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Orbit Research geht mit der Braillezeilen-Technologie einen neuen Weg. Neben den bekannten True-Braille-Zellen bietet das Unternehmen jetzt erstmals auch Piezo-Zellen an, wie sie bei vielen anderen Herstellern üblich sind. Im Gespräch erklärt Orbit Research, was die beiden neuen Produktfamilien Flow und Strata leisten, vom reinen Braillezeilen-Output bis zum multimodalen Gerät mit Internetradio und Dateiformaten wie PDF und Word. Außerdem ein erster Blick auf die Optima, einen Laptop mit integrierter Braillezeile, der noch in der Entwicklung steckt. Welche Geräte schon bald lieferbar sind und wie es um den Vertrieb in Deutschland steht, das hört ihr in dieser Folge von SightViews.

Catch up on two weeks of missed tech news from NFB 2026 in Austin, including major updates in AI accessibility, screen readers, and Braille technology. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the latest innovations, from JAWS Agentic AI to Be My Eyes for Mac and the upcoming Optima note taker. After a short hiatus, Steven and Shaun return to cover all the highlights from the National Federation of the Blind 2026 convention. The episode dives into the evolution of AI in accessibility, including Vispero's JAWS AI Agent capable of performing multi-step tasks, Be My Eyes' new Mac desktop app, and agentic calls that can take action on your computer. The hosts also explore new Braille technology—Humanware's BrailleNote Evolve, APH's Monarch, and Orbits' Optima—while discussing market trends, user expectations, and the challenges of accessibility in mainstream AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. A lively conversation follows on the ethical debates around AI, the future of USB-C power delivery, and the practical frustrations of daily accessible tech. Relevant Links Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com Vispero JAWS: https://www.freedomscientific.com NFB 2026: https://nfb.org Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com APH Monarch: https://www.aph.org/product/monarch ----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.

Presenter contact info: Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research Email: v.chari@orbitresearch.com Phone: 888-606-7248 Website: www.orbitresearch.com

En este nuevo episodio, como todos los años, tenemos el gran honor de poder charlar con Venkatesh Chari, Presidente de la empresa productora de anotadores con líneas Braille así como de otros productos, Orbit Research, para que nos cuente las novedades presentadas en la feria sobre Tiflotecnología Csun el pasado mes de marzo, y este año, las novedades ¡Son muy importantes!. Si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Adi Kushner from Orbit Research and Access Mind for an in-depth discussion on the newest Braille technology releases. Broadcasting from a shelter in Israel amidst ongoing conflict, Adi shares candid insights into living and working under daily threats while continuing to innovate for the blind community. The episode dives deep into the Strata and Flow Braille displays, highlighting the introduction of Piezo Braille technology for quieter, faster, and more familiar tactile output. Adi explains the difference between the Strata 40, 40 Pro, and the ultra-light Flow, designed for portability and instant plug-and-play. They also explore the philosophy behind Orbit's mission—offering both affordability and premium options to meet diverse user needs—while addressing the ongoing development of Orbit Speak and Orbit Player software, including the new 2.0 update with powerful media and accessibility features. Relevant Links Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com Access Mind: https://www.accessmind.net VOSAP Subsidy Programme (US): https://www.voiceofsap.org ----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/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About 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.

Tym razem sporo miejsca poświęcamy nowościom ze świata technologii wspierających osoby niewidome. Szerzej omawiamy notatnik BrailleSense 7 oraz nowe linijki brajlowskie zaprezentowane przez Orbit Research. Przyglądamy się również aplikacjom i narzędziom, które mogą ułatwić codzienną pracę – od programu Witchcraft do szybkiego przełączania okien w Windowsie, po nowe rozwiązania tworzone przez App Suite i TDPrograms. Wracamy też do tematów związanych z produkcją dźwięku i muzyką. Sprawdzamy aplikację Move Anything DJ, która zamienia Ableton Move w kontroler DJ-ski, oraz komentujemy kolejne narzędzia do nagrywania i generowania muzyki oparte na sztucznej inteligencji. W audycji pojawia się także relacja niewidomej menedżerki sali w amerykańskiej restauracji, a także rozmowy o dostępności różnych usług i aplikacji. Nie brakuje również tematów technologicznych z szerszego świata: nowych aplikacji, zmian w Polsat Box Go, prezentacji MacBooka Neo przez Apple oraz licznych komentarzy i pytań od słuchaczy dotyczących m.in. monitorów brajlowskich, NVDA, Foobara na smartfony czy nowych modeli GPT. Całość uzupełniają drobne newsy oraz przegląd nowości w grach. Audycja dostępna jest również w wygenerowanej automatycznie wersji tekstowej

Explore the biggest highlights from CSUN 2026, the 41st Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim, with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Shelly Brisbin. From AI-powered accessibility tools and new Braille devices to innovative low-vision tech, this episode dives deep into the latest assistive technology shaping the blind and low-vision community. This episode of Double Tap takes you to the heart of CSUN 2026, the world's leading assistive technology conference. Shelly Brisbin joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to share her hands-on experiences with new products, interviews with leading tech companies, and insights into the evolving role of AI in accessibility. Highlights include: Aira's integration with Meta smart glasses and its AI-powered visual interpretation with Google DeepMind. Case for Vision Ergo, a portable MagSafe-compatible video magnifier for iPhones and iPads. Orbit Research's new Strata Braille displays, Flow minimalist 40-cell display, and the long-awaited Optima Braille laptop. Hable's Speech Labels and tactile stickers for accessible home labelling. Shelly also reflects on how low-vision solutions are changing and why Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About 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.

