Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 95 - IPhone 17, IPhone Air, new Apple watches and more
Apple has announced lots of new products. In this episode of Talking Technology, we recap their iPhone 17 event, exploring what’s new. Mairead, Joe and David share their thoughts on the new AirPods, Apple Watches and iPhones, and decide if they will be purchasing any new toys following the event.Let us know your thoughts with a WhatsApp voice note. The number you need is +353 86 199 00110:00 Intro  3:23 General event reactions from Joe and Mairead  4:26 All about the AirPods Pro 3  10:24 Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3  20:50 New iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and the very thin iPhone Air  36:46 Outro  Support the show
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 94 - pregnancy tests for blind people
For someone who is blind or visually impaired, how do you get the result of a pregnancy test? Often, a blind or visually impaired person isn’t the first to know about their own test result. This is because traditionally, pregnancy tests, as well as many other health-related checks, have been inaccessible. On this episode, we speak with Leah Shanahan about AMY, a pregnancy test that she has designed for those who are blind or visually impaired. We also catch up with Adela Buliman from Vially on the topic.We have voice notes on Glide as well as a unique use case for meta glasses, and in tech news, we’ve got info on Zippay, gaming, and this evening’s Apple event.Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note. The number you need is +353 86 199 00 11. 0:00 – Intro3:03 – Responding to your WhatsApp voice notes24:55 – Adela discusses accessible pregnancy tests41:19 – Leah tells us about the accessible test she designed52:39 – Talking Technology news1:07:00 – OutroSupport the show
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 93 - Glide not coming to Europe for the foreseeable future
On this extra episode of Talking Technology, we only have one topic on the agenda. Glidance, makers of the new glide mobility aid, have announced that the product won’t be coming to Europe at launch, and all European customers are being refunded.We speak to CEO Amos Miller to ask why they made the decision they did, what this means for the future of glide, and how it will impact those who purchase glide legitimately in the launch countries of the US, UK, and Canada.We also catch up with Kevin Kelly, Vision Ireland’s head of policies, partnerships, and external affairs, to get his reaction to the news. He tells us how he feels personally and how Vision Ireland is responding.Have you got thoughts to share? Send us a voice note to join the conversation now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011. 0:00 Intro  2:59 The all important contact details  3:55 David and Joe’s initial reaction to the news on Glide  7:35 Glidance CEO Amos Miller tells us what’s going on and why  43:51 Kevin Kelly discusses Vision Ireland’s response  55:09 Outro  Support the show
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 92 - New courses from Vision Ireland
In this episode of Talking Technology, we explore some of the upcoming courses available from Vision Ireland.We catch up with Dominique and Des to hear their perspective on courses, as well as hearing from Dereck about what we can expect in the future.We receive a much-anticipated update on Raheem‘s smart washing machine drama, discuss the benefits of meta glasses in a Jacuzzi, as well as learning about a brand-new product from the team at Hable.With Glide announcing that they won’t be shipping to Europe for the foreseeable future, we share a teaser ahead of our interview with Amos Miller later this week, and we give you a heads up on a talkback issue impacting Revolut users on Android.Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note. The number you need is +353 86 199 00110:00 Intro  4:07 Voice Notes on washing machine, glasses, and Jacuzzi  30:19 Dominique & Des on VI Labs courses  37:56 Dereck on upcoming courses  52:51 Talking Technology News  1:09:39 Outro  Support the show
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Talking Technology Extra - Envision announce Ally solos smart glasses
Assistive technology company Envision has announced new Ally Solos glasses in a bid to compete with Meta. The new glasses are initially priced at €399, and contain many of the features we’ve come to expect from smart glasses, such as the ability to read documents, describe surroundings, and listen to audio through the glasses connected to your phone.  In this extra podcast, David and Joe discuss the new glasses and catch up with Envision CTO Karthik Kannan to learn all about the new product.Join the conversation with a voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011Support the show
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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