Talking Technology with V I Labs
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -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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Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to AI-Generated Music?
April 23, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThe 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-generated music a chance?" Support the show
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 54 – Aira, Voice Dream, and a Solar Eclipse
April 09, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBOn 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 app to adopt a subscription model. But now that’s no longer the case. We discuss what happened. Plus, we share a vivid depiction of yesterday's...
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 - Exploring the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C Smart TV
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBOn 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 email to [email protected] or send us a WhatsApp voice note on 086 199 00 11. Support the show
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 - Exploring the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C smart TV
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBOn 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 email to [email protected] or send us a WhatsApp voice note on 086 199 00 11. Support the show
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 52 - will you be my Vision Buddy? Top Screen Readers revealed, & Accessible Power Banks
March 05, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBOn 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 versatility of Energrid’s accessible power banks, perfect for charging your digital devices on the go. Join the conversation with a WhatsApp Voice Note 0...
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 51 – glasses, voice notes, and audio described rugby
February 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBLightweight 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, smart home integration and a more budget-friendly price tag. We play more of your voice notes and discuss proposed iOS sideloading in iOS 17.4 ...
Talking Technology with VI Labs, episode 50 - unboxing the accessible talking Air Fryer, with a few WhatsApp Voice Notes
February 06, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis 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 safer Internet day in tech news. And we chat more about accessible cooking in quick pics. Support the show
Talking Technology with V I Labs, episode 50 - unboxing the accessible talking Air Fryer, with a few WhatsApp Voice Notes
February 06, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis 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 Safer Internet Day in tech news. And we chat more about accessible cooking in quick pics. Support the show
Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 49 - CES, Young Scientists, and David’s new rabbit
January 23, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis 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. We also have an appearance from a random Rabbit. Support the show
Talking Technology Episode 48 – Braille in Everyday Life
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBJoin 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 favourite Netflix shows. Wrapping up the episode, Mairead reviews the Perkins Smart Brailler. Support the show
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 47 - what a year
December 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn 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 show
Talking Technology Episode 46 Christmas Special – Accessibility on Sky Glass, Seeing AI and Be My AI come to Android, and a message from Santa
December 12, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn 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 as we discuss what this means for vision-impaired Android users, and catch a special visit from old Saint Nick. Tune in for a tech-filled Christmas...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 45 – Envision AI Smart Glasses and the launch of Vision Academy
November 28, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn 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, colours, and more. Also this week, Vision Ireland launches its new online learning platform, Vision Academy. Available 24/7, Vision Academy offer...
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 44 – 15 marathons in five days using Apple Watch Ultra + The CEO talks Vision Ireland
November 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBWe’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 discussing the recent rebranding from NCBI. We’ll discuss the tech involved, and learn what tech the boss uses in his day to day life. Support the show
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 43 – tricks, treats, Apple Events and Braille
October 31, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn 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 Braille technology. We also talk about the changes coming to Xbox and YouTube, and learn how to download Bookshare Books on the Braille Sense ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 42 – new features for Seeing AI, new Team members for NCBI Labs, and new courses for you
October 17, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBSeeing 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 courses from NCBI Labs, and Dereck also makes his debut as our Talking Technology Newsreader. Support the show
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 41 – Be My AI is out, & first impressions of the iPhone 15 Pro
October 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBBe 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 our attention to the much-anticipated iPhone 15 Pro as we explore the phone’s impressive features, including the all-new customisable "action butt...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 40 – The Be My Eyes faces controversy, & iOS 17 accessibility updates
September 19, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBMany 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 accessibility updates rolled out with iOS 17. First on the list is the brand-new Assistive Access feature, designed to streamline your iPhone or iPad's u...
