Talking Technology with V I Labs

We will be talking smart speakers, focusing on the Google Home, and taking a look at how to use VoiceOver with what has become one of the most popular movie and TV show streaming services in recent weeks, Netflix. Support the show

In this Podcast we were delighted to interview our Library and Media Centre manager Lina Kouzi on accessing and listening to audio books through NCBI BookShare and OverDrive. We demonstrated the Dolphin Easy Reader App using VoiceOver. In our Tech News section we discuss the new Apple Magic Keyboard, The 2020 Google Pixel Buds and Google & Apple's Covid-19 Tracing App. We gave Part 1 of a...

In this Live Event we are delighted to welcome Hans Jørgen Wiberg the founder of Be My Eyes a very popular app with our service users. Hans will give us an overview of the app and talk about the best way to use it for sighted assistance.  We also will be introducing two new segments: 1. Technology News - this week we discus the brand new iPhone SE with advice and tips for people with sight loss 2....

In this technology live event we covered the following: • NCBI Labs Overview  • iOS Quick Tips using Voice Over • iOS v Android Accessibility Discussion  If you would like any further information on NCBI Labs or have any feedback on our live events please contact labs@ncbi.ie Support the show

This is the second NCBI Labs Technology Live event broadcast on the 17th of April 2020. In this event we discussed the following: • NCBI Labs Technology Service Overview • Android Accessibility Overview • Talkback Quick Tips • Using Sky Go with Voice Over If you would like further information on NCBI services we can be contacted at: https://www.ncbi.ie/technology/ or email us labs@ncbi.ie Support...

This was the first NCBI Labs Live Event that took place on Tuesday the 7th April 2020. It covered the following topics: NCBI Service Overview NCBI Labs Technology Service Overview iOS Accessibility Overview for iPhone & iPad Smart Devices – Alexa and Echo Dots If you would like more information on the technology that supports people with sight loss email labs@ncbi.ie or visit us online: https:...

Technology Podcast Episode 75: August 2018 There are some changes on the way for our Technology Podcast and Stuart explains what’s happening. Sharon Lyons is along to continue her alphabet shortcuts series, this month we are exploring the letters L and M. We meet Dean Mills, who is actively using the Aira service in the UK, and gives us his first-hand experience. Eric Damery visited NCBI on July 1...

Technology Podcast Episode 74: July 2018 Lucy Greco is with Stuart to talk about the recent release of Dictation Bridge , a solution offering a free link between your screen reader and the Microsoft Speech Recognition, or Dragon Naturally Speaking systems. We have follow-up information regarding the availability of the FlickType app, which Dave Nason told us about last month. Stuart tells us about...

Technology Podcast Episode 73: June 2018 Amie Hynes Fitzpatrick is with Stuart to talk about our podcast’s sixth birthday and we announce a special birthday competition and prize, thanks to our friends in Fujitsu Ireland. Sharon Lyons is along to continue her alphabet shortcut series, this month, we’re learning how shortcuts for the letters G and H work. Dave Nason is with Stuart to talk about a n...

Technology Podcast Episode 71: April 2018 If you ever wanted to skip quickly between sections of our podcast now you can with our new chapters functionality, which Stuart explains. We’re anxious to get your feedback if you think this is a useful addition to your listening experience. Anne Marie Costelloe from ChildVision’s Family Resource Centre joins Stuart to talk about a major assistive technol...

Technology Podcast Episode 69: February 2018 Sharon Lyons returns to conclude her exploration of Google Docs, and highlights some of the really useful functions with the Accessibility menu of that application. We meet Róisín Dermody, who is embarking on a really exciting project to bring blind and low vision musicians together. Finally, Julie Rodaway introduces us to the recently released ElBraill...

