Talking Technology with V I Labs

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.

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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 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.

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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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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 with an AI-powered bartender, and could Be My Eyes volunteers help you run a marathon?

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To call Aira support in Ireland the number that you need is 1-800-851 255. To sign up you use the Aira Explorer app.
0:00 intro
2:24 voice notes
21:22 what is Aira? A chat with Jenine Stanley.
40:00 visual interpreting chat with Rebekah
53:53 Talking Technology News
71:47 outro 
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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 Facebook.

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0:00 - intro 
2:29 - Voice Notes and CSUN 2026
26:16 - Tactile Graphics Discussion
37:31 - Talking Technology News
57:48 - Outro
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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 AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB.

Joe shares info on a new archive of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s GAA commentary, and in a week where Ring announced a new Irish voice for Ring video doorbells, David shares how he just missed out on the job.
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2:16 Voice Notes
12:54 WeWALK Smart Cane and the WeAssist service
39:29 Elaine discusses the Tech Support Hub and Vision Ireland’s  Tech Clubs.
49:33 Talking Technology News
68:01 Outro
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