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Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 13 – Exploring the rise of voice-activation technology with Cation Consulting and Introducing NCBI Live Online Radio

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Talking Technology we speak to Alan Kiernan, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cation Consulting. Based in Dub...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 12 - Envision AI Smart Glasses, BlindShell Classic 2 updates, Siri improvements in iOS16

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Talking Technology with NCBI Labs we explore the Envision AI Smart Glasses, a smart wearable device designed to assist blind ...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 11 – WWDC Highlights, New Security Measures from Google, Magnetic Charging Cables (are they worth it?)

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple recently revealed exciting news at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2022, giving us a glimpse at the highly-anticipated iOS 16, ...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 10 – Digital Inclusion and Accessibility with Microsoft

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“There are no limits to what people can achieve when technology reflects the diversity of everyone who uses it” ~ Microsoft Asia Pacific chief par...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 9 – Introducing the myNCBI SmartHub

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we are delighted to introduce listeners to the myNCBI SmartHub. Launching today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the myNCBI Sm...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 8 - IA Labs, Digital Inclusion, The Digital Accessibility Index 

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have entered an age of a professionalised internet with high expectations for accessible websites and mobile applications. On the show this week we...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 7 – Learning Braille and Braille Music

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the modern inclusive teaching space, Braille is key to a vision impaired student’s reading and writing skills, enabling them to master the rules ...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 6 – Silentium Active Noise Cancellation Technology, Commentary Screen Reader, iPhone Subscription Service

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we are joined by Amir Slapak, Senior Business Development Manager with Israeli-based company Silentium, to find out about pionee...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 5 - Apple March Event Recap, Cheap vs Steep Bluetooth Speakers, iOS vs Android

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we check out key highlights from Apple's recent Peek Performance Event that introduced us to several new products including...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 4 – JAWS vs NVDA, making Wordle accessible

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The screen reader has for many years been an essential piece of software for people with sight loss who wish to read text that is displayed on a compu...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 3 – Emerging orientation and mobility technology: the Jedi Glove and the HapNav Watch

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our technology podcasts we always strive to keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to finding out about the latest trends and developments in e...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 2 – Safer Internet Day, Amazon Echo Show 15, and Ad Blockers

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First up this week, with Safer Internet Day taking place this year on Tuesday 8th February we take time to highlight some of the ways we can stay safe...

Talking Technology with NCBI Labs Episode 1 – 3D Printing, Computers vs Smartphones

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Live Event Podcasts return this year with a brand new name – Talking Technology with NCBI Labs.On the show this week we first explore the rapidl...

NCBI Labs Live Event 61 – Celebrating World Braille Day

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wishing all our listeners a very Happy New Year.For almost 200 years, Braille has transformed the lives of many people with sight loss. It has promote...

Live Event 60 – Introducing the BlindShell Classic 2 Mobile Phone, Exploring the Supersense AI app for iOS and Android, and Competition to win an Amazon Echo

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have lots coming up in what will be our final Live Event of 2021.To start off, it’s competition time as we give away an Amazon Echo smart speaker...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 59 – Black Friday Deals, Leonie Watson, WCAG 2.1

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks live event, we talk about the Black Friday deals available this year, both online and in-store. We feature deals on smart speakers, wifi...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 58 – New Daily Weather Podcast from Met Éireann and Smart Glasses

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we find out about a new daily weather forecast podcast that has been launched by Met Éireann. The podcast offers a convenient a...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 57 - Subscription-based services, Dot Watch, and YouTube accessibility enhancements

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we talk about the rise of subscription based services in recent years. We discuss the various businesses that offer subscription op...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 56

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we're delighted to have back with us Stephen Howell, Senior Program Manager with Microsoft Ireland. Stephen tells us about ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 55

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we are joined by David Nason from Apple Vis to find out about the latest features and functions in iOS 15. Highlights include be...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 54

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we discuss the role technology can play in making the workplace a more inclusive environment for people with sight loss. What ar...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 53

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we are delighted to be joined by special guest Steven Scott from the RNIB Tech Talk Team.With almost 400 episodes, Tech Talk is ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 52

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we find out about Sight Tech Global 2021, an event focusing on AI and the future of accessibility for people who are blind or vi...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 51

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event Special we find out about Microsoft Soundscape, an app that assists those who are blind or vision impaired to explore the world aro...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 50

