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Meta and Vision Ireland announce free glasses partnership - Talking Technology extra

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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 19100:00 - 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 listSupport the show

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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....

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