Zero Project Highlights: From Magnetic Zippers to Streaming Platforms Promoting Disability

Discover how adaptive tech, retro-inspired phones, and inclusive fashion are transforming daily life for disabled people. From accessible MacBooks to magnetic zippers, this episode spotlights innovation with impact.

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Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore a mix of fascinating technology from the Zero Project Conference and beyond. They share hands-on experiences with a Bluetooth-enabled “retro phone” designed to make smartphones more accessible for people with cognitive or motor challenges, including elderly users.

The conversation moves into the world of adaptive clothing with Indian company Multify, which creates custom garments that restore independence and dignity. Listeners also hear from Real Abilities, a US-based streaming platform championing disability storytelling, and from Lancome, which introduces its Hapta device—a smart makeup applicator for people with tremors or limited mobility.

The hosts wrap up with a discussion on Apple rumours, including the potential release of a lower-cost MacBook aimed at education, and why Steven thinks it might be the last MacBook he ever buys.