Technology Podcast Episode 68: January 2018 Sharon Lyons is along to talk about collaboration using Google Docs. We hear a live demo of how this actually works between two people working on the one document at the very same time. Stuart demonstrates a Skill for the Amazon Alexa device called ‘News Over Audio’. Finally, following a technical glitch on our December podcast, we re-play an excerpt fro...

Technology Podcast Episode 67: December 2017 Sharon Lyons is back to introduce us to Google Docs, and she also has a lovely Christmas recipe to share! Stuart talks to Tina Paulick, who is a low vision user of iOS and who has some useful tips to share. Finally, we hear an excerpt from a presentation given by Microsoft’s Hector Minto, as part of the recent FreedomTech Assistive Technology Assembly,...

Technology Podcast Episode 65: October 2017 We’re checking in on our new podcast comment line, which has a few messages that we want to share. You can participate too by calling at any time on 01 8821930. Sharon Lyons is back to talk to Stuart about Google Drive and we continue our exploration of the Chromebook. Saleem Rahman, Dave Nason and Dónal Fitzpatrick are with Stuart to discuss all that is...

Technology Podcast Episode 63: August 2017 We tell you how you can still participate in our up-coming seminar with VFO, even if you didn’t manage to get a ticket to attend the event. Amie Hynes Fitzpatrick is here to talk about the recently launched ViaOpta suite of apps, from Novartis. NCBI’s Junior MasterChef group bring us a very special report from our offices in Carrick-on-Shannon. Sharon Lyo...

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Technology Podcast Episode 61: June 2017 Darragh Ó Héiligh joins Stuart to talk about significant accessibility enhancements in Windows Narrator which are particularly evident as part of the most recent Creators update. Darragh has written about this subject on his blog. Stuart demonstrates the Dot Watch , the world’s first ever Braille smart watch. Sharon Lyons is here for another installment of...

Technology Podcast Episode 59: April 2017 We announce details of our first ever Virtual Technology Club , which is having its inaugural meeting on Thursday April 6th. Sharon Lyons is back to introduce us to a little-known feature in the Microsoft Office suite called ‘Speak’. Stuart meets Jackie Brown, who has recently written a book entitled ‘Braille on Display’ and which can be purchased online....

Technology Podcast Episode 56: January 2017 Stuart meets Eleanor Murchan, a transition year student from Navan, who is entering this year’s BT Young Scientist competition. Sharon Lyons is back, this time to officially launch her new website , and we learn that there’s more to Sharon’s Shortcuts than a slot on this podcast! Finally, Joan O’Donnell, Siobhan Long and Christina McCarthy feature on rec...

Technology Podcast Episode 57: February 2017 Sean Randall from the British Computer Association of the Blind in the UK joins Stuart to talk about a number of online seminars that are being planned in the coming months. Sharon Lyons is back to talk about a recent radio training course in which she participated with Dublin City FM , which lead to her being interviewed on their Mediascope programme!...

Technology Podcast Episode 55: December 2016 We’ve information about a free and very special Christmas concert with the Visionaries Choir and Vocal Harmony, taking place on Tuesday December 20th, and we bring you information on an introductory Braille Music workshop in early January. Kim O’Leary from our equipment shop in Head Office is with Stuart and has some great Christmas suggestions if you s...

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Technology Podcast Episode 51: August 2016 Stuart is joined by Andrea Gerino from Italy, who has just launched Invisible Puzzle , a new iOS game, on the App Store. We hear excerpts from our recent seminar with Freedom Scientific’s Eric Damery, who gives us some info on up-coming features in JAWS 18, which will be released later this year. Finally, Martin Lawlor is with Stuart to introduce us to th...

Technology Podcast Episode 50: July 2016 We’ve information on Freedom Scientific’s visit to NCBI which takes place on Friday July 22nd, and news on some offers that you will not want to miss! Saleem Rahman is here to discuss this year’s WWDC event, Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference, at which some exciting announcements were made. Much of what Saleem and Stuart discuss can be found in more d...

NCBI Technology Podcast February 2016 Support the show