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.

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0:00 intro

2:13 contact detail

2:59 Apple WWDC 2026 discussion

50:07 outro

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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.

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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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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?

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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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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.

The archive : TheReplay.ie

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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