Mainstream: Meta’s New Frames, AI Insights & Cow Collars

[Overview]
Explore Meta’s new smart glasses, Google’s offline dictation breakthrough, and the surprising ways AI is shaping our daily lives—plus, why cows now wear solar-powered smart collars.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest tech stories with their trademark insight and humour. From Meta’s new Blayzer and Scriber smart glasses designed for all-day wear to Google’s AI Edge Eloquent dictation app on iOS, discover how wearable and voice tech is evolving.

They discuss Amazon ending support for pre-2012 Kindle devices and the worrying trend of tech companies rendering hardware obsolete, raising questions about e-waste and consumer rights. Dan Ackerman of Microcenter News shares survey insights on how Americans trust—and use—AI, from medical advice to problem solving.

The episode rounds off with Waymo’s self-driving cars identifying potholes for cities and a fascinating look at Halter’s solar-powered smart collars for managing cattle with virtual fences.

Relevant Links
Microcenter News: https://www.microcenternews.com

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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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