In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are live from Vienna at the Zero Project Conference. They kick things off with a casual chat about their travel experiences and the ease of using assistance services at airports, making their journey surprisingly smooth. They joke about their hopes for finding chocolate in Austria and share their excitement about being at the conference, which brings together people from all over the world to discuss innovations for people with d...
Feb 21, 2024•54 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Sean Preece gear up for their trip to Vienna for the Zero Project Conference, an annual event that brings together innovators and advocates from around the world to discuss and share ideas that improve the lives of people with disabilities. In addition to their travel talk, they discuss the upcoming Axe-Con, a conference focused on web accessibility, and share insights from an interview with Ryan Bateman from Deque Systems. Ryan discusses the...
Feb 20, 2024•57 min
It's another chance to catch up with Steven and Shaun's ramblings over on YouTube in this special weekly podcast. First up they dive into the world of online dating. They're joined by Fern Lulham, who shares her experiences with online dating platforms like Plenty of Fish, eHarmony, and Bumble, where the ladies start the conversation. Fern discusses the practicality of online dating for those with visual impairments, the safety concerns, and the decision-making process around disclosing her disa...
Feb 18, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, host Steven Scott takes us back to the Zero Project Conference 2023 in Vienna, where he explores the intersection of disability and technology. The show kicks off with a deep dive into echolocation, a technique often associated with bats and dolphins, but also used by some blind individuals to navigate their environments. Steven chats with Juan Caprice, a blind mobility instructor from Europe, who shares insights on how echolocation can be a powerful tool when comb...
Feb 17, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are diving into the world of Envision Glasses and exploring the latest updates that are set to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. Steven and Shaun kick off the conversation by reflecting on their Valentine's Day experiences and the inevitable cheesy moments. But don't worry, they quickly pivot to the tech talk that we all love. They're joined by Karthik Karnan from Envision, who's ready to spill all the details on what's new and exciting with t...
Feb 15, 2024•56 min
Join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece on this Valentine's Day episode of Double Tap as they dive into a variety of topics, including listener feedback, the latest news on Waymo's self-driving cars, and the ongoing evolution of AI assistants. Plus, they touch on the Meta Ray-Bans, Google's Gemini, and accessible televisions. Keep the feedback coming - email us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media and on YouTube. Find Do...
Feb 14, 2024•57 min
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the advancements in accessible technology, focusing on Seleste glasses. They engage in a lively conversation with Shubh Mittal from Seleste, discussing the AI integration in the glasses that enhances user experience through features like object and text recognition. There's also more feedback on the new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Gen with mixed reviews following user experiences. Keep the feedback coming - email us feedback@doubletaponair.co...
Feb 13, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a range of topics, including the purchase of new gadgets and the upcoming Zero Project conference in Vienna. Steven begins by celebrating Taylor Swift as the ultimate winner of the Super Bowl, although it is quite clear they have no idea what the event is all about! They move on to discuss a major new find Steven has discovered within Apple VoiceOver accessibility called Window Spots. While it is not new, Steven thinks it has had a very quiet makeover ...
Feb 12, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are back to their usual selves chatting through the week's news from Grace Scoffield, reading through your emails, and getting an excellent app description from listener Lena. Grace Scoffield delivers a roundup of the week's most pressing news, touching on delays in the launch of the Optima Braille laptop due to unforeseen circumstances and the forthcoming iOS 17.4 update from Apple, which promises enhanced privacy settings and more choices for EU members. Add...
Feb 09, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece focus on changes to iOS 17.4 affecting the European Union and a listener chimes in on the subject of Android launchers, and why they are so important. The guys also hear more emails and voicemails from the Inbox, with topics ranging from the pros and cons of music CD digitization methods to accessible gaming mods, specifically for Minecraft, enhancing the gaming experience for visually impaired players. The guys also address a query regarding keyb...
