Glide’s phased rollout sparks debate among blind tech users as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into community emails about accessibility, Meta smart glasses, MacBook Quick Nav woes, and the future of gaming for blind players.In this lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun open their inbox to tackle listener questions and rants. Doug shares insight on Glide’s $4 million funding and phased rollout in the US, Canada, and UK, raising questions on infrastructure, European access, and regulatory hurdles. The hosts unpack community reactions—ranging from excitement to scepticism—and discuss the realistic timelines for blind users to get hands-on with Glide.Listeners also share tech frustrations, from MacBook Quick Nav bugs that drive one user to the brink, to Meta Ray-Ban video call glitches that turn out to be faulty hardware. Trevor questions the Envision Ally Solos strategy, calling for more affordable and standalone options for AI-powered glasses. Charles sparks a thoughtful discussion on the lack of immersive, accessible video games for blind players, highlighting the gap between mainstream hype and practical usability. And finally, Jim vents about sighted people’s assumptions when offering “help”—reminding us that awareness and independence go hand in hand.Relevant LinksGlide: https://www.glidance.ioEnvision Glasses: https://www.letsenvision.comMeta Ray‑Ban: https://www.meta.com/ca/ai-glasses/Can I Play That: https://www.caniplaythat.com 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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