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

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 and accessible way to find out the weather forecast if you are on the move and is also available through your smart speaker. To find out more we are joined by Evelyn Cusack, head of forecasting with Met Éireann, and Joanne Walker, Senior meteorological officer with Met Éireann.The new daily weather forecast podcast can be accessed at https://audioboom.com/channels/5003380More information is available at https://www.met.ie/forecasts/listen-to-the-weather-forecast along with a link to a long-form weather/climate discussion podcast.  Next our conversation moves to smart glasses and the potential benefits they offer to people with impaired vision. We focus on devices such as the OrCam, which can be used to read text, identify various products, currency, credit cards, and even recognise faces.Support the show

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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 support and services to people of all ages who are experiencing difficulties with their eyesight. Visit www.vi.ie to discover more about our technology services and other range of services Vision Ireland provide