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Talking Technology with V I Labs

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Talking Technology with V I Labs
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    Recap of WWDC 2026, and an all-new Siri - Talking Technology extra

    09/06/2026 | 51 mins.
    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 WWDC 2026 discussion
    50:07 outro
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    What’s the news? - Talking Technology episode 113

    02/06/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    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.

    Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011.

    0:00 intro
    2:23 contact details and voice notes
    15:11 how to access the news in accessible formats
    30:53 the incredible world of audiobooks
    44:41 Talking Technology News
    1:05:38 Outro
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    New Apple Accessibility Features and the Latest in the World of Braille – Talking Technology Episode 112

    19/05/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    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 why are all the big technology companies suing each other?

    Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011.

    0:17 - intro and chat about Apple Accessibility features
    8:06 - The actual official podcast intro with the American fella
    11:05 - Contact details, MayFest 2026, and the new Google Fitbit Air
    19:30 - Peter discusses the BrailleNote Evolve and BrailleSense 7
    32:09 - Brian discusses the Vision Ireland bookclub, and David has some canine competition
    44:39 - Paige Braille with Mairead
    54:33 - Talking Technology News
    1:01:51 - outro 
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    What’s with all the labels? A chat with Hable about Speechlabels - Talking Technology episode 111

    05/05/2026 | 57 mins.
    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 86 199 0011. 

    0:00 intro
    2:14 Voice Notes
    9:51 Hable Speechlables interview
    32:39 Talking Technology News
    56:12 Outro
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    Tim Cook steps down, and a new Irish assistive technology company - Talking Technology episode 110

    21/04/2026 | 48 mins.
    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 is +353 86 199 0011. 

    0:00 intro
    0:42 Tim Cook stepping down from Apple
    6:20 Voice Notes
    14:20 Nathan Proudfoot on his new calculator app
    27:16 Talking Technology News
    47:20 outro
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About Talking Technology with V I Labs
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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