Welcome to Struggles, the podcast where we discuss the common challenges faced by entrepreneurs and business leaders across all industries. Hosted by Chris Inman of NCBI, each episode brings candid conversations with business owners who share their real-world experiences, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're dealing with scaling pains, financial hurdles, or leadership dilemmas, this podcast offers practical insights and support to help you navigate your journey. Subscr ...
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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 supp ...
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Candid and authentic discussions, challenging the status quo and deeply reflective of ourselves and the world we live in. Join Anum Farooq through Odyssey Global Media, on her journey to learn authentic insights from raw, human perspectives based on lived experiences and impromptu conversations. At Odyssey Global Media, we are committed to revolutionizing the media landscape through grassroots, holistic, and meaningful content. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect communities, ...
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Strategies to Overcome Social Media Posting Struggles
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Join us on "Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together," the podcast where entrepreneurs from all industries come to learn, share, and grow. Every episode dives into the common challenges entrepreneurs face, from scaling a business and mastering leadership, to financial management and beyond. Featuring real-world stories, expert insights, and pract…
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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 70 - Live from Sight Village London
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This week we’re spead dating at Sight Village in London. How many stands can David talk to, and what familiar faces will he meet along the way? Jaws 2025 has been released, and Joe returns to correct the record and tell David off. Send a voice note on WhatsApp now to 086 199 0011. Support the showBy Vision Ireland
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Odyssey Global Media podcast in Hindi. In this episode, we sit down with Mrs. Preeti Lohiya, an inspiring mother and supporter of Nitya Lohiya’s youth sustainability leadership efforts. Preeti shares her experiences on how she has actively supported Nitya's initiatives and the importance of a balanced, child-centric approach. Is a mother’s support …
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View of Life: Interview with Lars Bosselmann, EBU Executive Director
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union⁋ In this episode of the #ViewsOfLife series, Julius talks to EBU’s Executive Director, Lars Bosselmann.⁋ Lars reflects on EBU’s 40th Anniversary, as well as on the outcome of the organ…
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Views Of Life: Interview with Rodrigo Santos, President of ACAPO, the Association of Blind and Visually Impaired of Portugal
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union⁋ In this episode of the #ViewsOfLife series, Julius interviews Rodrigo Santos, who is deeply committed to his job. He is also a member of the Board of the European Blind Union, which i…
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Navigating Marketing Struggles with Kyle MacMillan from Bridge Rehab and Performance
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Welcome to Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together, the podcast dedicated to every entrepreneur's journey through the turbulent seas of business. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, we provide real-world stories, expert insights, and practical solutions to help you overcome the common challenges across all industr…
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The Struggle Finding Clarity in Your Business
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Welcome to Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together, the podcast dedicated to unraveling the common yet complex entrepreneurial hurdles faced across all industries. Whether you’re struggling with scaling your business, honing your leadership skills, or managing your finances, this podcast is your go-to resource for real-world stories, expert insi…
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Overcoming the Struggle of Effective Employee Recognition
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Welcome to Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together — the podcast designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to tackle the common obstacles faced across all industries. Hosted by Chris Inman, each episode features real-world stories, expert insights, and practical solutions aimed at helping you overcome the hurdles on your business journey. Whether…
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Welcome to Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together, the podcast that dives deep into the common challenges entrepreneurs face across all industries and how to overcome them. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or seasoned entrepreneur, this podcast is your go-to resource for real-world stories, expert insights, and practical …
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Strategies to Overcome the Struggle of Networking Anxiety
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Ever felt a knot in your stomach just at the thought of walking into a room full of strangers? Get ready to conquer that fear! We promise you'll walk away with actionable strategies and a newfound confidence in networking. Join us as Chris Inman from I.D.E.A. Cleveland and John Carpenter from Snelling Hospitality unpack their personal anecdotes and…
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Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 69 - Braille, Brian, and Bitcoin
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On this week’s Talking Technology Mairead shows off the new features in braille screen input for iOS. Brian gives us a demo of the HumanWare Braille Note Touch, and Daniel is not a bitcoin millionaire. join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note to 086 199 0011, or email content@vi.ie Support the show…
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EBU in action : How can we access consumer products’ information?
