In this episode of the Double Tap podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discussed a range of topics. They began by talking about the Zero Project Conference and their experiences at the event, including discussions about accessible banking with Penny Roberts from Bankability.

They then explored the work of .lumen, which has developed glasses to empower the blind and partially sighted community through self-driving technology. The hosts interviewed Cornel Amarei, the CEO and founder of .lumen, who explained the company's mission and groundbreaking technology.

The episode also delved into the world of accessible navigation, discussing a new app called WaveOut developed by DreamWaves. The hosts, along with guest Hugo from DreamWaves, explored the concept of spatial audio navigation and its potential benefits for blind or partially sighted users.

Additionally, the episode touched on the challenges of app development, including issues with battery drain and overheating in GPS-dependent apps.

Revisiting Zero Project 2024: Part 5

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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Priest are joined by Carrie Morales, also known as Carrie On Accessibility, to discuss the latest in Google technology, focusing on Android, Chrome OS updates, and the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Carrie is an avid Android user and fills the hosts in on what they've been missing out on as iPhone users.

NVDA's latest update, 2024.2, is also highlighted, featuring new additions like SoundSplit for audio channel separation, quick navigation commands, and enhancements in braille support. The hosts emphasize the importance of supporting NVDA through donations.

Meta's extension of video recording to three minutes on Ray-Ban smart glasses is another topic of interest. Steven shares his experience with the AI functionality on the glasses, noting its limitations outside the UK and the workaround using a VPN.

The show also touches on rumours about Amazon charging for an AI-powered version of Alexa, sparking a debate on the viability and customer acceptance of such a move. The hosts express skepticism about Amazon's strategy if they decide to implement subscription fees for advanced AI features.

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New Update For NVDA, Meta Video Upgrades & Carrie On Google

On the show today, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven’s recent rant on YouTube, which has gotten him into trouble with some listeners.

Also, they reminisce about getting their first computers, and the excitement of the box more so than the computer itself. Plus there’s more headphone chatter and a recommendation from Steven for some good headphones.

Plus there are more listener emails focused on Shaun’s recent query about being able to watch live TV via the Apple TV smart box, leading to a heated discussion about the value (or lack thereof) of described video.

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Your Feedback & Steven Is In Trouble

In this episode of the Best of Double Tap on YouTube, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics related to technology, accessibility, and innovation. 

They delve into an interview with Charles Leclercq, the CEO of ARxVision, discussing the ARX AI headset and its features. The episode also explores the evolution of artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of ARxVision's developments. 

They also touch upon Microsoft's CoPilot Plus PCs and the innovative features they offer, such as the haptic touchpad and inclusive keyboards. Furthermore, the episode addresses the recall feature, its temporary halt due to security concerns, and the importance of ensuring user privacy and data security in technological advancements.

And Steven offers his own feelings on the demands by some in the blindness community for people to add alternative text to their images, suggesting blind folk could be better off accessing image descriptions by AI services instead.

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Best of YouTube: ARX Vision, Microsoft Surface Accessibility & Alt Opinions On Alt Text

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a new video showing off the features of Open AI's Chat GPT 4o model, but why is Shaun so unimpressed?

Also, we talk about podcasts out there offering tips for iPhone users, following a question from listener Ronnie.

Our main story today however focuses on Sonos and the changes it made recently to its app, leaving many people who are blind unable to use their devices. We hear from listeners Nicki Keck and Elliot Stonhill who share their experiences, and we bring you a response directly from Sonos explaining what went wrong, and what they say they will do to ensure this never happens again.

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Sonos Responds To Criticisms Over New App

In this episode, Steven and Shaun get all nostalgic about their love of audio and long for the days of physical media rather than digital downloads.

However, they don’t stay nostalgic for long as they dive into the crazy world of Bluetooth speakers, multiroom systems and smart wireless headphones.

Steven talks about the new Bose Soundlink speakers and also shares that he is due to review a pair of the new Sonos Ace headphones, which he admits should be interesting considering the recent developments at the company which led to an inaccessible app being born affecting many blind people - more on that to come on the next Double Tap.

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Revisiting Zero Project 2024: Part 5

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