On today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a jam-packed show that covers everything from Meta AI’s disappointing European rollout to Steven’s brand-new, powerhouse Mac Studio. They also speak with Tom Pey, president of Waymap, about how his organization is transforming indoor navigation for blind and visually impaired people through cutting-edge technology.

The guys kick things off with frustration over Meta AI’s European launch, which excludes the long-awaited “Look and Describe” visual features. They unpack the privacy and regulatory challenges affecting accessibility advancements across platforms like Meta, OpenAI, and Be My Eyes.

Later, Steven gets hands-on with Apple’s M3 Ultra Mac Studio and details the setup process, the power of its 10Gb Ethernet port, and how it fits into their production workflow. There’s also a candid rant on iOS accessibility issues, from VoiceOver focus bugs to inconsistent gestures.

Then, they welcome Tom Pey from Waymap to discuss how the app delivers turn-by-turn indoor and outdoor navigation with 1-meter accuracy—without GPS or internet. You’ll learn about the groundbreaking tech behind Waymap and the growing importance of infrastructure-free navigation for blind users.

Finally, the show wraps up with a discussion about Seleste smart glasses shutting down, a promising new ARx Vision iOS beta, and why leasing high-end tech might just be a smarter choice for creators and professionals.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Meta AI Rollout in Europe: A Mixed Bag
02:48 Privacy Concerns and Data Processing Regulations
05:58 The Impact of AI Features on Accessibility
09:10 Navigating iOS Accessibility Challenges
14:52 Unpacking the Mac Studio: Specs and Performance
20:08 Internet Speed and Workflow Efficiency
33:55 Waymap: Revolutionizing Navigation for the Visually Impaired
40:03 Technical Innovations Behind Waymap
48:10 The Future of Navigation Technology
51:14 The Rise and Fall of Seleste Smart Glasses
53:06 ARx Vision: New Developments in Assistive Technology

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