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The Tech Docs

The Tech Docs
Apple
Assistive Technology
Smart Home
Audio Description
Ireland
Alexa
Digicoach
Scribeme
Skystream
Ios 27
Siri AI
Gremlins
Accessibility
Dynamic Island
Image Descriptions

What’s up DOC?! Meet the power-hungry Doc. The commander Doc. Two rebel Docs constantly plotting technological mayhem. And the captain Doc desperately trying to stop it all going off the rails. Minor detail: they’re all blind or vision impaired. Once a month, Stuart, Jackie, Jade, Ken and Pat gather their collective wisdom (and questionable decision-making skills) to poke, prod, test, break, an... more

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What’s Up Docs?

The Docs are back for episode six!

Stuart is preparing for the World Blind Tennis Championships, Ken discovers the joys of Suno AI, Jackie gets reunited with a 1975 Perkins Brailler, and Jade shares stories from her Harry Potter adven... more

A gloriously relaxed episode with a masked producer who simply *will not* stay in the control room. Round table, a raid on the inbox, a singing controversy settled, and then the big one: audio description — the good, the bad, and the chase detail nob... more

What’s Up Docs

Take Two. The gremlins are mostly gone. One remains. He lives here now. He's weird throwing water at him didn't work.

Jackie — 145 books in. Debating whether Mr. Bump was actually visually impaired.

Ken — Three books into The Grey Man ... more

Gremlins in the Machine

We regret to inform you that a small but determined population of gremlins has taken up residence in the podcast. Wires have been chewed, files have been mysteriously renamed, and at least one microphone has filed a formal co... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Nason
Visiting DOC, connected with AppleVis
Episode: 6: Apple, AI and a Chocolate Dispenser
Mark Morad
Founder/CEO of ScribeMe
ScribeMe
Episode: 4: Gremlins, guitars and lawn mowers
Declan Meenagh
Project lead for DigiCoach and coding initiatives for visually impaired children
Fighting Blindness Ireland
Episode: 3: Tech and Trauma
Sheila O'Mooron
Representative from New Haptics, interview about Codex Braille Display
New Haptics
Episode: 2: Fooled by the Tech
Ron Dare
Eschenbach South Regional Sales Manager, discussing Aftaro XL
Eschenbach
Episode: 2: Fooled by the Tech
Dave Williams
Customer experience manager, Dot Inc.
Dot Inc.
Episode: 2: Fooled by the Tech
Jenny Axler
Representative from Selvas, discussing Braille Sense 7
Selvas
Episode: 2: Fooled by the Tech

Hosts

Stuart Haxell
Host handling moderation and interview segments, with a background in tech discussions and live demos.
Jade
Co-host/producer facilitating interviews and guiding episode flow.

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6: Apple, AI and a Chocolate Dispenser
Q: What practical accessibility tools or devices stood out from listener emails and segment demos?
Listeners shared low-cost, non-specialized tools like tactile syringes, Clever Scoops for formula measuring, and innovative kitchen gadgets; these examples illustrate how everyday products can become accessible with simple adaptations.
6: Apple, AI and a Chocolate Dispenser
Q: Will Siri AI be available broadly, and how will accessibility be affected across regions?
There is optimism about broader availability, but as of the time of recording, the new Siri AI features are not yet rolled out in all regions, with ongoing updates expected and some regional differences in availability.
6: Apple, AI and a Chocolate Dispenser
Q: What are you most excited about in iOS 27 and related Apple AI features?
Dave highlights the improved image descriptions and the ability to access AI-driven descriptions directly from the image, making visual content more accessible across apps, with caveats around gender and age detection in some descriptions.
4: Gremlins, guitars and lawn mowers
Q: Could you tell us basically about ScribeMe and what the general idea for it was and where it came from?
Mark Morad explains that ScribeMe began as a personal project to help him study independently after losing sight, focusing on OCR and image description, and gradually expanding to mobile platforms and live-audio features to assist blind users in real-world tasks.

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Lively discussions around technology, accessibility, and practical everyday use drive this show. Across episodes, hosts explore user-centered tech—from assistive devices and apps to smart home and consumer gadgets—with a mix of personal anecdotes, live demos, and guest interviews from the assistive-tech ecosystem. The tone blends curiosity with hands-on coaching and peer-to-peer insights, often focusing on real-world usability, regulatory contexts, and tips for getting the most from built-in accessibility features. A standout trait is the emphasis on lived experience and democracy of tech experimentation, making it helpful for listeners who want practical, actionable advice as blind or low-vision tech users or as people serving that communi... more

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