Best Lab 76 Podcasts (2025)

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 82 – Fire TV Sticks with VoiceView, and Asking a Talking Tree for Directions 59:08

6d ago59:08

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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 exciting innovations from Samsung, as well as a new medical device aiming to help with dry eyes. After an RTÉ news report about an AI…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 81 - let’s try the Hark AI reading machine 58:03

20d ago58:03

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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 in tech news. Daniel tells us about exciting updates for Android devices, and would you use Roy Keene as your screen reader…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 80 - Everything you need to know about Envision ally 54:38

1M ago54:38

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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 hear your thoughts on AirTag and air fryers, and in tech news we explore a new collaboration aiming to make games more accessible…

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Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 79 - CSUN, Seable, and accessible holidays for the blind 54:45

2M ago54:45

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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 us how technology is changing what people want from their holiday experience. We’ve got updates on new apps from Envision,…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 78 - new iPhones, new technology trainers, and the death of the home button 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

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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 from tomorrow’s announcement of the next generation Alexa. Send us a voice note with your thoughts now. The number you need is 08…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 77: Ian McKinley Discusses Audio Description for the Six Nations 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

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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 plays the game. We have loads of your comments and questions on everything from blood pressure monitors to…

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Talking Technology with V I labs episode 76 - gyms, Slimming World, and movie stars with disabilities 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

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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 our colleagues at vision sports to discuss the accessibility of the gym. We have tons of your voice notes to get through, and…

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 75 - don’t throw your Braille display down the stairs 1:09:17

3M ago1:09:17

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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, and why they threw one down a metal staircase in Canada. Did we mention they cost £14,000? In tech news we disc…

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 74 - what just happened? A look back at 2024 44:07

4M ago44:07

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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. Support the showBy Vision Ireland

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 73 - AppleVis, Movies, and Santa at The All Ireland 52:33

4M ago52:33

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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 the Christmas period. Support the showBy Vision Ireland

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 72 - Blindshell talk Classic 3, and Huawei’s new screen reader 1:03:33

5M ago1:03:33

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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 2 and 3. In tech news we hear of an exciting win for young developer Maura Moore-McCune, and Huawei are rolling out a whol…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 71 - Seeing AI now describes your videos 1:17:11

5M ago1:17:11

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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 showBy Vision Ireland

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 70 - Live from Sight Village London 1:14:39

6M ago1:14:39

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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 showBy Vision Ireland

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Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 69 - Braille, Brian, and Bitcoin 1:16:10

6M ago1:16:10

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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 [email protected] Support the show…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 68 - Voice Notes and Goats 1:29:30

7M ago1:29:30

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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 …

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 67 - IOS 18, Cobolt, and what is a Pan Pickle? 1:30:56

7M ago1:30:56

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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 t…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 66 - new iPhones, free jaws licences, and €13.1 Billion 1:22:00

8M ago1:22:00

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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 …

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 65 - ovens, fridges, taps and hobs, Ireland’s smartest accessible kitchen 1:20:49

8M ago1:20:49

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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 …

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Talking Technology extra: Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis 15:15

8M ago15:15

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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 showBy NCBI

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#83: Untangling the fabrics of life with Descartes Labs 14:12

8M ago14:12

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As the volume and variety of Earth observation data continues to grow, there is a growing need to understand and make this information accessible to new users and applications. Descartes Labs, a cloud-based platform, is on a mission to help organizations across multiple sectors analyze satellite imagery, sensor data, and other geospatial informatio…

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Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 64 - Are solar panels accessible? 1:10:21

8M ago1:10:21

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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 gam…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 63 | Meta smart glasses and audio described theatre 1:02:52

9M ago1:02:52

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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 …

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 62 - Bookshare on Alexa and Barbie needs a screen reader 53:35

9M ago53:35

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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 Olymp…

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#84: Improving financial wellbeing of workers of color with OfColor 17:38

10M ago17:38

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OfColor is a fintech dedicated to improving the financial well-being of workers of color. By building on Amazon Web Services (AWS), OfColor can offer end users financial coaching, literacy resources, and fintech tools tailored to the lived experiences of employees of color. OfColor continues to partner with Enterprises to bring these invaluable off…

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 61 - Was David wrong to write off PiccyBot? 1:05:26

10M ago1:05:26

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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 …

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Talking Technology Episode 60 – Voice Notes, Audio Described Sports Commentary, and Be My Eyes’ Inclusive Language Guide 1:11:37

10M ago1:11:37

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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 join…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 59 | WWDC24, Digital Exams, and Dating in Japan 1:20:42

11M ago1:20:42

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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 s…

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Talking Technology Episode 58 – Aira, the Electoral Commission talk Assistive Technology, and Be My Eyes AI on Windows 49:43

