Double Tap’s Review Of 2024 & Looking Ahead To CES 2025
In this festive episode, the hosts reflect on the year 2024, discussing major tech stories, including the revival of AppleVis, the anticipation surrounding the Glide device, and innovations showcased at CSUN. They also delve into the evolving landscape of hearing technology and its implications for accessibility. They also discuss audio description, the rapid evolution of AI technology, and the future of assistive tech. Steven also welcomes Brian Comiskey, the Futurist at the Consumer Technology Association, to discuss what’s coming up at CES 2025 and the expectations surrounding new tech developments. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 00:00 Festive Greetings 04:57 Reflecting on 2024: Major Tech Stories 11:56 The Glide Device: Anticipation and Skepticism 18:05 Innovations from CSUN: Accessibility Tech 23:04 Hearing Technology: Bridging Gaps and Stigmas 28:52 Siri's Shortcomings and User Expectations 35:57 Exploring New Technologies Coming Up At CES 2025