Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk has quickly become a focal point in the ongoing conversation about how technology impacts daily life, business, and culture. In a world where the digital and physical are increasingly intertwined, listeners tune in to explore not just virtual trends but practical implications—taking technology topics out of the abstract and grounding them in real-world experiences. This show's latest episodes have delved into emerging technologies shaping the workplace and education, featuring interviews with leaders deploying AI-driven innovations and critiques of tech-first approaches that sometimes fall short of human needs. Over the past month, a burst of interest surrounded discussions on hybrid events and digital accessibility. Following Microsoft Teams’ announcement of enhanced town hall features for scalable digital and hybrid gatherings, such as ultra-low latency streaming and new layout controls, Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk analyzed how these upgrades transform both workplace events and virtual community forums. Listeners heard directly from event producers using the latest Teams capabilities, explaining how large-scale meetings now feel more interactive and inclusive, with real-time audience participation features that break down the traditional divide between attendees and presenters. These conversations highlighted technology’s potential to connect—while also warning of the risk of impersonal experiences if event design neglects human engagement, as emphasized in last week’s debate between remote workers and corporate communication strategists.The show has also taken a close look at the complicated role of artificial intelligence in education. Inspired by the recent WIRED “Uncanny Valley” podcast episode that exposed the struggles of families confronting aggressive AI-first learning models, Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk spoke with teachers and parents wrestling with new surveillance and metric-driven classroom methods. Listeners learned how some children faced increased stress as software tracked every move and shaped their day around performance targets, while school officials argued these tools create new learning opportunities—sparking fierce audience debate over the limits of algorithmic decision-making in nurturing young minds.With digital accessibility top-of-mind thanks to a wave of software updates from JAWS and increased calls for inclusive design, this month Beyond the Screen welcomed industry advocates to unpack recent legislative efforts and practical strategies for making tech more usable for everyone. The episode featured accessibility innovators who showed how even small changes in interface design can transform tech’s everyday impact, making it possible for more people to participate and succeed.As we move deeper into 2025, Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk continues to shine a light on the intersection of technology, society, and the human experience, asking tough questions about ethics, empowerment, and the promises and perils of the next big thing. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insights and stories from the edge of technology and reality. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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