Have you guys ever downloaded an app and realized how life-changing the app is? In today’s episode, we are talking about that one specific life-changing app, Soundscape.

We are super duper excited to be bringing in Jarnail Chudge and Amos Miller, both are app developers who worked for Microsoft Soundscape, bringing us a technology that provides support for accessibility, mobility, and empowering their users while also adding value to their lives in a sustainable way. Jarnail is a design and innovation architect in the Enable Group at Microsoft Technology and Research. Amos is a product strategist at Microsoft AI and Research. Both Jarnail and Amos have been working on the app, Soundscape, which utilises 3D spatial audio to create augmented audio reality, designed to be as descriptive as possible for the users, aiming to enhance their spatial awareness.

So excited for you to get more into this episode. Let’s head on right now!

Links:
Allied Independence
Microsoft Soundscape, Apple Store
Microsoft Soundscape - Microsoft Research, Website
Microsoft Soundscape, Email
Microsoft Soundscape, News/Article Page
Meet the Mobility Instructors - Learning to use Microsoft Soundscape with Harry Potter, a blog by O&M Specialist, Marie Trudelle
Meeting the MIs using Microsoft Soundscape - Michael Evans from Guide Dogs Australia, a blog by O&M Specialist, Michael Evans
Soundscape LinkedIn Accessibility Demo [ Audio Description], Video
Amos Introducing Soundscape with Emily, Video

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