andrew flatres

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively discussion covering a range of topics, including the latest on the MacBook Airs, updates from HumanWare on the Victor Reader Stream 3 and Mantis Q40, and their personal experiences with technology. The guys are also joined by Mathieu Piquette and Andrew Flatres from HumanWare to discuss updates across their range of products. In particular, we focus on an upcoming update for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and we get the answer to the eternal question: when will Audible books be able to be added to the device? Keep in touch by emailing us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-03-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun find out about Annie, an innovative Braille learning tool. Developed by Thinkerbell Labs and distributed by HumanWare in the UK, it promises to make learning Braille an enjoyable experience for children as they can learn on their own, although it can also be used in a classroom environment. Andrew Flatres from HumanWare joins the guys to shed light on Annie's functionality, design elements, and educational value. There's also a chat about the AI Pin by Humane, which is being launched today. It's a remarkable wearable AI assistant that lets users perform tasks like making calls, sending texts, and identifying objects using an onboard camera, all through voice commands and without the need for a screen. The AI Pin, powered by OpenAI's GPT, stands out for its commitment to user privacy and represents a significant step towards more accessible tech solutions for those with visual impairments. There are more of your comments too, with listeners sharing more of their relatable experiences and stories from the blind community, including insights on sighted guide techniques and the challenges of navigating public spaces. 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: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, as well as uncover what is behind the hardware of the new Optima Braille laptop coming in 2024 from Orbit Research. There's also an in-depth conversation with Andrew Flatres from HumanWare, who talks about the new Designed for Surface certification that has been applied to three of their Braille devices. But what does it mean? And what's Andrew's take on the new Optima Braille laptop? Keep your feedback and comments coming - email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.