Breaking news in assistive tech: Vispero will now offer the AI-powered Page Explorer feature to JAWS Home Annual users, and Orbit Research unveils its next-generation Strata and Flow Braille displays. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore how these updates impact blind users, digital accessibility, and the future of AI in assistive technology. [Sponsor] This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into two major announcements shaping the blind and low vision tech landscape. First, Vispero responds to community feedback by confirming that JAWS Home Annual users will gain access to the powerful Page Explorer feature, bringing AI-driven web navigation to a broader audience. The hosts discuss the benefits for everyday users, the implications for accessibility, and how AI-powered assistive tech is evolving. Then, Orbit Research unveils its new Strata and Flow Braille display families, including the Strata 20/40 Pro and the innovative Flow 40, a compact display designed for seamless desktop use without built-in input keys. Steven and Shaun debate the potential pricing, tactile quality of new Braille cells, and how these devices could lower the barrier for Braille literacy. Relevant Links Orbit Research Braille Products: https://www.orbitresearch.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About 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.

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web Be My Eyes et Meta lancent de nouvelles fonctions d'accessibilité sur les lunettes Ray-Ban Meta et Oakley Meta. Accès distant NVDA depuis Linux avec Orca Remote. NVDA invite désormais à redémarrer son PC après installation / mise à jour. Piper - Neural TTS, des voix IA pour VoiceOver sur iOS. Le reste de l'actu CSUN 2026 - Orbit Research annonce la gamme d'afficheurs braille Strata Braille Displays. CSUN 2026 - Orbit Research annonce le Orbit Flow 40.. DiGiCo a présenté une table de mixage accessible au NAMM Show. La chaine Youtube “L'univers de Diko” propose une tprésentation très complète d'un lave-linge Samsung totalement accessible (modèle Despoke AI Laundry de 2025). USa - Un projet de loi sur l'accessibilité des sites Web et des logicielles. Foire Aux Questions Les questions de la semaine : David à propos de la luminosité de l'écran de l'iPHone. Bertram à propos de problèmes rencontrés avec sa plage braille et iOS 26. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions la famille de Serge, Cyprine et Pierricq pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur la page oxytude.org/contact. Pour nous soutenir via Paypal, c'est sur la page paypal.me/oxytude. Pour vos achats sur Amazon, passez par notre lien affilié oxytude.org/amazon.. Pour animer cet épisode François, Pascale et Philippe.

En la segunda parte de la quedada del mes de marzo, María García Garmendia nos muestra dos dispositivos: Mini ordenador portátil convertible GPD Pocket 4 con Windows 11 Home de tan sólo 8,8 pulgadas. Al ser convertible, se puede usar por medio de su teclado QWERTY US, o como si se tratase de una Tablet, rotando su pantalla multitáctil de 10 puntos. A pesar de su pequeño tamaño, es muy potente, pues tiene un procesador AMD Ryzen AI9 HX370, una NPU de 50 TOPS, tarjeta gráfica Ultra HD 8K AMD Radeon 890M, 32 GB de memoria RAM LPDDR5x, y un disco duro SSD de 2 TB. Orbit Speak Plus, un dispositivo anotador parlante con teclado braille similar al antiguo Braille Hablado, pero moderno, con más funciones.   Enlaces de interés: Enlace en Amazon del mini portátil GPD Pocket 4 AI 9 HX370. Email de contacto para informarse y adquirir el Orbit Speak en el distribuidor de Orbit de Francia, en CECIAA Logistique: baptiste.hochart@ceciaa.com Página web de Orbit Research para ver las características del Orbi Speak normal y de la versión Plus. Artículo en InfoTecnoVisión acerca del Orbit Speak Plus y en el que se da un repaso al ecosistema de productos de asistencia de Orbit Research.  

