On today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome Freek van Welsenis, co-founder of Hable, to talk about the newly released Hable Easy—a simplified, one-handed device designed to make smartphone navigation easier for blind users. Learn how it compares to the original Hable One, what inspired its development, and how current users can access Hable Easy with a firmware update. Plus, Freek teases what could be coming next from Hable.

Listener emails fuel rich conversations about accessible smart glasses like EchoVision, mental health and vision loss, and emotional challenges related to driving. The team also highlights powerful tools like Dolphin EasyReader and ElevenLabs Reader for accessible book and document reading.

Relevant Links:
Hable Easy: https://www.iamhable.com
Dolphin EasyReader: https://yourdolphin.com

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Tech Tips and Accessibility Features
06:09 Exploring Android and TalkBack Innovations
09:58 Community Engagement and Listener Feedback
14:09 Echovision Glasses: Features and Market Potential
17:59 Driving and Emotional Reflections on Blindness
29:13 Navigating Assistive Technology Interfaces
32:59 Introducing Hable Easy: Simplifying Access
34:51 The Evolution of Hable: From One to Easy
39:09 Switching Between Hable Modes
44:52 Future Innovations: Hable Mini and Beyond?
46:41 Pricing and Accessibility of Hable Devices

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