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week we are joined by Joe McPhillips from Wexford to hear about his experience using the Apple Watch. Since the debut of the first Ap...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 49

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Live Event we are joined by NCBI’s Chief Technology Officer Kyran O’Mahoney to find out about the latest developments of the NCBI SmartHub...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 48

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we are joined by Glen Gordan, who for the last 25 years has been the architect behind the popular JAWS Screen Reader. In the mid-19...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 47

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we find out about online banking and managing your finances with the popular Revolut app. How do you set up a Revolut account, what...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 46

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we check out the accessibility and accuracy of a range of weather apps. Irish people are known to be fixated by the weather with almost ever...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 45

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we check out accessibility offerings on the Chromecast with Google TV, a device that can turn any TV into a smart TV with all your favourite...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 44

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, with the news of the latest Ransomware attack on the HSE, we will be taking time to find out about this type of malware and also what we ca...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 43

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming up on this Live Event we have an interview with Sky to find out about a new Voice Guidance feature recently introduced to the Sky Q box. Joinin...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 42

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look back at some of the highlights from Apple’s recent Spring Loaded event that included the launch of an all-new iMac, two new...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 41

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our conversation turns to accessible app development and the research that is involved in coming up with new concepts for inclusive technolo...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 40

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our conversation turns to mobile phones and what are the key things to consider when purchasing a new one. We’ll be discussing the differe...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 39

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Live Event we explore the area of accessibility with Microsoft. What are some of latest accessibility features in Windows 10 and Microsoft Off...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 38

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we explore the Google Lookout App on Android that is designed for people who are blind or have low-vision. This free app has simila...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 37

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we take time to explore the area of accessible gaming. What are some of the best games out there for someone who is blind or partia...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 36

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we will be checking out the new NCBI website. Designed to be fully accessible to all users, the new site provides information on al...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 35

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we will be joined by Dr. Craig Moore who is a engineer with a vision impairment working at NASA in Washington D.C.Working at NASA f...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 34

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Live Event we will be joined by Saqib Shaikh, founder of the hugely popular Seeing AI app from Microsoft.Available in over 70 countries, Seein...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 33

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

his week we will be joined by Breda Dowling from the NCBI shop to find out about a range of products for sale for people with sight loss. These produc...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 32

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From its beginnings in 2006, NVDA is now used in over 120 countries and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Using the power of NVDA means...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 31

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we will be finding out about an exciting new handheld tablet being developed by a tech startup called Field of Vision that will enable blind...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 30

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With many of our daily routines restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this week we check out some of the different types of accessible fitness devi...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 29

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we delve into the areas of online shopping and cyber security. Our guest speaker is Martin O’Sullivan, a cyber security expert, who will b...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 28

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In what will be our first live event of 2021, we will be discussing the different types of broadband offerings out there, how to get the best out of e...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 27

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In what will be our final live event of 2020, we will be taking a look back at some of the highlights from previous live events throughout the year.Su...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 26

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few years and particularly throughout these Covid restrictions, streaming devices have become an increasingly common option for watching...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 25

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week our conversation turns to learning how to touch type and what you need to know about the upcoming Black Friday sales.Touch typing can be one...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 24

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome to the Live Event Javier Pita, CEO of Spanish-based tech company NaviLens. We’ll be finding out from Javier al...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 23

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the many features of The Connect 12 from Humanware – a lightweight portable CCTV that combines a high-performance digital magni...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 22

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week our conversation turns to the latest mobile operation system releases from Apple and Google.We’ll be taking time to discuss accessibility ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 21

27 Oct 2020

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This week on Meet the Team we will be welcoming Denis Nolan, NCBI's Technology Training Manager. From time to time we all come across a PDF docu...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 20

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by NCBI Chief Technology Officer Kyran O’Mahoney to find out about the development of the NCBI SmartHub, which will enable p...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 19

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s Live Event we will be discussing Bone Conductive Headphones and the benefits of this technology for people with Visual Impairments i...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 18

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ll be taking time to explore a range of Digital Handheld Magnifiers available for people with low vision. We will also explore magnification devi...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 17

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk smart home technology. We will have demonstrations of the accessibility features built into a Samsung Smart TV and how to operate a ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 16

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we focus on Braille technology with a demonstration of the Focus 40, the BrailleNote Touch and the Orbit Reader 20.We are delighted to welco...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 15

