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Sonos Ace Headphones Review, Claude AI Gets Actions & iPad Mini Is Out
Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including the launch of the iPad Mini, Aira's new American Sign Language service, and upcoming Glide demo days. They also discuss the implications of new AI developments, particularly Anthropic's Claude, which can perform actions on behalf of users.Our main story today is a review of the Sonos Ace headphones by Steven. He discusses his own thoughts on the headphones along with long-time listener and Sonos fan, Elliot Stonhill. Shaun digs into the features and issues both Steven and Elliot have faced with the headphones as the conversation delves into not just the headphones, but the Sonos ecosystem itself.For more information on the topics discussed in today’s show visit the following websites:Glide Demo Days in the US and UK: https://glidance.io/events/Laugh for Sight event on October 28th: https://www.laughforsight.comGet in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] 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:0:00 - intro 6:29 - New iPad Mini Released Today 11:31 - New Sign Language Service from Aira 15:48 - More Chances to Get Hands-On with Glide 18:18 - Laugh for Sight Event 19:37 - Claude AI Gets An Interesting New Update 22:41 - Contact Us 23:03 - Sonos Ace Headphones Review ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Promise Of Glide & More Feedback
Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the Glide device, a new assistive technology aimed at enhancing mobility for blind users. They explore the device's potential as a replacement for traditional mobility aids like guide dogs and white canes, while also addressing community feedback and the importance of user experiences. The conversation delves into the integration of AI in assistive technologies, the cost implications of the Glide device, and the overall excitement and skepticism surrounding its adoption. They also touch on social media's impact on self-perception, celebrate small victories in daily life, and engage with listener feedback on accessibility and assistive technology.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] 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:0:00 - Intro 7:08 - Feedback - Marc on Glide Pricing & Be My Eyes 21:59 - Feedback - Amy Gets Hands On with the Glide 34:11 - Feedback - Joy on Using Glide with Hearing Difficulties 40:23 - Feedback - Gordon Wants Glide 42:58 - Feedback - John on Keeping the Double Tap Phone Number 45:21 - Feedback - Brian Tests the InnoSearch Shopping Service 49:32 - Feedback - Greg Fixes Unlabelled Buttons in the Photos App 53:48 - Feedback - A Thank You from Nola ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Be My Eyes Work With Microsoft To Improve AI Data & Glidance Show Off Glide Mobility Aid In New Video
Today on the show Shaun talks about his recent trip to see Alice Cooper in concert, plus there’s a new video online that’s exciting the blind community, and Be My Eyes announce a partnership with Microsoft to improve AI data models to better represent disability.First up Shaun tells Steven about his recent gig experience and how he used Meta Ray-Ban glasses to enhance his experience, while Steven tells us about how he ensured his evening tipple was in fact alcohol-free.Next up listener Christopher contacts us from Australia on our new WhatsApp number to share news of a new video that’s emerged from Glidance, the company behind Glide, an AI-based mobility aid that can help blind people navigate without the need for a dog or cane. You can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8ofapGxX0Our main story today features Be My Eyes and their newly announced partnership with Microsoft to bring more representative data about disability to AI models. Joining Steven is Mike Buckley, the CEO of Be My Eyes, and Jenny Lay-Flurry, the Chief Accessibility Office at Microsoft. Read more about the announcement here: https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-eyes-announces-new-collaboration-with-microsoftGet in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] 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:0:00 - Intro 14:39 - Voice Message - Chris on New Glide Video 16:09 - Amos Miller Uses the Glide to Meet Friends 21:16 - How the Glide Handles Steps 25:21 - Be My Eyes & Microsoft to Share Data ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tesla Taxis, Low Cost Smartphones & Alice Cooper Comes To Town
Today on the show Shaun talks with Steven about his upcoming Alice Cooper gig he is heading off to tonight, but why is he not so sure if he wants to go?Also we dive into the inbox to hear Negative Julian’s comments on the real value of low cost smartphones, Robbie’s thoughts on Neuralink devices and Marc’s desire to hear Steven go ‘ballistic’.Long time listener and friend of the show Gregg Hayes is back too with his take on the Tesla Cyber Cab event where Elon Musk showed off a new fully autonomous taxi, van and humanoid robot. While Gregg is enthused about the developments it appears Shaun isn’t. Expect a fiery discussion!Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] 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:```0:00 - 0 - Intro6:11 - E-mail - Mark Loves Steven's Rants7:36 - Voice Mail - Julian on the Motorola G54 and other Android Advice16:19 - Voice Mail - Robbie on NeuraLink22:58 - Contact Us on WhatsApp23:14 - The Tesla CyberTaxi Event Discussion with Greg ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Be My Eyes Partners With Hilton, New iPad Mini & Blind People Stand Against Taxi Refusals
