In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with their usual banter.The guys discuss the news from Google that the Pixel 8 smartphone won't be able to run their latest Gemini AI, while Wear OS 4 gets a new text to speech voice. Plus there are rumours about Apple's new upcoming accessibility features coming out in iOS 18 and Mac OS 15.Our main story today focuses on JAWS, the screenreader made by Vispero. The company's Vice President of Software and Product Development joins Steven and Shaun to discuss the new AI image recognition feature available now via their Early Adopters Program, and Michael Babcock joins in to share his first thoughts providing us with a short demo of the new feature in action.Keep in touch by emailing us [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. 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.

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