Talking Technology Extra - Apple's Wanderlust Event, with Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro
September 13, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBDavid, Joe, and Mairead discuss all the new announcements from Apple’s September 2023 Wanderlust Event. Support the show
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 39 – The World of Accessible Health Tech
September 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBJoin 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 share details about the recent release of the Soundscape Community app and the latest updates to the NVDA screen reader including the introduction o...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 39 – the world of Accessible Health Tech
September 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBJoin 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 share details about the recent release of the Soundscape Community app and the latest updates to the NVDA screen reader including the introductio...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 38 – what does the future hold for Be My Eyes? Be My AI and Be My Eyes Groups
August 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBBe My Eyes, a revolutionary app for the blind and low-vision community, has been connecting users with volunteers for assistance with everyday tasks since 2012. The service currently has over 6 million active volunteers in over 150 countries and is available in over 180 languages. On the show this week we’re joined by the founder of the Be My Eyes app Hans Jørgen Wiberg. Hans gives us an overview of the app and talks about the best way to use it for sighted assistance. We hear about their ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 38 – What does the future hold for Be My Eyes? Be My AI and Be My Eyes Groups
August 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBBe My Eyes, a revolutionary app for the blind and low-vision community, has been connecting users with volunteers for assistance with everyday tasks since 2012. The service currently has over 6 million active volunteers in over 150 countries and is available in over 180 languages. On the show this week we’re joined by the founder of the Be My Eyes app Hans Jørgen Wiberg. Hans gives us an overview of the app and talks about the best way to use it for sighted assistance. We hear about their ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 37 – Exploring Soundscape Community
August 08, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOn the show this week we are delighted to share with you exciting news of the upcoming release of the Soundscape Community app. Soundscape Community uses 3D spatial audio technology to share information about what's around you, building a richer awareness of your surroundings. It has been developed by a consortium following the news that Microsoft Soundscape was coming to a close. It encourages the exploration of both new and familiar areas by empowering people with knowledge. Support the ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 36 – Exploring the range of BlindShell mobile phones, and Dorian joins the Labs Team
July 25, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBOn the show this week we take a dive into the features of the BlindShell talking mobile phones. With 3 BlindShell models to choose from, these phones feature a fully functional screen reader, a physical keypad, and a large-print, high-contrast screen that is fully customisable. To find out all we need to know about these accessible phones we’re joined by Filip Hrdlička from BlindShell. On Meet the Team we speak with Dorian Salzmann who recently joined the Labs team as a Technology Trainer. ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 35 – home entertainment with the Apple TV, and Chris joins NCBI Labs
July 11, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this podcast episode, we dive into the accessibility features and functionalities of Apple TV 4K. From voice control options to closed captions and audio descriptions, discover how Apple TV 4K ensures an inclusive and enjoyable entertainment experience for everyone. On Meet the Team we catch up with Chris Steward who recently joined the Labs Team as a Technology Trainer. He tells us about his first experience learning about assistive technology, and even answers that controversial questi...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 34 – Smart Home Essentials: Roborock Robot Vacuum, Amazon Echo Show 15 vs Google Nest Hub Max
June 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBOn the show this week we discover the power of three smart home powerhouses: the Roborock S6 Max V Smart Vacuum, the Amazon Echo Show 15, and the Google Nest Hub Max. We first discuss the convenience of automated cleaning with Roborock, before comparing the two biggest smart displays on the market: the Amazon Echo Show 15 and the Google Nest Hub Max. Which is the best smart display for you? Join us as we explore these cutting-edge devices and learn how they can smarten up your home! Support...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 33 – Apple WWDC23, IA Labs, Android to iOS Switch Part III
June 13, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week we reflect on highlights from Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote that saw the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the 15-inch MacBook Air, new versions of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and more. In the final part of our iOS to Android series, Kyran O’Mahoney and Mairead O’Mahony tell us about the switch from their beloved iPhones to a Google Pixel Pro and Samsung Z Flip 4. Are they missing their iPhones or have they officially converted to Android?...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 32 – Braille on Pharma Packaging, the Braille Doodle, and the Hable One
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn our Braille special podcast this week we are joined by the following guests: Jackie McBrearty speaks about her experience of learning and using Braille and what Braille means to her. Lina Kouzi, Head of Library Access Services at NCBI, discusses the importance of Braille on medicine packaging as the NCBI Library was instrumental in working with the Pharma companies in Ireland to commence production of Braille on the pharma packs. Also, we are joined by Daniel Lubiner from the TouchPad P...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 31 – Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Announcing myNCBI SmartHub Version 2
May 18, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It has become a tradition for tech companies to announce accessibility improvements on this important day, and we’ve already seen exciting announcements from Apple to kick off proceedings. We wanted to celebrate this great access news by making a few announcements of our own. In this podcast, we tell you all about the new version of the myNCBI SmartHub, an exciting new addition to Bookshare, and a really cool collaboration between NCBI and a sigh...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 30 – Accessible Gaming
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn many ways, video games allow consumers to escape their world and experience things that would otherwise be impossible. On this show this week we take time to explore the area of accessible gaming. From Windows PC to PlayStation, Xbox to Smart Speakers, what are some of the best games available on these devices for someone who is blind or partially sighted, and how can we stay up to date with the latest news and developments in this area? Support the show
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 29 – Apple AirTags, Accessible Charging with the Energrid Power Bank, new TFI Live App, and Microsoft’s free PowerToys
