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Double TapThe Accessibility Story Of CES 2025In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the biggest accessibility stories from CES 2025 in Las Vegas! We’re joined by Anat Nulman, an expert in assistive technology and founder of Assistive.Consulting, who shares her insights into AI-powered mobility devices, smart home tech, and groundbreaking wearables designed for blind and visually impaired users.We explore game-changing innovations, including eSight Go, a wearable that enhances vision for those with macular degeneration, and .Lumen, a head-mounted navigation device using haptic feedback to guide users along safe paths. Plus, we discuss Glidance, an AI-powered autonomous guide devi...2025-02-2056 minDouble TapBest of YouTube: AppleVis Closure, Orcam Changes Direction, Blind Barbie & The Frustration With Audio DescriptionIn this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics from their YouTube channelThe episode begins with a discussion on the closure of the website Applevis, which has been a valuable resource for blind people seeking information about Apple technology for around 14 years. You will hear from a panel of experts who reflect on the impact of Applevis on the blind community and discuss the need for succession planning for such important sites. Also, Steven reports on a decision by assistive technology company OrCam to shift focus away from visual aids to p...2024-08-0456 minDouble TapOrcam Changes Direction & More AppleVis ReactionIn today's episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that Orcam is moving away from its visual aids business to focus on hearing devices instead. This means the end of such devices as the Orcam My Eye Pro and Orcam Read.Steven and Shaun are joined by former Business Development Manager for Orcam, Anat Nulman, to give her thoughts on the news.There's also more comments on the news of the AppleVis site closure from listeners Dean, Iain and Dennis. Also Greg and Felix have some solutions for people looking to buy...2024-07-3156 min