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Talking Technology with V I Labs

Talking Technology with V I Labs

By: Vision Ireland
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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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Episodes
  • The technology making professional tandem cycling accessible - Talking Technology Episode 114
    Jun 16 2026

    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 episode of Talking Technology.


    0:00 - intro

    3:10 - Voice notes

    29:20 - Jessica Kennedy discusses Technology for tandem cycling

    46:55 - Talking Technology News

    63:43 - outro

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Recap of WWDC 2026, and an all-new Siri - Talking Technology extra
    Jun 9 2026

    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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    52 mins
  • What’s the news? - Talking Technology episode 113
    Jun 2 2026

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
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