April 18, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn the latest episode of Talking Technology we return with more product reviews. Michael Griffith from Dublin gives us an insight into his experience with the Apple AirTag that can help locate misplaced items such as keys, wallets, luggage, backpacks, and in his case even the TV remote! There are lots of different power banks on the market, however many of them are not accessible. Mairead in the Labs team has been trying out the Energrid Accessible Portable Power Bank and shares her thoughts...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 28 – Switching from iPhone to Android Part II, Exploring the HumanWare StellarTrek GPS
April 04, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBAndroid or iOS – we all have our platform of choice when it comes to choosing the right smartphone. On the show this week we’re re-joined by NCBI Labs Chief Technology Officer Kyran O’Mahoney who shares with us the next part of his journey from switching from his iPhone to a Google Pixel Pro. Likewise, Mairead O’Mahony in the Labs teams has been taking a break from her iPhone to try out the Samsung Z 4 Flip phone. Are they missing their iPhones or have they already converted to Android? The...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 27 – Switching from iPhone to Android, Highlights from CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2023
March 21, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAndroid or iOS. Everyone has their platform of choice when it comes to choosing a smartphone. On the show this week we’re joined by NCBI Labs Chief Technology Officer Kyran O’Mahoney who shares with us the first part of his journey from switching from his beloved iPhone to a Google Pixel Pro. We’re also joined by Mairead O’Mahony who has made the switch from her iPhone to a Samsung A13. What are their initial thoughts? Next up, Sean Doran tells us about the latest technologies for people wi...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 26 – ARX Vision headset, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones
March 07, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe ARX Vision headset is a wearable device aimed at helping blind and visually impaired people to interact with the visual world around them using a camera and AI. On the show this week we’re joined by David Nason who has been trying out this headset and shares his thoughts. Next our conversation turns to smartphones, more specifically Samsung smartphones. We review the new Samsung Z Flip4 and the Samsung Galaxy S23, giving a perspective on each phone from an accessibility viewpoint. Supp...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 25 – Celebrating women who pioneer for inclusion in tech
February 21, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn the show this week we take time to acknowledge and celebrate some of the women in technology who have been making strides in the field of digital accessibility and inclusion. We’re first joined by Rebecca Rosenberg, developer of the ReBokeh app that works much like an augmented reality filter for real life, allowing users to customise how they see their world through their smartphone. Adela Buliman tells us about an upcoming diversity and inclusion conference being organised by Google in...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 24 – Smart Home Technology, Indoor Navigation comes to Seeing AI
February 07, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe evolving concept of smart homes is becoming a game changer for many people with sight loss as more and more smart home appliances enter the market. On the show this week we speak with Deirdre Feehilly who with her son Oisín has been trying out the Roborock S6 MaxV intelligent robot vacuum cleaner. Joe has been checking the accessibility of the Cosori smart air-fryer, while David gives us an insight into the Google Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm. We also discuss the new Indoor Navigati...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 23 – ChatGPT, Consumer Electronics Show, and Bose Frames
January 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThe power and potential of a new technology called ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI, have led some to claim it heralds a new era in computing. On the show this week David has an exclusive interview with ChatGPT (that’s right a chatbot) you’ll definitely not want to miss. From smart wearables to smart TVs, we review the latest tech innovations that came out of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They are sunglasses, they are headphones, but are they a...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 23 – ChatGPT, Consumer Electronics Show, Bose Frames
January 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThe power and potential of a new technology called ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI, have led some to claim it heralds a new era in computing. On the show this week David has an exclusive interview with ChatGPT (that’s right a chatbot) you’ll definitely not want to miss. From smart wearables to smart TVs, we review the latest tech innovations that came out of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They are sunglasses, they are headphones, but are they a...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 22 – Celebrating World Braille Day, Labs Virtual Training Courses
January 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBOn the show this week, and in celebration of World Braille Day on 4th January, we host a panel discussion with several experienced braille users who speak about their lives with braille and share with us their top braille device recommendations. We’re also joined by Lina Kouzi and Rebecca Curtis from the Library & Media Centre at NCBI to find out about LEGO Braille Bricks toolkits being sent to teachers and early years educators in schools right across the country as an invaluable resource f...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 21 – A Christmas Special
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to help get in the festive spirit than listen to our Christmas episode of Talking Technology!! We have lots of Christmas topics in store for you on the show. To start we share our top things to try on your Alexa smart speaker for Christmas before checking out some Christmas-themed apps for your smartphone. Next up we discuss Microsoft’s recent decision to end its support for the popular Soundscape navigational app. No doubt it c...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 20 – Sight Tech Global 2022 Accessibility Conference, the Hailo app for use in public transport
December 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBOn the show this week we find out about Sight Tech Global 2022, a virtual, free, and highly accessible event on December 7 and 8 that convenes some of the world’s top experts working on inclusive tech, especially AI, for people who are blind or visually impaired. To find out more about what’s in store we are joined by Brian Fischler, comedian, podcaster, and host of this year’s Sight Tech Global conference. Also the show we are joined by Santiago Velasquez who is the founder and CEO of tech...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 19 – Smart Home Security, AirPods Pro 2 and iPhone SE 2022 Review, Black Friday Sales
November 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBFrom video doorbells to smart lighting, this week on Talking Technology we share our top tips for keeping your home safe through the benefits of smart home technology. Next up it’s product reviews as we put the latest iPhone SE mobile phone and Apple AirPods Pro 2 under the microscope and tell you our thoughts on both products. Finally, with Black Friday 2022 only around the corner, we bring you our top recommendations on where to get the best deals in tech and which retailers are offering...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 18 – What’s new with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023, and Apple AirTags vs Tile Trackers: which Bluetooth Tracker should you buy?
