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Double TapSolving the Rubik’s Cube Without Sight: Paul Martz’s GuideCan blind people solve the Rubik's Cube? Yes—and Paul Martz is proof. In this episode, Steven Scott interviews the author of Solve It, a fully accessible speedcubing guide for blind users. You'll also hear listener feedback on guide dog life, choosing the right headphones for Braille displays, and the complexities of blind navigation.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!While Shaun Preece takes a...2025-07-2458 min

Double TapMicrosoft's Disability Answer Desk Available Via AI From Be My Eyes, New Macs & GPS WoesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Be My Eyes that it has partnered with Microsoft to create the first AI virtual assistant for its Disability Answer Desk. Read more here: https://doubletaponair.com/be-my-eyes-ai-customer-support/ There's also news from HumanWare regarding their Victor Reader Stream 3: you can now access TuneIn via the accessible audio player. Read more here: https://doubletaponair.com/tunein-partners-with-humanware-to-enhance-audio-accessibility/ Plus listener Callum asks about the pitfalls of using a Braille display across two machines - one real and one virtual - if he chose to get a new Mac with silicon chips. ...2023-11-1655 min

Double TapNew Screenreader for Mac & JAWS Next Big Thing ContestToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a new screen reader proposed by a Portuguese developer who is blind, in reaction to what he considers "neglect" on the part of Apple and VoiceOver. Read more about the newly proposed screenreader, called Vosh, here: https://doubletaponair.com/could-a-new-screenreader-for-mac-be-on-the-way/ Also, we meet VP of Software at Vispero, Ryan Jones, and returning champion VP of Vispero, Matt Ater, to discuss the Next Big Thing contest from the company which announces its winner today. Read more about the Next Big Thing contest here: https://doubletaponair.com/visperos-next-big-thing-contest-announces-winner-tonight/ And there's more of your feedback...2023-11-1456 min

Double TapAmazon Event ReviewToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Amazon at their devices and services event, held on the 20th of September. They are joined by Robin Christopherson from the UK’s AbilityNet charity, and together they chat about the new Echo Show 8, as well as a range of other new hardware announcements across their Fire TV and smart home security camera lineup. Also, there was much discussion about Alexa’s new voice that will be coming next year, as well as improvements in generative AI, meaning more conversational capabilities for the smart assistant. However, with much talk...2023-09-2156 min

Double TapKapsys SmartVision 3 ReviewToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the Kapsys SmartVision 3 mobile phone that Steven received recently. In his review, Steven discusses the value of having the touch screen as well as a physical T9 keypad and demonstrates how to navigate the Google-certified Android device by cursor keys alone. Also, he shows off the dictation and Google Assistant button on the side of the device. And there’s more thought-provoking conversation starters from you the listeners. We hear from first-time listener Eric, who asks about the best online dating apps for people who are blind, while Aaron raises questions about th...2023-09-2056 min

Double TapRedemption Of The Shaun & Dictaphones That Talk BackToday on the show, Shaun receives a reckoning over his comments about touchscreen devices vs. smart feature phones and devices that don’t require a touchscreen. Listeners weigh in on the subject perhaps, or perhaps not, fairly squaring their aim at Shaun. Also, there’s more discussion on the biggest issue of the day: how to pour milk into a cup. Listeners offer their suggestions. And Derry Lawlor very kindly shares a demo of his new Olympus DM-770 dictaphone that features voice guidance. But are these types of devices on the way out and should we as a blind community dema...2023-09-1956 min

Double TapUpcoming Events & The Cost of AccessibilityAs Techtember rolls on, Steven and Shaun discuss two upcoming events. Amazon events were always known for the sheer amount of new products they unveiled. Just what can we expect to see this year? Microsoft may not be quite as fun as an Amazon event, but there’s no denying their hardware expertise. Steven tells us of his experiences using a Surface Pro and why he really wants a Surface Laptop. All these plus spiders, gardening, non-sweaty wristbands and, of course, your feedback. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-8...2023-09-1455 min

Double TapThe 2023 Apple EventWell, what else was today's episode going to be about? Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock as they discuss their thoughts on Apple's latest offerings. Is the excellently named "Double Tap" gesture of the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 Apple Watches enough to make people want to upgrade their current hardware? Likewise, does the convenience of the new USB-C connector on the iPhone 15 family make the iPhone 15 a must-have device? The trio give their answers and dig a little deeper to see what other new features may be lurking in the shadows. Get in touch with the Double Tappers...2023-09-1355 min

Double TapAll The Things We Said We'd Do YesterdayToday on the show, Steven and Shaun make a solemn promise to actually do what they said they would do, but will it happen? First up, good friend of the show Robin Christopherson talks about the accessible YouTube app he has been playing with on Windows to make it easier to navigate the content. Here’s a link to the app: https://ddt.one/en/software/accessible-youtube-downloader-pro Also, Michael Babcock is back to share his tips on screen recording with an iPhone, in case you ever want to get in touch with a developer to share the challenges you are ha...2023-09-1256 min

Double TapThe Show We Planned, But Never HappenedToday on the show, Steven and Shaun offer us a treat of two new tasty demos, however in true Double Tap form the whole plan goes out of the window when Steven gets distracted by himself! Instead, we focus on an article from journalist Steven Aquino, who is blind, that raises his concerns over the excitement of Apple switching from lightning to USB-C connectors in their upcoming lineup of tech. However, Steven is unsure it’s a strong argument and shares his thoughts. Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevena-quino/2023/09/07/switching-the-iphone-from-lightning-to-usb-c-has-bigger-implications-than-convenience/ Also, Steven has been buying ag...2023-09-1155 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Latest Tech News & Your App DemosOn today's show, Steven and Shaun share some of the highlights from recent interviews and listener app demos.We start off with Mike Buckley and Shaun discussing the latest developments in the upcoming Be My AI feature in the incredibly useful Be My Eyes app.It's then on to two fantastic app demos from our listeners. WikiTrip gives you lots of details about landmarks around you while Weatherology gives your local weather report a personality.It's then back to the interviews with Lucy Begley, from HumanWare, talking to Steven all about the new...2023-09-0955 min

