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
190 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 72 - Blindshell talk Classic 3, and Huawei’s new screen reader
We catch up with filip and Lukáš from Blindshell to learn all about the newly released Blindshell Classic 3.The team discuss why they changed direction on support for third-party apps, as well as their future plans for Classic...
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Episode 72
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 71 - Seeing AI now describes your videos
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 adapt...
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Episode 71
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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 70 - Live from Sight Village London
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 o...
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Episode 70
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Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 69 - Braille, Brian, and Bitcoin
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...
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Episode 69
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 68 - Voice Notes and Goats
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 spe...
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Episode 68
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 67 - IOS 18, Cobolt, and what is a Pan Pickle?
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...
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Episode 67
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1:30:56
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 66 - new iPhones, free jaws licences, and €13.1 Billion
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 upgradin...
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Episode 66
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 65 - ovens, fridges, taps and hobs, Ireland’s smartest accessible kitchen
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...
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Episode 65
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Talking Technology extra: Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis
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.
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Episode 65
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Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 64 - Are solar panels accessible?
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 tel...
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Episode 64
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 63 | Meta smart glasses and audio described theatre
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 ...
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 62 - Bookshare on Alexa and Barbie needs a screen reader
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...
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Episode 62
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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 61 - Was David wrong to write off PiccyBot?
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...
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Episode 61
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Talking Technology Episode 60 – Voice Notes, Audio Described Sports Commentary, and Be My Eyes’ Inclusive Language Guide
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 a...
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Episode 60
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 59 | WWDC24, Digital Exams, and Dating in Japan
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 impair...
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Episode 59
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