November 08, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBSince its initial release in 1995, JAWS has evolved to become the screen reader of choice for millions of visually impaired computer users around the world. On Talking Technology this week we are delighted to welcome Matt Ater, Vice President of Enterprise Sales from Vispero who produce the JAWS screen reader, ZoomText magnifier and Fusion, which combines JAWS with ZoomText. Matt shares with us a bit of his background, talks about what’s new in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023, and demonstr...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 17 – Celebrating Braille
October 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBFor nearly 200 years, the tactile reading system of Braille has enabled people of all ages that are blind or vision impaired to read and write. Yet in an age where synthetic speech and audiobooks are widely available, just how relevant is Braille in the modern world? Where can someone learn Braille and what sort of Braille products are available to those who read it? In celebration of National Braille Week and World Sight Day taking place this month, this episode of Talking Technology explo...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 16 – The rise in popularity of the NVDA Screen Reader and developments in accessible astronomy
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThis week we explore the rise in popularity of the free, open source, screen reader NVDA from NV Access. From its beginnings in 2006, NVDA is now used in over 120 countries and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Telling us all about the original inspiration behind NVDA and latest updates we are delighted to welcome back to the show Quentin Christianson, Training and Support Manager with NV Access. Next, our conversation goes ‘out of this world’ as we find out about recent deve...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 15 – Exploring the Auth0 Identity Provider and Highlights from Apple’s ‘Far Out’ Product Launch Event
September 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn the show this week our attention first turns to Identity Providers (IDPs), which are used to store and verify user identity. Vittorio Bertocci is a Principal Architect for the Identity Provider Auth0 and joins us on the show to tell how this technology works and how Auth0 came to provide accessible logins for a number of NCBI’s platforms including www.ncbi.ie and the myNCBI SmartHub on Alexa and Google Home. Vittorio also tells us about a brand-new type of login credential called a Passke...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 15 – Exploring the Auth0 Identity Provider and Highlights from Apple’s ‘Far Out’ Product Launch Event
September 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn the show this week our attention first turns to Identity Providers (IDPs), which are used to store and verify user identity. Vittorio Bertocci is a Principal Architect for the Identity Provider Auth0 and joins us on the show to tell how this technology works and how Auth0 came to provide accessible logins for a number of NCBI’s platforms including www.ncbi.ie and the myNCBI SmartHub on Alexa and Google Home. Vittorio also tells us about a brand-new type of login credential called a Passke...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 14 – Audio Description and the RTÉ Player App
September 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBOn the show this week we’re delighted to welcome Óran O’Neill, Audio Description Producer within Access Services at RTÉ, Ireland’s public Broadcaster. Óran tells us about his role as a sound engineer, the availability of Audio Description in RTÉ television, and informs us of several important accessibility improvements recently introduced to the RTÉ player app. What are the most accessible streaming services offering Audio Description? What is the best way to check if AD is available, and ...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 13 – Exploring the rise of voice-activation technology with Cation Consulting and Introducing NCBI Live Online Radio
August 09, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this week’s episode of Talking Technology we speak to Alan Kiernan, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cation Consulting. Based in Dublin, Cation develops software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Alan tells us about the work Cation did to develop the myNCBI SmartHub, their work with other organisations, and how voice-activation is changing our day-to-day lives. Next our attention turns to the recent launch of NCBI Live, Ireland’s first radio station for blind and visio...