The presentation will cover recent developments across the Orbit product line, including braille displays, notetakers and the Orbit Player along with a look at what is coming next. Orbit Research focuses on making high-quality assistive technology accessible worldwide, with particular emphasis on education, literacy, and employment. Presenter contact info: Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research Email: v.chari@orbitresearch.com Phone: 888-606-7248 Website: www.orbitresearch.com

This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us along to Sight Village London as he takes in the best of what the exhibition has to offer. Callum Stoneman will be getting hands on with the Orbit Player from Orbit Research. Plus, we'll be doing our best to answer some of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

The 40th Assistive Technology Conference from the Centre on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge took place in Anaheim, California from Monday 10 to Friday 14 March 2025, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, educators, researchers and users from all over the world. As ever, a wide variety of braille products was on show at the exhibit hall, and the conference programme featured several braille-related presentations including research on how the length of a braille display affects reading speed, reflections on 200 years of tactile literacy, and the candidate release of the new EBraille specification from the DAISY Consortium and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). In this session, recorded on Tuesday 18 March, we were excited to be joined by the team from Double Tap, the popular technology show from Accessible Media Inc. (AMI). Steven Scott and Shaun Preece both attended CSUN for the first time this year. They told us about the braille products they saw and shared their perspectives on how CSUN compares with exhibitions like Sight Village in the UK, Sight City in Germany, and more mainstream events such as the Zero Project Conference and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). We were also joined by Australian assistive technology expert and braille enthusiast Scott Erichsen. Scott has been at the forefront of the development of braille technology for over twenty years as a user, a private beta tester and a distributor, and told us about the new and improved products in the exhibit hall. He also shared his insights into how the braille technology industry is evolving and the part that CSUN plays in driving innovation forwards. Links Procter & Gamble Duxbury Treasure Ireland in EBraille Format Tactile Graphics Image Library (TGIL) Monarch, Mantis Q40 and TactileView from HumanWare Braille Doodle from the Touch Pad Pro Foundation, sold in the UK by Sight and Sound Technology Braille Pen 24 from Harpo Dot Pad and Dot Cell from Dot Inc. Play with Braille from Lego BrailleSense 6, BrailleSense 6 Mini and Braille eMotion from Selvas BLV (formerly Hims) Activator and Activator Pro from Help Tech, sold in the US by Dream Vision Group and in the UK by VisionAid Technologies JAWS from Vispero Optima from Access Mind Braille cells from KGS insideONE+ and insideSUPRA from insidevision b.book and b.note from Eurobraille, sold in the UK by Professional Vision Services BT Speak and BT Braille from Blazie Technologies Orbit Reader Q20, Orbit Reader Q40, Graphiti and Graphiti Plus from Orbit Research, sold in the UK by Aspire Consultancy Codex from New Haptics Blind Level Tech podcast from Aftersight Main Menu from ACB Media (American Council of the Blind) Tech Talk from RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)

This week, we're getting to the bottom of the recent changes to the pricing models for the JAWS screen reader, we'll start our new series on Artificial Intelligence, plus, Venkatesh Chari joins us to talk about the new ‘Orbit Player' from Orbit Research. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman has been speaking to Orbit Research about their newest product, the Orbit Player.

Get hands-on with the new Orbit Player in Liam Erven's unboxing, and hear how the Speakaboo app helps blind users locate everything—including dog poop! Plus, listener emails on diabetes tech and disability attitudes.Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!Get hands-on with the new Orbit Player in Liam Erven's unboxing, and hear how the Speakaboo app helps blind users locate everything—including dog poop! Plus, listener emails on diabetes tech and disability attitudes.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the accessibility tech that's both practical and unexpectedly funny. First, they share a listener-led unboxing of the Orbit Player by Liam Erven, revealing a compact and powerful device designed with blind users in mind. They discuss its menu responsiveness, audio quality, price point, and how it compares to other players like the Victor Reader Stream and SensePlayer.Then, Gregg Hayes returns with a unique and genuinely useful demo of the AI-powered Speakaboo app. He shows off its intuitive features—including prebuilt Siri Shortcuts—and demonstrates the app's standout tool: a “dog poop spotter” that uses the iPhone's camera to locate messes in your yard. Yes, it's a real thing, and it might just change your life if you're a blind dog owner.The conversation also tackles listener feedback on accessible diabetes tools, affordable glucose monitors, and the ongoing lack of accessible solutions in healthcare. Finally, Steven and Shaun address a listener email about the frustrating and dehumanizing experiences disabled people often face in public spaces—from being pushed in a wheelchair without consent to having their white canes grabbed.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:55 - Skechers adds hidden AirTag pocket for children's shoes - good or bad idea?14:49 - Liam Erven's unboxing of the Orbit Player32:41 - Sponsor: TurtleBack33:19 - Get in touch with Double Tap33:43 - Listener Gregg Hayes reviews the Speakaboo app46:45 - Listener Jim on diabetes testing technology53:04 - Listener Ang on the attitudes of others towards disabled peopleRelevant Links Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About 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.

