In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive back into their overflowing inbox to tackle a variety of listener emails, exploring topics from accessible technology to personal anecdotes and beyond. One listener, Sharon from Michigan, updates the hosts on the Blindshell mobile program, highlighting the ongoing efforts to secure continued funding for this valuable service. Another email from Dave touches on key safes and sunglasses, introducing practical solutions for everyday ...
Mar 28, 2024•56 min
In this lively episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece start with a clarification about the Orbit Reader Q40, correcting a previous guest's thoughts about the number of cells it has; it's 40, not 48, as was mistakenly mentioned. The discussion then moves to Apple's WWDC announcement, where Steven expresses his waning interest in the Vision Pro, contrasting with Sean's curiosity about its development potential, especially concerning the accessibility of its cameras to developer...
Mar 27, 2024•56 min
In this lively episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, along with their special guest Michael Babcock, dive into a comprehensive review of this year's CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Michael Babcock, a first-time attendee at CSUN, shares his experiences and insights from the event. He discusses various aspects of the conference, from the diversity of assistive technologies showcased, including those beyond blindness, to the significance of meeting people in person whom ...
Mar 26, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the hot topic of the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Apple. They unpack the government's claims that Apple is monopolizing the tech market, with a special focus on iMessage and Apple Pay. Steven argues that the case is based on outdated information, especially with upcoming changes in iOS 18 that address many of the DOJ's concerns. Shaun, while agreeing on some points, highlights the importance of government sc...
Mar 25, 2024•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the big news from Aira and the Microsoft Surface event. Starting with the Microsoft Surface event, they discuss the unveiling of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, specifically designed for business use. This sparks a debate about the relevance and excitement around Microsoft's offerings, especially in a world where Mac and PC users fiercely defend their choices. The introduction of a Copilot key on select Surface models stirs a mix of curiosit...
Mar 22, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of Windows ahead of Microsoft's Surface event, sharing their experiences, preferences, and some friendly banter about the perennial Windows vs. Mac debate. To explore this in more detail, they bring on guest Robin Christopherson, who shares his transition from Mac to Windows, driven by his workplace's decision. Christopherson discusses his adaptation to Windows 11, his continued use of a Mac keyboard, and his experi...
Mar 21, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off with excitement about CSUN 2024 and the latest developments in accessible technology. Allison Sheridan, the host of the NosillaCast podcast, also joins them to share her insights from the event. The episode starts with a significant announcement from Aira, introducing new AI features aimed at enhancing accessibility for the visually impaired. The discussion highlights the Access AI feature from Aira, which combines AI with hum...
Mar 20, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a no-fluff discussion on the latest in accessible technology. The episode moves on to the potential collaboration between Apple and Google on integrating the Gemini artificial intelligence into the iPhone. This move could mark a pivotal shift in enhancing Siri's capabilities but raises questions about privacy, data use, and the essence of AI reliability. Listener interactions bring a personal touch to the discussion, with voi...
Mar 19, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick things off with their usual banter, touching on everything from breakfast choices to the peculiar habit of eating fruit with stickers still on them. The big news of the day, though, comes from Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley, who joins the guys to talk about the launch of the Service Directory in the Be My Eyes app. This new feature aims to dramatically expand the number of companies that people who are blind and partially sight...
Mar 18, 2024•56 min
In this episode focusing on the best of YouTube from this week, hosts, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility. They start with an insightful discussion on the challenges and solutions related to using Siri, Apple's voice assistant. The hosts describe issues with Siri's follow-up mode in iOS 17, which often interrupts the flow of information due to its overly sensitive listening feature. To mitigate this, they explore the workaround of ena...
Mar 17, 2024•56 min
On this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with a special focus on a new AI-powered screen reading tool. The show features an interview with Jeff Hara, the developer behind Type Ahead AI, which aims to enhance the screen reading experience for users who are blind or partially sighted through AI technology. Jeff shares his journey from working at Twitter during its tumultuous takeover by Elon Musk to developing Type Ahead AI, in...
Mar 15, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of topics that span from personal tech quests to broader discussions on the tech landscape, particularly focusing on the shifting preferences between Windows and Mac among users. Shaun shares his journey of looking for a new printer, sparking a conversation about the pros and cons of inkjet versus laser printers, and the considerations one might have when choosing between colour and monochrome printing. They d...
Mar 14, 2024•57 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a discussion about Glidance, a new mobility aid that's capturing the attention of the tech and accessibility communities. Unlike traditional mobility aids, Glidance is designed to provide blind and visually impaired people with a guide dog-like experience, but without some of the challenges that come with actual guide dogs. To discuss the new technology, Steven talks to co-founder Amos Millar, and discusses the technolo...
Mar 13, 2024•57 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off with a light-hearted banter, reflecting on their fatigue and the unexpected wake-up call Shaun received due to a family emergency. Despite their tiredness, they dive into the daily discussion. They get underway with talk from Shaun expressing his excitement and some frustrations about the iOS 17.4 update, especially concerning dictation issues. They ponder the possibility of having VoiceOver updates independent of iOS up...
Mar 12, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with their usual banter. The guys discuss the news from Google that the Pixel 8 smartphone won't be able to run their latest Gemini AI, while Wear OS 4 gets a new text to speech voice. Plus there are rumours about Apple's new upcoming accessibility features coming out in iOS 18 and Mac OS 15. Our main story today focuses on JAWS, the screenreader made by Vispero. The company's Vice President...
