When Smart Tech Stops Being Smart

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan dives into a surprisingly practical and slightly uncomfortable question: when does “smart” tech become too smart for its own good, and what can you do if your smart device loses it's smart functionality?The conversation is sparked by the shutdown of the Braava smart oven, a once-innovative infrared countertop appliance that relied heavily on cloud services. With the company ceasing operations and no guarantee of how long servers will remain online, Evan highlights a critical issue:When the cloud goes away, what happens to the product?For blind users in particular, this becomes more than an inconvenience—it can render a device nearly unusable if accessibility depends on an app or dynamic touchscreen interface. Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★