Talking Technology with V I Labs

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  Apple Watch is listening and iPhone has a hinge - Talking Technology extra 10.09.2026 37мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we explore all of the announcements from Apple‘s Surprise and Shine event. Mairead and Peter join David to discuss the new iPhone 18 Pro, 18 pro Nax, the Apple Watch series 12 and Ultra four, the new fifth generation of AirPods, and the exciting new iPhone duo. Who is upgrading this year, and are folding phones any good for blind people? Join the conversation with a voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011. 0:00 -...
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  Sean Gallagher on Dragons Den, boxing, and running for president when you’re visually impaired - Talking Technology episode 120 08.09.2026 1ч 2мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Sean Gallagher to learn what it’s like to run for president when you’re visually impaired. We discuss the technology he uses, the impact of modern surgery, as well as what it was like representing the then NCBI on the televised boxing competition Celebrity Lords of the Ring. We have a voice note from Cian on his frustration seeing companies restrict Meta glasses, and with Daniel taking a well-deserved break, David and Joe discuss new...
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  New assistance booking app on the way from Irish Rail - Talking Technology episode 119 25.08.2026 54мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we are joined by Irish rail to discuss a new assistance booking app that is on the way later this year. Ahead of its launch Ronan discusses how Irish rail assistance actually works and what is going to change. David and Daniel discuss The latest on the Vision Ireland Meta glasses partnership, and we explore how taxi app Bolt is using E scooters to improve accessibility. Check out the braille survey here 0:00 - intro 2:01 - Contact Details 3:1...
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  Meta and Vision Ireland announce free glasses partnership - Talking Technology extra 12.08.2026 51мин

  It’s a very exciting day in Vision Ireland as we finally get to share details of a groundbreaking new partnership that will see Meta donate 15,000 pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to eligible Vision Ireland service users. On this episode, we catch up with Vision Ireland group CEO Chris White and head of Technology Sean Doran to learn about the partnership, and we’re joined by a range of guests who give their reaction to the news. Expressions of interest are now officially open. Visit Meta....
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  The future of accessibility at Tesco - Talking Technology episode 118 11.08.2026 54мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, David takes a trip to a Tesco superstore to hear from James Hurst, head of UX design and research for the store experience. They explore Scan as You Shop, as well as the recent accessibility improvements made to Tesco self-service machines. There’s a long way to go, so David and James discuss new changes that will see accessibility preferences saved to a customer’s ClubCard, as well as the possibility of screen readers for self-service and scan as yo...
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  Brian Hartgen discusses Leasey 11.5, and Mayo are all Ireland champions - Talking Technology episode 117 28.07.2026 1ч 5мин

  After 75 years of heartbreak, 11 final defeats, and a curse from a Catholic priest, Mayo finally won the All Ireland. After a weekend that will go down in Irish sporting history for generations to come, Sara tells us what that incredible moment was like with audio description in the stadium. Brian Hartgen from Hartgen Consultancy tells us what’s new in the latest release of their Leasey product, demoing the new Leasey Media Centre and integrations with ChatGPT. We hear about a sitcom from...
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  What does Vision Ireland want from the budget? - Talking Technology episode 116 14.07.2026 59мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we dive into the Vision Ireland pre-budget submission for Budget 2027. The submission contains 13 asks for six different government departments, so Kevin Kelly and Jamie Millar break it all down for us to explain what it’s all about. In tech news, we explore a new assistance booking app from Irish Rail, and we respond to your voice notes discussing various WhatsApp-related topics. Kevin asked us very nicely for a show notes link, so you can f...
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  Magnification, maths and more, the latest updates to NVDA - Talking Technology episode 115 30.06.2026 1ч