Discover a breakthrough iPhone keyboard designed for accessibility, plus the latest on the Orbit Player, and the now free Oko app. Steven and Shaun discuss their tech mishaps and speak with developer Jamie Wallace about J-Key—a $2 iOS keyboard tailored for users with physical or visual challenges.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun return with laughs, listener feedback, and game-changing tech updates. After a bit of health banter, they dive into big news about the Oko app, which now offers all features for free—though still not available in Quebec.Next, they explore the new Orbit Player, now shipping globally after its initial India launch. Developed by Orbit Research, this tactile media device offers audio books, podcast streaming, and large storage—ideal for blind users who prefer buttons over screens.The highlight is an interview with Jamie Wallace, creator of the J-Key keyboard for iOS. Living with low vision and cerebral palsy, Jamie built this innovative $2 app to cluster keys into accessible groups, add rotor gestures for key repeats, and simplify typing for users who struggle with touchscreen precision. The interview covers how it works, VoiceOver compatibility, and its powerful emoji and text snippet features.The episode closes with hilarious listener stories, questions about Android updates and podcast chapter markers, and heartfelt messages from fans dealing with real-life challenges—all reminding us why tech (and humor) matter.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Is Shaun feeling better?02:36 - Oko app suspends its subscription model making it free to all05:53 - Orbit Player now shipping16:28 - Cool Siri tip from Allison to change iPhone screen brightness19:11 - JKey Keyboard app now available on iPhone - interview with Jamie Wallace who created it33:50 - Get in touch with Double Tap34:48 - Listener Negative Julian is confused!39:47 - Listener Sharon isn't getting the chapter markers in Overcast app43:44 - Listener Eleanor gets back in touch!50:15 - Listener Shane gives thanks to the Double Tap teamRelevant LinksJ-Key Keyboard: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jkey-accessible-keyboard/id6746700520?uo=2Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.comOko App: https://www.ayes.ai/ Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About 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.

Im Gespräch erklärt der Präsident der Firma Venkatesh Chari, warum sich die Entwicklung des modularen Laptops mit integrierter Braillezeile "Optima" verzögert und was Nutzerinnen und Nutzer vom Gerät erwarten dürfen. Optima soll individuell konfigurierbar sein – mit wählbaren Braillemodulen, Prozessor und Speicher – und spätestens zur nächsten SightCity verfügbar sein. Bereits im Juli startet der neue Orbit Player: ein kompakter, internetfähiger Daisy- und Medienplayer mit Tastenbedienung, Sprachausgabe und breiter Formatunterstützung – von Daisy bis MP3, von EPUB bis PDF. WLAN, Bluetooth, SD-Karte, USB-C, Diktiergerät, Podcasts, Internetradio – alles drin, trotzdem leicht zu bedienen. Im Inneren läuft Android, sichtbar ist davon aber nichts: Die Oberfläche wurde komplett neu für einfache, barrierefreie Bedienung entwickelt. Technik, die zukunftsweisend, aktuell und verhältnismäßig preiswert ist - made in den USA.

Seguimos descubriendo juntos los nuevos dispositivos que vimos en la SightCity 2025. en este episodio conoceremos, de primera mano, los dispositivos denominados Orbit Graphity y Graphity plus, de la empresa Orbit Research.

En este nuevo episodio, seguimos compartiendo juntos los dispositivos más relevantes que hemos visto en la SightCity 2025, y hoy examinamos el Optima Braille, de Orbit Research. Aparato fantástico que espero que os guste. Si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

En este episodio, seguimos viendo juntos los dispositivos que nos parecieron más interesantes, y que fueron mostrados en la Sightcity que se celebró en Frankfurt entre los días 21 y 23 de mayo, y en esta ocasión examinamos juntos la Orbit Slate. La primera línea Braille multilínea que veo en mi vida, creada por la empresa Orbit Research. Como siempre, si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

Seguimos con los episodios sobre los nuevos dispositivos que hemos visto en la Sigh¡Citz que ha tenido lugar en Frankfurt entre los días 21 y 23 de mayo, y en esta ocasión, descubrimos juntos el nuevo Orbit Player, dispositivo para la lectura de archivos en cualquier formato, escucha de radios, podcast y mucho más, creado por la empresa Orbit Research. Si queré,s poneros en contacto coomigo, podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert begins by speaking with the CEO of Orbit Research, Venkatesh Chari, about the Orbit Player. This product is in the late stages of development and is expected to be available sometime during the summer of 2025. The Orbit Player is a very small but full featured book and media […]