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Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union. This podcast focuses on discussion with Bart Simons (EBU's representative in ANEC) and Javier Pita (CEO of NaviLens) about the different ways to make information of consumer products accessible. Furthermore, we also learn about the late…
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EBU in action : Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - Challenges and Opportunities
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Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union. Hosted by Neven Milivojevic who is a former director of advocacy at the Swedish Association of Blind and Partially Sighted, as well as been a local politician in Sweden for many years and also teaching at Uppsala University, and hosting…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 68 - Voice Notes and Goats
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It’s a packed Show today as David and Joe listen to some of the voice notes sent in to the Show recently. Topics include everything from Elon Musk‘s Blindsight device to the accessibility of the new digital census. We speak to Ed Harper about some of the tech helping him run his Goat Farm without sight, and he tells us about a really cool solution …
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Views of Life : Vilmantas Balčikonis, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Association of Blind and Partially Sighted
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Vilmantas Balčikonis, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Association of Blind and Partially Sighted, explains why cooperation with the EU Parliament and other organisations around Europe is important. He also reflects on LASS’ advocacy work in promoting the rights of people with visual impairment in Lithuania, as well as EBU’s support at a European l…
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Khulood Al Sharhan : Emirati Creative Director, Content Creator, Interior Designer, and Author
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"The home can be a canvas and a sanctuary" Khulood Al Sharhan. Odyssey Global Media is pleased to release the podcast with Emirati Creative Director, Content Creator, Interior Designer, and Author, who understands the value of investing in cultural and human connections.Khulood's wide range of local and international background experiences for over…
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Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together!!
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Welcome to the first episode of "Struggles," presented by NCBI and hosted by Chris Inman with I.D.E.A. Cleveland and John Carpenter with Snelling Hospitality. In this introductory episode, Chris and John discuss the purpose of the podcast, which aims to help business owners navigate the various struggles they face. The hosts touch upon the importan…
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Views of Life : Interview with Ask Løvbjerg Abildgaard, President Dansk Blindesamfund
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union Julius interviews Ask Løvbjerg Abildgaard, President of Dansk Blindesamfund, on the current situation of visually impaired people in Denmark. Ask Løvbjerg Abildgaard explains the main …
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 67 - IOS 18, Cobolt, and what is a Pan Pickle?
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In the latest episode of Talking Technology the team discuss all the latest updates from Apple‘s new iOS 18 release and ask the question why aren’t we getting Apple Intelligence in Ireland for ages. Cobalt join us to talk about some of the appliances in Their range, and share their views on smart tech as the company turns 40. David and Joe listen t…
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Views of Life: Interview with Madeleine McNamara, Advocacy - NCBI, National Council for the Blind of Ireland
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union Interview with Madeleine McNamara - NCBI, National Council for the Blind of Ireland. Julius interviews Madeleine McNamara, Advocacy and Engagement Administrator at NCBI, on the current…
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Views of Life : Interview with Katarina Bigović-Kulić and Anđela Dragović - Union of the Blind of Montenegro
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union Julius interviews Katarina Bigović-Kulić, deputy director and Anđela Dragović, member of the Union of the Blind of Montenegro on the current situation of blind and partially sighted pe…
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Views of Life : Interview with Dorota Krać - Polish Association of the Blind (PZN)
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union Julius interviews Dorota Krać, member of the Polish Association of the Blind (PZN), on the current situation of visually impaired people in Poland. The deep-going interview explains ho…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 66 - new iPhones, free jaws licences, and €13.1 Billion
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In this weeks Talking Technology we’ve assembled a super panel of accessibility experts to chat about Apples GlowTime event. From new iPhones and Apple watches to AirPods becoming hearing aids, we discuss it all and share if we will be upgrading. In Tech News we chat about winning free Jaws licences, and with €13.1 billion hanging around following …
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Views of Life : Cristina Barreto, Member of Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union. Julius interviews Cristina Barreto, member of Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles, on the current situation of visually impaired people in Spain. In the second half of 2023, Spa…
