On this episode of Talking Technology, we take a trip to London for Sight Village 2026.

In this extra-long podcast, we chat with the exhibitors at the event to learn more about them and how they are making life better for those who are blind or visually impaired.

This is a super-long podcast, so you may want to jump around using chapter markers. Chapter markers are only supported in some Podcast apps, but in apps where they are supported, you can navigate between the different conference exhibitors.

Timestamps for all exhibitors and podcast chapters are also listed below.

Also on the Show today, we discuss new products from Apple, and how fridges at Irish supermarket brand super value were hit by a cyber attack.

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0:00 Intro

1:54 Contact details and Joe’s new robot vacuum

13:55 Introduction to Sight Village 2026

15:18 Hable

17:47 The Partially Sighted Society

20:41 Low Vision International (LVI)

23:24 Truman Toys and Games

28:45 Index Braille

30:18 Stargardt’s Connected

33:50 The Daylight Company

35:54 Metro Blind Sport

38:27 Retina UK

42:14 Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW.ORG)

44:28 Goalball UK

46:11 VICTA

48:15 ATW Solutions

51:49 Guide Dogs

54:20 Senclude

56:12 Sight and Sound Technology

1:01:13 Extant

1:03:54 Dolphin Computer Access

1:07:48 WeWalk

1:10:23 Hope Tech / Sixth Sense

1:15:49 Bristol Braille Technology

1:22:10 Pakflatt UK

1:24:06 The UK Rail Network

1:25:49 New College Worcester

1:28:01 MACS

1:29:18 Braillists Foundation

1:33:16 Thomas Pocklington Trust

1:36:15 Blind in Business

1:39:47 VocalEyes

1:41:13 HumanWare

1:44:06 Optelec UK

1:45:37 Spark Vision

1:48:22 Friends of Moorfields Eye Hospital

1:51:40 Talking Technology News

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On this episode, we dive back into the latest going on in the world of Braille. Alannah tells us how she would live and die for Braille and tells us about her use of the BrailleSense 6 and Hable.

Peter previews the BrailleSense 7 and BrailleNote Evolve, and explains how those who are Deafblind can get information from Meta glasses on their Braille display.

Ruben discusses the Vision Sports Beyond Vision Summit, and David is living his best life.

All that and more on this week’s episode of Talking Technology.

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2:07 - Contact details,

4:40 - The beyond Vision Summit from Vision Sports Ireland.

10:00 - using the meta glasses with a Braille display.

14:22 - Alannah Moriarty on all things Braille

30:16 - BrailleSense 7 and The BrailleNote Evolve

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On this episode of Talking Technology, we dive into the new sky go and RTÉ Listen apps. Are they any good for users who rely on VoiceOver?

As David’s dreams of becoming rich evaporate, host of Vision Ireland’s Advocacy Talks podcast Madeleine McNamara gives a reaction to the budget, and is competition always good? The team discuss mobile services and electricity bills in tech News.

We have rumours of smart home tech from Apple, as well as reaction to news from Envision.

All that and more on this episode of Talking Technology.

0:00 intro

3:35 Voice notes

12:55 RTÉ Listen demo

26:44 Sky go demo

35:18 Talking Technology news

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On this episode of Talking Technology, we chat with David Nason from the AppleVis editorial team. Dave tells us about some of the new features in iOS 27 and gives his views on if people should upgrade.

Our very own David Redmond (yes there are two Davids in this episode) gives us a demo of the new image description features and Joe is very impressed by the new powers that the Action Button now has.

We discussed changes to Sky Go in tech news, and is Judi Dench gone for good?

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0:00 - intro

3:16 - Joe and David discuss new features in iOS 27

20:02 - David Nason on iOS 27

48:36 - Talking Technology News

1:09:23 - Outro

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On this episode of Talking Technology, we explore all of the announcements from Apple‘s Surprise and Shine event.

Mairead and Peter join David to discuss the new iPhone 18 Pro, 18 pro Nax, the Apple Watch series 12 and Ultra four, the new fifth generation of AirPods, and the exciting new iPhone duo.

Who is upgrading this year, and are folding phones any good for blind people?

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0:00 - Intro

2:33 - contact details

3:22 - The big discussion on all things Apple

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On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Sean Gallagher to learn what it’s like to run for president when you’re visually impaired.

We discuss the technology he uses, the impact of modern surgery, as well as what it was like representing the then NCBI on the televised boxing competition Celebrity Lords of the Ring.

We have a voice note from Cian on his frustration seeing companies restrict Meta glasses, and with Daniel taking a well-deserved break, David and Joe discuss new iPhones as well as an updated RTÉ Listen app in Tech News.

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0:00 intro

2:08 WhatsApp Voice Notes

17:51 discussion with Sean Gallagher

53:08 Talking Technology News

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On this episode of Talking Technology, we are joined by Irish rail to discuss a new assistance booking app that is on the way later this year. Ahead of its launch Ronan discusses how Irish rail assistance actually works and what is going to change.

David and Daniel discuss The latest on the Vision Ireland Meta glasses partnership, and we explore how taxi app Bolt is using E scooters to improve accessibility.

Check out the braille survey here

0:00 - intro

2:01 - Contact Details

3:16 - catching up on Meta Glasses

19:02 - The new assistance booking app from Irish Rail

32:51 - Talking Technology News

52:59 - outro

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It’s a very exciting day in Vision Ireland as we finally get to share details of a groundbreaking new partnership that will see Meta donate 15,000 pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to eligible Vision Ireland service users.

On this episode, we catch up with Vision Ireland group CEO Chris White and head of Technology Sean Doran to learn about the partnership, and we’re joined by a range of guests who give their reaction to the news.

Expressions of interest are now officially open. Visit Meta.vi.ie or call the dedicated phone line on 01 882 1910

0:00 - intro
1:55 - Chris and Sean share the big Ray-Ban Meta news
15:45 - Brian Manning on the impact Meta glasses have for those who are blind
24:00 - Hilary Devlin on how the Meta glasses help with parenting
37:10 - Bobbie Hickey on assistive tech going mainstream and how they help her stay stylish
42:22 - Denis Nolan on Meta glasses training sessions and upcoming roadshows
48:55 - how to get your name on the list

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