Best of YouTube: Samsung Unpacked, New Amazon Echo Spot & Is Audio Description Good Enough?

In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest Samsung devices, including new Samsung devices, the newly released Amazon Echo Spot and the need for improved audio description on TV and film.The conversation begins with a focus on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, the new Fold and Flip devices, and the new watches and earbuds from the South Korean company. The guys talk about the similarities and competition between Samsung and Apple, as well as the advancements in wearable technology, such as the smart ring for health tracking. They also touch on the potential for improved audio description with Robin Christopherson offering his personal view that AD leaves blind viewers with "the crumbs" when it comes to understanding what is happening on screen.Robin also chats with Steven and Shaun about the release of the Amazon Echo Spot, leading to a discussion on the future of AI and subscription models for voice assistants such as Alexa.Get ahead of the conversation and check out the Double Tap YouTube channel every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on the platform which you can find using this link: [https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleTapVideo] Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.