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Views of Life : Reiner Delgado, Officer of Social Affairs of the German Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (DBSV)
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union. Julius interviews Reiner Delgado, officer of Social Affairs of the German Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (DBSV), on the current situation of visually impaired people in…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 65 - ovens, fridges, taps and hobs, Ireland’s smartest accessible kitchen
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From adjusting the fridge temperature using a smart phone app to controlling your oven with Alexa, in this podcast we explore the power of a kitchen built to be smart and accessible. Things aren’t all sunshine and roses however as we explore the safety concerns with smart hobs and Quooker taps. We’ve got the new Virgin Media Play app And allegedly …
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Views of Life: Luboš Zajíc, President of Czech Blind United (SONS)
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union. Views of Life: Luboš Zajíc, President of Czech Blind United (SONS) Julius interviews Luboš Zajíc, president of Czech Blind United (SONS), on the current situation of visually impaired…
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Talking Technology extra: Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis
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Wow, sometimes stories come along that you just don’t expect. David and Joe share their thoughts now with a special episode of Talking Technology Extra, as Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis. Support the showBy NCBI
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Views Of Life: Elisa Montonen - Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union. Views Of Life: Elisa Montonen - Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired. Julius interviews Elisa Montonen, rights advisor at the Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired (Näköv…
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Views of Life - EBU Executive Director Lars Bosselmann and EBU External Communication Officer- Nacho Lopez
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Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union. In this first episode, the executive director of the EBU - The European Blind Union - Lars Bosselmann and EBU external communication officer, Nacho Lopez are explaining what are the g…
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Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 64 - Are solar panels accessible?
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Joe has got solar panels on his house, but is the app accessible? What’s the process like? We talk all that and more in this super sustainable episode of Talking Technology. Elaine Slator from the Vision Ireland retail team tells us about the online efforts in the charity shop space, and how you can get some preloved goodies. We chat accessible gam…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 63 | Meta smart glasses and audio described theatre
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On this weeks Talking Technology David and Joe discuss the Meta smart glasses. As OrCam become the first big AI glasses maker to leave the assistive technology space, what do the Meta glasses tell us for the future. With the Bord Gas Energy theatre gearing up for an audio described performance of Wicked, we chat to them to ask how it all works. Be …
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Liveable Cities X : I am A City Changemaker Interview Series
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Introducing LiveableCitiesX #IAmACityChangemaker interview series, where they engage in conversations with changemakers from around the world. One of their advisory board members, Gil Penalosa, Founder of 8 80 Cities and hashtag#Cities4Everyone, shared his inspiring insights on how we can create liveable, equitable and sustainable cities of the fut…
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Welcome to a special "Blue Planet" Podcast, where we explore the captivating stories and artistic visions behind this global initiative from Odyssey Global Media, celebrating the wonders of our oceans. I'm thrilled to take you on this journey of creative expression and environmental advocacy. On July 23rd, 2024, the world came together for the gran…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 62 - Bookshare on Alexa and Barbie needs a screen reader
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On this weeks talking technology we talk to the team behind the new Vision Ireland Bookshare skill on Alexa, and we’ll also give you a demo where you’ll get an insight into David’s favourite book. With the announcement of blind Barbie dolls, we ask the question does Barbie need a screen reader now? We discuss audio description in the upcoming Olymp…
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In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, as well as for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2024, "Youth Ski…
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Lucía D’Arino & Sanja Tarczay : Insights from the World Federation of the Deaf Blind (WFDB)
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'Deafblindness is a combined vision and hearing impairment of such severity that it is hard for the impaired senses to compensate for each other. Thus, deafblindness is a distinct disability. To varying degrees, deafblindness limits activities and restricts full participation in society. It affects social life, communication, access to information,…
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Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 61 - Was David wrong to write off PiccyBot?
