Talking Technology with V I Labs

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 to your voice notes learning all about the Pan Pickle in the process, and with Daniel’s assistant failing to save the day, he attempts the ultimate accessibility tongue twister. 

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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 the Apple tax ruling, Daniel feels Talking Technology could afford a new podcast host.

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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 fake accessibility advocates in tech news, and we discuss the reaction to last weeks announcement from AppleVis. 

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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. 

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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 gaming in tech news, and head down under for a sunshine powered quick pic from Vision Australia.

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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 My Eyes discuss data sharing in tech news, and we chat about the closure of popular site AppleVis. 

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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 Olympics and some super cool tactile tools in the kitchen. 

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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 a ton of announcements from Aira. 

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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 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 Language Guide from Be My Eyes. What is it, and how can it help promote inclusivity in everyday language?

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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 sign marriage letters. 

We also discuss the potential of the OKO app hitting the Irish App Store.

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