CSUN 2025 Recap, Microsoft’s Ability Summit & Meeting Stevie Wonder

In this packed episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are back in the studio after an incredible week at CSUN 2025! They recap their experiences at the world’s largest assistive technology conference, sharing insights into groundbreaking innovations in Braille technology, adaptive gaming, and accessibility software.Plus, the guys share their once-in-a-lifetime experience meeting Stevie Wonder, who gave an emotional speech at the event.Microsoft’s Ability Summit is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and we break down the biggest accessibility announcements, including new adaptive packaging, AI-powered sign language detection in Teams, and advancements in GitHub’s accessibility features. Blind Gamer Steve Saylor joins the show to give us an exclusive hands-on review of Xbox’s new Adaptive Joystick, now available for purchase!And what’s happening with Be My Eyes’ highly anticipated live video feature? CEO Mike Buckley gives us an honest update on where things stand.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] 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 And We’re Back In The Studio!02:49 Reflections on CSUN 2025t09:09 Meeting Stevie Wonder12:14 The Importance of Community Engagement14:54 Microsoft's Ability Summit Highlights17:58 Accessible Gaming Innovations34:56 Be My Eyes: Updates and Future Plans41:17 Amazon's New Premium Device Line45:19 Sonos Cancels Streaming Box Project51:57 Sony's Commitment to Blu-ray Technology 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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