Double TapBabcock & Preece Take OverMichael Babcock takes the hosting chair today while Steven is away, and immediately jumps into tech with a discussion on how to make sure you are always in the frame when it comes to video conferencing on your computer. Shaun talks about his experience with the fantastic Windows app Can You See Me and Michael tells us of a similar app for the Mac called CenteredHead. After more talk on everything from Windows vs. Mac and browser problems, it’s on to a listener lesson for Shaun regarding his trouble using a liquid level indicator. Just how do you make th...2023-09-0855 min

Double TapBe My Eyes Update & Weather AppsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the issues around Windows for many users who are blind and why some are considering making the switch to Mac. Also, Mike Buckley joins Shaun to discuss the latest developments in their new upcoming Be My AI feature, and Mike talks about their recent partnership with LEGO. And listener Lena gets in touch with her latest app demo on Weatherology, which brings a touch of personality to your weather reports. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354...2023-09-0756 min

Double TapSensePlayer Updates, Older People & Tech and Getting FitToday on the show, Steven opens up about why he started on new medication and the apps and tips he has to get himself fit. Also, listener Negative Julian weighs in on the conversation around older people and technology. Is it a redundant argument coming from people who don’t fully understand where most people are coming from when they lose their vision later in life? And, Jason Fayre from Toronto stops by to share an update on his experiences with the HIMS SensePlayer device. Is the new firmware giving him new reasons to be excited about the player? Get in...2023-09-0656 min

Double TapWhat’s Around You & Steven Goes To The LibraryToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the topics you are raising from your emails and feedback. We hear comments about the All Terrain Cane and the UltraCane smart device as well as one listener’s experience of using Door Detection on her iPhone.Plus, we learn all about the WikiTrip app from one of our listeners and Lucy Begley from HumanWare meets Steven in a library to tell him all about the new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation.Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:Em...2023-09-0555 min

Double TapVispero’s Matt Ater, Part 2Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome back Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to walk us through how the JAWS Kiosk works in practice. Also, Matt unveils some of the new features coming up in JAWS 2024. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok...2023-09-0456 min

Double TapVispero’s Matt Ater, Part 1Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to talk all things JAWS and JAWS Kiosk. Ee learn about the concept of the JAWS Kiosk and how it came about, and discuss the thorny topics of blindness and capability, and why being blind scares so many sighted people. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com...2023-09-0256 min

Double TapA New Season Starts & Your Feedback ContinuesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun celebrate a new season of Double Tap on AMI-audio. There’s a lot to talk about, too, from your comments and emails including how AI will form part of our everyday lives and what that could mean for us as people who are blind. Also, the subject of what literacy means is back in the conversation, and we hear about a new newsletter for all things iPhone. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @Do...2023-09-0155 min

Double TapExclusive: SoundScape Is BackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun share an exclusive story about the relaunch of the popular SoundScape app that was previously created by Microsoft. The tech giant made the decision to turn it into an open-source project late last year and developers have since started building their own versions, including Voice Vista and Open-Scape (which is still in beta at this time). But how sustainable are these individual apps without backing from major groups or organizations? That’s the question the Scottish Tech Army posed when considering bringing the application back to life. Today, we meet Kirsty McIntosh from th...2023-08-3152 min

Double TapShowcase Accessible Products at CES 2024 & Apple and Amazon Announce Special EventsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big breaking news of the day: Shaun has started drinking coffee! Well, there is other news too, such as the Apple Event announcement that is likely to showcase new iPhones and Apple Watches on September 12th. Also, Amazon is holding their next special product event on September 20th, but what will they show off? And, we meet Steve Ewell, who is the Executive Director at the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, which is the non-profit arm of CES (Consumer Electronics Show) that takes place at the beginning of each year in Las...2023-08-3053 min

Double TapDriverless Buses, Blind Barbie & Mr. F Speaks out!Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the value of driverless buses to the blind community after one of our listeners gets in touch to share his experience on board one in Scotland. Also, listener Eric asks what a blind Barbie would look like if one was to be created, and we hear all about Jenine’s pink toolbox after Shaun reveals that his partner has one. And the infamous Mr. F makes a special appearance too following your complaints that the guys took a week off on holiday. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the co...2023-08-2951 min

Double TapMedication Side-Effects, NVDA trials & Inclusive LEGOToday on the show, Steven and Shaun return to the air with their usual mix of discussion around absolutely everything, and sometimes some tech news! Steven talks about a new medication he has been prescribed that is causing some interesting side effects, and also chats about his newfound love of the free screen reader, NVDA. Shaun talks about the realities of sight loss when sometimes it's just easier to ask for help rather than try to go it alone. Plus there’s talk about the new LEGO Braille bricks that everyone is excited about following the company’s decision to make...2023-08-2852 min

Double TapSeleste, Kapsys, Audio Sunglasses & A Birdcall Identification AppToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the big tech news stories of the week with Grace Scoffield, and we hear some of the big interviews and reviews from this week on Double Tap. There’s also the chance to hear from Seleste's Shubh Mittal about the Canadian company’s new audio and video glasses that connect to a smartphone, and Robert Felgar tells us about the new SmartVision 3 mobile smartphone from Kapsys. Plus, we have two listener reviews this week: Gordon gets in touch to talk about his new audio sunglasses, while Lena tells us about an to iden...2023-08-1952 min

Double TapCould ChatGPT Soon File For Bankruptcy & Lazarillo Comes To BlindshellToday on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, but first Shaun wants to question where our world’s morals have gone. It’s a tech show, honest! Also, the guys discuss the news that ChatGPT is close to filing for bankruptcy after losing $540 million since it launched in 2021. And Michael Babcock drops in with news of a popular travel app called Lazarillo coming to the Blindshell Classic 2 smartphone. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and...2023-08-1851 min

Double TapNew Audio Sunglasses & Merlin Bird AppToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review more of your comments and feedback from the inbox. We also learn about a new pair of audio sunglasses that listener Gordon has just bought called the RUIMEN Smart Audio Sunglasses. You can buy them on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09TKYC73Cpsc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details And listener Lena sends in her demo of an app she has started using called Merlin Bird ID, that lets you listen to bird calls from around the world, as well as identify bird calls in your...2023-08-1753 min

