Tech Spotlight with Roberto and Anthony: Holiday Shopping and a cool InnoSearch Giveaway

🎙️ Episode: Holiday Shopping Made Accessible with Patrick Long of InnoSearch The holiday shopping season is here, and with it comes the often-frustrating challenge of navigating inaccessible websites, complex checkout forms, and flashing deals. In this episode, Roberto and Anthony sit down with Patrick Long, co-founder of InnoSearch, to discuss how his platform is designed to eliminate these barriers for blind and low-vision users. Patrick details the “accessibility layer” that powers InnoSearch, which functions as a unified, seamless portal for e-commerce, flight bookings, and even grocery delivery. We explore the platform’s 24/7 AI-powered phone assistant, the new native iOS app, and the future of their powerful Cobrowse AI technology. 🎁 Special Offer for Listeners! InnoSearch is offering a $10 gift card (delivered as a coupon code) to the first 10 listeners of this episode! To enter, send an email to [email protected] with the word “Cobrowser” in the subject line. Discussion Highlights In this conversation, we cover: What is InnoSearch? A brief introduction for new users, detailing its mission to consolidate shopping, travel, and food delivery into one accessible experience. The AI Phone Assistant: A deep dive into the 24/7 toll-free line (1–855-SHOP-GPT) that allows users to shop the entire 1-billion-product catalog using conversational voice commands. New iOS App: Patrick discusses the recent launch of the InnoSearch mobile app for iOS and the roadmap for integrating the full voice AI experience. How InnoSearch Handles Deals: Worried about missing out on Black Friday or Prime Deals? Patrick explains how the platform captures time-sensitive sales in real-time without the overwhelming and inaccessible “flash deal” user interface. Security & Accounts: An important look at how user data is secured (using Stripe) and the benefits of creating an account (1% cashback, $10 referrals) versus checking out as a guest. The Future: Cobrowse AI & Accessible Storefronts: Learn about InnoSearch’s new ventures, including a feature that allows BLV entrepreneurs to build their own accessible stores on the platform, and the AI tool that businesses can add to their own websites. Flight & Travel Booking: Anthony shares his recent, seamless experience booking a flight and processing his service animal requests directly through InnoSearch. Giving Feedback That Matters: The value of a 24/7 support team that includes blind accessibility engineers who understand user feedback from a screen reader perspective. The “Gatekeeper” Debate: The hosts discuss the pros and cons of using a centralized platform, weighing the convenience against the reliance on a single service. 🔗 Connect with InnoSearch & the Show Learn more about InnoSearch: innosearch.ai Download the iOS App: InnoSearch on the App Store Provide Feedback to InnoSearch: [email protected] Contact the Podcast: We want to hear your thoughts! What’s your favorite accessible shopping tool? Email us at [email protected]. pisode Notes Notes go here Support Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/acb-sunday-edition This podcast is powered by Pinecast.