This week we cover: Information about the Vision Australia Alexa Smart Home Program with inquiries welcome at voiceassist@visionaustralia.org; News of the latest updates to the BT Speak from Blazie Technology with further information at https://blazietech.com; News of the Orbit Speak from Orbit Research with further information at https://orbitresearch.com News of the latest software updates from Apple. To access the program, presented each week by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web Be My Eyes annonce de nouvelles étapes et de nouveaux services pour les personnes aveugles ou malvoyantes. Mise à jour d'iOS 18.3.2, du mieux pour l'atténuation du volume de VoiceOver ? Michael témoigne sur La voix française Siri 3 de la beta d'iOS 18.4. Apple reporte Siri s'appuyant sur Apple Intelligence à 2026. John Gruber tombe à bras raccourcis sur Apple. Module NVDA : Enhanced Language Detection. Les nouveautés dans la mise à jour de mars 2025 de Jaws. Le jeu expérimental IA multimodal et accessible crée par un aveugle, Infinicia RPG, est maintenant disponible pour tous. Lien ChatGPT Playlist Youtube. Applevis est à la recherche d'un utilisateur Mac expérimenté pour rejoindre leur équipe de bénévoles. Le reste de l'actu CSUN 2025, Orbit Research annonce Orbit Player – Global Version. Utilisez votre Raspberry Pi avec un lecteur d'écran comme un mini-ordinateur. nouvelle plateforme “accessibilite.gouv.fr”. Foire Aux Questions Retour sur la question de David dans l'Hebdoxytude 396 à propos de la composition de son numéro de sécurité sociale sur le serveur vocal de la CAF. Pierricq propose une solution qu'il a trouvé sur le site d'Apple. Il précise : Une virgule est égale à une pause de deux secondes. Un point virgule met une pause jusqu'à ce que l'on déclenche la suite de la composition des chiffres. Quand on aura le bouton on aura où couper le micro, il y aura un bouton où on aura les chiffres que l'on doit composer. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Baptiste, Claire, Daniel, Michaël, Pierricq et Ultra-son pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal ou en cryptomonaie c'est à l'adresse : oxytude.org/don. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par notre lien affilié oxytude.org/amazon., ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats Pour animer cet épisode Cédric, Philippe et Yannick.

The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is back for its 40th year, and we are covering all the biggest innovations and conversations happening in the exhibition hall. From the latest advancements in mobility tech to AI-powered accessibility tools, we bring you in-depth discussions with some of the most exciting companies in the industry.In this episode, we speak with: • Luke Buckberrough from Glidance about their revolutionary mobility solution. • Bree Fraser from OneCourt on making live sports more accessible. • Sam Latif from Procter & Gamble on inclusive product design. • Quenton Christensen from NV Access on the future of screen readers. • Matt and Ryan from Vispero on JAWS' 30th anniversary and upcoming AI features. • Venkatesh Chari from Orbit Research on their latest Braille and tactile display technology.

This week, reflecting on the year of development with assistive technology Damo looks at : breakthroughs with Smart Glasses with focus on the Meta and ARX Vision products; Release of the pockets sized BTSpeak from Blazie Technologies and Orbit Speak from Orbit Research; The release of the Dot Pad and Monarch multi line tactile braille displays; The expansion of AI in particular Apple Intelligence and the FSCompanion and Ask MS Accessibility blind and low vision Windows accessibility help tools. To access the program, presented by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including their weekend experiences, Steven's purchase of the new Mac Mini, the Orbit Player device from Orbit Research available only in India, and the integration of Be My Eyes with Meta Glasses.They also engage with listener feedback and community interactions, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in technology, including a discussion about experiences with the Be My Eyes app, updates on Meta Ray-Ban technology, and insights into new tech innovations. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap02:47 Steven's New Mac Mini12:01 Orbit Research's New Device: The Orbit Player18:11 Be My Eyes and Meta Glasses: Setup and Features26:53 Listener Feedback

En este nuevo episodio, publicamos la tercera parte de la entrevista mantenida el pasado 31 de mayo con Venkatesh Chari, Consejero Delegado de la empresa Orbit Research, y en ella, conoceremos el futuro Óptima Braille. Si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo, podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico maria.gar@telefonica.net

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on Orbit Research visit their website - Orbit Research

Product Minute: HeadBeam Plus.   Excellent wearable head torch with spotlight and flood light functions, SOS mode, and gesture on/off response. Note - whoops from me, I got to excited and called it a head lamp rather than HeadBeam.   https://shop.visionaustralia.org/headbeam-plus.html   Further Education Bursary Awards 2025   Open to Certificate IV and above, check Bursary website for details.   https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/funding/other-funding/further-education-bursary   BT Speak Pro July Update    New Update to the BT Speak brings Games, a Phone book, and new voices. Blazie Tech prefers that orders go through them.   https://www.blazietech.com   Orbit Research has Released Orbit  Speak.   Both a basic and plus version of the note taker with the Plus having entertainment options. Orders are from suppliers overseas when it becomes available on 22nd July 2024.   https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-speak-plus-speech-based-braille-notetaker-and-entertainment-center/   ARX Vision   Seems to be more interest in the ARX AI Head Set picking up with V1.5 hardware  now it will soon work with iOS on iPhone 15 and above. Note currently available on Android with ARX/Seeing AI, and Navilense. Also ARX app on the Blind Shell Classic 2.   Eleven Labs Reader   11 labs Reader app on iOS amazing human sounding voices. Android version coming soon.   iOS   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elevenlabs-reader-ai-audio/id6479373050   ABC Listen App for iOS/Android   ABC Listen recent update has a few issues but you can send feedback to the ABC via the app.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Éste, es el primero de los cuatro episodios en los que se va a dividir la entrevista realizada a Venkatesh Chari,Consejero Delegado de la empresa Orbit Research, a finales del mes de mayo de 2024, y en este episodio, nos hablará de las nuevas líneas Braille Orbit Reader Q20 y Q40. Si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo, podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