Double TapNew Smartphone From French Company KapsysToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences going to the eye doctor and the anxieties of going out. There are also comments from listener Brianne about the new Activator Braille display, and her own experiences enjoying a walk alone along a beach without the need for assistance. Our feature interview today is on the new Kapsys SmartVision 3 smartphone, available now in the U.S. and Canada from RAZ Mobility, and in the UK from Sight and Sound Technology. It’s a Google-certified Android smartphone with a tactile keypad and navigational buttons for easier use. Steven talks to Ro...2023-08-1652 min

Double TapA Grumpy Day Out, Accessible Gym Apps & Backpacks (Again)Today on the show, Steven talks to Shaun about his busy weekend enjoying the latest Barbie movie and the walk around his local shopping mall. As you will have come to expect from Steven, it was hardly an uneventful trip so relax and enjoy his latest series of travel nightmares and disasters. Also, once they both remind themselves that this is a tech show (honest) they hear from listener Brian, who shares his own experiences using apps to measure his running and cycling either alongside or with smart gym equipment. You can watch Brian’s YouTube video where he goes in...2023-08-1551 min

Double TapSeleste Smart Glasses & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your comments, including a clarification from listener Nicole on the origin of the Mini Guide we recently featured, as well as her own challenges with the lanyard for her Hable One keyboard. Plus, there’s more feedback following comments on the HIMS Senseplayer features and the issues getting Audible books onto the Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation. Our feature interview is with Shubh Mittal from Seleste, a Canadian startup making waves with the launch of their smart glasses, which allow users to benefit from a camera, audio and microphone bu...2023-08-1454 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Latest Tech News & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun continue the theme of this week and read through more of your emails and messages, but not before chatting about the challenges of losing weight all thanks to an office chair Steven sat on. Listeners James and Gary weigh in on the subject of Braille and literacy and challenge what some consider to be the meaning of literacy. And Grace Scoffield joins us with the week’s news in accessible technology, including details of a new smartphone from Kapsys, approval of a new accessible app for Reddit users who are blind, and a ca...2023-08-1252 min

Double TapBack To BackPacks & CanesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun listen to your feedback on the best backpacks for travellers who are blind. Listeners Jenine and Lena chime in with their thoughts, and listener Greg shares his views while also sharing his disillusionment with technology news. And, on that topic, we discuss the rumours about Apple’s new Vision Pro headset not gaining as many new developers to create apps for the new device; but is it all as it seems? Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK...2023-08-1152 min

Double TapAn Alternative To Be My AI & Steven Measures UpToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss an alternative to Be My AI, the new feature coming soon to Be My Eyes users that will enable people who are blind to identify, get descriptions for, and analyze images. However, while the beta is due to open up to more people soon, you can try the feature courtesy of the new Bing Chat app. Regular contributor and podcaster Thomas Domville (also known as Anonymouse) demonstrates the feature. Also, Steven has been buying again, but it’s not something with a fruit-shaped logo on it this time. Instead, he bought a ta...2023-08-1051 min

Double TapIt's All About You ... Well, MostlyToday on the show, Steven and Shaun really do make it all about you, with a read through your emails and a listen to your voicemails. All of this of course comes after a healthy dose of banter about Shaun looking like an upside-down camel. Full details within! We hear from listener Debbie from Toronto, who is wondering how to join the OpenScape beat. Details to join are here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/yAwt6vYy Plus there are comments from Aaron on using the new OpenFit earbuds from Shokz, and a question about the role of Braille notetakers. And...2023-08-0951 min

Double TapGetting Back To The Office & Is A Crow Smarter Than Steven?Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest rumour about the new iPhone 15 to be announced in early September. Also, as Zoom encourages its staff to return to the office, the guys discuss the benefits (or lack thereof) of being in the office versus working from home. And there are more of your comments on using backpacks, stronger mobility aids such as the All Terrain Cane, and a question from Greg on whether a crow is smarter than Steven following his attempts to thread a lanyard through his Hable One. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and...2023-08-0851 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Peloton Bike, Slinger Slim & Driverless Car ExperiencesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the week in tech news with Grace Scoffield. There's also a review of the Peloton bike accessibility features from listener Gavin, while Ron gets in touch to share his thoughts on the Slinger Slim lanyard device for your smartphone. Plus, we hear more of your comments on lanyard solutions. We are also joined by Gregg Hayes from Phoenix, Arizona, to talk about his recent experience of trying out a driverless car with his guide dog alone. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1...2023-08-0552 min

Double TapTravelling Independently & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven’s recent trip to London, England, where he decided to go it alone and try travelling without assistance. How did that go, and how is London coping with that decision? Also, there’s more of your feedback, including a question from Bev on the ability to navigate using a walker, and listener Ron sends in a review of the Slinger Slim lanyard device for the smartphone. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @Shau...2023-08-0451 min

Double TapPeloton Bike Accessibility & Lanyards Galore!Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the ongoing debate around lanyards and hear about some of the many, and varied, options that exist courtesy of our amazing audience. Listener Lena joins the chat with a full description of some really useful ID badge-style lanyards with holders, and Michael Babcock chimes in with his thoughts on the Slinger and Slinger Slim, which you can, helpfully, buy from AT Guys! Links for Lena and Michael’s choices are here: Travelon Id and Boarding Pass Holder - https://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Boarding-Pass-Holder-Black/dp/B00ICD5OOY/ref=sr15ppcrid=34SJP8G1HZ...2023-08-0152 min

Double TapTake VoiceOver Wherever You Go & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your email comments, including more on audio description, ongoing assistive tech deals during July and website accessibility issues. Plus, Michael Babcock from the UnMute Presents podcast drops by to share a quick tip on how to benefit from Portable Preferences for VoiceOver on the Mac, meaning you can backup your important preferences and also take them with you to use on another Mac if needed. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter...2023-07-3151 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Optima Braille Laptop Update, Siri Enhancements & Canute ConsoleToday on the Express, Steven and Shaun wrap up another week of tech news with the latest headlines from Grace Scoffield, including news of a new device to aid communication for people who are Deaf-blind. Also, there’s news of a new Android version of ChatGPT and Samsung’s latest products announced at their Unpacked event. Also, there’s an update on the Braille laptop, called the Optima, from Ali Kushner from AccessMind, and details of new enhancements to Siri from disability advocate Colin Hughes. And following listener Darren’s message this week, we bring you more on the Canute Console...2023-07-2951 min

