Latest Assistive technology Podcast Episodes
Let It Be Your Fuel
ImpacTech - June 29, 2022 03:33 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Portia Singh, Director of Research at Cariloop, the world's first human-powered caregiver support platform that combines professional health care coaching services, and cloud-based tools that he...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 11 – WWDC Highlights, New Security Measures from Google, Magnetic Charging Cables (are they worth it?)
Talking Technology with V I Labs - June 21, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourApple recently revealed exciting news at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2022, giving us a glimpse at the highly-anticipated iOS 16, the M2 chip, a new MacBook Air, and much more. There was even talk of the popular Eloquence voice in JAWS coming to Apple devices. On Talking Tech...
Lived Experiences
ImpacTech - June 14, 2022 21:38 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Portia Singh, Director of Research at Cariloop, the world's first human-powered caregiver support platform that combines professional health care coaching services, and cloud-based tools that he...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 10 – Digital Inclusion and Accessibility with Microsoft
Talking Technology with V I Labs - June 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour“There are no limits to what people can achieve when technology reflects the diversity of everyone who uses it” ~ Microsoft Asia Pacific chief partner officer Vivek Puthucode In Episode 10 of Talking Technology with NCBI Labs we are joined by Microsoft Accessibility Evangelist for Europe, Middl...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 9 – Introducing the myNCBI SmartHub
Talking Technology with V I Labs - May 19, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutesOn the show today we are delighted to introduce listeners to the myNCBI SmartHub. Launching today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the myNCBI SmartHub is an Alexa Skill and Google Action that facilitates direct communications with NCBI, bringing NCBI services and content into the homes of ...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 8 - IA Labs, Digital Inclusion, The Digital Accessibility Index
Talking Technology with V I Labs - May 03, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutesWe have entered an age of a professionalised internet with high expectations for accessible websites and mobile applications. On the show this week we are delighted to introduce listeners to Inclusion and Accessibility Labs, a spin-out company from the NCBI. IA Labs Co-Founder Kyran O’Mahoney, ...
This Is How WE Do It
ImpacTech - April 26, 2022 12:46 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Karin Leire, Vice President of Research and Innovation at Permobil; Dr. Laura Rice, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Associate Director of the Center on Health, Aging, and Disabili...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 7 – Learning Braille and Braille Music
Talking Technology with V I Labs - April 12, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutesIn the modern inclusive teaching space, Braille is key to a vision impaired student’s reading and writing skills, enabling them to master the rules of spelling, punctuation, grammar in a script created for them to access text, mathematics, music, and other information. On the show this week we s...
The Future is Female
ImpacTech - March 29, 2022 20:44 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Karin Leire, Vice President of Research and Innovation at Permobil; Dr. Laura Rice, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Associate Director of the Center on Health, Aging, and Disabili...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 6 – Silentium Active Noise Cancellation Technology, Commentary Screen Reader, iPhone Subscription Service
Talking Technology with V I Labs - March 29, 2022 20:00 - 1 hourOn the show this week we are joined by Amir Slapak, Senior Business Development Manager with Israeli-based company Silentium, to find out about pioneering Active Noise Cancellation technology being developed to enhance sound quality and cut out distraction in all sorts of environments. We are j...
Ep 35 What is ARIA assistive tech? - Robert
RO&Ming with Lil - March 23, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutesRobert Yearsley is CEO of ARIA Research, which stands for Augmented Reality in Audio. ARIA is a new approach to assistive technology being developed with, and for people who are blind. ARIA uses machine learning to turn camera vision into a novel soundscape for the user to interpret during activ...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 5 - Apple March Event Recap, Cheap vs Steep Bluetooth Speakers, iOS vs Android
Talking Technology with V I Labs - March 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourThis week on the show we check out key highlights from Apple's recent Peek Performance Event that introduced us to several new products including a new iPhone SE with A15 Bionic Chip, a new iPad Air with M1 Chip, a powerful new Mac desktop called Mac Studio, and a new professional monitor called...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 4 – JAWS vs NVDA, making Wordle accessible
Talking Technology with V I Labs - March 01, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourThe screen reader has for many years been an essential piece of software for people with sight loss who wish to read text that is displayed on a computer or mobile phone screen through speech output. On the show this week we compare and contrast two popular screen readers for Microsoft Windows, ...
Support for the Sandwich Generation
ImpacTech - February 23, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Barbara G Stymies Chair in Rehabilitation Technology, and lead of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics team at KITE, and Dr. Tilak Dutta, Scientist at the Toronto Rehab Inst...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 3 – Emerging orientation and mobility technology: the Jedi Glove and the HapNav Watch
Talking Technology with V I Labs - February 15, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutesIn our technology podcasts we always strive to keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to finding out about the latest trends and developments in emerging technology for people with sight loss. In 2020 the so-called ‘Jedi Glove’ was developed by medics and engineers at the Clinical Science...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 2 – Safer Internet Day, Amazon Echo Show 15, and Ad Blockers
Talking Technology with V I Labs - February 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hourFirst up this week, with Safer Internet Day taking place this year on Tuesday 8th February we take time to highlight some of the ways we can stay safe online. Next we check out the recently released Amazon Echo Show 15. Described as a big Alexa display for your wall, this is the largest smart...