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This week on Talking Technology we dive deeper into description app PiccyBot with its developer Martijn van der Spek. With David not finding much use for PiccyBot last time we spoke about it on Quick Picks, will he be eating his words? In tech news we tell you about a new service launching for Vision Ireland Bookshare users as well as checking out …
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In this episode, we talk with Ghaleya Almansoori about her innovative mobile art studio, Kenaz, which she has launched in the United Arab Emirates. Kenaz is a unique initiative that blends modern art techniques with traditional regional crafts, offering hands-on workshops and creative experiences for the local community. Ghaleya developed Kenaz as …
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Talking Technology Episode 60 – Voice Notes, Audio Described Sports Commentary, and Be My Eyes’ Inclusive Language Guide
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We kick off the show this week by sharing your voice notes on a range of topics, from AfterShokz headphones to accessible dating apps. Next, we dive into the world of Audio Described Sports Commentary, a service that brings all the excitement of live football to fans with sight loss. Shamrock Rovers FC audio described commentator Phelim Warren join…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 59 | WWDC24, Digital Exams, and Dating in Japan
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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference took place last night so David Nason joins us to talk about all that’s new with Apple's platforms. In Talking Technology news we discuss Vision Ireland‘s response to the issues visually impaired students had with digital exam papers, as well as chatting about a government dating app in Japan making citizens s…
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Talking Technology Episode 58 – Aira, the Electoral Commission talk Assistive Technology, and Be My Eyes AI on Windows
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Ahead of the upcoming local and European Elections this Friday, June 7th, we explore accessible voting options and the potentials of technology for people with sight loss. Brian Dawson, Communications and Public Engagement Manager at The Electoral Commission, joins us to tell us more. We learn about an interesting use case of Aira shared by one of …
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Marine Tanguy : The Visual Detox In The Visual Detox, art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy explains how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. She gives us new tools to think critically about images, combat information overload and participate more in the visual world around us by engaging with the art and content that improves our day-to-d…
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Artificial Intelligence - The AI Whisperer : Unlocking the Secrets
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Step into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Odyssey Global Media, where we explore the intersection of technology and humanity. In this episode, we embark on a unique journey, interviewing artificial intelligence. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into the inner workings of AI, its potential impact on society, and even explor…
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Francesca Ciaudano: Neuroesthetic Interiors and Experiential Art Experiences
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Join us as we discuss neuroaesthetics, human potential through creativity as well as redefining success through a holistic lens, amongst experiential art experiences in the insightful conversation with Francesca Ciaudano. Francesca Ciaudano is the Founder of The CoWell, including The CoWell Design with neuroaesthetics applied to interior design obj…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 57 – Braille for education, Voice Notes, and a little bit of Brian
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On the show today we speak with Brian about a Braille morning that was held in UCC and discuss how digital Braille can be used in education. We play more of your voice notes and hear from Deirdre Maddin who is the outreach worker for the Disability Support Service in UCC about the services they offer students. Interested in learning Braille through…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 56 - it’s big and it’s thin, Apple Event recap
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Apple has just announced new upgrades for their iPad Air and iPad Pro. The V I Labs team discuss what’s new, and what it all means for those with sight loss. Support the showBy NCBI
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Noor Cornelissen 'Feeling Rooted: Perspectives on belonging and home'
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Noor sees mobility as an integral part of the human experience. She also experiences that globalization changes the way in which we understand our sense of belonging. The world has become our home, while this global accessibility has also outgrown our understanding of home. Noor is curious to explore how we, as individuals and societies, can streng…
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Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to AI-Generated Music?
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The power and potential of AI have featured more and more in the news as of late. From text and document analysis to image creation, the possibilities of AI for people with sight loss are endless. And now, AI is starting to enter the music space. On today's show, we share an album created entirely using AI and ask the question: "Would you give AI-g…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 54 – Aira, Voice Dream, and a Solar Eclipse
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On the show this week we catch up with Everette Bacon, Vice President of Blindness Initiatives at Aira Technologies to find out about the inspiration behind this popular app, how it works, and future developments including the new Access AI Feature. Voice Dream Reader, the highly regarded text-to-speech reading app, was set to be the latest beloved…
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