{"id":7976,"date":"2023-12-19T09:20:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7976"},"modified":"2023-12-19T09:20:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:20:28","slug":"envision-endless-possibilities-with-the-envision-smartphone-app-and-smart-glasses-15-off-holiday-sale-sitewide-welcome-back-envision-cto-and-co-founder-karthik-kannan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7976","title":{"rendered":"Envision Endless Possibilities with the Envision Smartphone App and Smart Glasses. 15% off holiday sale sitewide! Welcome Back Envision CTO and Co-founder Karthik Kannan."},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4596\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7976-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2016, Envision has been providing products and services to enhance and empower blind and visually impaired people to live full and independent lives throughout the world. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant as he speaks with Envision co-founder Karthik Kannan, as they discuss many groundbreaking additions to the AI powered smart glasses and smartphone app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable Updates include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce cost by choosing from one of three editions of glasses to have instant and direct access to only the features deemed most important to the user.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New payment plan allows for unlimited access to smart glasses for only $150 per month.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New AI integrated Chat GPT functionality on both glasses and app offers greater independence and autonomy for the end user.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Karthik is pleased to announce that from now until December 31, 2023, Envision will be offering a 15% off holiday sale sitewide. To learn more and find out what Envision can do for you, visit the Envision Website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsenvision.com\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To contact Envision directly, visit their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.letsenvision.com\/hc\/requests\/new\">Contact Form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow them on:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LetsEnvision\">Twitter,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LetsEnvision\/\">Facebook,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nl.linkedin.com\/company\/letsenvision\">LinkedIn,<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/EnvisionAI\">YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed this interview. If you would like to learn more and contact us, you can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;@<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">Blind Abilities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blindabilities.com\/\">www.blindabilities.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send us an&nbsp;email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">info@blindabilities.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093. We would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To contact Simon directly, send him an email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com\">sbonenfant2<\/a>@pete-lane<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4598\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7976-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Envision2023.mp3 Podcast Summary: Since 2016, Envision has been providing products and services to enhance and empower blind and visually impaired people to live full and independent lives throughout the world. 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