Double TapOptima Braille Laptop Update & Your FeedbackToday on the show Steven and Shaun find out more about the upcoming Optima braille laptop device from one of the partners involved in its creation. Add Kushner from AccessMind joins the guys to talk about feedback they have been receiving that they intend to implement into the device and also what feedback they have been getting from competitors in the braille tech space. Also there’s more feedback from you, in particular on the subjects of audio description, braille and literacy and also comments on the new Victor Reader Stream 3rd generation. Get in touch with the Double Tappers an...2023-07-2852 min

Double TapOrbit Writer Review & More FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun listen to more of your feedback, including comments on the blind experience, threading of lanyards and a new console coming from Bristol Braille Technology soon. Also, listener Peter, from Guernsey, sends in his demo and thoughts on the Orbit Writer Braille input keyboard following much discussion about the Hable One. Listener Kay also chimes in with her thoughts after trying both devices. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir...2023-07-2751 min

Double TapLife, Death and LanyardsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the challenge of using lanyards. Yes, we are serious! Also, there’s an interesting email from Wayne that asks questions about the future of tech apps like Aira and how they could replace physical support workers in the future, and why Twitter has become what it has. Michael Babcock joins in, too, with a look at the updated Envision app, and listener Peter starts a conversation about the use of AI as a replacement for human friendship and relationships. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: fe...2023-07-2651 min

Double TapAdvocacy Works: Siri Will Soon Be Able To Authenticate Via Your AirPodsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, including Jenine’s Prime Day woes, and a request for demos from Darren in Northern Ireland. Plus, Shaun reveals how cheap he is when buying no-name chargers online, with a warning from Steven. And disability advocate Colin Hughes joins us to discuss his latest success with Apple after advocating Siri could be more useful when wearing AirPods in order to authenticate making a call or sending a message while wearing them. It’s a huge step forward for accessibility for all and Colin explains fully. Get in touc...2023-07-2553 min

Double TapX Marks The Spot & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Elon Musk, that Twitter will be rebranding to X. What does this mean for the fledgling social network? Also, there are more of your comments on the subjects of blind pride, Braille and even handbags! Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www...2023-07-2451 min

Double TapAn App To Make Comic Books, Maps & More AccessibleToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your comments and listen to your feedback. Also, listener Lena gets in touch to share a review of a new app she has found called Vizling, that aims to make multimodal content more accessible. That could be a comic book, a piece of art or a map. You can download the app at the following app stores: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vizling/id6444816899 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vizling Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback...2023-07-2152 min

Double TapSight Village: Day 2 HighlightsToday on the show, there are more highlights from Sight Village in England courtesy of listener Tim Dixon. Tim talks to Philip Ward, from a company called Seeing Solutions, which manufactures a product called the Mini Guide. It’s a navigation device that can be held in your hand or attached to your mobility aid as you move around your environment. Then, Tim speaks with Stuart Lawlor, at Sight and Sound Technology, about the new SensePlayer from HIMS and also to Freek van Welsenis, co-founder of the company Hable, most famous for its Braille input keyboard for smartphones called the Ha...2023-07-2053 min

Double TapSight Village: Day 1 HighlightsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Tim Dixon, who has been attending Sight Village in England this week. While Shaun and Steven argue over smart LED curtains, Tim talks to Ellis from VisionAid Technologies about a new range of products they are bringing out over the next few months, including a new CloverBook XL text reader, the Dot Pad and VoxiVision. You can read all about their new arrivals by visiting the website - https://www.visionaid.co.uk/new-arrivals Also, Tim finds out about the new Victor Reader Stream 3 from David at the HumanWare stand...2023-07-1952 min

Double TapSight Village ExperiencesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your comments and feedback, including a review from listener Felix of Threads, the new social media app everyone is talking about. Also, there’s a question from listener Shahzad on what the best Android phone is for people who are blind. And, listener Tim Dixon joins us from Sight Village in England to talk about his experiences and what he has had his hands on, as well as bought, at the event this year. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Ca...2023-07-1852 min

Double TapA Coffee & A ChatToday on the show, Steven and Shaun relax with a nice cup of coffee and listen to more of your feedback and comments. There’s everything to discuss, from Braille learning to audio description, and even why older tech is becoming challenging for some people. And there are a few comments following the passing of Dougal Dog, a huge part of the Double Tap family. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir Find Double Tap online: Yo...2023-07-1752 min

Double TapA Fond Farewell, Call Annie & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun take a break for a second to say a fond farewell to Steven’s beloved dog Dougal, who has been part of his life for 14 years but, sadly, had to be put to sleep on Thursday. Steven pays tribute to his loyal friend and companion and shares his memories with Shaun, who has also experienced this moment in the past. The show moves on to react to your feedback and comments on the subject of being questioned about your sight level, and why Mastodon is a good place for people who are blind to...2023-07-1453 min

Double Tap3D Printing, Advocacy & A SongOne thing is for sure at Double Tap: You never quite know what you are going to get! Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Shaun’s latest software find, called Logitech Options+ which lets him add new functionality to his MX Keys keyboard. Also, there’s a beautiful message from listener Robbie who tells us about the impact our show on blind advocacy had on him personally. Also, Jason Fayre from Toronto joins us to talk about 3D printing and answers our questions on whether the technology could be used for printing out Braille books. And if that’s not...2023-07-1352 min

Double TapGoing Dotty Over BrailleToday on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about Braille and Steven’s dive into the world of dots. The pair chat about the benefits of learning Braille and why hard copy Braille is better in the early years of learning as opposed to using Braille displays. Steven also shares his thoughts on the best ways to get started in learning and Shaun questions why there are so few resources to get started. There are also lots of comments around the unofficial "Grade 3" Braille code and chats about how useful it really can be, plus there is sympathy from listener Ha...2023-07-1252 min

