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Talking Technology with V I Labs NCBI
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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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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 57 – Braille for education, Voice Notes, and a little bit of Brian
On the show today we speak with Brian about a Braille morning that was held in UCC and discuss how digital Braille can be used in education. We play more of your voice notes and hear from Deirdre Maddin who is the outreach worker for the Disability Support Service in UCC about the services they offer students. Interested in learning Braille through your smartphone? Mairead discusses apps for learning Braille.
And did Apple get it wrong? We discuss all the tech controversy from Apple and Sonos, and show off cool new AI tech from open AI.
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 56 - it’s big and it’s thin, Apple Event recap
Apple has just announced new upgrades for their iPad Air and iPad Pro. The V I Labs team discuss what’s new, and what it all means for those with sight loss.
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Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to AI-Generated Music?
The power and potential of AI have featured more and more in the news as of late. From text and document analysis to image creation, the possibilities of AI for people with sight loss are endless. And now, AI is starting to enter the music space.
On today's show, we share an album created entirely using AI and ask the question: "Would you give AI-generated music a chance?"
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 54 – Aira, Voice Dream, and a Solar Eclipse
On the show this week we catch up with Everette Bacon, Vice President of Blindness Initiatives at Aira Technologies to find out about the inspiration behind this popular app, how it works, and future developments including the new Access AI Feature.
Voice Dream Reader, the highly regarded text-to-speech reading app, was set to be the latest beloved app to adopt a subscription model. But now that’s no longer the case. We discuss what happened.
Plus, we share a vivid depiction of yesterday's solar eclipse in North America by one of Aira's skilled visual interpreters, capturing the unique experience for blind and vision impaired listeners.
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 53 - Exploring the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C Smart TV
On the show this week, David and Joe have a listen to all of your voice notes, and Joe gives us a tour of the accessibility features on the Samsung S90C Smart TV.
We share all the latest tech news including a groundbreaking audio description research study, and explore the world of Siri Shortcuts in Quick Picks.
Join the conversation by sending an email to content@VI.ie or send us a WhatsApp voice note on 086 199 00 11.
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 52 - will you be my Vision Buddy? Top Screen Readers revealed, & Accessible Power Banks
On the show this week we check out the Vision Buddy, an innovative TV-watching system for the visually impaired, featuring HD streaming and magnification. CEO Zack Afridi joins us to unveil the latest updates to the 4th Generation of this product.
We reveal the standout results of the 10th WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey and discuss the versatility of Energrid’s accessible power banks, perfect for charging your digital devices on the go.
Join the conversation with a WhatsApp Voice Note 086 199 0011, or send us an email to content@vi.ie
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