Feb 08, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun find out about some big news from Lenovo as they make strides in the world of accessible technology. Jeff Bishop is here to share his insights and expertise, and he's brought his BITS along. Expect to hear about the latest developments and how they're making tech more accessible for everyone at ACB through their BITS program. Michael Babcock drops by to share some exciting accessibility improvements coming to Lenovo computers. He explains how Lenovo has been w...
Feb 07, 2024•56 min
In today’s episode, Steven and Shaun dive into the world of Apple's accessibility features with a focus on the new Apple Vision Pro. They also share some of the feedback they've received from listeners. Steven and Shaun start with the news of the many accessibility features of the Apple Vision Pro, including the ways VoiceOver has been integrated and how features like Zoom have been created to accommodate those who are partially sighted. There’s also an answer to Steven’s long-running question a...
Feb 06, 2024•56 min
Today's show is jam-packed with tech talk and a special focus on the Optima Braille laptop's delay. Steven discusses his experience with Groups.io, a platform where he found a community discussing the Victor Reader Stream. He shares the challenges of trying to get Audible support on the new Victor Reader Stream 3 and reminisces about the ease of transferring books on the older model. As always, the show features listener feedback, starting with Alan's curiosity about the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and...
Feb 05, 2024•56 min
Starting this week Steven and Shaun can be found on YouTube talking tech from their own unique perspectives and here on the podcast you can enjoy that experience too with our new weekly Best of YouTube wrap-up episode. Here's what we talked about this week. Episode 1: Introduction (13 seconds) The guys introduce themselves and discuss the reason behind starting the Double Tap YouTube channel. They mention that Mr. F was the main reason behind the decision to expand their audience through YouTube...
Feb 04, 2024•44 min
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the exciting world of CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, where all the latest and greatest tech gadgets make their debut. Steven and Shaun are bringing you the inside scoop with special guest Matt Ater, the Vice President of Vispero. But that's not all. Steven and Shaun also chat about some of the challenges of using voice commands in public, following an email by listener Gordon. Will new AI devices that require us to yell into our dev...
Feb 02, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are back with their usual chat and banter. The show kicks off with Steven reminding listeners about their YouTube channel, where they upload video versions of their episodes. He then teases an upcoming YouTube video focusing on the accessibility features of the Apple Vision Pro, a device that has been met with mixed reviews and confusion about its purpose. Shaun shares his excitement about his new Focusrite Vocaster Two, which ha...
Feb 01, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun begin by talking about Elon Musk's Neuralink, which reportedly implanted the first brain chip in a human. They debate the implications, expressing skepticism due to past overhyped promises of technological cures for disabilities. Next, they discuss a UK government proposal that would allow the Home Office to pre-approve tech companies' security features, potentially affecting global releases and public knowledge. Apple criticized the proposal as an overreach t...
Jan 31, 2024•56 min
Today on Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are diving into the world of wi-fi, specifically talking about Shaun's new Google Nest Mesh system. He shares his hands-on experience with the setup process, which he found incredibly easy, but he's a bit concerned about the speeds he's getting compared to his previous Netgear Orbi system. Despite the slower speeds, Shaun notes the stability and responsiveness of his smart home devices seem to be better with Google Nest. Steven and Shaun a...
Jan 30, 2024•57 min
On today's episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a range of topics, including the announcement of a new AI-powered version of Siri by Apple, the potential discontinuation of Fossil smartwatches, and Microsoft's new voice clarity feature for Windows. There's also much discussion about the pair's trip to see a gig at the weekend, with Steven returning home with a new hat he wasn't expecting. However, he is expecting another parcel in the post as he's just ordered a new Victo...
Jan 29, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun present the final Express in its current form as the show moves to a regular format five days a week beginning on Monday, January 29. Today's episode, however, focuses on the big news of the day from GAConf as well as the news about the upcoming Out of Sight event online this weekend. Roger Khouri from London, Ontario, explains more. And we get the chance to hear from Gregg Hayes about his recent experiences using a driverless Uber car in his hometown of Phoen...
