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