ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Amazon's new Echo devices cost more than ever, and iOS 27.3 brings Siri Recap and Safari dark mode. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through what's new for blind tech users, explain the risk of using third-party WhatsApp apps, and ask whether you can run AI on a laptop without the cloud.
Shaun has a grievance with Amazon. He bought an Echo Dot Max to get early access to Alexa+, and he still doesn't have it. The iOS 27.3 beta brings Siri Recap, which listens all day so you can look back on conversations later. That leads into a talk about privacy, phones that seem to be listening, and when a recording device crosses a line. Steven is pleased to see per-site dark mode coming to Safari, and Siri shortcuts are arriving in the VoiceOver rotor.
Saqib Shaikh's TypeOver lets your Windows PC act as a Bluetooth keyboard for your iPhone. That sets off a comparison of the Logitech MX Keys and Keychron mechanical keyboards. Steven also explains the risk of using accessible WhatsApp clients such as WhatSnap. Meta's terms allow it to ban accounts that use them, so the developers aren't the problem. Meta's inaccessible apps are.
David Ward of the Echo Tips podcast covers four new Echo devices: the Echo Show 16, the Echo Time, the Echo Studio with camera, and the sixth-generation Echo Dot, which now costs twice as much. A listener asks about running local AI models on the ASUS ProArt PX13. Steven explains why RAM and the graphics card limit what you can do on the machine itself.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and the Alexa+ early access frustration
3:41 – iOS 27.3 beta, Siri Recap and privacy
11:46 – Safari dark mode, Dark Reader and Siri shortcuts
15:15 – Image descriptions and the VoiceOver rotor
17:13 – TypeOver and the keyboard debate
23:07 – WhatSnap, WhatsApp bans and Facebook accessibility
28:45 – Clipboard sharing, Clipman and VoiceOver Ignore Groups on the Mac
32:45 – David Ward on Amazon's new Echo devices
46:56 – Listener email: local AI on the ASUS ProArt PX13
54:33 – Your midterm voting experiences and goodbye
Relevant Links
TypeOver: https://github.com/SaqibS/typeover
WhatSnap: https://github.com/aryanchoudharypro/whatSnap
Clipman: https://github.com/OnjLouis/Clipman
Dark Reader: https://darkreader.org
Echo Tips podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-tips/id1396874548
Logitech MX Keys S: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-keys-s
Keychron: https://www.keychron.com
ASUS ProArt PX13: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-creators/proart/proart-px13-hn7306/
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Hosted 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.
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