11M ago49:43

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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 …

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#82: Unlocking open data to improve air quality with OpenAQ 11:52

12M ago11:52

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Poor air quality is a major global issue causing around 7 million premature deaths per year, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countries. OpenAQ is an organization dedicated to identifying solutions to this large issue. OpenAQ uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to collect and harmonize open air quality data from government sources and …

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 57 – Braille for education, Voice Notes, and a little bit of Brian 1:28:57

12M ago1:28:57

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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…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 56 - it’s big and it’s thin, Apple Event recap 57:37

12M ago57:37

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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 showBy NCBI

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Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to AI-Generated Music? 1:09:47

1y ago1:09:47

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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-g…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 54 – Aira, Voice Dream, and a Solar Eclipse 1:12:02

1y ago1:12:02

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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…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 - Exploring the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C Smart TV 1:18:23

1y ago1:18:23

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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 …

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#81: Elevating urban transportation with Archer Aviation 14:35

1y ago14:35

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Growing urban populations and increasing traffic congestion pose significant challenges for transportation systems. Commuters face lengthy travel times, increased emissions, and reduced productivity. Traditional ground transportation solutions are often inadequate, leading to frustration and environmental concerns. Archer Aviation aims to address t…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 52 - will you be my Vision Buddy? Top Screen Readers revealed, & Accessible Power Banks 57:51

1y ago57:51

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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 versatilit…

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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 51 – glasses, voice notes, and audio described rugby 1:14:13

1y ago1:14:13

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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,…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs, episode 50 - unboxing the accessible talking Air Fryer, with a few WhatsApp Voice Notes 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

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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 Sa…

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Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 49 - CES, Young Scientists, and David’s new rabbit 1:05:44

1+ y ago1:05:44

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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…

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Talking Technology Episode 48 – Braille in Everyday Life 1:10:02

1+ y ago1:10:02

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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 f…

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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 47 - what a year 1:42:39

1+ y ago1:42:39

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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 showBy NCBI

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Talking Technology Episode 46 Christmas Special – Accessibility on Sky Glass, Seeing AI and Be My AI come to Android, and a message from Santa 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

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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 a…

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Talking Technology Podcast Episode 45 – Envision AI Smart Glasses and the launch of Vision Academy 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

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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, …

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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 44 – 15 marathons in five days using Apple Watch Ultra + The CEO talks Vision Ireland 1:15:41

1+ y ago1:15:41

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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 discussin…

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Talking Technology Podcast Episode 43 – tricks, treats, Apple Events and Braille 1:15:56

1+ y ago1:15:56

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In this episode of Talking Technology things are a little bit more spooky. We talk about all the latest new Mac computers from Apple’s scary fast event. Will Joe be getting himself an IMac? Brian and Peter tell us how braille is helping those who are deaf blind, and we hear from a deaf blind service user who’s finding her independence using modern …

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Talking Technology Podcast Episode 42 – new features for Seeing AI, new Team members for NCBI Labs, and new courses for you 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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Seeing AI 5.2 has been released providing competition for Be My AI. We try out the new features to see how it all works. We meet Giorgia Paccagnin, the latest addition to the NCBI Labs training team in Dublin. She tells us about how she’s found her first week exploring the world of assistive technology. Denis and Dereck tell us about the latest cou…

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Talking Technology Podcast Episode 41 – Be My AI is out, & first impressions of the iPhone 15 Pro 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

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Be My Eyes meets GPT-4: is AI the next frontier in accessibility? This week we find out about the recent release of Be My AI, the new AI assistant from the popular Be My Eyes app. Founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg joins us on the show to discuss how this AI-powered addition can provide invaluable assistance for blind and low-vision users. Next, we shift o…

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Talking Technology Podcast Episode 40 – The Be My Eyes faces controversy, & iOS 17 accessibility updates 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

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Many of our listeners will be familiar with Be My AI, the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool integrated into the popular Be My Eyes app. We discuss the news this week that the beta version of their AI tool has started blocking images with faces due to privacy concerns. What does this mean for users of this feature? We explore the latest accessib…

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Talking Technology Extra - Apple's Wanderlust Event, with Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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David, Joe, and Mairead discuss all the new announcements from Apple’s September 2023 Wanderlust Event. Support the showBy NCBI

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Talking Technology Podcast Episode 39 – The World of Accessible Health Tech 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

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Join us on the show this week as we discuss some of the latest accessible health tech innovations for people with sight loss. Discover talking bathroom scales, smart scales from Withings, diabetes-friendly glucose monitoring systems like freestyle Libre and Dexcom, and smartwatch picks that prioritise accessibility. As part of our Tech News, we sha…

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