Your Feedback: Smart Glasses, Cooking Apps, and Accessible Home Hacks

Discover how blind and partially sighted tech enthusiasts are embracing smart tools like the Orion app, Meta smart glasses, and accessible cooking apps. Learn about the highs and hurdles of using assistive tech, plus listener stories on safety gadgets and smart home solutions. In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece read listener emails covering everything from the Orion app for Meta smart glasses to the joys and mishaps of home tech. Gregory shares his first-hand experience with Orion detecting obstacles outdoors, while listeners debate the accessibility of smoke detectors and smart timers. We also hear about the Cookie Voice Recipes app, the appeal of the Bluey phenomenon, and why community action matters in advocating for guide dog access. The hosts add candid reflections on AI-assisted coding, smart homes, and the future of driverless cars. Relevant Links Orion App: https://www.orionapp.ai American Printing House – Braille Bridge: https://www.aph.org/product/braille-bridge/ Cookie Voice Recipes: https://www.cookievoicerecipes.com ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.