Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest in AI technology at the CES conference in Las Vegas. The Rabbit R1 has been one of the most talked about announcements so far: a handheld AI companion that can not only use ChatGPT-like features but also link into other services and act for you on your behalf. Also, Steven tells us about a new watch that he decided to buy after having issues with the Apple Watch. But what did he go for in the end, and who is ultimately responsible for the pu...
Jan 11, 2024•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun keep you up to date on the very latest from the Consumer Electronics Show. Our interview today is with the man behind the popular app Seeing AI. Saqik Shaikh is from Microsoft and spearheaded the app during a hackathon event, which led to its development and its becoming a major tool for the blind community. Saqib shares his story and where he hopes the app development will go in the future. As always, keep in touch with us and share your feedback or check us ...
Jan 10, 2024•55 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news coming out of CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Las Vegas. Plus, we discuss the latest news from Apple who have announced the new Vision Pro launch date of February 2. As CES gets into full swing, we hear about the latest innovations in AI-driven tech, new televisions and robots to clean up after us. Regular contributor Michael Babcock also joins us to discuss the news that Be My AI is coming to the Blindshell Classic...
Jan 09, 2024•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are back to discuss the big news of the day and look ahead to what’s coming up in the first full week of Double Tap episodes. The menu includes the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show, which starts on Tuesday, January 9, in Las Vegas, where there will be a big focus on accessibility in terms of health tech. And here on Double Tap, we start the year with some big news about our future too, along with news of big interviews and reviews coming your way. As always,...
Jan 08, 2024•57 min
Today on the show, Steven brings us an extended conversation with Julius Mbura from Nairobi, who is a blind lawyer, disability advocate and car reviewer. Yes, you heard that right. He even drives them from time to time despite being blind! It's a remarkable story with real truth and honesty about his life as a man living with blindness in Africa. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 335...
Jan 05, 2024•56 min
It's a special show today, celebrating World Braille Day which not only focuses on the tactile writing system but also its creator Louis Braille, whose birthday is marked today too. On this special two-hour episode, which was broadcast live on AMI-audio, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by a stellar panel of guests to discuss the value of Braille today, and how technology can play a major part in its future. Our panel includes AMI-tv's Kelly MacDonald, based in London, Ontario, and Grant...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun learn about the latest news in the world of console gaming. We will hear from top advocates and blind gamers in the industry, namely Sightless Kombat and Steve Saylor, as well as Grant Stoner who broke the news early in 2023 of the launch of the PlayStation Assistive Controller. 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) X (formerly Twitter): @Bli...
Jan 03, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Adi Kushnir, the man behind the company Access Mind, which has partnered with Orbit Research to build the Optima Braille Laptop. It’s a Windows-based system running the latest hardware and is customizable to your needs and contains a laptop-style QWERTY keyboard and a 40-cell Braille display. Adi has spent his career building and developing new technologies to advance people who are blind through education into the workplace and believes a differ...
Jan 02, 2024•57 min
In our special episode, we're revisiting the tech highlights of 2023. The year began with Sony's PlayStation 5 controller launch and Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. Twitter made waves by banning third-party apps, sparking a discussion featured in a clip with Gedeon Maheux. February brought Google's AI plans with Bard and exciting tech news from Canada. HumanWare introduced the Victor Reader Stream 3rd gen. March featured Humanware's "Made for Surface" devices and the CSUN conference. April mar...
Jan 01, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome Matt Ater, Vice President at Vispero, to talk all things JAWS and JAWS Kiosk. We learn about the concept of JAWS Kiosk and how it came about, plus we 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) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @Sha...
Dec 30, 2023•57 min
It's a little different on Double Tap today, as Steven and Shaun team up with the hosts of That Real Blind Tech Show for a very special one-off simulcast episode, available on both podcast feeds. However, it's fair to say the version that Double Tap airs will be significantly more family-friendly than the alternative on the other side, but we are so grateful to the whole team for their support in letting us join their extremely funny show. Listen to Brian, Ed, Alison, Janine and David on the sho...
Dec 29, 2023•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun give you another chance to hear our conversation with the CEO and founder of the popular app for blind people, Be My Eyes. Mike Buckley is the CEO and Hans Wilburg is the founder of the app and they talked to us this week at length about the new Virtual Volunteer feature and chatted about where this revolution in artificial intelligence could lead us. Also, there's a chance to go back in time to 2015 to hear a short clip of Hans' first time on our show, talkin...
Dec 28, 2023•56 min
Today, Steven is joined by long-time listener Gregg Hayes as he aims to dispel the myth that the HomePod isn't as smart a speaker as some make it out to be. Through a series of demonstrations and explanations, Gregg lays out his claim that the Siri-enabled smart speaker might be just the best option out there for smart speaker seekers! But what do you make of his claims? And would you ditch your Echos for HomePods? Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@d...
Dec 27, 2023•56 min
Today’s news headlines are filled with stories about what true artificial intelligence could do for humanity, both the good and the bad. But what does true artificial intelligence look like in practice, and are we focusing too much on the negatives rather than the potential positives? On this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun take a deep dive into the topic following a fascinating speech by Tristan Harris from the Center for Humane Technology, where he outlined the lessons that must be lea...
Dec 26, 2023•56 min
Happy holidays from Double Tap! And, as a special gift just for you, we present our Christmas Day special episode featuring Steven, Shaun and the stars of AMI: Kelly McDonald and Ramya Amuthan. With Double Tap, you can always expect the unexpected, and this show is no different. The four hosts get around the Christmas table and discuss everything from the making of haggis to buying a new iMac, and everything in between. Grab a hot drink, sit back in your comfiest of chairs, and enjoy the show. G...
