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Talking Technology with V I Labs

Vision Ireland

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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  • S3 · E103
    January 13 · 1 hr 19 min

    Jaws, Zoomtext, and something new. A conversation with the CEO of Vispero - Talking Technology episode 103

    On this packed episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, the CEO of Jaws maker Vispero. We discuss what’s new in Jaws and Zoomtext, and we hear details of an entirely new product currently in development. We discuss Vispero accounts and changes to how Jaws and Zoomtext licences work, and could Vispero partner with or purchase Be My Eyes? We discuss all that and more. Dereck Carolan joins us to share some of the services offered by V I Labs at Vision Ireland, also teasing some of the courses on the way this January. We have coverage of the consumer electronics show in tech news, as well as discussion of major accessibility issues at Leinster House. Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011. 0:00 Intro 3:14 Voice notes 22:18 An interview with the CEO of Vispero 49:38 What is V I Labs? 1:02:52 Talking Technology News 1:18:29 Outro Support the show

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  • S3 · E102
    Dec 23, 2025 · 40 min

    Christmas is finally here - Talking Technology episode 102

    On this episode of Talking Technology with V I Labs, David and Joe discuss the Christmas movies and TV available with audio description. Is Frozen a Christmas movie? Santa joins us to discuss his master plan to move to the South Pole as a result of global warming, and shares the emotional moment when his Meta Glasses gave a beautiful description of Mrs Claus in the snow. Was Glide the lowlight of the year? And what on earth is happening at iRobot? Get the biscuits, chocolates, and perhaps a drink of your choice, and enjoy the 2025 Talking Technology Christmas special. Thank you very much for listening to our content this year. If you’ve found what we do of value, you can support the work of Vision Ireland with a donation by visiting vi.ie/donate. You can also tell them the podcast sent you in the comments section. We hope you have a super Christmas and New Year, and we’ll join you again in 2026. Support the show

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  • S3 · E101
    Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    Jaws and NVDA, the similarities and differences - Talking Technology Episode 101

    On this episode of Talking Technology, we give you all the best bits from our Jaws and NVDA event which took place last week. What are the similarities and differences between these two popular screen readers? Peter and Brian put them to the test to find out. David and Joe discuss the audio-described Toy Show, and it’s Android update time in tech news. Send us a voice note with your thoughts now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011 0:00 Intro 2:33 Voice Notes 19:31 Jaws and NVDA Event 49:38 Talking Technology News 1:05:03 Outro Support the show

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