Double TapShokz Open Fit EarBuds & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven’s latest purchase: A new pair of Open Fit earbuds by Shokz, the company previously known as AfterShokz. These are a new type of earbuds from the company known for its bone-conduction headsets that are popular with people who are blind and runners alike, due to the open-ear nature that allows you to move around outdoors without any sound being blocked by anything in your ear. They are available worldwide now and cost $179 USD. Also on the show, Steven and Shaun review more of your comments and feedback from the past we...2023-07-1151 min

Double TapBlind People in SpaceToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the big tech news stories and listen to your feedback, including comments from Jeanette on a wide range of topics, and a question from Ronnie on where Negative Julian got those NFC buttons. Here’s the link to the buttons on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273885060871?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=g2z8biyDRiq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=k80j4iLjRuO&var=&widget_ver=arte-mis&media=EMAIL In a special report, we hear the story of Andy Squires, a man from Virginia who is blind and has recently co...2023-07-1052 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Conventions SpecialToday on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock and Damshe Thomas, from AT Guys, to talk about their experiences of both the NFB and ACB conventions they visited this week. We also discuss some of the tech they got hands-on with, including the new Orbit Speak from Orbit Research; and find out about some of the interesting companies displaying their wares, including Blind Girl Designs and IRIE-AT. Michael also got the chance to catch up with Sam from the popular YouTube channel The Blind Life, and found out how Sam makes the channel possible. Plus, Grace...2023-07-0852 min

Double TapYour FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, including comments on Aira pricing from listener Robbie; the longevity of Braille embossers by Camille; and an interesting discussion starter from Mary, who suggests the answer to the long-term success of Braille would be to make it possible for it to be larger and more spaced out. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- ...2023-07-0751 min

Double TapConvention Coverage & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their use of indoor navigation apps, such as Seeing AI and Clew. Shaun talks about his experiences using these inside his home with mixed results. Also, there’s more from the ACB convention floor as Michael Babcock talks to Sam from the Blind Life YouTube channel, Tricia from the website Blind Girl Designs and the team behind Leader Dogs for the Blind in the U.S. There’s also more of your feedback, including a comment from Marco in Germany who explains why there are no a cappella voices available on Mac at t...2023-07-0652 min

Double TapConvention Coverage & Menus4All AppToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the news coming out from the NFB and ACB conventions this week. They chat about the new features announced by Vispero that will be included in the new JAWS 2024 screen reader software, including camera view information, meaning JAWS can now give you important info about your camera status, whether you are centred on the screen and what’s in the shot, as well as the new Braille split screen feature that lets you halve your display to see two applications at the same time. Also, Michael Babcock sends in more of...2023-07-0554 min

Double TapConvention Coverage & Aira PricingToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Aira regarding their decision to keep legacy pricing in place until January 2025, Twitter’s slow collapse and the new apps using Microsoft Soundscape code: Voice Vista and GoodMaps Outdoors. Also, we have full convention coverage from Michael Babcock at the ACB Convention in Chicago, and Damashe Thomas at the NFB Convention in Texas. We learn about a company called IRIE-AT that sells its own line of Braille displays and embossers worldwide. More details here: https://irie-at.com/ Plus, there’s an interview with a company all about making trav...2023-07-0452 min

Double TapA Conversation with Vispero's Matt Ater on JAWS Kiosk, CES & MoreToday on the show, Steven is joined by Matt Ater, the Vice President at Vispero, the company behind products such as JAWS and ZoomText, among others. The pair talked earlier this year after Matt returned from New York for a business conference showcasing their JAWS Kiosk software and hardware to potential new clients. The hardware offers businesses a way to make their touchscreen kiosks more accessible to people who are blind. They also chat about Matt's new role at the Consumer Tech Association Foundation as Chair, his role on the board at the Consumer Tech Association and his own time...2023-07-0151 min

Double TapTravelling To ConventionToday on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by regular guests Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas from the UnMute Presents and Technically Working podcasts. The guys are heading to conventions taking place in America from the 1st of July onwards, in particular the National Federation of the Blind Convention in Texas and the American Council of the Blind Convention in Chicago. Both Michael and Damaashe will be appearing at the events separately as part of their daily jobs with the AT Guys and will be selling a range of products at their booths. But, because they are wonderful people...2023-06-3052 min

Double TapYour FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, including comments about Braille and the new navigation app OpenScape. Listeners are already very excited about the new version of Microsoft’s SoundScape app that has now become open source and is being implemented into new apps including OpenScape, which recently arrived in beta form for a limited number of users. Those using it are already singing its praises, with others hoping that it will be released generally soon. But would you pay for it if it became a paid-for up-front or subscription-based app? Also, there are mo...2023-06-2952 min

Double TapShould Perkins-Style Keyboards be Standardized & NFC Tagging with ShaunToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your comments, including a question from Aaron about whether or not it is time to standardize the Perkins-style keyboard layouts across Braille displays. Also, listener Gordon gives us his latest thoughts on the Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer beta with accessing medication being one of his main challenges. And, Shaun gives us an insight into how to set up and use NFC tags using Apple Shortcuts and a sheet of NFC tags he recently bought from Amazon. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback...2023-06-2851 min

Double TapAI & Disability: How Can It Help UsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the role artificial intelligence has to play in enabling the lives of people who are members of the disability community. Following a question from listener Darren, Steven got in touch with Samuel Proulx from Fable Pathways to find out his thoughts on the topic, as he has written on the subject recently. Read more of Samuel’s work on LinkedIn here: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/samuel-proulx-06107332?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the subject soon. Get in touch with the Do...2023-06-2752 min

Double TapAudible Goes Spatial & Web Spot JoyToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their weekend of joy, with Steven lamenting about a new Mac VoiceOver feature he has found called Web Spots. This allows him to set markers on a webpage so he can easily navigate back to them as needed, rather than tabbing around each time. While there are VoiceOver commands for this, Steven uses the NumPad commander as he explains. Also, we learn more about Audible’s move towards more multi-cast audio productions and their aim to develop more Dolby Atmos spatial experiences in their audio offerings. Double Tap TV’s Marc Aflalo talk...2023-06-2651 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Titan Sub Disaster, Braille Evolution, Orbit Speak & Hands - On With Vision ProToday on the show, Steven and Shaun start with the tragic news of the missing Titan submersible, where five souls were lost due to the disaster. AMI’s Grace Scoffield also brings us the latest Double Tap News, featuring the breaking story Facebook will stop news content for its Canadian users following the arrival of a new law to ensure news content makers are paid for their work. Also, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking Amazon to court over its Prime sign-up and cancellation process, a claim Amazon strongly disagrees with. A major shift could be on the ho...2023-06-2452 min