Collaboration is Key for KITE
ImpacTech - January 25, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Barbara G Stymies Chair in Rehabilitation Technology, and lead of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics team at KITE, and Dr. Tilak Dutta, Scientist at the Toronto Rehab Inst...
Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 1 – 3D Printing, Computers vs Smartphones
Talking Technology with V I Labs - January 18, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourOur Live Event Podcasts return this year with a brand new name – Talking Technology with NCBI Labs. On the show this week we first explore the rapidly evolving area of 3D Printing. We find out how 3D printing works and what tools and materials are used to create 3D models. From applications in ...
NCBI Labs Live Event 61 – Celebrating World Braille Day
Talking Technology with V I Labs - January 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourWishing all our listeners a very Happy New Year. For almost 200 years, Braille has transformed the lives of many people with sight loss. It has promoted equal opportunities and opened doors to literacy, education, and employment. In recognition of World Braille Day taking place today 4th Januar...
Live Event 60 – Introducing the BlindShell Classic 2 Mobile Phone, Exploring the Supersense AI app for iOS and Android, and Competition to win an Amazon Echo
Talking Technology with V I Labs - December 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourWe have lots coming up in what will be our final Live Event of 2021. To start off, it’s competition time as we give away an Amazon Echo smart speaker to one lucky listener. Next, we’re very exciting to tell you about the brand-new BlindShell Classic 2. An updated version of the internationally...
17 Months Instead of 17 Years
ImpacTech - November 23, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Pooja Viswanathan, CEO of BRAZE Mobility Inc and Dr. Rosalie Wang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto FASTER Collecti...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 59 – Black Friday Deals, Leonie Watson, WCAG 2.1
Talking Technology with V I Labs - November 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourOn this weeks live event, we talk about the Black Friday deals available this year, both online and in-store. We feature deals on smart speakers, wifi extenders, apple devices, and Orcam products, and even show how you can use your Amazon Echo to search for deals. Also on the show, we talk to L...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 58 – New Daily Weather Podcast from Met Éireann and Smart Glasses
Talking Technology with V I Labs - November 09, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourOn the show this week we find out about a new daily weather forecast podcast that has been launched by Met Éireann. The podcast offers a convenient and accessible way to find out the weather forecast if you are on the move and is also available through your smart speaker. To find out more we are...
Going Rogue in Rehab Tech ft BRAZE Mobility
ImpacTech - October 28, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Pooja Viswanathan, CEO of BRAZE Mobility Inc BRAZE Mobility Inc | Website, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter Full Episode Transcript | PDF Timestamps...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 57 - Subscription-based services, Dot Watch, YouTube accessibility enhancements
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourOn today’s show, we talk about the rise of subscription based services in recent years. We discuss the various businesses that offer subscription options currently, and discuss the pros and cons for the end user. Additionally, in our series of end-user reviews, Brian Manning tells us how he uses...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 57 - Subscription-based services, Dot Watch, and YouTube accessibility enhancements
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourOn today’s show, we talk about the rise of subscription based services in recent years. We discuss the various businesses that offer subscription options currently, and discuss the pros and cons for the end user. Additionally, in our series of end-user reviews, Brian Manning tells us how he uses...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 57
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourOn today’s show, we talk about the rise of subscription based services in recent years. We discuss the various businesses that offer subscription options currently, and discuss the pros and cons for the end user. Additionally, in our series of end-user reviews, Brian Manning tells us how he uses...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 56
Talking Technology with V I Labs - October 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourOn the show this week we're delighted to have back with us Stephen Howell, Senior Program Manager with Microsoft Ireland. Stephen tells us about the latest accessibility features and enhancements to look forward to in Windows 11. We also find out from Stephen all there is to know about the much...
NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 55
Talking Technology with V I Labs - September 28, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourOn the show this week we are joined by David Nason from Apple Vis to find out about the latest features and functions in iOS 15. Highlights include being able to perform more tasks with Siri off-line, a new VoiceOver Quick Settings menu, and a new feature called Live Text that allows you to read...
Secret Sauce ft. FlintRehab
ImpacTech - September 28, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Dan Zondervan (VP) and Dr. David Reikensmeyer (Clinical Advisor) of FlintRehab FlintRehab | Website, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter Products | FitMi, MusicGlove IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook,...
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