En este nuevo episodio publicamos la segunda parte de la entrevista realizada a Venkatesh Chari, Consejero Delegado de la empresa Orbit Research, a finales del mes de mayo de 2024, y en este episodio, hablaremos del nuevo anotador, lector de documentos y mucho más, Orbit Speak. Como siempre, si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo, podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

The Sight and Sound team are fresh back from the world renowned Sight City Assistive Technology show, which takes place annually in Frankfurt. This episode is all about glimpsing at some new technology, which will shortly enter our product line. We'll hear from Orbit Research, Harpo, Paige Connect, Next VPU and WeWalk. And, if that wasn't enough, there are some promotions on some of the technology featured in this episode that you will not want to miss out on!

The 39th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place from 18 to 22 March in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Centre on Disabilities, Division of Student Affairs at California State University, Northridge. There were many exciting braille product announcements at the conference, and the latest prototypes of previously announced braille products were also exhibited. In this episode, we are joined by a panel of braille experts who attended the conference. They will help us unpack the announcements and share their thoughts on the products they saw. If you are planning to attend any of the Sight Village exhibitions in the UK, this episode will help you decide which products you might like to see for yourself. Products discussed in this episode: Monarch from APH and HumanWare BT Speak from Blazie Technologies Orbit Speak, Orbit Reader Q20 and Orbit Reader Q40 from Orbit Research Cadence from Tactile Engineering Optima from Orbit Research and Access Mind BraillePen24 from Harpo NewHaptics Paige Connect from Paige Braille Braille eMotion from Hims OneCourt Various accessibility efforts from Procter and Gamble and Sony Braille guide dog name tags from Elegant Insights On the panel: Chancey Fleet (chanceyfleet@mas.to on Mastadon) from the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library J.j. Meddaugh (jage@mas.to on Mastadon) from A. T. Guys and Blind Bargains, home of the Blind Bargains Qast which is soon to return Judy Dixon, President of the International Council on English Braille

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the big news from Aira and the Microsoft Surface event. Starting with the Microsoft Surface event, they discuss the unveiling of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, specifically designed for business use. This sparks a debate about the relevance and excitement around Microsoft's offerings, especially in a world where Mac and PC users fiercely defend their choices. The introduction of a Copilot key on select Surface models stirs a mix of curiosity and skepticism, highlighting the growing influence of AI in everyday tech. There's also more news from CSUN's Assistive Technology Conference as it wraps up for another year, with Grace Scoffield bringing us news of updates from Be My Eyes, Aira, Orbit Research, HIMS International and more. The show focuses on the Aira announcement as Steven and Shaun welcome CEO of AIRA, Troy Otillio and Jenine Stanley from the company to share their news of a new Access AI feature that is rolling out to users worldwide as a beta. Keep in touch by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media.

Au programme de l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité dans ce numéro : Du côté des applications et du web Be My Eyes lance “Service Directory”, un répertoire de 600 services clients à travers le monde. NVDA 2024.1rc1 est disponible, la version finale en approche. Typeahead, un Lecteur d'écran AI. La version 5 du logiciel OBI (consortium DAISY) est disponible. Du neuf à la SNCF pour l'accessibilité. Perplexity, un moteur de recherche basé sur l'IA. Nouveautés du logiciel Brailliant BI X, Mantis Q40 et Chameleon 20, notes de version V2.2. Le reste de l'actu Nouveau terminal braille de – Orbit Research, les Orbit Reader QWERTY. Braille eMotion, un nouvel afficheur braille chez Hims. Une start-up coréenne met au point des lunettes qui contournent la DMLA. Le casque ARxVision intègre les applications Microsoft Seeing AI et Navilens. oldup a pu tester le système Brite AI Vision. Le futur du paiement en ligne est là avec Click to Pay de VISA. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Leonardo, Oldup, Jean-Philippe et Samantha pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal ou en cryptomonaie c'est à l'adresse : oxytude.org/don. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par notre lien affilié oxytude.org/amazon., ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats Pour animer cet épisode Alain, Philippe et Sof.

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off with excitement about CSUN 2024 and the latest developments in accessible technology. Allison Sheridan, the host of the NosillaCast podcast, also joins them to share her insights from the event. The episode starts with a significant announcement from Aira, introducing new AI features aimed at enhancing accessibility for the visually impaired. The discussion highlights the Access AI feature from Aira, which combines AI with human verification to provide detailed descriptions of images for users. Also, the guys discuss the announcement of new devices by Orbit Research, specifically the Orbit Reader Q40 and Q20, which feature QWERTY keyboards and are designed to make Braille more accessible and affordable. Despite the excitement, there's skepticism regarding the actual availability of these products, given Orbit's history with delays. Allison Sheridan then shares her passion for incorporating accessibility into mainstream tech discussions. She recounts her learning about accessibility, including teaching herself voiceover and advocating for accessible app design. Allison's anticipation for CSUN centres on exploring innovative solutions across various aspects of accessibility, not just for those who are blind or partially sighted but for all disabilities. Her story of attempting a tech talk blindfolded and her efforts to promote image descriptions in social media highlight her commitment to making technology inclusive. Keep in touch by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media.