Double TapMore Thoughts on the Future of BrailleToday on the show, Steven and Shaun hear more of your feedback regarding Steven's idea that the Perkins-style keyboard for Braille input may be out of date and perhaps it is time to move towards more QWERTY-style input methods on Braille displays. Unsurprisingly, there has been quite a lot of reaction to this suggestion, with comments ranging from general agreement to shock that the topic is even being discussed. There are many nuanced points too, including reasoning that the input method is required for math using the Nemeth code. Keep your thoughts coming as this conversation evolves. Get in touch...2023-06-2351 min

Double TapThe Future of Braille Discussion ContinuesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun hear your comments on the discussion the guys have been having on the future of Braille. We hear interesting comments and thoughtful responses from many of you, including the point that one of the benefits of Perkins-style key input for Braillists is the speed at which someone can take notes. However, others are sympathetic to Steven’s idea. Keep your thoughts coming in on this issue and we will discuss it further this week. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Ca...2023-06-2251 min

Double TapOrbit Research Revisited & Your CommentsToday on the show, we revisit a conversation we had with Venkatesh Chari, the CEO of Orbit Research, who told us earlier this year about some of the new products coming out from the company between now and 2024. As we are fast approaching the date when the new Orbit Speak is due to appear on sale, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the chat. Also, we have more of your feedback, including a question from listener M who asks what is the best Mac to buy for someone who is totally blind, and Lena writes in...2023-06-2153 min

Double TapThe Future of Braille: Another Crazy Steven Scott IdeaToday on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock to discuss Steven's latest and greatest idea (at least in his own head). Steven talks about his experience with Braille and suggests a change that he thinks would make the code easier to learn and also make it more available in a more useful way. But what do you think? Also, Michael talks to the guys about Apple Pay, using Reaper to edit audio and lots more. Grab a coffee and settle in for what they hope will be a thought-provoking discussion. And if you want to hear...2023-06-2051 min

Double TapOpenScape Beta Opens Up & More FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven’s latest purchases in the return of the classic feature "What Steven Bought This Week," but will Shaun be impressed? Also, with the OpenScape beta opening up again, Shaun talks about his recent experience with the navigation app while he was out and about at the weekend. At the time of recording the beta is open; check it out for yourself here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/YaRkTMXv And there’s more of your feedback, with an answer to Shaun’s Amazon Routines problem from Graham, and a comment from Rebecca regard...2023-06-1951 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: OpenScape Demo, Reddit Blackout & Apps For AnxietyToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the big stories this week in accessible tech news. First up, there's a demo from Michael Babcock - who hosts the UnMute Presents podcast - of the new app, called OpenScape, that's like a GPS for the blind and partially sighted community and replaces the popular Microsoft Soundscape app. There's also discussion about how Reddit is charging third-party apps big bucks, and people aren't happy about it. Samuel Proulx is a mod on the R/Blind subreddit and talks about the reports that accessibility-focused apps might get a pass, but is this...2023-06-1753 min

Double TapCamera Access On Vision Pro & Identifying Clothes With NFC ButtonsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a report by 9to5Mac which suggests the cameras on the new Apple Vision Pro headset won’t be available to third-party apps, which could have a big impact on people who are blind hoping their favourite apps, like Be My Eyes, Aira and Seeing AI, would be available on the device. There’s also concern around the cost of the headset, with listeners Darren and Peter weighing in on the issue suggesting that a monthly payment solution might make it more accessible to more people. There’s also a suggestion that the sa...2023-06-1652 min

Double TapCatching Up on Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into their personal tech struggles. From Internet connection issues to troublesome remote controls, they discuss the frustrations they've faced. Steven shares his positive experience with Sensibo, a device that lets you control your air conditioning through your smartphone. Steven describes his Internet issues and how he plans to mitigate future ones with the new Netgear Nighthawk AX4 router, which has WIFI 6 and also 4G LTE connectivity. Also, he talks about the Solis 5G router for getting access to high-speed Internet on the move. They also discuss the news that Envision glasses now...2023-06-1552 min

Double TapCatching Up with Our Friends at AiraToday on the show, Steven and Shaun catch up with a good friend of the show from the visual interpreter service, Aira. Jenine Stanley joins the guys to discuss everything from the new Screen Share feature available now on the new Aira Explorer app for iOS and Android, plus there are details of a new podcast to help deepen the understanding of what Aira is to a wider audience. And the company wants to hear from you to help shape its future. Also, there’s more of your feedback including a question on NFC tags from listener Ronnie, and a lo...2023-06-1452 min

Double TapWayAround Tags, Phone Link App Woes & Shakespeare?Today on the show, Steven and Shaun get into a heated topic off the top about Shakespeare! It’s a tech show, honest! Then, they get back on track (sort of) and listen to more of your feedback including a question from Caleb on how best to support someone losing their sight, a query from Callum on how to use the Phone Link app on Windows, and a rather hilarious email from Greg who observes the unusual species that is the radio show host. And there’s a demo of the new WayAround app, available on the Blindshell Classic 2, from Mich...2023-06-1352 min

Double TapOpenScape, Changes at Reddit & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the breaking news over the weekend that a group of developers have come up with an alternative to the much-loved Microsoft SoundScape app, called OpenScape. The new app is in a beta phase and is slowly being rolled out to people who want to take part in order to give feedback. At the time of recording the beta program was full, but the developer told Double Tap that it would open up again “in the coming days.” Double Tap correspondent Michael Babcock sent in an early demo of the new app in a...2023-06-1251 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Apple's WWDC Recap & The Other Tech News This WeekSteven and Shaun kicked off this week's Double Tap Express with their take on Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference where the tech giant dropped some serious tech news. They've got a new 15-inch MacBook Air, an upgraded Mac Studio, and a Mac Pro, all boasting the M2 chip. On the software side, we've got iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14 (Sonoma) coming our way with a bunch of cool features. And let's not forget the audio upgrades for AirPods and CarPlay, new control centre for TVOS, and revamped Watch Faces for Watch OS 10. But the showstopper was the Apple Vision Pro, a mixed-reality...2023-06-1052 min

