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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 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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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
65 minutes
Episodes
205
Years Active
2013 - 2025
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 77: Ian McKinley Discusses Audio Description for the Six Nations

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 …

01:08:44  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Talking Technology with V I labs episode 76 - gyms, Slimming World, and movie stars with disabilities

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 Wor…

01:04:31  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 75 -  don’t throw your Braille display down the stairs

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 rea…

01:09:17  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 74 - what just happened? A look back at 2024

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. 

Support the…

00:44:07  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 73 - AppleVis, Movies, and Santa at The All Ireland

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 au…

00:52:33  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 72 - Blindshell talk Classic 3, and Huawei’s new screen reader

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 the…

01:03:33  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 71 - Seeing AI now describes your videos

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 t…

01:17:11  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 70 - Live from Sight Village London

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 …

01:14:39  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 69 - Braille, Brian, and Bitcoin

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…

01:16:10  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 68 - Voice Notes and Goats

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 …

01:29:30  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 67 - IOS 18, Cobolt, and what is a Pan Pickle?

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.


C…

01:30:56  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 66 - new iPhones, free jaws licences, and €13.1 Billion

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 di…

01:22:00  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 65 - ovens, fridges, taps and hobs, Ireland’s smartest accessible kitchen

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…

01:20:49  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Talking Technology extra: Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis

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. 

Support the sh…

00:15:15  |   Wed 28 Aug 2024
Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 64 - Are solar panels accessible?

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 Vis…

01:10:21  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 63 | Meta smart glasses and audio described theatre

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…

01:02:52  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 62 - Bookshare on Alexa and Barbie needs a screen reader

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.


Wit…

00:53:35  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 61 - Was David wrong to write off PiccyBot?

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…

01:05:26  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Talking Technology Episode 60 – Voice Notes, Audio Described Sports Commentary, and Be My Eyes’ Inclusive Language Guide

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 Commentar…

01:11:37  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 59 | WWDC24, Digital Exams, and Dating in Japan

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 respo…

01:20:42  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
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