Live AI Vision on Android, Stellar Trek Feedback, and Smart Glasses Showdown

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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore the expanding world of AI-powered vision across devices and platforms. Steven shares his first hands-on experience using Google Gemini's live vision feature on the Samsung Galaxy S25, using it to identify blinking lights and navigate the menu on an inaccessible VoIP phone—saving himself an Aira call in the process.

They dive deep into what this technology can do (and what it can’t), including its potential for identifying objects like mugs, clothing, CDs, and reading text on the fly. While Gemini impresses in some use cases, its limitations in real-time accuracy reveal that we're still a few steps away from fully trusting AI for independent navigation or complex spatial tasks.

Listeners also weigh in. Aaron shares a glowing review of the Stellar Trek and its breadcrumb navigation, color detection, and tactile buttons—offering a hands-free experience separate from his smartphone. Steven reflects on past struggles with the device and confirms plans to revisit it with Humanware’s help for a more in-depth review.

Other topics include:

• The strengths and weaknesses of the Envision smart glasses vs. Echo Vision by Agiga
• Meta Smart Glasses glitches and fixes
• The growing reliability of AI voices and TTS tools for audio production
• The future of smart glasses hardware amid global supply issues
• A hilarious and practical debate on using fingers vs. liquid level indicators for pouring tea

With firsthand insights, practical listener advice, and thoughtful reflections on what accessible AI could mean for blind users, this episode offers both inspiration and grounded realism.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
09:03 Exploring Practical Applications of AI
18:18 The Evolution of AI and User Interaction
22:10 Navigating with Technology: User Experiences
28:11 Navigating New Technology: The Learning Curve
30:01 Exploring the Stellar Trek: Potential and Expectations
31:59 Audio Narration and TTS: Enhancements in Accessibility
33:51 Editing with VoiceOver: Overcoming Challenges
35:18 Smart Glasses: Innovations and User Experiences
37:18 The Future of Assistive Tech: Anticipating New Developments
39:12 The Impact of Market Changes on Technology
41:09 User Preferences: Form Factor and Functionality
43:08 Stockpiling Tech: Concerns and Considerations
45:56 Community Questions: Seeking Solutions
47:50 User Experiences with Smart Glasses
49:41 Troubleshooting Tech: Common Issues and Fixes
52:28 Liquid Level Indicators: Preferences and Alternatives
55:18 Upcoming Innovations: AI and Accessibility

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