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we will be discussing the Covid-19 Tracker app and have a member of the app’s Product Manager on the event to discuss the app and answer y...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 14

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore screen magnification software focusing primarily on Dolphin SuperNova Magnifier & Speech, a product that enables people with ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 13

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we focus on the important role Technology can play in the workplace for people with a vision impairment. We discuss the wide range of assist...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 12

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we will be looking into Smart Phone alternatives and discussing the little known KaiOS Operating System for feature phones. We delve into t...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 11

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore navigation apps with particular focus on Soundscape from Microsoft, which uses 3D audio technology to help map out landmarks and ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 10

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss accessibility features in Windows 10 designed to assist people with sight loss. We’ll also be looking at Microsoft’s new Edge...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 9

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the big two screen readers for Windows, JAWS and NVDA, and demonstrate some helpful features available with both applications.Sup...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 8

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss and demonstrate Microsoft's extremely popular Seeing AI app. This will be followed by a discussion on laptops and what facto...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 7

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week our conversation centres around the use of video conferencing platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Skype, which have become increa...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 6

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 5

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 4

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 3

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this technology live event we covered the following:• NCBI Labs Overview • iOS Quick Tips using Voice Over• iOS v Android Accessibility Disc...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 2

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Technolo...

NCBI Labs Technology Live Event 1

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This was the first NCBI Labs Live Event that took place on Tuesday the 7th April 2020.It covered the following topics:NCBI Service OverviewNCBI Labs T...

Archive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2018-8-August

08 Aug 2018

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Technology Podcast Episode 75: August 2018There are some changes on the way for our Technology Podcast and Stuart explains what’s happening.Sharon L...

Archive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2018-7-July

06 Jul 2018

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Technology Podcast Episode 74: July 2018Lucy Greco is with Stuart to talk about the recent release of Dictation Bridge, a solution offering a free lin...

Archive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2018-6-June

06 Jun 2018

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Technology Podcast Episode 73: June 2018Amie Hynes Fitzpatrick is with Stuart to talk about our podcast’s sixth birthday and we announce a special b...

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05 Apr 2018

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Technology Podcast Episode 71: April 2018If you ever wanted to skip quickly between sections of our podcast now you can with our new chapters function...

Archive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2018-2-February

07 Feb 2018

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Technology Podcast Episode 69: February 2018Sharon Lyons returns to conclude her exploration of Google Docs, and highlights some of the really useful ...

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03 Jan 2018

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Technology Podcast Episode 68: January 2018Sharon Lyons is along to talk about collaboration using Google Docs. We hear a live demo of how this actual...

Archive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2017-12-December

13 Dec 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 67: December 2017Sharon Lyons is back to introduce us to Google Docs, and she also has a lovely Christmas recipe to share!S...

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04 Oct 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 65: October 2017We’re checking in on our new podcast comment line, which has a few messages that we want to share. You ca...

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09 Aug 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 63: August 2017We tell you how you can still participate in our up-coming seminar with VFO, even if you didn’t manage to ...

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05 Jul 2017

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07 Jun 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 61: June 2017Darragh Ó Héiligh joins Stuart to talk about significant accessibility enhancements in Windows Narrator whic...

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05 Apr 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 59: April 2017We announce details of our first ever Virtual Technology Club, which is having its inaugural meeting on Thurs...

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11 Jan 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 56: January 2017Stuart meets Eleanor Murchan, a transition year student from Navan, who is entering this year’s BT Young ...

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04 Jan 2017

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Technology Podcast Episode 57: February 2017Sean Randall from the British Computer Association of the Blind in the UK joins Stuart to talk about a num...

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07 Dec 2016

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Technology Podcast Episode 55: December 2016We’ve information about a free and very special Christmas concert with the Visionaries Choir and Vocal H...

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07 Sep 2016

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10 Aug 2016

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Technology Podcast Episode 51: August 2016Stuart is joined by Andrea Gerino from Italy, who has just launched Invisible Puzzle, a new iOS game, on the...

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06 Jul 2016

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Technology Podcast Episode 50: July 2016We’ve information on Freedom Scientific’s visit to NCBI which takes place on Friday July 22nd, and news on...

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09 Feb 2016

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05 Jan 2016

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09 Dec 2015

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09 Sep 2015

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10 Jun 2015

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08 Apr 2015

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