Today on the show Steven and Shaun fight a number of breaking news stories including news of a new iPad Mini, a major new partnership between Be My Eyes and Hilton hotels, and the launch of Android 15.First up the guys praise the work of the National Federation of the Blind in the USA on their protest outside the offices of Uber and Lyft on Tuesday (15th October) campaigning for the companies to stop discrimination against blind people who are often refused access to taxi services due to having a guide dog.Also there’s much discussion of the new iPad Mini just announced by Apple on Tuesday (15th October) featuring a similar design to the previous edition from three years ago, but with a faster A17 Pro processor and faster WIFI and better storage options.The main story today however focuses on the continuing work Be My Eyes is doing to improve accessibility. A new partnership between Be My Eyes and Hilton has just been announced meaning that the hotel group will now offer customer support pre-booking and in-stay at their range of hotels via the Be My Eyes app, plus they will utilise the company’s AI offering to make the hotel experience more accessible to blind people. CEO of Be My Eyes Mike Buckley and Senior Director of Accessibility at Hilton, Nicole Bergstom, join Shaun Preece to share the exciting news.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] 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:0:00 - Intro8:52 - Double Tap on WhatsApp12:59 - NFB & The Ride Share Rally Protest Against Guide Dog Refusals21:11 - New iPad Mini Released31:13 - Contact Us31:25 - Be My Eyes Announces New Partnership with Hilton Hotels ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AMA Special: Ask Mickey Anything - Your Questions Answered
Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by friend of the show Michael Babcok to help us answer some of our listeners’ burning questions in our ‘Ask Mickey Anything’ special. Questions coming up include finding out which podcast app is the best, how to get ChatGPT to summarise and explain PowerPoint presentations to you, why audio description is on a show on one network but not the other, and where do you get those Table Coasters Steven keeps talking about? During the episode Michael refers to an episode of Unmute Presents which he hosts and shared a particular episode on an app to tune your guitar. You can listen to that episode here. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro3:12 - Question - Camille is Looking For A Podcast App8:59 - Question - Dave on Text Expanders17:54 - Question - Jim on the Zeitgeist 218:57 - Question - Kerry on LIDAR28:08 - Question - David on Getting A I Description for PowerPoint35:32 - Question - Ronnie on Staying Together in a Crowd41:02 - Question - Tracey Asks About Meta Ray-Ban Glasses & BlindShell44:01 - Question - David on Audio Description47:10 - Question - Larry Wants Table Coasters48:54 - Question - Willy on Chat GPT ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A Coffee And A Chat
Today on the show Steven and Shaun grab a coffee and sit back to listen to your emails and voicemails which discuss various topics including the challenges of support services, community feedback, and upcoming Q&A sessions. They begin with a special feature from friend and long-time listener Michael Babcock into the issues surrounding Siri's interruptions in iOS and how to resolve it in your iPhone’s settings.Listener emails discuss personal user experiences with the iPhone 16 Pro, and the functionality of Meta Smart Glasses in conjunction with Aira. Also the challenges of integrating AI into everyday technology and the high costs associated with specialist tech for the blind community.Note: Double Tap is off Monday 14th October as it is Thanksgiving in Canada. The show returns on Tuesday 15th October with a special AMA edition featuring Michael Babcock taking on your questions.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro 5:16 - Michael Babcock on How To Stop Siri Interrupting Itself 10:14 - Voice Mail - Ronnie Is Looking for the Double Tap Gift Guide 12:21 - Voice Mail - CC on Audio Quality on Podcasts 16:20 - Voice Mail - Eden is Having Problems With the iPhone 16 Pro 24:17 - E-mail - Gayle on Recording Audio from the Meta Ray-Bans 27:40 - E-mail - Gordon on Using Aira on the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses 35:13 - Contact Us 35:31 - Voice Mail - Elenor on A New A I Skill for Alexa 47:41 - E-mail - Greg on Gratitude for Tech ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
VISTA Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out about some of the latest innovations on show at the VISTA Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, and we hear more of your emails and voicemails on a wide range of topics from keyboard monogamy to dancing plants.The main conversation today focuses on the experiences of listener Kevin Chao who attended the VISTA Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition recently in San Diego, which gave him to the chance to discover a range of products, including wearable glasses, digital accessibility tools, and smart home devices. There was even a new magsafe-based braille device on show too called the Pocket Dot.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro 4:30 - E-mail - Bryan on Steven's Love of Keyboards 12:10 - E-mail - Kirby on Assistive Tech Pricing 14:53 - Voice-Mail - Shazad on Double Tap WhatsApp 16:46 - E-mail - Tom on Bob The Plant 17:34 - Contact Us 17:46 - Talking New Tech with Kevin Chao ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
CNIB Cybersecurity Event & Everyone’s Angry At Shaun
Today on the show Steven and Shaun learn about an event coming up from CNIB focused on teaching blind people on the best ways to ensure that we are all aware of cybersecurity and how to keep ourselves safe online.Shaun speaks to David Kapper-Burch who is the lead for digital technology and training at the CNIB Smartlife Technology Program, and Wendy Hong who is an apprentice on the program. They both discuss the need for vigilance online and what accessible tools are out there that we can all use to keep our data and passwords safe. More details on the webinar and how to register are available on the CNIB website. Next up, Shaun is back in the spotlight following a number of emails telling us that Meta AI is not in fact in the UK, despite Shaun’s insistence. We hear from various listeners who want to express their annoyance at him, but actually at Meta for not bringing the feature to the UK by now.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro 2:19 - C N I B Interview on Cyber Security 31:50 - Contact Us 32:20 - E-mail - Paul on VPN for Meta Ray-Ban 32:35 - E-mail - John on Meta AI in the UK 33:14 - E-mail - Ryan on Meta AI & Ray-Ban Glasses 49:54 - E-mail - T Bone is excited About Meta Advances ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Character Limits, Shaun’s Blind Dilemma & Google Gemini Meets Talkback
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the character limit explosion on social media these days, how Shaun felt after being called blind by a passer by, and we meet Google’s Product Manager for Android, Lisie Lillianfeld.The guys open the show with their usual banter picking up on Shaun’s recent experience with a passer-by who tried to help him by yelling ‘Blind Guy” to a motorist who was reversing out of his drive. Why did this bother Shaun so much?And since we’re on irritations, Steven shares his most recent after finding people on social media network Mastodon writing posts up to 10,000 characters long. Is it too much, or is this the path of new social media?And later in the show the guys are joined by special guest Lisie Lilianfeld, Google’s Product Manager for Android, to discuss the recent implementation of Google’s AI called Gemini into the Android screenreader called Talkback, making it easier to get high quality image descriptions from photos on social media and online.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro11:02 - Steven's Unhappy with Social Media Posts Being Too Long26:08 - Contact Us26:20 - Image Description Using Google Gemini in TalkBack 1549:24 - Get Well Callum50:46 - E-mail - Stan Prefers Double Tap on YouTube ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mince Monday & Your Comments
Today on the show Steven and Shaun dig into the mailbag to listen to and respond to your emails and voicemails.They begin with a rather troubling admission from Steven about what he did with the remaining mince in his slow cooker, moving on rather quickly (thankfully) to discuss their use of Be My AI and Talkback 15’s new image description feature on supported Android devices.In the inbox there’s emails from Jeff and Ian on using the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, and a rather nice example of how Barri uses Be My AI at home. Plus our good friend and loyal listener Greg tries to calm his beating heart following Steven’s recent thoughts on the cost of specialist tech.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro 13:14 - E-mail - Jeff on Meta Ray-Ban Glasses 26:36 - E-mail - Ian on Possible Apple Restrictions on 3rd Party Cameras 28:11 - Contact Us 28:34 - E-mail - Barrie With An Interesting Take On Using Be My AI 31:18 - E-mail - Tom on More Android Please 37:06 - E-mail - Greg on Specialist Tech Pricing 48:33 - E-mail - Jenny on Braille Learning 49:09 - E-mail - Ian on O&M Provision & Sight Loss Support ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Great Audio Description Rant & Ending The Stigma Of Menstrual Health
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss more of your emails and comments, with another epic rant from Steven coming up, and they discuss a new menstrual tracking device for women. Listener emails are the focus for the first half of the episode, with topics including the challenges of international pricing for tech products, the importance of Safari extensions for smoother browsing experiences, and the accessibility issues faced by Sky's streaming services and the ongoing need for improvements in audio description and accessibility in broadcasting. This topic sets Steven off on a rant following his own experiences and advocacy on the issue, often feeling ignored by those who represent the blind community in the UK. The second half of the episode focuses in on a new product from startup Flowsense. Muna Dawd is the founder of the company and joins Steven to talk about her new device that aims to help end the stigma of menstrual health for women, and empower blind women to get up to the minute information about their monthly cycle, all tracked via an accessible app. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Meta Ray-Ban Glasses Setup, Parcels Galore & A Visit To The Foot Doctor
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the experience using navigation apps such as Voice Vista, how to track your parcels and Shaun offers an easy blind-friendly setup guide to the Meta Ray-Ban glasses. First up the guys talk about Steven’s recent visit to the foot doctor which involved him taking a trip to a part of town he has never been before and he relied entirely on Voice Vista to get him there. Also with the number of parcels lying in wait at Double Tap Towers, the question is how do you track parcels coming your way? Steven talks about the amazing Parcel app. And let’s never forget Steven’s horrific dream! The big feature today is the welcome return of Shaun of the Shed, now available on Double Tap! Today Shaun explains how to set up the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses from scratch from a blindness perspective. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 02:58 Exploring VoiceVista for Navigation 05:59 The Foot Doctor Adventure 09:06 OpenAI Dev Day Insights 12:07 Steven’s Crazy Dream 15:00 Shaun Transitions To JAWS 18:01 Parcel App Review 32:45 Meta Ray-Ban Glasses Setup ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Goodmaps Revolutionizes Indoor Navigation For The Blind!
Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro 2:18 - E-mail - Kyler on All Terrain Cane, Clocks & More 14:57 - E-mail - John on Problems with the Rogers Ignite TV App 17:15 - E-mail - Will on iOS 18 Voice Problems 19:32 - E-mail - Tom Wants More Android 20:31 - Contact Us 20:43 - Good Maps Indoor Navigation Interview ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Visiting Sight Village In The UK
Details of the products mentioned and the companies who sell them in the UK and Canada:Mini Guide: Seeing Solutions (UK) and LS&S (Canada)Eye Beam Torch: Seeing Solutions, Aspire Consultancy (UK)Activator Braille Display: VisionAid Technologies (UK) and CNIB Smartlife (Canada)Voxi Vision: VisionAid Technologies (UK)Svárovský Cane: Aspire Consultancy (UK) WeWalk Smart Cane 2: Sight & Sound Technology (UK) and Direct from WeWalk (Worldwide)Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro12:02 - The Mini Guide21:13 - The iBeam Flashlight27:43 - The Unpronounceable Cane33:39 - The We Walk Smart Cane 246:55 - The Activator 2 in 1 Braille Display ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Be My Eyes Speak To Double Tap Following Meta Connect Announcement
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro0:46 - Shaun Uses The Force & Falls Over A Bin14:16 - Alex Heath from The Verge on Meta's Project Orion21:42 - Interview with Mike Buckley & Bryan Bashin from Be My Eyes on the Meta Ray-Ban Announcements ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Meta Connect Event 2024 Reviewed: Be My Eyes Comes To Meta Ray-Bans
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro1:58 - Be My Eyes Announcement at Meta Connect Event7:09 - Project Orion19:10 - How Will Be My Eyes Work On Glasses27:55 - Meta AI 3.2 Features33:50 - Meta AI Translation Features43:49 - What About the Competition?47:35 - The New Meta Quest 3S ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Clearing Out The Inbox
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro5:11 - E-mail - Scott Loves The Show6:09 - E-mail - Lizette on NeuraLink23:29 - E-mail - Stan on NeuraLink26:36 - E-mail - Sean on Specialist Tech Pricing40:37 - E-mail - Tony on Voice Control & VoiceOver44:07 - E-mail - Ronnie on National Chicken Month45:01 - E-mail - Tom on the Meta Ray-ban Glasses & A New Service45:58 - E-mail - Tom on Double Taps Audio Quality ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vispero Talks Next Big Thing Contest & What’s Coming In JAWS 2025
Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out about the upcoming Next Big Thing contest that started last year by Vispero, makers of the JAWS screenreader, and also They begin by looking ahead to today’s announcement by Logitech, who have promoted that a new MX device may be coming soon, in the form of a keyboard or mouse. Listener emails focus in on the implications of driverless cars for the blind community, the challenges of public transport, as well as asking for podcasting tips and providing more app recommendations.Our main feature interview is with Vispero to discuss their Next Big Thing contest that is taking place right now. Joining Steven and Shaun is Matt Ater and Ryan Jones from the company to talk about the contest, as well as to inform us about some of the new updates coming soon in JAWS 2025.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:39 - What Do We Want From A New Logitech Product?6:27 - E-mail - Peter on the Cost Of Specialist Tech11:56 - E-mail - Emmy on Driverless Cars22:26 - E-mail - John on Podcast Chapters23:57 - E-mail - Jeanette on Podcast Chapters28:17 - E-mail - Biggles Suggests A Feature Name for Apps28:54 - E-mail - Robbie on iOS 18 & Riverside31:03 - Contact Us31:15 - The Next Big Thing EventYouTube Adjustments. (Approx)36:03 - Contact Us36:15 - The Next Big Thing Event ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Envision & Meta Work Together, Pixel Watch Thoughts & The Future Of Braille (Continued)
Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into their unique blend of humour and technology talk featuring the latest updates on Steven’s puppy!The big news this week is the upcoming Meta Connect event, which has already revealed a headline or two, including the collaboration between Envision and Meta, and the implications of augmented reality for the blind community. There’s also listener feedback on the Pixel Watch, and the future of self-driving cars. The importance of Braille and the differences between Android and iOS accessibility features are also highlighted, culminating in a rich discussion about the evolving landscape of accessible technology.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 Intro11:40 - Breaking News - The Meta Connect Event & Envision Ally22:38 - Contact Us24:37 - E-mail - Yusuf on Pixel Watches, Teams & Self-Driving Cars37:55 - E-mail - Kevin on iOS 18 Features48:26 - E-mail - David on Siri Voices53:43 - E-mail - Leannda on the Need for Braille ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Envision’s New ‘Ally’ Feature Is Now In Beta
Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out about a new feature from Envision called Ally that acts as your personal assistant for performing tasks and giving you information.Karthik Karnan, the founder and CTO of Envision, joins the guys to chat about its more personalised approach to assistance, with the ability to use the service across phone, glasses and the web soon. You can sign up for the beta of Ally right now.There’s also more of your feedback including an interesting email from listener James on his views on the value and necessity of braille, furthering our own discussion recently on the topic. Also, following Graham’s request for information about quiet talking clocks, we find ourselves with a doctor in the house - Doctor Clock himself from the Talking Watch Shop in the UK.Doctor Clock tells us about and demonstrates the TC-100 and VTC-03 clocks on sale. You can find out more by visiting Talking Watch Shop online or call 0345 00 40 100.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00- -Intro5:31 - Double Tap WhatsApp is Coming6:00 - Aira Launches on Meta Ray-Ban Glasses in Beta7:24 - Getting Support Using RIMM12:34 - E-mail - Graham on Loud Alarm Clocks13:21 - E-mail - Dr Clock Helps Graham with Talking Clocks17:54 - E-mail - James on Braille23:42 - Contact Us23:53 - Karthik on the Envision Ally AI Voice AssistantYouTube Adjustment. ((Approx)26:30 - Karthik on the Envision Ally AI Voice Assistant ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Talkback 15 Reviewed, Cooking Outdoors & Visual Spectrum
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:21 - E-mail - Gary on Cooking8:02 - E-mail - Guy on Jaws and Teams10:04 - Google Meet11:56 - E-mail - Mark on Blind Travels20:37 - E-mail - Jenine on the Visual Spectrum24:12 - Contact Us24:24 - John Dyer on Android & Talkback 15 ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Neuralink ‘Blindsight’ Gets FDA Approval & Innosearch AI Brings Easier Online Shopping To Canada
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro5:38 - NeuraLink Implant to Restore Vision10:47 - Elon Musk Talks on NeuraLink22:39 - Dan from NeuraLink Talks on the Technology28:27 - Contact Us28:39 - Accessible Shopping with Patrick Long from InnoSearch ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
iOS 18 Update ‘Low Risk’ According To AppleVis & The Cost Of Assistive Technology
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro0:44 - iOS 18 & AppleVis8:18 - App Accessibility & Sky Go on the Apple TV13:22 - Good Luck Chris McCausland16:03 - Air Pods 4 & Active Noise Cancellation25:08 - e-mail - Will on Google Gemini & Personal Data26:06 - E-mail - Sujay on Orcam30:42 - E-mail - Darren on the Cost of Assistive Tech42:07 - E-mail - Mary Hart on the NLS Reader Braille Display47:43 - E-mail - Greg on the Motorola G5452:43 - E-mail - Julian on Quick Gestures on the Motorola G54 ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Open AI Reasoning, Cool Apps & What The Dog Swallowed Today
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro7:17 - Open A.i. gets Reasonable10:52 - Googles' New NoteBookLM Service Makes Us Nervous20:12 - Owenie News - Eating Air Pods Pro 229:06 - Meta Rayban Update fixes WhatsApp Calling33:03 - App Recommendations -Dave on Brave Browser39:14 - App Recommendations - Greg on Talking Tuner, Pontes Media Downloader & More42:05 - App Recommendations - Jen on Braille Screen Input46:22 - E-mail - Brian with USB Tips50:48 - E-mail - Camille on Celeste Demo53:06 - E-mail - Leannda Congratulates Steven53:23 - E-mail - Graham asks What Is The Minimum Spec for Smart Glasses ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Intel Uses Latest Tech To Enable Goodmaps Indoor Navigation
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro3:57 - e-mail - Bev on Setting Up the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses6:45 - E-mail - Dawn on the Future of Double Tap10:13 - E-mail - Kerry on the Double Tap Podcast12:32 - E-mail - Frank on Orcam Support20:37 - E-mail - Callum on Dog Trackers26:39 - Naming the Double Tap Plant27:55 - E-mail - Graham is Looking for a New Alarm Clock30:04 - e-mail - Sonia on the MX Keys Keyboard35:33 - Contact Us35:45 - In-Door Navigation Interview with Darryl Adams, Director of Accessibility at Intel ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Steven Rants About Audio Description And AirPods Max & More Of Your Feedback
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:13 - Steven on the Air Max Headphone10:45 - Reeder App & Project Tapestry16:04 - Envision Assist News22:17 - E-mail - Darren on the Zeitgeist 226.58 - E-mail - Sarah on Android42.06 - E-mail - Mark on X Timelines44:56 - E-mail - Jos on Audio Description50:53 - E-mail - Kaitlyn on Blind PrideYouTube Adjustment:52:23 - E-mail - Kaitlyn on Blind Pride ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
iOS 18 Accessibility: The Double Tap Review
Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by special guests to discuss the upcoming iOS 18 software release on iPhones from September 16th.The guys are joined by the author of the iOS Access For All book, Shelly Brisbin, to discuss the range of new accessibility features coming this year for people with various types of disabilities, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics and Voiceover improvements.Patrick O’Rourke from Pocket-Lint also joins the guys to talk about the more mainstream features within iOS 18 that excite him, and even some that don’t!And we get your take on what’s exciting you about iOS 18 with a look at some of your comments coming in, alongside a demo of one of the most talked about new upgraded features - Braille Screen Input. Listener Sean Randall is on hand with a demo of the new capabilities.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:42 - Accessibility Features in iOS18 with Shelly Brisbin15:02 - Voice Control Clip with Colin Hughes23:38 - VoiceOver & Magnifier28:38 - Patrick O'Rourke from Pocket Lint on other iOS18 Features37:11 - Shelly on What's New in VoiceOver48:29 - A Demo of The New Braille Screen Input with Shaun Randall ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apple’s “Glowtime” Event: The Double Tap Review
Today on the show Steven and Shaun review the Apple “It’s Glowtime” Event featuring new iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods. The guys dive into the announcements and share their views on the new iPhone 16 lineup, as well as the embedded Apple Intelligence features that have been announced to arrive this year, starting in the US in October. There’s also a look at some exciting developments inside the new Apple Watch Series 10, such as the ability to track sleep apnea. Also later this year, AirPods Pro 2 will get a major new assistive feature to protect and test your hearing, and even turn your AirPods Pro 2 into clinical-grade hearing aids. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Intro to the Apple Event 3:17 - Apple Intelligence 16:24 - iPhone 16 Action Button 18:06 - iPhone 16 Camera Control Button 20:48 - iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence 28:31 - iPhone 16 Pro Range 41:27 - Air Pods 45:21 - Air Pods & Hearing Protection 46:13 - Air Pods & Hearing Test 47:23 - Air Pods as Hearing Aids 51:06 - Apple Watch 10 53:40 - Apple Watch 10 & Sleep Apnea Detection ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Shaun’s Meta Ray-Ban Issues & Talkback 15 Not Coming To Samsung Devices
Today on the show the guys are back discussing Shaun’s recent trip to a luxury hotel and the challenges he had with his Meta Ray-Ban frames, plus we find out why Samsung phone users may not be able to access the Talkback version 15 screenreader on their devices. We start with Shaun’s real world use of the Meta Ray-Ban Frames which has caused him concern in relation to the ability of the artificial intelligence when trying to do simple tasks like reading a menu. It raises an interesting debate about the need for specialist solutions like Be My AI, Envision and Seleste. There’s also a look ahead to this year’s Next Big Thing event held by Vispero for users of JAWS, Zoomtext and Fusion products. The company are back again with an offer of $1000 to the winner of the competition to find the next big feature that could come to the assistive software in 2025. There’s reporting from Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman that the Google Android screenreader Talkback 15 won’t be making its way to Samsung smartphones. He joins Steven to discuss, and Pocket-Lint’s Patrick O’Rourke reviews the latest Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Fold devices for us. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Shaun's Experience with the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses 17:47 - Vispero's Next Big Thing Event 22:56 - Googles Guided Frame Feature for taking Photos 26:25 - Sense Player Update Brings New Features 33:02 - Pixel 9 Range Thoughts & Impressions from Patrick O'Rourrke 37:57 - TalkBack 15 & Samsung with Mishaal Rahman ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apps Of The Week, Looking Ahead to Apple’s “Glowtime” Event & The Benefit Of Smart Glasses For Disabled People
Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into the inbox for the first in our weekly series of “App of the Week” featuring your favourite apps and why others might liike them. We also welcome disability and technology advocate Colin Hughes back to discuss the upcoming Apple Event and why he thinks Meta are missing a trick when it comes to their Ray-Ban smart glasses. As always, the show begins with a catchup between Steven and Shaun, with Shaun telling us about his weekend away coming up at a rather fancy hotel. They both share their packing plans when going away, and discuss the best way to assess and use the features of a hotel room. In our new “App of the Week” feature, listeners Gordon and Dennis share their lists of favourite apps including Be My Eyes, Seeing AI, OoTunes and Mona for Mastodon. Get in touch using the details below to share your suggestions. Our special guest today is Colin Hughes, a long time disability and technology advocate, who talks to Steven about his experience of the Apple beta software ahead of its launch over the next month, as well as discussing his annoyance at the Apple Watch as a person who lives with muscular dystrophy, and why he believes Meta need to better understand the value their Ray-Ban smart glasses can have on the disability community. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Hotels & Tech 11:50 - App Of The Week 14:06 - E-mail - Gordons Essential App List 18:09 - E-mail - Dennis Essential Apps 25:46 - Contact Us 25:57 - Colin Hughes Interview - Apple Event Preview & Meta Ray Bans YouTube Video Chapter Adjustments. 18:59 - E-mail - Dennis Essential Apps 26:36 - Contact Us 26:47 - Colin Hughes Interview - Apple Event Preview & Meta Ray Bans ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New Products From Anker, Android Issues & Three Socks And A Teddy Bear’s Head
Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into your emails and voicemails with comments around Android, Braille and the future of AppleVis. They begin with their usual banter and Steven explains why he is so tired following a late night trip to the vet with his poorly dog, plus there are some updates about the show and thanks for the kind comments on YouTube. There’s also news from Anker on their new products including a new 3-in-1 portable charger, Soundcore Space One Pro headphones and new AeroFit 2 open earbuds. And there’s lots of comments including one from Negative Julian talking about the Motorola G54 Steven has just purchased and an issue he has had using Google Gemini with the Google Calendar. There’s also comments on Be My Eyes taking over AppleVis from Pete and Stan joins the chat about the future of Braille. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Puppy News. 3 Socks & a Teddy Bears Head 8:55 - Greg the Hero 14:52 - Creating Chapter Markers 16:02 - New Products from Anker 30:29 - Contact Us 30:49 - E-mail from Negative Julian on Google 41:06- E-mail from Pete regarding Be My Eyes and AppleVis 45:38 - E-mail from Stan on Braille ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Driverless Cars, Rubber Chickens & Naming A Plastic Plant
Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out what its like to travel inside a driverless car courtesy of good friend of the show, Gregg Hayes. Plus Steven asks for an intervention into his recent usage of Facebook, and we gather your suggestions for the naming ceremony of the studio plastic plant.There’s also more discussion on the accessibility of smart doorbells such as the Blink system from Amazon, with Tiffani getting back in touch to share her experiences with both Blink and Ring.Gregg Hayes joins the guys to chat about his experience of traveling inside a driverless car from Waymo in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Gregg takes us along for the ride with a video recorded by his son Dave which shows the outside of the car, what it's like inside and how it feels when it's moving along the city streets. Gregg talks about the joy of traveling independently this way with his guide dog and shares his hopes for it to be opened up further in the years to come.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro3:49 - Singing Rubber Chickens13:59 - Naming the Double Tap Plant19:00 - iPhone SE 4 Rumours22:03 - Your E-mails27:03 - Contact Us27:14 - Driverless Cars with Greg Hayes ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Double Tap Arrives On YouTube & Be My Eyes Talks About AppleVis Acquisition
Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro & Using Find My in Seeing AI6:47 - What is Double Tap & AMI20:05 - Amazon May Switch To Claude AI To Power Their Smart Speakers23:59 - Contact Details24:12 - AppleVis & Be My Eyes Interview55:26 - Outro ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Best of YouTube: How To Record Audio And Video At Home Or On The Move
As Double Tap transitions over to YouTube full time on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, this will be the last episode of the Best of YouTube on the podcast.And in that spirit the guys are focusing on providing you with the tips and tools you might want to use to connect and contribute to the show going forward, in both audio and video format.In this special episode, we break down the best ways to record audio and video, what equipment you might need, and how to look your best on camera.From September 3rd, you can listen and watch Double Tap on all of your devices and enjoy the show every weekday.Keep in touch and share your comments by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media and YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Seeing AI Helps You Find Your Objects
Today on the show Steven and Shaun continue to break down the news of the recent Be My Eyes takeover of AppleVis, and a listener shares a cool feature from the Seeing AI app.While the dust settles around the announcement that Be My Eyes is taking over ApplVis, Double Tap contributor Michael Babcock weighs in with some of his own questions ahead of our interview with Be My Eyes on Tuesday 3rd September.Also listener Brian drops in with a demonstration of a very cool feature within the popular Microsoft Seeing AI app called Find My Objects. He shows how he can identify a personal object using the app and then locate it using sound beacons.There’s also more of your emails on a wide range of topics including the upsurge in subscription services and the accessibility of smart doorbells.Keep in touch and share your thoughts by email – [email protected] – or find us on YouTube and social media. You can also call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Leasey's Countdown Timer & Marking A Chapter
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven and Shaun continue to discuss the recent merger between AppleVis and Be My Eyes, exploring the community's positive reactions and the potential for growth and monetisation within the blind community.There's also a demonstration of one of the features of Leasey, a software by Hartgen Consultancy that gives users of the JAWS screen reader a ton of additional functionality. Michael Babcock shows the countdown timer feature.They also touch on the development of assistive technologies like the Seleste glasses and the challenges of accuracy and latency in AI following a demo by listener Gregory. Listeners' feedback on their desire for chapter markers in podcasts, the use of the "not" key in Unix scripting, and the significance of touch typing skills.Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AppleVis Saved By Be My Eyes & Seleste Glasses Walkthrough
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the breaking news that popular website AppleVis has been saved from closure thanks to Be My Eyes.In a statement issued to Double Tap, the company explains their decision to assist in keeping the site for blind Apple users open, and how they intend to help grow the service with the assistance of the blind and low vision community. You can hear the full statement on air read by Laura.Also, Steven questions the desire for more blind people to run major blindness organizations, suggesting that we should focus on the best person for the job and not just employ someone for their blindness. This follows an online petition aimed at Vision Australia who are about to appoint a new CEO from an internal pool of candidates rather than an external selection. Steven suggests we need a larger and more powerful selection of voices who are blind within organisations, not just one blind person at the top.Listener Gregory has sent in a walkthrough using his Seleste smart glasses out and about, showing how they can alert him to obstacles in his path. The full version of his review is available at www.doubletaponair.com but you can hear a small cut of the audio on today’s show – which leaves Steven and Shaun reaching for their credit cards!And as always we enjoy more of your feedback, with comments on Leasey and the upcoming Pixel Watch 3.Keep in touch by emailing your thoughts to [email protected] or call 1-877-s803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apple's 'Its Glowtime' Event Coming Up, TrueFree EarBuds Review & Outdoor Cooking Comments
Today on the show Steven and Shaun react to the latest announcement by Apple about their upcoming event on September 9th, plus they respond to your comments on outdoor cooking, while listener Bev shares a review of the TrueFree earbuds.First up the guys hear from CC in Montreal who thinks he has found the issue relating to Steven's screen curtain issues, and the guys dive into what they think will be on show at the Apple Event announced this week.Listener Bev gets in touch to share a review of the Truefree EarBuds 01 that Steven purchased recently, and listeners react to Steven and Shaun's recent chat on YouTube about cooking outdoors with their good friend Kayaker.Keep in touch with the show by emailing us [email protected] or call us and leave a voicemail on 1-877-803-4567. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Screen Curtain Issues, Chat GPT Accessibility Improvements & Zeitgeist 2 Demo
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss an issue flagged by one of our listeners concerning the screen curtain on iPhone, and we hear from Michael Babcock on updates to the ChatGPT website, and listener Kyler shares his review of the Zeitgeist 2 talking clock and alarm.First up the guys discuss the issues raised by an anonymous listener regarding the screen curtain on iPhone - a tool that hides the screen when blind users are using the Voiceover screen reader. The issue seems to temporarily disable the screen curtain in certain situations like when entering text. Steven has now discovered this issue and raises his own concerns.Also Michael Babcock contributes an audio segment featuring a short demo of the updated website accessibility on www.chatgpt.com which features properly labelled buttons and also better heading navigation options through chats.Also listener Kyler reports on his new talking watch and alarm that features many other cool apps such as a compass, notetaker and light detector - it's called the Zeitgeist 2.Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New Dual USB Dongle Headset & Getting Real About Braille
In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss the confusion surrounding Microsoft Teams and the multiple versions of Outlook. They also talk about the new Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gaming headset and the challenges of pricing and accessibility for Braille displays. Listeners share their thoughts on the importance of maintaining accessible websites and the need for more affordable Braille technology. In this conversation, Steven and Shaun discuss the future of Braille technology and the challenges it faces. They explore the cost of Braille displays, the decline in Braille education, and the accessibility features of modern technology, and question whether Braille is still the best option for blind people long term and discuss the importance of training in using screen readers and other accessible technologies.Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chrome OS Updates & More Feedback On AppleVis & Orcam
On the show today Steven and Shaun discuss various topics including the new studio setup, the MX keys keyboard, and the future of Google Chrome OS. They touch on the updates to Chrome OS that benefit users of ChromeVox, such as better PDF support and a new read-aloud mode. The hosts express their thoughts on the potential of Chrome OS in education and the workplace, as well as the importance of accessibility in technology. In this conversation, Shaun and Steven discuss the frustration of reader mode not working consistently on websites, the benefits of using RSS readers, and the importance of focusing on apps for different platforms. They also touch on the closure of AppleVis and the uncertainty surrounding OrCam's exit from the visual aid market. The conversation highlights the challenges of affordability and sustainability in the assistive tech industry, as well as the impact of subscription models on end users. Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Google Pixel Review Controversy & Where’s The Hable Two?
On this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dived into a debate about whether trains have wheels, sparking the usual Double Tap chaos.They also discussed Google's controversial actions towards tech influencers, threatening them to prefer Pixel phones. The hosts explored the blurred lines between sponsored content and genuine reviews in the tech industry. They also touched on the challenges faced by smaller content creators in maintaining transparency with their audience. Additionally, they shared insights on the potential release of the Hable 2 Braille input device and Steven's experience with his tremor. Keep in touch in all the usual ways, including email and phone. We are also on social media and YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blink Doorbell Updates & Customizing Your Keyboard
On Double Tap today, Steven and Shaun discussed various topics, including their struggles with resisting the temptation of a chocolate bar.On the tech side, the guys dive into the intricacies of setting up and using Blink security cameras and doorbells, sharing insights on motion detection sensitivity and smart speaker alerts. The conversation shifted to exploring smart lighting options for outdoor spaces, comparing solar lights to LED options, and introducing Govee smart lights and strip lighting. The hosts also delved into the functionality of the Elgato Stream Deck and its integration with smart lights for visual cues during microphone usage. Additionally, they touched on the challenges of finding accessible alternatives to the Stream Deck, discussing potential solutions for customizable keyboards. The episode further delved into the potential integration of assistive technologies like Be My Eyes or Envision with Meta's smart glasses, reflecting on the implications of such collaborations. The hosts also shared insights on the future of assistive technology, considering the impact of AI advancements on screen readers and specialized tools.Keep in touch and share your thoughts by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bitlocker Issues Resolved, Steven Buys A Smart Power Strip & More Feedback
In today’s show, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics including the BitLocker recovery key problem, smart power strips, inclusive language, and the need for a computer system specifically designed for blind people. They also hear an email from listener Glendon, who shares his thoughts on the blind community's need for a toolbox of icebreakers and conversation starters to help sighted people feel more comfortable when talking to blind individuals. They also explore the use of AirTags for tracking pets and share updates from listeners on the subject, and they talk about the challenges blind people face when navigating public spaces.Keep up to date with the show by emailing [email protected] or call and leave us a voicemail on 1-877-803-4567. You can also find us on social media and YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Best Of YouTube: Cooking With Kayaker, Michael’s New Setup & AI With Empathy
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss the challenges of indoor and outdoor cooking, how AI could soon better understand our emotions, and how our friend Michael is getting on in his new setup.We start with our good friend Kayaker who joins the show to talk about how he enjoys good cookout during the summer months. He shares his experience with Weber grills, how he uses talking thermometers for food prep and Shaun shares how he uses an airfryer to cook at home safely.Next up another good friend of the show, Michael Babcock, joins the guys again to talk about his recent house move and what he’s changed in his new setup. Michael has gone for a simple setup but a powerful one. He talks about the use of his Audient Evo 8 audio interface to help him navigate audio meetings and control his audio workflow for podcasting. Plus he shares top tips on how to set up even a large open garage space for recording and meetings.And finally Steven talks to Alan Cowen, behind a new company called Hume AI, that is creating a more personalized AI experience, not just the voice itself but also being able to recognize your emotions as you speak to it.Keep in touch and share your thoughts by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 to leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and of course on YouTube! ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Your Feedback: Inclusive Language & Employment Challenges
Today on the show Steven and Shaun talk about setting up studio equipment, using USB over Ethernet, HDMI over Ethernet, and HDMI audio extractors.They also discuss the accessibility of Apple TV, the benefits of Loopback software, and the importance of speaking out as a community. There’s also a listener email about the proposed cuts to the Technology For Life team at RNIB. The conversation explores the use of inspirational stories and language in the disability community, as well as the challenges faced in employment opportunities. The hosts and listeners discuss the impact of highlighting inspirational stories and the need for a balance. They also touch on the importance of inclusive language and the role of organizations in promoting inclusivity. The conversation also coincides with a discussion on the difficulties faced in finding employment and the need for legislation to enforce inclusivity.Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call and leave us a voicemail on 1-877-803-4567. You can also find us on social media and YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Software Accessibility Fails & Audio Description Woes
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss various technology-related topics, including the challenges of technology failures, the importance of accessibility in software and hardware, and the need for improved accessibility in popular apps like Ecamm and Stream Deck. They also touch on the benefits of touch typing and the potential usefulness of Braille keyboard stickers. In this part of the conversation, Steven and Shaun discuss the importance of touch typing and learning Braille. They also read and respond to listener emails about accessible televisions, standing desks, and the lack of audio description options. Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call and leave us a voicemail on 1-877-803-4567. You can also find us on social media and YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
'Made By Google' Event Reaction
At the “Made by Google” event on August 13, Google introduced a range of new hardware and software, including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Key highlights include the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a foldable version of the Pixel 9, and the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL.The Pixel Watch 3 now offers two sizes and improved battery life, while the Pixel Buds Pro 2 features upgraded noise cancellation. All devices are powered by Google’s new Gemini AI, which enhances real-time language translation, photography, and more.Google also showcased upcoming accessibility features in Android, such as enhanced voice commands, real-time captioning for video calls, and a new camera mode that assists users with visual impairments by providing detailed audio descriptions of scenes.Listen in as Steven and Shaun are joined by Carrie Morales from “Carrie On Accessibility” to discuss and react to the latest Google news. Keep in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or call and leave us a voicemail on 1-877-803-4567. You can also find us on social media and YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Best Of YouTube: Smart Wearables & Smart Mobility
On this week’s episode of the Best of Double Tap on YouTube we learn about the latest in wearable tech, and discuss the latest in smart mobility aids such as the WeWalk smart cane and Glide AI mobility device.First up, Steven and Shaun discuss the ‘State of the Nation’ relating to wearable tech, with a focus on smart glasses. They explore the evolution of wearables, from the Bose frames to the Meta Ray-Bans and other products like Envision glasses, Seleste glasses, and the ARx Vision headset. Next up the guys are joined by their friend Kayaker to discuss smart mobility aids. Kayaker shares his hands-on experience with the Glide device from Glidance and describes its unique design and features. They also talk about other smart mobility devices like the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, BiPed, and the Mini Guide. Keep in touch with the Double Tappers by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.