Jan 26, 2024•56 min
In this episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the winners of the Game Accessibility Awards Conference (GAConf), which took place this week. They highlight the achievements of games like Forza Motorsport, which won several awards for its exceptional accessibility features, including the AAA Excellence Award and the Best Blind/Low Vision Accessibility Award. Steven and Shaun also delve into the topic of Microsoft's approval for running Windows on Apple Silicon Macs, specifically the...
Jan 25, 2024•56 min
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece - rather surprisingly - discuss various topics related to accessible technology. They start by celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apple Macintosh, reminiscing about their experiences with early Mac computers and discussing the evolution of Mac accessibility features, including the introduction of VoiceOver in 2005. The conversation then shifts to Google's introduction of new generative AI features in Chrome for Mac and Windows Cs, aiming to pro...
Jan 24, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Double Tap, hosted by Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the duo discusses the unfortunate news that the Menus4All app - which provided accessible restaurant menus to users who are blind or partially sighted - will be shutting down at the end of February 2024. They share a statement from the company explaining the reasons behind the decision, including low sales and the challenges of maintaining and developing assistive technology products without sufficient investment returns. Th...
Jan 23, 2024•56 min
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by Steve Saylor, also known as the Blind Gamer, to discuss the GAConf Awards happening on Wednesday, which he will be hosting. The show begins with Steven and Shaun engaging in light-hearted banter about the weather and their sleepless nights due to a storm. They then shift to discussing Shaun's desire for a relaxing holiday and the challenges of finding accessible vacation options. The conversation transitions to the topic of game access...
Jan 22, 2024•56 min
On this Friday, January 19, 2024, Steven and Shaun dive into a weekly roundup of tech and accessibility news, discussions and interviews. The show kicks off with the hosts discussing the new schedule for Double Tap, which will now be five days a week, with four regular shows and the Friday Express. This change comes as they prepare to launch content on YouTube, aiming to maintain the quality of their work without spreading themselves too thin. Grace Scoffield joins with Double Tap news headlines...
Jan 19, 2024•56 min
In today's episode, Steven and Shaun are buzzing with excitement over the plethora of news hitting the tech world. They discuss the recent Samsung Unpacked event, which, despite not usually capturing Steven's attention, brought some intriguing features to the table. Shaun, on the other hand, is particularly fascinated by the AI capabilities and live translation features announced. Special guest Sallih Kunduz from the Accessible Android website and podcast joins the show to give his expert take o...
Jan 18, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the ongoing saga of Steven's attempts to find a suitable talking watch to simply tell the time. Following his issues with the Five Senses watch, listener Kyler gets in touch to share some important hints to get the best out of the watch, while listener Jennie suggests an update for the Apple Watch that might solve some of Steven's original issues. Also, following a rather honest email from listener Mary, there's much discussion on the way people in the...
Jan 17, 2024•56 min
On today's show, Steven and Shaun discuss the accessibility of the Forza Motorsport game for gamers who are blind with help from guest Ross Miner. They delve into the sensory overload and muscle memory involved in the game, exploring the various auditory cues used to navigate the racing simulation. Ross also shares his preference for Xbox over PlayStation due to its better audio handling capabilities. There's also further feedback from listeners on a wide range of topics, as per usual. Get in to...
Jan 16, 2024•56 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest purchase by Steven: a new talking watch that is supposedly smart. However, can some devices be less smart than they give themselves credit for? And, following a post on Mastodon that he noticed, Steven has been shopping on eBay for a Braille display; is it the bargain he hopes for? And there's the good old-fashioned good/bad game with tech as we talk about the good and bad of screenreaders and a rather useful new feature on Mac for people wh...
Jan 15, 2024•57 min
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun wrap up Double Tap's coverage of CES in Las Vegas. While the mainstream tech companies talk about transparent TVs and smart bidets, here at Double Tap we wanted to focus on the technology that can make a difference to our lives. You will hear about smart navigation devices for people who are blind up to a glove that can reduce the tremors in the hand of a patient with Parkinson's. Plus we look at some of the best pet tech around at the world's biggest technolo...
Jan 12, 2024•57 min
