
Are David and Joe on the naughty or nice list? We speak to Santa in a desperate bid to find out. We also discuss the AppleVis golden apple awards for 2024, and some of the movies and TV shows with audio description for th...
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Episode 73
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