On this Friday, January 19, 2024, Steven and Shaun dive into a weekly roundup of tech and accessibility news, discussions and interviews. The show kicks off with the hosts discussing the new schedule for Double Tap, which will now be five days a week, with four regular shows and the Friday Express. This change comes as they prepare to launch content on YouTube, aiming to maintain the quality of their work without spreading themselves too thin. Grace Scoffield joins with Double Tap news headlines, covering Samsung's new flagship smartphones featuring Galaxy AI, Google's Circle to Search feature, the anticipated Orbit Speak from Orbit Research, and the upcoming Hable Two Bluetooth keyboard for smartphones. She also mentions the WebAIM survey for screen reader users, which is gathering insights to enhance web content and standards for people with disabilities. Steven has a conversation with Eric Roche about the Inside One Braille tablet, a Windows-running device designed with touch technology for the blind community. It's a high-end product that aims to provide a seamless experience for blind users, though its price point may be a barrier for some. The episode also delves into accessible gaming, specifically focusing on Forza Motorsport, which allows people who are blind to drive with no vision at all. Steven interviews Ross Minor, who shares his excitement about the game's groundbreaking accessibility features and the inclusive gaming experience it offers. They discuss the game's sound cues, customization options, and the overall reaction from the gaming community. Keep in touch with Double Tap by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail that we might use on air. You can also find us across social media: search for Double Tap.

In today's episode, Steven and Shaun are buzzing with excitement over the plethora of news hitting the tech world. They discuss the recent Samsung Unpacked event, which, despite not usually capturing Steven's attention, brought some intriguing features to the table. Shaun, on the other hand, is particularly fascinated by the AI capabilities and live translation features announced. Special guest Sallih Kunduz from the Accessible Android website and podcast joins the show to give his expert take on the Samsung announcements. Salih emphasizes the significance of AI in the new Galaxy S24 series and the potential for enhanced accessibility through live transcription and translation during phone calls. The conversation then shifts to Orbit Research and their elusive OrbitSpeak product. Steven shares updates on the anticipated release, expressing cautious optimism due to previous delays. The hosts also touch upon the unfortunate delay of the Optima Braille laptop, promising to delve deeper into the reasons with Adi Kushner in a future episode. Another highlight of the show is the introduction of the Inside One Braille tablet by a French company. This Windows-running device aims to revolutionize the Braille note-taking experience with its touch-sensitive screen and Perkins-style keyboard overlay. Eric Roche from Inside One gives listeners an in-depth look at the tablet's features, design, and potential for inclusion in educational and professional settings. Lastly, Steven and Shaun discuss the rumours about a paid subscription model for Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa. They ponder the value of such a service and what it would need to offer to justify the cost. Resources Mentioned: - Accessible Android: accessandroid.com - Inside One Braille Tablet: insidevision.fr Connect with Double Tap: - Follow on X: @DoubleTapOnAir - Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com - Call: 1-877-803-4567

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Adi Kushnir, the man behind the company Access Mind, which has partnered with Orbit Research to build the Optima Braille Laptop. It's a Windows-based system running the latest hardware and is customizable to your needs and contains a laptop-style QWERTY keyboard and a 40-cell Braille display. Adi has spent his career building and developing new technologies to advance people who are blind through education into the workplace and believes a different approach is needed to ensure our success long term. It's an interesting and thought-provoking conversation and we cannot wait to hear your thoughts on it. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Adi Kushnir, the man behind the company Access Mind, which has partnered with Orbit Research to build the Optima Braille Laptop. It's a Windows-based system running the latest hardware and is customizable to your needs and contains a laptop-style QWERTY keyboard and a 40-cell Braille display. Adi has spent his career building and developing new technologies to advance people who are blind through education into the workplace and believes a different approach is needed to ensure our success long term. It's an interesting and thought-provoking conversation and we cannot wait to hear your thoughts on it. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

2338 The Tech Toolbox from Orbit Research (Sep. 20, 2023) Show Notes Orbit Research carries a wide variety of products suitable for students, professionals, and home use. These range from talking and graphics calculators to multi-line and graphical braille displays, to low vision magnifiers to braille computers. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Venkatesh … Continue reading 2338 The Tech Toolbox from Orbit Research (Sep. 20, 2023) →

En este nuevo episodio seguimos charlando con Venkatesh Chari, Consejero Delegado de la empresa Orbit Research, y conocemos un nuevo producto que será lanzado en breveal mercado por Orbit. Se trata del Orbit Speak, un Braille Hablado moderno, con la tecnología y las características de nuestros días. Si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

