In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate breaking news regarding the Mantis Q40's new text-to-speech feature. Steven demonstrates the new feature for listeners and viewers exploring how the new feature works, and how it integrates into the workflow of the device itself

The show also includes listener feedback on various topics, including Christmas decorations, the Blindshell Classic 3, and a review of the much discussed Mini Guide. The guys also discuss the challenges of finding accessible content on platforms like Apple TV and listener John shares insights on the Pixel Watch's performance in terms of accessibility.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
06:03 Mantis Q40 Text-to-Speech Feature in Action
11:58 Update Process and Features
20:54 Your Feedback
28:49 Blindshell 3 and Future Demos
36:53 Accessibility in Apple TV: A User's Frustration
47:34 Direct Touch Typing on Android Devices

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