Double TapWWDC Coverage: The Mainstream POVToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference from the mainstream perspective with the help of Double Tap TV host Marc Aflalo. Marc joins the guys for the hour to discuss his take on the new Apple Vision Pro headset, and where he thinks it sits compared to alternatives out there. Also, did Marc have the same feeling seeing the Vision Pro announcement that he did when he watched the launch of the first iPhone? Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada...2023-06-0952 min

Double TapWWDC Coverage: Using Vision Pro With A Physical DisabilityToday on the show, Steven sits down with Colin Hughes, a disability advocate with muscular dystrophy who struggles with movement and breathing. He shares his unique perspective on the accessibility features of Apple's latest announcements, particularly the Vision Pro and the improvements in dictation in iOS 17. Colin, who interacts with technology primarily through voice due to severe muscle weakness, highlights the potential of these advancements. Colin's transformative experience with the Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses underscores the potential of accessible technology like Vision Pro. He shares, "I could not take my own photos and videos that so many people take for...2023-06-0852 min

Double TapWWDC Coverage: First Listen To VoiceOver On Vision ProToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more announcements from the ongoing Apple Worldwide Developers Conference taking place this week in Cupertino, California. Much of the discussion focuses on a video launched by Apple during the event, which shows how VoiceOver will work on Apple Vision Pro: https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10034/ There’s also a demo of how the text-to-speech voice Eloquence has new customization options, and journalist and author Shelly Brisbin drops by to talk about the event from a partially sighted perspective. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: fe...2023-06-0752 min

Double TapWWDC Coverage: One More ThingToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Apple at their Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California. They discuss the biggest news of all, the Apple Vision Pro, which is a VR-style headset that is essentially a computer inside a headset. But will this be accessible to blind people? The team discusses what they know so far. Also, there’s a discussion on the future of iOS with the latest version, 17, due to be released later this year. Plus there are updates to TV OS, Mac OS and Watch OS too. The guys review all the la...2023-06-0651 min

Double TapLink for iPhone, Smartish Toaster & Tanned ButchersToday’s episode sees the return of an old favourite segment known as "What Steven Bought This Week." Steven has a shiny new jingle and an equally shiny new gadget in a box, so why is it that Shaun seems less than impressed? Next up it’s on to the newly-updated Phone Link app for Windows. Phone Link is an app that allows you to make calls, message and read notifications on your phone from your computer. Previously, it only supported Android phones but with its most recent update, it now supports the iPhone. Steven gives us a guided tour arou...2023-06-0552 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Quality of Audio Description, End for Soundscape & Hable One UpgradesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the week here at Double Tap. AMI’s Grace Scoffield joins the team to bring us the news, featuring some serious news from Amazon's Ring, which has just settled with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for a whopping $5.8 million over privacy violations. We're also saying goodbye to celebrity voices on Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices, and the BrailleWear glove developed by ORama AI is set to revolutionize the way people read Braille. Also, BlackRock Neurotech is making strides with their brain implant technology, and we discuss the future of the Microsoft Soundscape app...2023-06-0351 min

Double TapMeta Quest 3 Announced & WWDC PreviewToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Meta, the parent company of Facebook, who have just announced their new Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV joins the guys to fill us in on the announcement. Read more about the new Meta Quest 3 headset here: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/06/meta-quest-3-coming-this-fall/ There’s more discussion following our conversation with AMI host Becki Zerr about the end of Soundscape from Microsoft. Listener Paul sends in an email detailing the case for trying out BlindSquare as an alternative. Find out more about BlindSquare he...2023-06-0252 min

Double TapMeet Robert Kingett: Part 2In this insightful episode, Steven Scott is joined by Robert Kingett once again to talk about his latest work called Social Audio Description. They discussed Robert’s key part in developing more audio description for streaming services, in particular Netflix, in the early days, and how his hard work paid off when the streaming giant announced it would add audio description to all of its original content moving forwards. A contentious topic of cultural preferences in audio descriptions was also explored. Some argue for accents tailored to local listeners, but the consensus was that the main focus should be on en...2023-06-0152 min

Double TapThe End Of Everything ... And Microsoft SoundscapeToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest opinion from leaders in the field of artificial intelligence that it will, in fact, exterminate all of us at some point in the future. It’s a cheery subject and Steven wonders why the people who are creating the tech are seemingly so concerned about it, while Shaun doesn’t appear to care less. Read more about the story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65746524 Also, June marks the official end for Microsoft SoundScape as an app developed by them and will move to an open source model. AMI...2023-05-3153 min

Double TapUpdating Hable One & Your FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox to discuss your feedback about recent episodes, including solutions for CD ripping software and disk cloning software for PCs. Shaun also talks about issues relating to updating his Hable One to the latest software and how he worked round it. Links to items discussed in this episode. Double Tap and AMI only offer these links for reference - we cannot take responsibility for the content of these links or any harm the software has on your computer. Casper Disk Cloning Software: https://www.fssdev.com/products/caspersecure/ Exact Audio...2023-05-3051 min

Double TapChatGPT for iOS & Calling AnnieToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the app that they never discussed. Call Annie is an app for iOS that uses the latest ChatGPT technology to bring you a human-like virtual assistant you can talk to just as if you were having a FaceTime call with a friend. Although Steven’s attempts to demonstrate the app were shaky, download the app and try it for yourself on iOS here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/call-annie/id6447928709 Also, Thomas Domville, also known as Anonymouse on the AppleVis website, joins the guys to demonstrate the new ChatGPT app for iO...2023-05-2952 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: The Week In Tech News, Audio Editing Made Easier With Reaper & Happy Birthday To ShaunOn the Express this week, Steven and Shaun discuss what’s been in the news this week with a look at Open AI’s Chat GPT app arriving in more countries, including Canada. Plus there’s news on Neuralink, who claim the U.S. FDA has approved human trials to begin on its implant device, which could have an incredible impact on people who are disabled; and iACast podcast host Michael Noise talks about accessibility of the new Final Cut and Logic Pro apps for iPad. There’s also discussion following our interviews this week about Reaper accessibility and the state of...2023-05-2751 min

