Latest Assistive technology Podcast Episodes
Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to AI-Generated Music?
Talking Technology with V I Labs - April 23, 2024 15:00 - 1 hourThe 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 entir...
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 54 – Aira, Voice Dream, and a Solar Eclipse
Talking Technology with V I Labs - April 09, 2024 15:00 - 1 hourOn 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-...
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 - Exploring the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C Smart TV
Talking Technology with V I Labs - March 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourOn 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 Shortc...
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 - Exploring the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C smart TV
Talking Technology with V I Labs - March 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourOn 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 Shortc...
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 52 - will you be my Vision Buddy? Top Screen Readers revealed, & Accessible Power Banks
Talking Technology with V I Labs - March 05, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutesOn 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 WebA...
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 51 – glasses, voice notes, and audio described rugby
Talking Technology with V I Labs - February 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourLightweight 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 Ec...
Talking Technology with V I Labs, episode 50 - unboxing the accessible talking Air Fryer, with a few WhatsApp Voice Notes
Talking Technology with V I Labs - February 06, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourThis 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 ...
Talking Technology with VI Labs, episode 50 - unboxing the accessible talking Air Fryer, with a few WhatsApp Voice Notes
Talking Technology with V I Labs - February 06, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourThis 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 ...
Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 49 - CES, Young Scientists, and David’s new rabbit
Talking Technology with V I Labs - January 23, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourThis 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 ...
Talking Technology Episode 48 – Braille in Everyday Life
Talking Technology with V I Labs - January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourJoin 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 ord...
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 47 - what a year
Talking Technology with V I Labs - December 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourIn 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
Talking Technology with V I Labs - December 12, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutesIn 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 St...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 45 – Envision AI Smart Glasses and the launch of Vision Academy
Talking Technology with V I Labs - November 28, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutesIn 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, ...
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 44 – 15 marathons in five days using Apple Watch Ultra + The CEO talks Vision Ireland
Talking Technology with V I Labs - November 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourWe’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 ...
Empowering Mobility: The PowerFlex Revolution
ImpacTech - November 08, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Todd Hargroder and Troy Tesmer, co-founders of Soul Mobility, Inc. IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter Transcript | PDF Timestamps: 0:58 The IMPACT Award 2:31 How they got int...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 43 – tricks, treats, Apple Events and Braille
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 31, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourIn 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 s...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 42 – new features for Seeing AI, new Team members for NCBI Labs, and new courses for you
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 17, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourSeeing 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 t...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 41 – Be My AI is out, & first impressions of the iPhone 15 Pro
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourBe 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 assis...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 40 – The Be My Eyes faces controversy, & iOS 17 accessibility updates
Talking Technology with V I Labs - September 19, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutesMany 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...
Talking Technology Extra - Apple's Wanderlust Event, with Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro
Talking Technology with V I Labs - September 13, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutesDavid, 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
Talking Technology with V I Labs - September 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourJoin 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 prio...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 39 – The World of Accessible Health Tech
Talking Technology with V I Labs - September 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourJoin 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 prio...
Breaking Boundaries: Trailblazing Assistive Tech at the RESNA Developers' Showcase
ImpacTech - August 29, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost : Dr. Michelle Zorrilla, Associate Director of Technology Translation, and Dr. Julie Faieta, Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Rehabilitation Science Researcher and Licensed Clinical Occupational Therapist Guests: RESNA Developers' Showcase Teams (see below for more infor...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 38 – What does the future hold for Be My Eyes? Be My AI and Be My Eyes Groups
Talking Technology with V I Labs - August 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourBe 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 ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 38 – what does the future hold for Be My Eyes? Be My AI and Be My Eyes Groups
Talking Technology with V I Labs - August 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourBe 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 ...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 37 – Exploring Soundscape Community
Talking Technology with V I Labs - August 08, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutesOn 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 devel...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 36 – Exploring the range of BlindShell mobile phones, and Dorian joins the Labs Team
Talking Technology with V I Labs - July 25, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutesOn 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 w...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 35 – home entertainment with the Apple TV, and Chris joins NCBI Labs
Talking Technology with V I Labs - July 11, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutesIn 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...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 34 – Smart Home Essentials: Roborock Robot Vacuum, Amazon Echo Show 15 vs Google Nest Hub Max
Talking Technology with V I Labs - June 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourOn 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 mark...
Talking Technology Podcast Episode 33 – Apple WWDC23, IA Labs, Android to iOS Switch Part III
Talking Technology with V I Labs - June 13, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourThis 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’M...
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