Mar 11, 2024•57 min
In this episode focusing on the best of YouTube from this week, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility. We kick off with Steven's conversation with Susannah Aday from Mira Showers UK about their new Mira Select Flex Shower, designed with accessibility in mind and in partnership with RNIB. The shower features inclusively designed attributes, such as high contrast controls for temperature and flow, a push button start/stop, and easy-a...
Mar 10, 2024•57 min
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with their usual banter. Grace Scoffield joins them to discuss the latest in Double Tap News, with news on AI advancements from Microsoft's Ability Summit, and what’s coming up at the California State University Assistive Technology Conference (CSUN), where attendees can expect to hear from a variety of speakers, including deaf-blind attorney Haben Girma. Plus, HumanWare's updates to their d...
Mar 08, 2024•57 min
In the latest episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of topics, starting with Steven sharing his latest low-tech acquisition – a Braille calendar and his talking clock - which Shaun doesn’t seem very inspired by. They also continue what is now their daily wander into the world of artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on Microsoft's Copilot. Steven and Shaun express their skepticism and hopes for AI, discussing its potential to enhance accessibility but ...
Mar 07, 2024•57 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively discussion covering a range of topics, including the latest on the MacBook Airs, updates from HumanWare on the Victor Reader Stream 3 and Mantis Q40, and their personal experiences with technology. The guys are also joined by Mathieu Piquette and Andrew Flatres from HumanWare to discuss updates across their range of products. In particular, we focus on an upcoming update for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and we ge...
Mar 06, 2024•57 min
In the latest episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat with Christopher Patnoe from Google about all things Android, and they delve into the broader topic of AI and its role in accessibility. Throughout the episode, the hosts cover a range of topics, including the potential of AI in creating more accessible experiences for people with disabilities. They address the excitement surrounding AI, likening its impact on tech to a positive tsunami, but also discuss the need for c...
Mar 05, 2024•57 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off with Steven sharing a story about helping his dad connect Apple Music to Amazon Echo, illustrating the common misconception about being locked into specific tech ecosystems and the surprise many feel when they learn about cross-platform compatibility. Listener emails bring up topics like marketing assistive technology to younger audiences, the need for resources for young people who are blind or partially sighted, and th...
Mar 04, 2024•56 min
In this episode focusing on the Best of YouTube from this week, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility. The episode features an interview with Shani Danda, a disability inclusion consultant and the UK's most influential person with a disability in 2023. Shani shares her experience at the Zero Project Conference in Vienna, her work with international clients, and her thoughts on the state of disability in the UK. She also talks about ...
Mar 03, 2024•56 min
Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and trauma. In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a range of topics, but the highlight is an in-depth and candid interview with Zach Tidwell, an app developer who is blind with an extraordinary backstory. The duo starts by discussing the rumour mill churning around Apple's supposed car project, which has been shelved in favour of machine learning and AI development. They debate the implications of this pivot, ...
Mar 01, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics, including Shaun's recent switch to a new internet provider and the frustrations he faced with customer service from his previous provider. The conversation shifts to the new iOS Journal app, with a detailed demo provided by listener Gordon Anthony. Gordon walks listeners through the app's features, settings, and how to create entries, whether they're based on prompts from the app or personal notes. He...
Feb 29, 2024•56 min
In today's episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into the debate: Are you pro-Perkins? That's right, we're talking about the classic Perkins Brailler versus the modern QWERTY keyboard, and how the tech landscape is shifting for Braille users. Steven's got his hands on the Shure MV7 microphone, and he's sounding smoother than a Barry White serenade. But the real question is, will Shaun finally get his cheeseburger? But wait, there's more! We've got listener emails that ar...
Feb 28, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are back together and ready to dive into a variety of topics with a healthy dose of ranting. They kick things off with a chat about the technical issues they face while recording the show, joking about how it might be easier for Shaun to just travel to Glasgow every day. The hosts then shifted to discussing the WebAIM survey results, expressing frustration with the low participation rate of only 1,500 valid responses. Steven emph...
Feb 27, 2024•56 min
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott is joined by disability advocate and campaigner Colin Hughes for the hour to discuss what’s going on in the tech world and how it is impacting the wider disability community. The conversation kicks off with a discussion on the state of accessibility in technology, highlighting the potential and limitations of products from companies like Humane and Neuralink. They delve into the personal experiences and perspectives of Colin, a user deeply affected ...
Feb 26, 2024•56 min
It's another chance to catch up with Steven and Shaun's ramblings over on YouTube in this special weekly podcast. However, this week was a little different as the team headed out on the road to visit the Zero Project Conference in Vienna, Austria. Before they headed out on the road, however, Steven had the chance to sit down with Michael Fembek, the director of the conference, to discuss what was coming up at this year's international event. While at the conference, Steven and Shaun also got the...
Feb 25, 2024•51 min
Today on the show, it's our final visit to the Zero Project Conference in Vienna. We’ll be finding out about an incredible new app that can help people who are blind or partially sighted navigate via Spatial Audio and navigational beacons, we get hands-on with a new Braille teaching aid, and we find out how disability is discussed in Nairobi. Keep in touch by emailing us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media.Find Doub...
Feb 23, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are live from Vienna at the Zero Project Conference. Today there’s more discussion about the worldwide event and we hear more feedback from you, including questions from Gavin about the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, thoughts on using Google’s Gemini AI from Anexis, and discussion about aggression from Camille. We also meet Ayushman Talwar, one of the founders of Hable. The company is well known in the blind world for its Hable One ...
Feb 22, 2024•58 min