Dec 25, 2023•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun look back at a busy year in tech, while also looking at how far things have come in terms of accessibility. There are also details of our special episodes that will air between Christmas and New Year, and also a chance to hear Steven's softer side - a once-in-a-lifetime event! Seriously though, we want to thank you all so much for your continued listening and support over the past year, and we look forward to bringing you even more tech stories and discussions...
Dec 22, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Be My Eyes that it is launching a new feature called Friends and Family. Hans Wiberg, one of the founders of the company, joins the guys to share the news. Also, with rumours circulating about the potential launch of Apple's Vision Pro coming in February, is it still on Steven's radar? With alternatives that are far more financially friendly, will Steven want to buy one? Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: ...
Dec 21, 2023•56 min
Shaun and Steven discuss the accessibility of hair salons, offer an update on yesterday’s Apple Watch story, and they play more of your feedback from exotic locations like Miami Beach, Champagne, Illinois, and New Zealand! Plus, listener Paul expresses his concern about the threat of being garroted by tinsel in a shopping mall during the holiday season, John would love to use a smart cane that features a leaf blower and Chris recites a delightful original holiday-themed poem which is dedicated t...
Dec 20, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the surprising news that Apple will have to suspend sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 devices after a ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission says there are questions about patents for the onboard blood oxygen monitoring feature. And there's also a lot of talk about audio description following issues found by listener Hamish from Australia. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletapon...
Dec 19, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, it's clear that Steven and Shaun are in holiday spirits, clearly thinking they are off the clock and set to chill out over the holiday season. However, Mr. F has other plans, with the news coming out that both Steven and Shaun will be joining you all over the holidays with shows each day, including a special live episode on January 4th to mark World Braille Day. And there are lots of your contributions today too, mainly focused on the right mug to buy so you don't spill your d...
Dec 18, 2023•56 min
Today's Double Tap is only possible because of you as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun have been reading the list, checking it twice and have picked their Top 50 gift ideas from the Double Tap gift guide. In this first episode of a two-part special, we'll be counting down the first 25 of our gift guide picks. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for friends, family or just yourself, it is sure to be here. You can find our gift g...
Dec 16, 2023•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the Android app Beeper Mini, and its decision to bring iMessage support to Android users, which is not supported or allowed by Apple. Despite repeated attempts, the app continues to be shut down, but is Apple right to do this or should it allow Beeper to do what it wants? Also in the news, Bose has announced that its popular Frames audio sunglasses are no more, with the company shelving the product. Does this mean this type ...
Dec 15, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the inbox and discuss the big topics you have been keen to comment on over the last week. Among them include the conversation about blind identity with Matthew Alcock that we aired a few weeks ago, and the case being made for an Apple Watch. 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) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mast...
Dec 14, 2023•56 min
Today’s Double Tap is only possible because of you, as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun have been reading the list, checking it twice and have picked their Top 50 gift ideas from the Double Tap gift guide. In this second episode of our two-part special, we’ll be counting down from 25 to No. 1 of our gift guide picks, but what will top our amazing list this year? Whether you’re looking for a gift for friends, family or just yourself, th...
Dec 13, 2023•57 min
Today's Double Tap is only possible because of you, as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun have been reading the list, checking it twice and have picked their Top 50 gift ideas from the Double Tap gift guide. In this first episode of a two-part special, we'll be counting down the first 25 of our gift guide picks. Whether you're looking for a gift for friends, family or just yourself, the perfect present is sure to be here. You can find ou...
Dec 12, 2023•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun round up another big week of tech news, with Grace Scoffield joining the show to share all the stories. Also, David Ward from the Echo Tips podcast joins us to share his buying guides for those looking to get a new Echo or Fire TV stick this holiday season, and listener Lena shares an accessible advent calendar idea with us. There's also an in depth discussion on the state of Android accessibility, with Kareen Kiwan and Salih Kunduz from Accessible Android, fo...
Dec 09, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that popular Xbox game Forza Motorsport won in the Innovation In Accessibility category at last night's Game Awards 2023. It's a major win and we hear from one of the judges, Blind Gamer Steve Saylor, and Tara Voelker from Xbox, on the state of accessibility in gaming in 2023, as well as the challenges some players still have enjoying these titles. Also, on the gaming theme, listener Anexis has sent in her review of the text adventure game Tim...
Dec 08, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss rumours that Apple are going to make major improvements to the microphone inside the iPhone 16 to assist in improving the quality of an enhanced Siri using artificial intelligence. Shaun, however, is unconvinced that an upgraded microphone would make any difference. Also, there's an update from listener Matthew on his decision to move to Windows for his music production work, and Lena updates Steven and Shaun on the capability of Seeing AI on the iPhon...
Dec 07, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the terrifying, but rather amusing, story of a thief who handed back an Android phone to their victim, saying they would have preferred an iPhone. It's a bizarre story, but it does remind us of the need to protect our devices; the guys discuss the best way to ensure your data is safe if your phone is stolen. Also, Ned Desmond is the creator and executive producer of Sight Tech Global, a free, online conference to discuss the world of technology from a ...
Dec 06, 2023•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news about Be My AI, the open beta feature that has been available for some time in iOS, is and is now available on Android devices via the already available Be My Eyes app. There's also a guide to buying the perfect Amazon Echo device courtesy of the fantastic David Ward who hosts the Echo Tips podcast. He shares his wealth of experience in making sure you know about the best devices out there and the best deals. And there's more of your fe...
Dec 05, 2023•56 min