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Quentin Christensen from NV Access. We learn about upcoming features to the NVDA screen reader as well as how they keep the software secure. We discuss a new variant of the Meta glasses in tech news and share details on why drone delivery won’t be taking off in Ireland anytime soon. Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011. 0:00 Intro 1:57 Voice Notes 17:48 NVDA cha...
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  The technology making professional tandem cycling accessible - Talking Technology Episode 114 16.06.2026 1ч 4мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we are joined by Jessica Kennedy, who tells us all about the technology she uses when competing internationally at tandem cycling competitions. We explore accessible cooking and the OOrion app in your voice notes, as well as accessibility improvements for Tesco stores. There is an audible Monopoly game for Tonieboxes in tech news, and how are blind people benefiting from the Freedom 250 UFC fight at the White House? All that and more on the latest ...
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  Recap of WWDC 2026, and an all-new Siri - Talking Technology extra 09.06.2026 51мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we dive into the new updates announced by Apple at yesterday‘s Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote. The big topic of conversation is, of course, the new and improved Siri, but why aren’t we getting it in Europe yet? David Redmond, Daniel Dunne, Derry Lawler, and Tyler Stephen discuss all that and more. Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011. 0:00 intro 2:13 contact detail 2:59 Apple...
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  What’s the news? - Talking Technology episode 113 02.06.2026 1ч 6мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we explore how you can access the news in an accessible format. Brian discusses the importance of staying informed and how blind people can participate equally in the information age, and we demo news apps including The Journal, The Irish Times, and The Irish Examiner. We explore the world of audiobooks and hear about some of the teams recent reads, and we hear about new accessible recipes that have been made available by supermarket brand Tesco. J...
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  New Apple Accessibility Features and the Latest in the World of Braille – Talking Technology Episode 112 19.05.2026 1ч 13мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we react to the latest accessibility features announced by Apple. Peter joins us to discuss updates to digital braille devices, including news on the BrailleNote Evolve and the BrailleSense 7. We also explore the Paige Braille app for those learning braille for the first time with Mairead, while Brian tells us everything we need to know about a new braille book club from Vision Ireland. It’s bank scams and blue screens in this week’s tech news — and ...
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  What’s with all the labels? A chat with Hable about Speechlabels - Talking Technology episode 111 05.05.2026 57мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we learn about Speechlabels, a new product from the team behind the Hable One and Hable Easy smartphone controllers. The team also tell us about Stactiles, their new tactile sticker product. We explore new laptop chargers and Meta Glasses in Tech News, and can GameStop afford to buy eBay? All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Technology with V I Labs. Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note now. The number you need is +353 8...
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  Tim Cook steps down, and a new Irish assistive technology company - Talking Technology episode 110 21.04.2026 48мин

  Tim Cook is officially stepping down as Apple CEO in September. In this episode of Talking Technology, David and Joe react to the news. Nathan Proudfoot tells us what it’s like to launch an assistive technology company as a teenager and shares his new calculator app available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices. We explore Fire TV and Firefox improvements in tech news, and we discuss the launch of Aira on Meta glasses. Join the conversation with the voice note now. The number you need ...
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  What is Aira? And how does visual interpreting work? Talking Technology episode 109 07.04.2026 1ч 13мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we discuss the world of visual interpreting with Aira. Jenine Stanley discusses what Aira is and how the platform works, sharing exciting news on the future of integrations with the Meta glasses. We also hear from Rebekah, who is a visual interpreter for the service. She shares what kind of tasks people use Aira for as well as some of the coolest things that she has got to describe. We hear about a new virtual town for Braille users, complete...
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  Tactile graphics, iPhone warnings, and the latest from CSUN 2026 - Talking Technology 108 24.03.2026 59мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Michael Grimes from Canon to learn about their world unseen exhibition and the technology behind printing tactile images. We share our thoughts on the latest updates from the CSUN conference in the US, discussing new products from Habel, as well as lots of Meta Glasses updates. We discuss the Garda iPhone warning and share how Vision Ireland can help, and we explore the invisible button causing havoc for screen reader users on ...
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  What is the weWALK Smart Cane? - Talking Technology episode 107 10.03.2026 1ч 9мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we explore the WeWALK smart Cane and ask how technology can be used to enhance the traditional long cane we know and love. Jean Marc Feghali Chief Innovation Officer at WeWALK tells us about the WeWALK smart cane too and shares some exclusive news on their ever expanding WeAssist service. We dive into all the new products from Apple, discuss the new tech support hub from Vision Ireland, and say hello to Zippay, a new payment service from ...
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  Audio Description research in Ireland, and Be My Eyes in the workplace - Talking Technology episode 106 24.02.2026 52мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Lucia Pintado Gutierrez to learn about her ADESI research looking at audio description in Ireland. We explore the newly announced Be My Eyes Workplace in Tech News, and speculate on what new fancy toys we might be getting at next weeks Apple event. Joe investigates why David made the RTE News, and shares details of a new public Consultation being conducted by the Irish government into the cost of disability. Handy links C...
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  Making Europe more accessible. IAAP comes to Dublin - Talking Technology episode 105 10.02.2026 57мин

  The International Association of Accessibility Professionals, in association with Vially, brought their EU conference to Dublin last week. David caught up with some of the speakers from the event to learn more. Vision Ireland’s group CEO, Chris White, calls for stronger leadership and enforcement of the European Accessibility Act, and explains why Vision Ireland made a complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority. Susanna Laurin from the IAAP tells us about the organisation and its ro...
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  Irish Braille is changing - Talking Technology episode 104 27.01.2026 1ч 1мин

  On this episode of Talking Technology, we’re discussing all things Braille. Peter Claridge-Bowler tells us about the Brailliant BI 20 and BI 40 X Braille displays from Humanware. Are they any good? Lina Kouzi from the Vision Ireland library and INBAF tells us about the new unified Irish Braille code, and what it means for those who have been using the Irish language Braille code previously. And we catch up with Mairead O’Mahony to learn about the Vision Ireland Braille team and some of ...