En este episodio, publicamos la primera parte de la entrevista realizada a Venkatesh Chari, Consejero Delegado de la empresa Orbit Research, y en ella, presentamos uno de los nuevos productos lanzados durante esteaño por Orbit al mercado, el dispositivo multilínea Orbit Slate. Si queréis poneros en contacto conmigo podéis escribirme a la dirección de correo electrónico mariagarciagarmendia@gmail.com

The below is a direct quote from Adi's email: “It has been a long time dream for many of us to change the landscape of assistive technologies produced for blind and visually impaired people. We want to get products that are truly innovative, match the 21st century, always connected, and upgradable. Products that really return the best value for the prices we all pay as consumers, instead of having products that rely on legacy technology, which are not driven by us, the users, they are mostly driven by various business decisions that do not always match our expectations. Some of this technology, in its current form, limits us when we want to grow further, to get a job, to have a professional degree, etc. It has been a long time issue that was bothering Adi Kushnir, an Israeli blind assistive technology user and developer, since he couldn't find the best device for him to use for his personal and professional life. Adi approached Venkatesh Chari, and together, with Orbit Research's strong engineering capabilities and Adi's knowledge of the industry and strong product vision, the duo have decided to build AccessMind, a company that will re-define the assistive technology landscape by producing products that combine the latest mainstream approaches, while keeping our specialized accessibility needs, strongly in mind. IN this presentation, we will learn about the companies first product, the Optima Braille laptop computer, that is going to introduce something new and fresh to the all-in-one Braille device industry, currently dominated by products that are traditionally called notetakers.” Presenter Contact Info 1. Adi Kushnir, co-founder and director of product development, AccessMind LLC. Email: adi@accessmind.net 2. Venkatesh Chari, co-founder and CEO, AccessMind LLC, and president and CEO, Orbit Research. Email: v.chari@orbitresearch.com and v.chari@accessmind.net 3. Andre Polykanine, CTO, AccessMind LLC. Email: andre@accessmind.net

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 243 0:30 We got a ticket to ride 2:12 The Be My AI test is expanding 5:05 HIMS releases version 2.0 of the SensePlayer firmware 6:39 Critical Braille bugs remain as iOS 17 release looms 8:25 Home Dialysis changed my life 17:46 Hearing in noisy places 27:25 Typing and Braille reading speeds according to ChatGPT 46:58 Portable VoiceOver for Mac preferences explained 52:10 Does anyone know anything about guide horses? 56:43 Orbit and Access Mind discuss Optima, OrbitSpeak and more 1:05:48 Remembering old iOS apps that no longer exist 1:45:52 Closing and contact info 1:56:08

From the 2023 NFB Convention Floor, Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant talked with Orbit Research CEO Venkatesh Chari and Adi Kushner, CEO of AccessMind. Venkatesh first gives listeners an overview of the products Orbit research has produced in the past such as the Orbit Reader 20 and 40 cell braille displays, talking graphing calculators, iBill Currency Reader, Orbit Writer, etc. While this interview mainly focuses on the two new products from Orbit Research, you can check out the full list of product offerings on their Website   The first new product from Orbit Research scheduled to be released this year is called Orbit Speak. From the Orbit Research website: “The Orbit Speak is equipped with features of a modern braille notetaker with a braille keyboard and synthesized speech output in a compact, pocket-sized device.” To learn more and pre-order your Orbit Speak today, visit its Product Page   The second product discussed is the latest offering from Orbit Research in conjunction with AccessMind, called the Optima. This all-in-one braille laptop offers a 40-cell braille display with a qwerty keyboard, and the power of the fully featured Windows 11. In addition to learning more about this revolutionary product, Adi gives listeners an overview of his inspiration for the product, and how his own experience led him to partner with Orbit Research for its development. Orbit Research will begin to ship pre-orders in the first quarter of 2024. For more details, visit the Optima's Webpage Read More

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock and Damshe Thomas, from AT Guys, to talk about their experiences of both the NFB and ACB conventions they visited this week. We also discuss some of the tech they got hands-on with, including the new Orbit Speak from Orbit Research; and find out about some of the interesting companies displaying their wares, including Blind Girl Designs and IRIE-AT. Michael also got the chance to catch up with Sam from the popular YouTube channel The Blind Life, and found out how Sam makes the channel possible. Plus, Grace Scoffield joins us for a review of the week's news in accessible tech. Focused mainly on the big announcements from the conventions, Grace also looks at the latest news from Twitter and the emerging rival called Threads from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

Today on the show, we revisit a conversation we had with Venkatesh Chari, the CEO of Orbit Research, who told us earlier this year about some of the new products coming out from the company between now and 2024. As we are fast approaching the date when the new Orbit Speak is due to appear on sale, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the chat. Also, we have more of your feedback, including a question from listener M who asks what is the best Mac to buy for someone who is totally blind, and Lena writes in to help Negative Julian out on his needle threading challenges. We also hear from Shahzad, who questions Steven's buying choices recently and asks Shaun to intervene. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir