Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the major announcements from Microsoft following their big event on Thursday, 21st September. Also joining the guys is Robin Christopherson, to mull over the big news of AI Copilot support coming in Windows 11, and to raise concern about the new Outlook app that replaces the existing Mail and Calendar apps. Will the new app be accessible for users who are blind? Also, there's much discussion on how AI will transform accessibility; does this let develop...
Sep 22, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Amazon at their devices and services event, held on the 20th of September. They are joined by Robin Christopherson from the UK’s AbilityNet charity, and together they chat about the new Echo Show 8, as well as a range of other new hardware announcements across their Fire TV and smart home security camera lineup. Also, there was much discussion about Alexa’s new voice that will be coming next year, as well as improvements in...
Sep 21, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the Kapsys SmartVision 3 mobile phone that Steven received recently. In his review, Steven discusses the value of having the touch screen as well as a physical T9 keypad and demonstrates how to navigate the Google-certified Android device by cursor keys alone. Also, he shows off the dictation and Google Assistant button on the side of the device. And there’s more thought-provoking conversation starters from you the listeners. We hear from first-time li...
Sep 20, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Shaun receives a reckoning over his comments about touchscreen devices vs. smart feature phones and devices that don’t require a touchscreen. Listeners weigh in on the subject perhaps, or perhaps not, fairly squaring their aim at Shaun. Also, there’s more discussion on the biggest issue of the day: how to pour milk into a cup. Listeners offer their suggestions. And Derry Lawlor very kindly shares a demo of his new Olympus DM-770 dictaphone that features voice guidance. But are...
Sep 19, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new features available from today in the latest iOS update for iPhones. There’s also more of your feedback, including concerns about using X as an average user, comments about the new SoundScape app from NCBI in Ireland. Listeners also chime in with their stories of dealing with people who don’t understand sight loss or disability in any way. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news stories of the week, and review all the headlines we missed, with Mr. F at the helm and delivering this week’s Double Tap News. There’s also a chance to catch up on all of our coverage of the Apple Event and a review of an incredibly easy app for Windows that can help you use YouTube more accessibly. And, Michael Babcock joins us to talk about screen recording using your iPhone and also ensuring you include VoiceOver in the mix. Especially...
Sep 16, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the breaking news that HumanWare has announced it is working to bring a fix to the Audible issue on their new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation by the first quarter of 2024. Also, Andrea Voss from the CNIB joins the guys to chat about their ongoing partnership with LEGO and how you can get your hands on the new Braille Bricks from their CNIB SmartLife store. Link here: https://www.cnib.ca/en/news/lego-introduces-braille-bricks?re-gion=on And of cours...
Sep 15, 2023•56 min
As Techtember rolls on, Steven and Shaun discuss two upcoming events. Amazon events were always known for the sheer amount of new products they unveiled. Just what can we expect to see this year? Microsoft may not be quite as fun as an Amazon event, but there’s no denying their hardware expertise. Steven tells us of his experiences using a Surface Pro and why he really wants a Surface Laptop. All these plus spiders, gardening, non-sweaty wristbands and, of course, your feedback. Get in touch wit...
Sep 14, 2023•56 min
Well, what else was today's episode going to be about? Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock as they discuss their thoughts on Apple's latest offerings. Is the excellently named "Double Tap" gesture of the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 Apple Watches enough to make people want to upgrade their current hardware? Likewise, does the convenience of the new USB-C connector on the iPhone 15 family make the iPhone 15 a must-have device? The trio give their answers and dig a little deeper to see what...
Sep 13, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun make a solemn promise to actually do what they said they would do, but will it happen? First up, good friend of the show Robin Christopherson talks about the accessible YouTube app he has been playing with on Windows to make it easier to navigate the content. Here’s a link to the app: https://ddt.one/en/software/accessible-youtube-downloader-pro Also, Michael Babcock is back to share his tips on screen recording with an iPhone, in case you ever want to get in ...
Sep 12, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun offer us a treat of two new tasty demos, however in true Double Tap form the whole plan goes out of the window when Steven gets distracted by himself! Instead, we focus on an article from journalist Steven Aquino, who is blind, that raises his concerns over the excitement of Apple switching from lightning to USB-C connectors in their upcoming lineup of tech. However, Steven is unsure it’s a strong argument and shares his thoughts. Read the full article here: h...
Sep 11, 2023•56 min
On today's show, Steven and Shaun share some of the highlights from recent interviews and listener app demos. We start off with Mike Buckley and Shaun discussing the latest developments in the upcoming Be My AI feature in the incredibly useful Be My Eyes app. It's then on to two fantastic app demos from our listeners. WikiTrip gives you lots of details about landmarks around you while Weatherology gives your local weather report a personality. It's then back to the interviews with Lucy Begley, f...
Sep 09, 2023•56 min
Michael Babcock takes the hosting chair today while Steven is away, and immediately jumps into tech with a discussion on how to make sure you are always in the frame when it comes to video conferencing on your computer. Shaun talks about his experience with the fantastic Windows app Can You See Me and Michael tells us of a similar app for the Mac called CenteredHead. After more talk on everything from Windows vs. Mac and browser problems, it’s on to a listener lesson for Shaun regarding his trou...
Sep 08, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the issues around Windows for many users who are blind and why some are considering making the switch to Mac. Also, Mike Buckley joins Shaun to discuss the latest developments in their new upcoming Be My AI feature, and Mike talks about their recent partnership with LEGO. And listener Lena gets in touch with her latest app demo on Weatherology, which brings a touch of personality to your weather reports. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join th...
Sep 07, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven opens up about why he started on new medication and the apps and tips he has to get himself fit. Also, listener Negative Julian weighs in on the conversation around older people and technology. Is it a redundant argument coming from people who don’t fully understand where most people are coming from when they lose their vision later in life? And, Jason Fayre from Toronto stops by to share an update on his experiences with the HIMS SensePlayer device. Is the new firmware...
Sep 06, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the topics you are raising from your emails and feedback. We hear comments about the All Terrain Cane and the UltraCane smart device as well as one listener’s experience of using Door Detection on her iPhone. Plus, we learn all about the WikiTrip app from one of our listeners and Lucy Begley from HumanWare meets Steven in a library to tell him all about the new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join t...
Sep 05, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome back Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to walk us through how the JAWS Kiosk works in practice. Also, Matt unveils some of the new features coming up in JAWS 2024. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAirFind Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap ...
Sep 04, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to talk all things JAWS and JAWS Kiosk. Ee learn about the concept of the JAWS Kiosk and how it came about, and discuss the thorny topics of blindness and capability, and why being blind scares so many sighted people. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir ...
Sep 02, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun celebrate a new season of Double Tap on AMI-audio. There’s a lot to talk about, too, from your comments and emails including how AI will form part of our everyday lives and what that could mean for us as people who are blind. Also, the subject of what literacy means is back in the conversation, and we hear about a new newsletter for all things iPhone. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877...
Sep 01, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun share an exclusive story about the relaunch of the popular SoundScape app that was previously created by Microsoft. The tech giant made the decision to turn it into an open-source project late last year and developers have since started building their own versions, including Voice Vista and Open-Scape (which is still in beta at this time). But how sustainable are these individual apps without backing from major groups or organizations? That’s the question the ...
Aug 31, 2023•52 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big breaking news of the day: Shaun has started drinking coffee! Well, there is other news too, such as the Apple Event announcement that is likely to showcase new iPhones and Apple Watches on September 12th. Also, Amazon is holding their next special product event on September 20th, but what will they show off? And, we meet Steve Ewell, who is the Executive Director at the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, which is the non-profit arm of ...
Aug 30, 2023•53 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the value of driverless buses to the blind community after one of our listeners gets in touch to share his experience on board one in Scotland. Also, listener Eric asks what a blind Barbie would look like if one was to be created, and we hear all about Jenine’s pink toolbox after Shaun reveals that his partner has one. And the infamous Mr. F makes a special appearance too following your complaints that the guys took a week off on holiday. Get in touch ...
Aug 29, 2023•52 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun return to the air with their usual mix of discussion around absolutely everything, and sometimes some tech news! Steven talks about a new medication he has been prescribed that is causing some interesting side effects, and also chats about his newfound love of the free screen reader, NVDA. Shaun talks about the realities of sight loss when sometimes it's just easier to ask for help rather than try to go it alone. Plus there’s talk about the new LEGO Braille br...
Aug 28, 2023•52 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the big tech news stories of the week with Grace Scoffield, and we hear some of the big interviews and reviews from this week on Double Tap. There’s also the chance to hear from Seleste's Shubh Mittal about the Canadian company’s new audio and video glasses that connect to a smartphone, and Robert Felgar tells us about the new SmartVision 3 mobile smartphone from Kapsys. Plus, we have two listener reviews this week: Gordon gets in touch to talk about hi...
Aug 19, 2023•53 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, but first Shaun wants to question where our world’s morals have gone. It’s a tech show, honest! Also, the guys discuss the news that ChatGPT is close to filing for bankruptcy after losing $540 million since it launched in 2021. And Michael Babcock drops in with news of a popular travel app called Lazarillo coming to the Blindshell Classic 2 smartphone. Get in touch with the Double Tappers an...
Aug 18, 2023•52 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review more of your comments and feedback from the inbox. We also learn about a new pair of audio sunglasses that listener Gordon has just bought called the RUIMEN Smart Audio Sunglasses. You can buy them on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09TKYC73Cpsc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details And listener Lena sends in her demo of an app she has started using called Merlin Bird ID, that lets you listen to bird calls from around the world, as well as ...
Aug 17, 2023•54 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences going to the eye doctor and the anxieties of going out. There are also comments from listener Brianne about the new Activator Braille display, and her own experiences enjoying a walk alone along a beach without the need for assistance. Our feature interview today is on the new Kapsys SmartVision 3 smartphone, available now in the U.S. and Canada from RAZ Mobility, and in the UK from Sight and Sound Technology. It’s a Google-certified ...
Aug 16, 2023•53 min
Today on the show, Steven talks to Shaun about his busy weekend enjoying the latest Barbie movie and the walk around his local shopping mall. As you will have come to expect from Steven, it was hardly an uneventful trip so relax and enjoy his latest series of travel nightmares and disasters. Also, once they both remind themselves that this is a tech show (honest) they hear from listener Brian, who shares his own experiences using apps to measure his running and cycling either alongside or with s...
Aug 15, 2023•52 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your comments, including a clarification from listener Nicole on the origin of the Mini Guide we recently featured, as well as her own challenges with the lanyard for her Hable One keyboard. Plus, there’s more feedback following comments on the HIMS Senseplayer features and the issues getting Audible books onto the Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation. Our feature interview is with Shubh Mittal from Seleste, a Canadian startup making waves ...
Aug 14, 2023•55 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun continue the theme of this week and read through more of your emails and messages, but not before chatting about the challenges of losing weight all thanks to an office chair Steven sat on. Listeners James and Gary weigh in on the subject of Braille and literacy and challenge what some consider to be the meaning of literacy. And Grace Scoffield joins us with the week’s news in accessible technology, including details of a new smartphone from Kapsys, approval o...
Aug 12, 2023•53 min