Double TapA Feast Of FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox to hear and discuss more of your comments following the past few episodes of the show. Steven also discusses his busy week travelling, and how an old piece of tech he found in the drawer really made the difference. And why was Steven talking to the Canadian Government? What has he done? Thankfully, it was all in the aid of promoting digital accessibility. You can watch and listen to Steven’s appearance via the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion website : https://ccih_ccdi_2023.vfairs.ca/ Get in touch with th...2023-05-2652 min

Double TapMeet Blind Journalist Robert KingettToday on the show, Steven welcomes special guest Robert Kingett, a blind author, accessibility consultant and journalist. The conversation delves into Robert's background and his journey as a journalist who is blind, providing a unique perspective on advocacy and how it has evolved for him over time. A significant part of the discussion revolves around the importance of learning Braille and the challenges of learning it later in life. Robert shares his personal experience of sudden vision loss and how it impacted his life, highlighting the importance of technology in bridging the gap between people who are disabled and non-disabled. ...2023-05-2552 min

Double TapAn Old Friend Discussing An Old ProblemToday on the show, Steven and Shaun meet up with an old friend to discuss an old problem-accessibility bug in Apple products. Scott (a.k.a. Kayaker) joins the guys to talk about accessibility bugs across Apple products and his recent experiences getting long cane training at a facility in Michigan. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X...2023-05-2452 min

Double TapReaper Made Easy, Or Is it?Today on the show, Steven is nowhere to be found so Shaun takes the reins firmly in hand. He is joined by Scott Chesworth and Jenny Brennan to talk about the joys of using Reaper and their involvement in the development of the tools used to make Reaper more accessible to people who are blind. For more information on the website discussed on the show, visit www.reaperteacher.com. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir...2023-05-2351 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Global Accessibility Awareness Day in Review, Be My Eyes Update & Aiko App DemoToday on the show, Steven and Shaun review the week in accessible tech news, starting with the biggest story of the week: Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Steven reviews the latest announcements across the major tech companies and we hear from Joe Devon, one of the co-founders of the day itself. Also, there’s an update from Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley, who talks about how the beta phase is going and where he sees more potential for the app to thrive, including using wearable devices and providing navigation support. There’s also a demo of the Aiko transcription app usin...2023-05-2054 min

Double TapBe My Eyes Beta Winners, Wrapping Up Global Accessibility Awareness Day & Your FeedbackToday on the show, we tell you who has made it onto the lucky list of five winners to access the Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer feature. Don’t panic if you didn’t win, as the team at Be My Eyes have told us that another round of testers will be added very soon. Also, there’s more from Global Accessibility Awareness Day, including news from Google on updates to the Lookout app, Microsoft Xbox sharing news on their latest accessibility updates within their app, console and website, and Samsung updating their earbuds to be more accessible for those who ar...2023-05-1951 min

Double TapGlobal Accessibility Awareness DayToday on the show, Steven and Shaun dedicate the episode to the people who were instrumental in creating what is now known as Global Accessibility Awareness Day. They spend the hour with Joe Devon who, along with his friends, developed the day after it was clear there was a need to educate people on building accessible websites, services and apps. It all started with a blog post that still to this day goes viral each year. Read the blog post from MySQL Talk here: https://mysqltalk.wordpress.com/2011/11/27/challenge-accessibility-know-how-needs-to-go-mainstream-with-developers-now/ Follow the Double Tappers online where they will be sharing lots...2023-05-1852 min

Double TapAmazon Launches New Echo, OpenAI Urges Governments to Regulate AI & Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer UpdateToday on the show, it’s another packed episode discussing Amazon’s latest product release called the Echo Pop. Read more about the new Amazon Echo Pop here: https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23726684/amazon-echo-pop-smart-speaker-new-show-5-display-price The guys also discuss Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, who appeared in front of the U.S. Congress to urge lawmakers to build regulations for companies investing in and building artificial intelligence systems. Read more about Sam Altman’s appearance in front of the U.S. Congress here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65616866 Also, Be My Eyes Virtual Volunteer continues to grow with more business...2023-05-1752 min

Double TapApple Announces New Accessibility FeaturesToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Apple, which has introduced a number of new accessibility features that will be coming out later this year. The news comes ahead of this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18th. Read more about the latest news on upcoming accessibility features from Apple here - https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-speech-personal-voice-and-more-new-accessibility-features/ Also, there’s more of your feedback, including comments on audio description, sadness about the loss of the Microsoft Soundscape app next month, and more on one listener's ongoing issues with their blood glucose moni...2023-05-1652 min

Double TapBest Laptops for Users who are Blind & Transcribing Audio With iOSToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the important factors to consider when buying a new PC laptop following a query from one of our listeners on social media. Steven presents his Top 5 laptops for 2023, including such brands as Dell, Lenovo and LG. Also, the guys discuss the news that Twitter will now have a new CEO, but is anything likely to change for the social network? Read more about the new Twitter CEO here - https://ap-pleinsider.com/articles/23/05/11/new-twitter-ceo-to-start-in-six-weeks-says-elon-musk?utm_medium=rss There’s a demo of the transcription app AIKO for iOS and Mac from Thomas Do...2023-05-1551 min

Double TapDouble Tap Express: Google I/O, Final Cut and Logic Pro Comes To iPad & Hear Better Using AudioGramsToday on the show, Steven and Shaun present the first Double Tap Express - your weekly round-up of the week that was on Double Tap. We look back at Google I/O and hear thoughts from Double Tap TV’s Marc Aflalo on the event, plus we get an exclusive hands-on review of the Pixel 7A smartphone that Google just announced. Watch Marc’s review of the Pixel 7A on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=1scXkudG61g&feature=share Google I/O 2023 is a wrap; here’s a list of everything announced TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/10/heres-everything-google-has-announced-at-i-o-so-far/ We also d...2023-05-1352 min